547 Melrose AveKenilworthIL60043
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 547 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL, 60043 in Kenilworth the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 0%. The 0% gross yield on a $1,099,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $303,633 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.00) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0% | 5.3% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $250 |
City averages based on Kenilworth market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
Single Family
Built in 1908
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60043, Kenilworth, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 725 (84.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 65 ( 7.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,356,618 |
| Average Home Value | $1,428,086 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
840
Single Family
830
Multi-Family
10
Businesses
101
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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 1908
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60043, Kenilworth, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 725 (84.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 65 ( 7.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,356,618 |
| Average Home Value | $1,428,086 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
840
Single Family
830
Multi-Family
10
Businesses
101
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
No similar rental properties found nearby.
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12604991