5527 W Cornelia AveChicagoIL60641
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 5527 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641 in Chicago at $399,900 earns $2,823/mo in rent and nets $49/mo after the $1,798/mo payment, a 8.47% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $110,485 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.57 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,683/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $156,133.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $49 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,823 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,615 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1925
4,338 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60641, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,632 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,306 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,179 (47.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,147 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $381,958 |
| Average Home Value | $426,841 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,193
Single Family
14,293
Multi-Family
8,900
Businesses
1,540
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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 1925
4,338 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60641, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,632 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,306 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,179 (47.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,147 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $381,958 |
| Average Home Value | $426,841 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,193
Single Family
14,293
Multi-Family
8,900
Businesses
1,540
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Marek Prus • RE/MAX City
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