222 N Columbus Dr APT 5101ChicagoIL60601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 222 N Columbus Dr APT 5101, Chicago, IL, 60601 in Chicago at $800,000, 5.52% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.52%. The $3,593/mo rent partially funds the $3,597/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $221,025 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.00) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $85,315.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,449) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,593 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,811 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,580 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60601, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,493 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,495 (28.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,417 (59.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,581 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $592,502 |
| Average Home Value | $711,371 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,957
Single Family
49
Multi-Family
12,908
Businesses
1,752
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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 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,580 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60601, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,493 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,495 (28.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,417 (59.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,581 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $592,502 |
| Average Home Value | $711,371 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,957
Single Family
49
Multi-Family
12,908
Businesses
1,752
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lori Sklodowski • Corcoran Urban Real Estate
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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