161 E Chicago Ave APT 55-GChicagoIL60611
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income161 E Chicago Ave APT 55-G, Chicago, IL, 60611 in Chicago earns a respectable 8.88% gross yield at $399,999, but after the $1,799/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $185/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.64) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $110,512 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $164,877.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $185 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,959 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,615 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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.
Condo
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60611, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,875 (35.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,462 (46.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,561 (18.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $653,416 |
| Average Home Value | $849,379 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,622
Single Family
473
Multi-Family
28,149
Businesses
2,018
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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 N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60611, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,875 (35.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,462 (46.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,561 (18.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $653,416 |
| Average Home Value | $849,379 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,622
Single Family
473
Multi-Family
28,149
Businesses
2,018
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices