1555 N Astor St APT 21WChicagoIL60610



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1555 N Astor St APT 21W, Chicago, IL, 60610 in Chicago is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.4%. The 5.4% gross yield at $1,325,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $366,073 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.00) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $298,775.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,781) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,959 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,663 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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 1973
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60610, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 32,859 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,258 (28.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,303 (58.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,298 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $546,047 |
| Average Home Value | $676,055 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
30,994
Single Family
2,310
Multi-Family
28,684
Businesses
1,175



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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 1973
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60610, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 32,859 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,258 (28.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,303 (58.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,298 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $546,047 |
| Average Home Value | $676,055 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
30,994
Single Family
2,310
Multi-Family
28,684
Businesses
1,175
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