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$460,000

For Sale - Active
1552 Mc Craren Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
3 Beds
2 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1952
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 8 hours ago
Updated: Aug 22, 2025 at 06:37AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$325
Cap Rate
6.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
3.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.15
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
7.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1952
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome home to this sunny, bright, and totally renovated Cape Cod in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Renovated by local rehabber, but so many vintage features preserved. Original hardwood flooring refinished, all new flooring in kitchen and baths, all new paint, doors, trim, casing, lighting fixtures. Flooded with natural light from all the brand new windows, all this sets the tone for your new home. Living room with large picture windows, separate den (which can be used as a dining room or 4th bedroom) with sliders out to the brand new deck and picturesque yard. First floor bedroom and full bathroom - updated with all new fixtures. The kitchen is what dreams are made of, with all new stainless steel appliances, marble counters, and a marble backsplash- plus room for a table! Upstairs, you will find the charm of a cape cod, with interesting lines, timeless built-ins, two bedrooms, and a gorgeous new bathroom. Finally, the basement is surprisingly large, with a finished rec room, and large utility room with ample storage. Gorgeous and DEEP backyard with large wooden deck, freestanding garden planters, area for a firepit, and a storage shed. Detached 2.5-car garage has all new drywall, electrical, and lighting. In addition to all of the wonderful cosmetic updates, this home features newer electrical, newer mechanicals, new driveway, both back and side deck are new, newer plumbing, and so much more. Come fall in love today! Coveted District 112 grade schools, including Sherwood Elementary School and Edgewood Middle School. A Sherwood Forest address also allows you to have a choice of Deerfield or Highland Park High School. Walking distance to Arbor Park and a short hop, skip, and jump from Downtown Highland Park and all of the business on Deerfield Road.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Daylight, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1627103019
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1952

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,268

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater
  • Cooling: Central Air, None

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Joe Tyler Gerber
Compass
(847) 544-9666

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12451899
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$325
Cap Rate
6.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
3.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.15
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
7.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$460,000
Amount financed:
-$368,000
Down payment:
$92,000
Closing costs:
$13,800
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$105,800
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$368,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,177
Property tax:
$189
Insurance:
$273
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,639

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,900 $46,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$234 -$2,808
Operating income:
$3,666 $43,992

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (5%)
5%-$189-$2,268
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$273-$3,276
Property management: (8%)
8%-$312-$3,744
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (30%)
30%-$1,164-$13,968

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,502 $30,024
Mortgage payments:
-$2,177 -$26,124
Cash flow:
$325 $3,900