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$75,000

For Sale - Active
1521 E 68th St Apt 1, Chicago, IL 60637
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
18 Units
Checked: 9 hours ago
Updated: Jun 27, 2025 at 03:21AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$501
Cap Rate
14.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
34.9%
Debt Coverage Ratio
2.28
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
38.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
18 Units

What a location! This duplex unit is so close to so much. Jackson Park, the Beach, bus lines, parks & the Lake. Main level has spacious living room with a decorative fireplace, canned Lites, front sunroom, eat in kitchen, den off of the kitchen, 2 bedrooms & main bath. Duplexes to lower level with a 3rd bedroom & a 2nd bath. Baths & kitchen have had prior updates. Master bedroom with shared bath access. There is immediately behind the unit's lower level, a basement space that can be used. Laundry hook up was there. The unit is in okay shape but still needs work & is sold in as-is condition. Separate furnace & central air. pets are welcome. Rentals are allowed. In unit laundry is allowed. Can be immediate possession. Bring best offer and let's make a deal. Lot of potential but needs work. Occupants are gone

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: None
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Tar/Gravel

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $250/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 20234080331003
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,011

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
John Nugent
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 364-8322

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12302583
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$501
Cap Rate
14.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
34.9%
Debt Coverage Ratio
2.28
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
38.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$75,000
Amount financed:
-$60,000
Down payment:
$15,000
Closing costs:
$2,250
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$17,250
Square feet:
1,500
Cost per square foot:
$50
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.27

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$60,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$392
Property tax:
$168
Insurance:
$133
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$693

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,900 $22,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$114 -$1,368
Operating income:
$1,786 $21,432

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (9%)
9%-$168-$2,011
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$133-$1,596
Property management: (8%)
8%-$152-$1,824
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$95-$1,140
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$95-$1,140
HOA fees: (13%)
13%-$250-$3,000
Total operating expenses: (47%)
47%-$893-$10,711

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$893 $10,716
Mortgage payments:
-$392 -$4,704
Cash flow:
$501 $6,012