2952 N Elston AveChicagoIL60618



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Chicago rentals match the income profile of 2952 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618. Listed at $650,000, gross rent is $5,531/mo and net cash flow is $1,022/mo, a 10.21% yield well above national averages. DSCR 1.89 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $179,583 by year five with $5,987/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $314,363 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,022 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,531 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,250 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.30x |
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 1892
2,400 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60618, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 40,449 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,253 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,862 (49.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,334 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $543,001 |
| Average Home Value | $610,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
33,669
Single Family
18,656
Multi-Family
15,013
Businesses
2,411



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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 1892
2,400 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60618, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 40,449 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,253 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,862 (49.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,334 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $543,001 |
| Average Home Value | $610,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
33,669
Single Family
18,656
Multi-Family
15,013
Businesses
2,411
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