1755 E 55th St APT 1204ChicagoIL60615
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1755 E 55th St APT 1204, Chicago, IL, 60615 in Chicago earns a respectable 9.58% gross yield at $139,000, but after the $625/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $146/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.78) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $38,403 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $62,600.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $146 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,110 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $909 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1925
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60615, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,711 (25.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,635 (62.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,155 (11.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $394,556 |
| Average Home Value | $476,226 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,769
Single Family
3,485
Multi-Family
20,284
Businesses
850
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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 1925
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60615, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,711 (25.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,635 (62.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,155 (11.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $394,556 |
| Average Home Value | $476,226 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,769
Single Family
3,485
Multi-Family
20,284
Businesses
850
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices