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$247,000

For Sale - Active
1017 Mc Alister Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064
5 Beds
2 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1923
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 11 hours ago
Updated: Sep 29, 2025 at 10:16AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$688
Cap Rate
2.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.41
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1923
For Sale - Active
2 Units

North Chicago 2-Unit Investment or Owner-Occupant Opportunity - Near Naval Base & AbbVie! Fantastic 2-unit property with solid fundamentals and huge potential! The first-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, while the second-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Both units feature new central air and furnaces for modern comfort. The property includes a 2-car detached garage plus additional rear parking for two vehicles, a full unfinished basement with new insulation for storage or expansion, and a partially finished attic perfect for an office, loft, or game room. Enjoy the large side yard for outdoor activities. Located minutes from the Naval Base and AbbVie, this home is perfect for investors or owner-occupants looking to live in one unit while renting the other. Don't miss this opportunity to build equity in a prime North Chicago location!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Garage, Space/s, Garage On-Site, Parking On-Site
  • Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 0833201009
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1923

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $7,478

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Luisa Martinez
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(847) 657-7000

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12479017
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$688
Cap Rate
2.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.41
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$247,000
Amount financed:
-$197,600
Down payment:
$49,400
Closing costs:
$7,410
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$56,810
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$197,600
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,169
Property tax:
$623
Insurance:
$112
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,904

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,600 $19,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$96 -$1,152
Operating income:
$1,504 $18,048

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (39%)
39%-$623-$7,479
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$112-$1,344
Property management: (8%)
8%-$128-$1,536
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$80-$960
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$80-$960
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (64%)
64%-$1,023-$12,279

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$481 $5,772
Mortgage payments:
-$1,169 -$14,028
Cash flow:
-$688 -$8,256