1540 N Sheridan RdLake ForestIL60045
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestment property for sale in Lake Forest at 1540 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 projects strong ROI of 27.59%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $718,332 in value over five years. Equity growth combined with cash flow delivers a projected five-year ROI of 161.85%, translating into $1,188,776 in total cumulative return on $734,500 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $3,022 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $21,056 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $17,000 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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 2020
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60045, Lake Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,675 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 749 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $893,908 |
| Average Home Value | $1,015,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,147
Single Family
7,248
Multi-Family
899
Businesses
890
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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 2020
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60045, Lake Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,675 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 749 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $893,908 |
| Average Home Value | $1,015,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,147
Single Family
7,248
Multi-Family
899
Businesses
890
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elizabeth de Wet • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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