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$310,000

Sold
421 W Melrose St Apt 17D, Chicago, IL 60657
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,100 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1929
Sold
77 Units
Checked: 6 hours ago
Updated: Sep 27, 2025 at 10:10AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,446
Cap Rate
0.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.01
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.5%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1929
Sold
77 Units

Stunning, oversized, one-bedroom unit, at the historic Eddystone, build by Holabird & Root in 1929. Located one block from the lakefront in Lakeview. Gorgeous sun-filled unit with hardwood floors throughout all but the kitchen/bath. Large entry hall with storage closet is the perfect space to showcase your art. The Dining room has custom cabinetry, built-in bench seating, RH wall sconces, new light fixture. Sunny kitchen with marble floors, stainless KitchenAid appliances, new Kohler faucet, new lighting. Oversized living room is flooded with natural light and provides lots of room for entertaining. Built-in custom cabinetry provides lots of storage for your favorite books or art. Custom window seat is a great place to relax with a good book. Built-in office nook with a floor to ceiling storage closet, provides lots of space to tuck away your office. A long hallway to the bedroom provides additional custom storage. The sun-filled bedroom has built-in cabinetry and a large customized Elfa closet. Bathroom was updated with wainscoting, new tile floor, Perkins and Rowe sink and has the original 6 showerhead Swedish shower. Building has a new rooftop deck with grills, workout room, meeting room, recently updated laundry room, additional storage, working shop room, bike room and full-time door staff. Terrific location. Walk to great Lakeview restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and the amenities you could need. Lakefront trail is just 2 blocks away. Pet friendly

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: None
  • 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: 5
  • # of Stories: 21
  • Basement Description: None

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Tar/Gravel

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $1,305/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 14213140631076
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1929

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,786

Utilities

  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Cyd Archer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(312) 485-3294

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12443964
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,446
Cap Rate
0.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.01
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$310,000
Amount financed:
-$248,000
Down payment:
$62,000
Closing costs:
$9,300
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$71,300
Square feet:
1,100
Cost per square foot:
$282
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.27

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$248,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,467
Property tax:
$399
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,041

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$399-$4,786
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (52%)
52%-$1,305-$15,660
Total operating expenses: (93%)
93%-$2,329-$27,946

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$21 $252
Mortgage payments:
-$1,467 -$17,604
Cash flow:
-$1,446 -$17,352