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$55,000

For Sale - Active
197 N Cottage Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
3 Beds
2 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Aug 30, 2025 at 06:30PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$935
Cap Rate
20.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
19.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
n/a
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
23.3%

Property Description


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

Good Cash Flow property. Upper unit has baseboard heat. Heat & electric is separate. Lower unit currently vacant. Note that this property can be purchased as a package with 357 S. Indiana Ave / 464 E. Station St. / and 802 N. Harrison Ave. Close to entertainment, parks, shopping and easy expressway access.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Space/s, Parking On-Site
  • Details: On Site, Other
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential (Assumed)

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 160933418020
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,028

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Kankakee

Listing Details


Listed by:
Richard Harnik
First Midwest Realty LLC
(708) 257-1257

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12427549
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$935
Cap Rate
20.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
19.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
n/a
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
23.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$55,000
Amount financed:
$0
Down payment:
$55,000
Closing costs:
$1,650
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$56,650
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$0

Financing is not included in this analysis because the purchase price is under $75,000. Most lenders have minimum loan amounts and typically do not provide financing for properties below this threshold. However, if you’d like to include financing, you can customize the value through the Customize Inputs tab.

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: (11%)
11%-$169-$2,028
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: (36%)
36%-$569-$6,828

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$935 $11,220
Mortgage payments:
$0 $0
Cash flow:
$935 $11,220