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$445,000

For Sale - Active
1607 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
9 Beds
3 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1898
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Jun 30, 2025 at 03:00AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$885
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.58
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1898
For Sale - Active
2 Units

ATTENTION INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS: 2 ADJOINING GRAYSTONE BUILDINGS SELLING AS A PACKAGE (1607 AND 1609 S. SAWYER listing 12161956, each separate price, PREFERRED TO BE SOLD TOGETHER) TOTAL OF 18 BEDS, 6 BATHS, AND ROOM FOR EXPANSION, 1607 S. Sawyer has option to purchase adjacent double wide lot on 16th Street at FMV (confirm with city of Chicago). PRIME LOCATION ACROSS THE STREET OF DOUGLAS PARK (HOME OF RIOT FEST), AND EASY ACCESS TO PIBLIC TRANSPORTATAION. PROPERTIES LOCATED 5 MILES FROM THE HEART OF WEST LOOP/ OGILIVE TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND ALL DOWNTOWN AMENITIES. VERY LOW PROPERTY TAXES. RECENT SOLD COMPS IN THE AREA 345000-575000 FOR SINGLE BUILDINGS PROPERTIES. SELLER WILL ALSO CONSIDER SELLING BILDINGS SEPERATELY.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 9

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 17
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Roof Material: Rubber

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Apartments (general)

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1623407002
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1898

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,905

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Barbara Kieca
Hometown Real Estate
(773) 625-1121

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12401898
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$885
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.58
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$445,000
Amount financed:
-$356,000
Down payment:
$89,000
Closing costs:
$13,350
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$102,350
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$356,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,106
Property tax:
$159
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,405

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$159-$1,905
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (33%)
33%-$659-$7,905

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,221 $14,652
Mortgage payments:
-$2,106 -$25,272
Cash flow:
$885 $10,620