1704 Monroe AveCharlestonIL61920
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe cash-flow margin at 1704 Monroe Ave, Charleston, IL, 61920 in Charleston is narrow, $189/mo net on $900/mo rent after the $461/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $102,500 with a 10.54% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($28,319 over five years) and $944/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.95 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $51,370.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $189 | $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 | $900 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $670 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.34x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1970
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61920, Charleston, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,918 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,689 (47.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,790 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,439 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $156,599 |
| Average Home Value | $197,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,340
Single Family
7,831
Multi-Family
1,509
Businesses
683
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1970
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61920, Charleston, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,918 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,689 (47.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,790 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,439 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $156,599 |
| Average Home Value | $197,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,340
Single Family
7,831
Multi-Family
1,509
Businesses
683
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: CIBR
Mls ID: #6259409