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$1,100,000

For Sale - Active
2012 W Charleston St, Chicago, IL 60647
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1887
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 24 hours ago
Updated: Jun 27, 2025 at 06:30PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,386
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.54
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.0%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1887
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

You have to check out this chic artist-renovated workers cottage in Bucktown located on a quiet side street right at the top of the Damen Avenue retail corridor and all its great boutique shops and award-winning restaurants. With a brilliant use of artful design throughout, this home has cleverly placed windows and skylights that maximize the light/bright atmosphere. Walking through the arches from the foyer to the main living area, the long living/dining/family room can be adapted to your every decorating whim. Passing the 2nd bedroom with en-suite full-bathroom, you walk back into the bright separate kitchen featuring a giant quartz-topped island with seating, stainless steel appliances, subway tile back splash, built-ins with window-seat, and white cabinets. Keep going through the breezeway with laundry to the attached 2-car garage with Chargepoint electric car charger. Upstairs there's a bedroom in front followed by a primary suite with a brand-new en-suite bathroom with double vanities, free-standing tub, separate multi-spray shower and heated floors. Toward the rear of the second level is a music room + office, which could be adapted into a 3rd bedroom upstairs, then stepping out to the new garage roof deck with firepit and pergola. Downstairs there's a 4th bedroom facing the fun fully-enclosed front patio, followed by a giant family room with stage and an additional half-bath. Exceptional storage throughout with built-ins and organized closets tucked-in everywhere. Available for purchase vacant or fully-furnished.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Garage, Garage On-Site, Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1431127038
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1887

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $13,360

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Nicholas Apostal
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(773) 516-0661

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12394270
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,386
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.54
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,100,000
Amount financed:
-$880,000
Down payment:
$220,000
Closing costs:
$33,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$253,000
Square feet:
3,000
Cost per square foot:
$367
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.90

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$880,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$5,206
Property tax:
$1,113
Insurance:
$399
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$6,718

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,700 $68,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$342 -$4,104
Operating income:
$5,358 $64,296

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (20%)
20%-$1,113-$13,360
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$399-$4,788
Property management: (8%)
8%-$456-$5,472
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$285-$3,420
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$285-$3,420
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (45%)
45%-$2,538-$30,460

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,820 $33,840
Mortgage payments:
-$5,206 -$62,472
Cash flow:
$2,386 $28,632