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$339,900

For Sale - Active
2545 S Dearborn St Apt 323, Chicago, IL 60616
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,143 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1909
For Sale - Active
93 Units
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 10:34AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$684
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.57
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1909
For Sale - Active
93 Units

Welcome to the iconic Historic Opera Lofts-where Chicago's rich cultural past meets modern living. This stunning 2 bed / 2 bath condo offers soaring 17-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick walls that highlight the building's unique character. The modern kitchen features 42" cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite includes a private en-suite bath and generous closet space. Enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, and garage parking, which are included for ultimate convenience. Opera Lofts offers impressive amenities: a fitness center, a panoramic rooftop deck with skyline views, and museum-like hallways showcasing relics from the Lyric Opera and Chicago's historic arts scene. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Chicago's architectural legacy with all the comforts of modern living.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Garage, Garage On-Site
  • Details: On Site, Deeded, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 7
  • Basement Description: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $418/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 17282370381002
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1909

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $7,065

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Lavinia Shimkus
City Habitat Realty LLC
(773) 732-7640

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12438721
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$684
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.57
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$339,900
Amount financed:
-$271,920
Down payment:
$67,980
Closing costs:
$10,197
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$78,177
Square feet:
1,143
Cost per square foot:
$297
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.45

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$271,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,609
Property tax:
$589
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,394

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (21%)
21%-$589-$7,065
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (15%)
15%-$418-$5,016
Total operating expenses: (61%)
61%-$1,707-$20,481

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$925 $11,100
Mortgage payments:
-$1,609 -$19,308
Cash flow:
$684 $8,208