225 N Columbus Dr UNIT 5408ChicagoIL60601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder225 N Columbus Dr UNIT 5408, Chicago, IL, 60601 in Chicago is a stable, well-positioned rental at $465,900. Rental yield 7.77%. DSCR 1.44 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $128,720 in value and $4,291/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $164,377.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(215) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,017 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,046 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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 2010
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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 2010
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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