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$539,500

For Sale - Active
5021 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,172 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1936
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 14 hours ago
Updated: Aug 24, 2025 at 10:11AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,713
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.33
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.0%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1936
For Sale - Active
2 Units

Wow! Must see this beautiful 2 stories Brick & Frame Single Family Home, approx. 3500 SQ FT including basement. Located in the highly desirable Belmont Cragin Area. Great opportunity to own this home, perfect for a large family, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Gorgeous kitchen, newer roof, furnace, central air conditioning. Finished basement with summer kitchen. 2 car garage. Short walk from Portage Park, 6 Corners shops, restaurants, grocery stores, Starbucks, Walmart, expressways, trains and schools. Enjoy the Portage Park public swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball/football fields. Don't let this one get away show and sell. Too many enhancements to list. Must see to appreciate.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Apartments (general)

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1328213014
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1936

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,478

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Angel Navarro
RE/MAX 10 Lincoln Park
(773) 388-8540

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12448686
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,713
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.33
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$539,500
Amount financed:
-$431,600
Down payment:
$107,900
Closing costs:
$16,185
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$124,085
Square feet:
2,172
Cost per square foot:
$248
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.92

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$431,600
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,553
Property tax:
$540
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,233

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (27%)
27%-$540-$6,478
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (52%)
52%-$1,040-$12,478

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$840 $10,080
Mortgage payments:
-$2,553 -$30,636
Cash flow:
$1,713 $20,556