5215 W Van Buren StChicagoIL60644
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 5215 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60644 in Chicago worth study. Rental yield 5.55%. The 5.55% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $468,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $129,300 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,164/mo partially offsets the $2,104/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.03 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $109,387.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,083) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,164 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,060 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in N/A
3,720 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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
3,720 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