5552 S Shields AveChicagoIL60621



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 5552 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL, 60621 in Chicago aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 6.7%. DSCR 1.24 and 6.7% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $3,675/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $117,857.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(540) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,227 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,609 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.85x |
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 N/A
3,143 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60621, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,426 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,876 (18.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,878 (57.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,672 (23.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,941 |
| Average Home Value | $214,146 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,934
Single Family
6,169
Multi-Family
4,765
Businesses
537



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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 N/A
3,143 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60621, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,426 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,876 (18.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,878 (57.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,672 (23.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,941 |
| Average Home Value | $214,146 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,934
Single Family
6,169
Multi-Family
4,765
Businesses
537
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