1530 S State St #18A-BChicagoIL60605



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1530 S State St #18A-B, Chicago, IL, 60605 in Chicago is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.91%. At $1,600,000 with a 3.91% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $442,051 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.72) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $233,186.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,885) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,213 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,461 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2001
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60605, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,547 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,539 (32.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,603 (53.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,405 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $472,201 |
| Average Home Value | $575,433 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,878
Single Family
1,088
Multi-Family
19,790
Businesses
960



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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


Condo
Built in 2001
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60605, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,547 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,539 (32.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,603 (53.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,405 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $472,201 |
| Average Home Value | $575,433 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,878
Single Family
1,088
Multi-Family
19,790
Businesses
960
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