545 N Dearborn St APT 3601ChicagoIL60654



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 545 N Dearborn St APT 3601, Chicago, IL, 60654 in Chicago is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.16%. The 4.16% gross yield at $1,149,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $317,448 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.77) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $182,890.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,794) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,983 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,513 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2003
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60654, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,065 (29.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,049 (58.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,046 (11.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $491,734 |
| Average Home Value | $606,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,745
Single Family
951
Multi-Family
16,794
Businesses
1,931



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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


Condo
Built in 2003
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60654, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,065 (29.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,049 (58.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,046 (11.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $491,734 |
| Average Home Value | $606,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,745
Single Family
951
Multi-Family
16,794
Businesses
1,931
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