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$335,000

Under Contract
421 W Melrose St Apt 10B, Chicago, IL 60657
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,150 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1929
Under Contract
77 Units
Checked: 3 hours ago
Updated: Oct 11, 2025 at 10:19AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,508
Cap Rate
0.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-23.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.05
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-18.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1929
Under Contract
77 Units

Move right into this beautiful 1-bedroom at the historic Eddystone. This elegant and updated condo offers the perfect blend of classic features like herringbone floors, picture and crown molding along with modern amenities such as in-unit laundry and an updated kitchen. As you enter the foyer with a timeless stone floor, the large living room with a decorative fireplace and French-style windows is to your right. To the left is the gracious formal dining room with built-ins. The adjacent, windowed kitchen features a classic black-white checked floor, white cabinets, stone counters and SS appliances. The generous bedroom has several closets and is set back from the more public areas providing privacy. The building has a beautiful roof deck with seating, gas grills and views of the park, harbor and lake. An assigned storage locker is in the basement The monthly assessment includes heat, water, gas, cable and 24- hour door staff. Living in the heart of East Lakeview, you will enjoy easy access to the lake, park, public transportation, shopping, and restaurants. The Eddystone is a dog-friendly building.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 4
  • # of Stories: 22
  • Basement Description: None
  • Fireplace: Yes

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $1,450/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 14213140631031
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1929

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,859

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Kim Biggs
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 642-1400

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12385000
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,508
Cap Rate
0.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-23.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.05
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-18.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$335,000
Amount financed:
-$268,000
Down payment:
$67,000
Closing costs:
$10,050
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$77,050
Square feet:
1,150
Cost per square foot:
$291
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.43

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$268,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,585
Property tax:
$405
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,186

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: (14%)
14%-$405-$4,859
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: (52%)
52%-$1,450-$17,400
Total operating expenses: (91%)
91%-$2,555-$30,659

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$77 $924
Mortgage payments:
-$1,585 -$19,020
Cash flow:
-$1,508 -$18,096