1625 S Elm StDes PlainesIL60018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1625 S Elm St, Des Plaines, IL, 60018 in Des Plaines. At $362,500 it earns $2,945/mo in rent and distributes $431/mo to the owner after the $1,630/mo payment, a consistent 9.75% yield. DSCR 1.81 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $100,152 in value; $3,339/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $166,340.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $431 | $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 | $2,945 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,370 |
| 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 1960
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60018, Des Plaines, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,621 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,471 (70.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,642 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,190 |
| Average Home Value | $328,090 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
8,063
Multi-Family
2,712
Businesses
1,635
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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
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60018, Des Plaines, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,621 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,471 (70.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,642 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,190 |
| Average Home Value | $328,090 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
8,063
Multi-Family
2,712
Businesses
1,635
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: John Lesmeister • Real People Realty
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12269935
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