851 N Menard AveChicagoIL60651



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 851 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL, 60651 in Chicago is a conservative rental investment at $334,500. Rental yield 7.1%. A 1.32 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $92,416; $3,081/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $106,085.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(340) | $850 |
City averages based on Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,980 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,187 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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 1903
3,136 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60651, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,143 (37.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,918 (52.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,465 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $284,034 |
| Average Home Value | $328,944 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,408
Single Family
12,747
Multi-Family
3,661
Businesses
1,048



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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 1903
3,136 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60651, Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,143 (37.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,918 (52.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,465 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $284,034 |
| Average Home Value | $328,944 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,408
Single Family
12,747
Multi-Family
3,661
Businesses
1,048
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