5446 S Rutherford AveChicagoIL60638
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 5446 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638 in Chicago fits: $550,000, 4.42% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $151,955 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.42%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.82) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $5,066/yr in principal paydown and $151,955 in appreciation project a total return of $95,274.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,789) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,026 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,596 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.56x |
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 1991
4,338 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60638, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,982 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,564 (74.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,394 (20.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,024 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $296,615 |
| Average Home Value | $318,480 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,955
Single Family
17,141
Multi-Family
2,814
Businesses
1,519
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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 1991
4,338 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60638, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,982 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,564 (74.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,394 (20.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,024 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $296,615 |
| Average Home Value | $318,480 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,955
Single Family
17,141
Multi-Family
2,814
Businesses
1,519
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices