5916 N Merrimac AveChicagoIL60646
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 5916 N Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646 in Chicago. At $795,000 it earns $5,809/mo in rent and distributes $295/mo to the owner after the $3,575/mo payment, a consistent 8.77% yield. DSCR 1.62 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $219,644 in value; $7,322/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $322,989.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $295 | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,809 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,198 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1944
3,720 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60646, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,632 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,976 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,136 (20.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 520 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,761 |
| Average Home Value | $550,834 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,684
Single Family
9,046
Multi-Family
1,638
Businesses
958
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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 1944
3,720 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60646, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,632 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,976 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,136 (20.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 520 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,761 |
| Average Home Value | $550,834 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,684
Single Family
9,046
Multi-Family
1,638
Businesses
958
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices