838 E 52nd St APT 1WChicagoIL60615
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder838 E 52nd St APT 1W, Chicago, IL, 60615 in Chicago is a stable, well-positioned rental at $520,000. Rental yield 7.5%. DSCR 1.39 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $143,666 in value and $4,789/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $176,094.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(795) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,252 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,400 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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.
Condo
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60615, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,711 (25.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,635 (62.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,155 (11.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $394,556 |
| Average Home Value | $476,226 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,769
Single Family
3,485
Multi-Family
20,284
Businesses
850
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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
Condo
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60615, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,711 (25.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,635 (62.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,155 (11.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $394,556 |
| Average Home Value | $476,226 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,769
Single Family
3,485
Multi-Family
20,284
Businesses
850
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices