6449 LakewoodChicagoIL60626
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play6449 Lakewood, Chicago, IL, 60626 in Chicago is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.55%. At $935,000 with a 2.55% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $258,323 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.45) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $50,394.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,502) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,984 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,341 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.31x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Multi Family
Built in 1920
3,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60626, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,128 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,719 (24.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,203 (67.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,206 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $346,554 |
| Average Home Value | $392,279 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,710
Single Family
2,336
Multi-Family
22,374
Businesses
779
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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
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