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$169,000

Under Contract
21 W Goethe St Apt 16E, Chicago, IL 60610
Beds n/a
1 Bath
550 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1964
Under Contract
Units n/a
Checked: 21 hours ago
Updated: Sep 12, 2025 at 10:05AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$621
Cap Rate
1.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-19.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.22
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-14.5%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1964
Under Contract
Units n/a

Bright & Updated Gold Coast Studio in Full-Service Building Welcome to this stylish and sun-filled studio condo in the heart of Chicago's iconic Gold Coast. Thoughtfully updated, the unit features rich oak hardwood flooring, great natural light, and generous closet space rarely found in a studio. The sleek kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and espresso cabinetry, while the renovated bathroom adds a modern, clean touch. Located in a full-service building offering 24-hour door staff, an outdoor pool, sundeck with lounge furniture and grills, on-site laundry, private storage, and bike storage. Steps from the lakefront, Red Line station at Division & Clark, grocery stores, and all the dining, shopping, and nightlife the Gold Coast has to offer. Perfect for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a move-in-ready unit in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 2
  • # of Stories: 19
  • Basement Description: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof Material: Other

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $730/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 17042240431139
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1964

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,164

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
George Selas
Baird & Warner
(312) 925-7666

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12432760
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$621
Cap Rate
1.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-19.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.22
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-14.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$169,000
Amount financed:
-$135,200
Down payment:
$33,800
Closing costs:
$5,070
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$38,870
Square feet:
550
Cost per square foot:
$307
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.09

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$135,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$800
Property tax:
$264
Insurance:
$119
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,183

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,700 $20,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$102 -$1,224
Operating income:
$1,598 $19,176

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$264-$3,164
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$119-$1,428
Property management: (8%)
8%-$136-$1,632
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$85-$1,020
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$85-$1,020
HOA fees: (43%)
43%-$730-$8,760
Total operating expenses: (83%)
83%-$1,419-$17,024

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$179 $2,148
Mortgage payments:
-$800 -$9,600
Cash flow:
-$621 -$7,452