1527 W 18th PlChicagoIL60608



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1527 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60608 in Chicago the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 2.58%. The 2.58% gross yield on a $995,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $274,900 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.48) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $74,144.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,762) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,140 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,506 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.33x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1919
3,100 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60608, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,532 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,621 (30.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,309 (58.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,602 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $368,609 |
| Average Home Value | $410,295 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,218
Single Family
13,908
Multi-Family
9,310
Businesses
2,214



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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 1919
3,100 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60608, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,532 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,621 (30.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,309 (58.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,602 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $368,609 |
| Average Home Value | $410,295 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,218
Single Family
13,908
Multi-Family
9,310
Businesses
2,214
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