237 W 117th StChicagoIL60628



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 237 W 117th St, Chicago, IL, 60628 in Chicago: $2,778/mo in rent, $773/mo net, 11.53% gross yield, all on a $289,000 acquisition. The 2.14 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $79,845 in value, and $2,662/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $160,264.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $773 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,778 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,890 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.47x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1959
3,136 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60628, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,405 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,253 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,298 (37.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,854 (14.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,394 |
| Average Home Value | $212,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,264
Single Family
21,056
Multi-Family
3,208
Businesses
1,231



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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


Single Family
Built in 1959
3,136 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60628, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,405 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,253 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,298 (37.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,854 (14.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,394 |
| Average Home Value | $212,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,264
Single Family
21,056
Multi-Family
3,208
Businesses
1,231
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