5954 N Paulina StChicagoIL60660



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 5954 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL, 60660 in Chicago worth study. Rental yield 5.83%. The 5.83% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,300,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $359,166 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $6,311/mo partially offsets the $5,846/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.08 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $323,002.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,706) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,311 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,500 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 2012
2,935 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60660, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,885 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,970 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,828 (57.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,087 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $351,807 |
| Average Home Value | $449,918 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,009
Single Family
2,575
Multi-Family
20,434
Businesses
813



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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 2012
2,935 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60660, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,885 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,970 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,828 (57.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,087 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $351,807 |
| Average Home Value | $449,918 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,009
Single Family
2,575
Multi-Family
20,434
Businesses
813
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