918 E Lincoln StMonticelloIL61856



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 918 E Lincoln St, Monticello, IL, 61856 in Monticello. Priced at $143,000, it generates $1,566/mo in gross rent and $574/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 13.14% yield that comfortably supports the 2.44 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,890. Five-year appreciation: $39,508. Equity from principal paydown: $1,317/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $91,693.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $574 | $300 |
City averages based on Monticello market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,566 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $935 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.67x |
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 1960
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61856, Monticello, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,471 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,665 (76.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 586 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 220 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $218,269 |
| Average Home Value | $250,692 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,379
Single Family
3,206
Multi-Family
173
Businesses
337



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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 1960
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61856, Monticello, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,471 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,665 (76.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 586 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 220 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $218,269 |
| Average Home Value | $250,692 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,379
Single Family
3,206
Multi-Family
173
Businesses
337
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Listed by: Cassandra Anderson • Brinkoetter REALTORS
Mls Name: CIBR
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Mls ID: #6252962
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