253 W 46th StChicagoIL60609
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 253 W 46th St, Chicago, IL, 60609 in Chicago is narrow, $185/mo net on $1,343/mo rent after the $751/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $167,000 with a 9.65% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($46,139 over five years) and $1,538/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.79 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $75,802.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $185 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,343 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,092 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1954
4,400 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60609, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,870 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,623 (34.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,097 (52.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,150 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,214 |
| Average Home Value | $326,996 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,106
Single Family
13,314
Multi-Family
3,792
Businesses
1,598
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1954
4,400 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60609, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,870 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,623 (34.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,097 (52.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,150 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,214 |
| Average Home Value | $326,996 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,106
Single Family
13,314
Multi-Family
3,792
Businesses
1,598
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices