894 Laurel DrElwoodIL60421



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 894 Laurel Dr, Elwood, IL, 60421 in Elwood at $251,600 earns $1,920/mo in rent and nets $176/mo after the $1,131/mo payment, a 9.6% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $69,512 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.70 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,317/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $103,871.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $176 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Elwood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,920 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,706 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 2004
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60421, Elwood, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,611 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,400 (86.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 164 (10.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 ( 2.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $287,189 |
| Average Home Value | $336,330 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,426
Single Family
1,426
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
87



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 2004
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60421, Elwood, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,611 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,400 (86.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 164 (10.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 ( 2.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $287,189 |
| Average Home Value | $336,330 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,426
Single Family
1,426
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
87
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