3238 S Shields AveChicagoIL60616



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income3238 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616 in Chicago carries a 1.53 coverage ratio, rent of $4,694/mo is 1.53 times the $3,058/mo payment. Rental yield 8.28%. That margin gives both the investor and Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR underwriting a comfortable buffer at a $680,000 acquisition price. No U.S. credit or income documentation required. Five-year appreciation adds $187,871; total projected cumulative return: $258,574.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(146) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,694 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,446 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
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 2020
1,092 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60616, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,617 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,535 (30.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,441 (59.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,641 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $405,780 |
| Average Home Value | $465,159 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,897
Single Family
6,943
Multi-Family
16,954
Businesses
1,662



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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 2020
1,092 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60616, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,617 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,535 (30.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,441 (59.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,641 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $405,780 |
| Average Home Value | $465,159 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,897
Single Family
6,943
Multi-Family
16,954
Businesses
1,662
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