5125 W Monroe StChicagoIL60644
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 5125 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60644 in Chicago is narrow, $96/mo net on $1,039/mo rent after the $612/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $136,000 with a 9.17% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($37,574 over five years) and $1,253/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.70 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $58,171.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $96 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,039 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $889 |
| 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 1956
4,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60644, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,263 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,038 (24.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,183 (65.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,042 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $273,262 |
| Average Home Value | $352,624 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,369
Single Family
6,728
Multi-Family
8,641
Businesses
915
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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 1956
4,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60644, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,263 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,038 (24.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,183 (65.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,042 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $273,262 |
| Average Home Value | $352,624 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,369
Single Family
6,728
Multi-Family
8,641
Businesses
915
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices