224 S Western Ave Unit AChicagoIL60612



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income224 S Western Ave Unit A, Chicago, IL, 60612 in Chicago is a solid income-producing rental, 8.9% gross yield, $3,406/mo rent, $222/mo net cash flow on a $459,000 buy. DSCR 1.65 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $126,813 and $4,227/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $189,832.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $222 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,406 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,001 |
| 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 2005
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60612, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,672 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,458 (25.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,157 (63.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,057 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $388,854 |
| Average Home Value | $482,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,889
Single Family
7,444
Multi-Family
7,445
Businesses
1,582



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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 2005
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60612, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,672 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,458 (25.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,157 (63.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,057 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $388,854 |
| Average Home Value | $482,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,889
Single Family
7,444
Multi-Family
7,445
Businesses
1,582
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