2142 N Racine Ave APT 2ChicagoIL60614
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingThere's a case for owning boring assets in strong markets. Rental yield 6.89%. It won't spike overnight, but it will produce quarter after quarter of U.S. dollar income with long-run appreciation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan removes U.S. income documentation barriers for non-residents. Five-year appreciation of $158,834 and $5,295/yr in equity build project total return of $165,094.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(864) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,300 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,935 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 1889
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$176 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60614, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 39,652 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,678 (39.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20,729 (52.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,245 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $725,252 |
| Average Home Value | $931,602 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
39,043
Single Family
10,459
Multi-Family
28,584
Businesses
1,922
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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 1889
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$176 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60614, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 39,652 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,678 (39.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20,729 (52.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,245 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $725,252 |
| Average Home Value | $931,602 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
39,043
Single Family
10,459
Multi-Family
28,584
Businesses
1,922
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jill Scott • Compass
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12601052
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