3520 N Bell AveChicagoIL60618



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Chicago at 3520 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618 projects strong ROI of 10.66%. Rental yield 4.94%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $607,819 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 71.08%, translating into $441,755 in total cumulative return on $621,500 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,209) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $9,050 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $14,384 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.63x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2024
3,720 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 2024
3,720 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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