516 Shelly StAltonIL62002
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 516 Shelly St, Alton, IL, 62002 in Alton is listed at $168,000 and delivers $1,560/mo in rent and $395/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 11.14% yield and 2.07 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $46,415 over five years, and $1,547/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $89,679.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $395 | $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 | $1,560 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,098 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.42x |
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 1890
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62002, Alton, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,063 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,686 (57.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,521 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,856 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $140,313 |
| Average Home Value | $198,082 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,601
Single Family
12,833
Multi-Family
768
Businesses
1,120
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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 1890
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62002, Alton, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,063 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,686 (57.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,521 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,856 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $140,313 |
| Average Home Value | $198,082 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,601
Single Family
12,833
Multi-Family
768
Businesses
1,120
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