4516 W Van Buren StChicagoIL60624
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income4516 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60624 in Chicago earns a respectable 9.2% gross yield at $170,000, but after the $764/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $124/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.71) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $46,968 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $73,020.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $124 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,303 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,112 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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 1898
3,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60624, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,762 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,649 (21.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,950 (65.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,163 (12.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,333 |
| Average Home Value | $310,515 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,941
Single Family
6,813
Multi-Family
5,128
Businesses
861
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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 1898
3,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60624, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,762 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,649 (21.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,950 (65.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,163 (12.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,333 |
| Average Home Value | $310,515 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,941
Single Family
6,813
Multi-Family
5,128
Businesses
861
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices