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$155,000

For Sale - Active
521 Forsythe Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1894
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 21 hours ago
Updated: May 30, 2025 at 09:49AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$66
Cap Rate
6.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
2.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.08
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
6.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1894
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

This newly renovated single-family residential home has passed all inspections and features the following: Professionally painted from top to bottom, new vinyl plank flooring complete and throughout, all new ceilings and new light fixtures, complete and newly remodeled bathroom and kitchen with new ceramic tile floors. Kitchen features modern appliances with vented hood range. Master Bedroom has a private balcony deck. Furnace purchased 2019, Hot water heater as of 2020. New and complete drain tile system in both basements, installed November 2023. New Electric meter installed October 2023. Wired security system throughout home including monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Home has a Huge yard that wraps around the property boasting a large circular concrete patio, also there's a detached 2.5 car garage and an adjacent carport with 2 extra private spaces for off-street parking. A $3500 credit for a central A/C unit. and 3.0% credit towards closing cost will be given for a full priced offer.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street
  • Details: Concrete, On Site, Detached, Off Street, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Sump Pump, Unfinished, Block, Full, Walk-Out Access

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 3008402018
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Step Ranch
  • Year Built: 1894

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,369

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Lenard Lewis
L&L Realty and Investments Inc
(708) 415-0610

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12154515
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$66
Cap Rate
6.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
2.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.08
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
6.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$155,000
Amount financed:
-$124,000
Down payment:
$31,000
Closing costs:
$4,650
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$35,650
Square feet:
1,020
Cost per square foot:
$152
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.76

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$124,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$812
Property tax:
$364
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,302

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,800 $21,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$108 -$1,296
Operating income:
$1,692 $20,304

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (20%)
20%-$364-$4,369
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$126-$1,512
Property management: (8%)
8%-$144-$1,728
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (45%)
45%-$814-$9,769

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$878 $10,536
Mortgage payments:
-$812 -$9,744
Cash flow:
$66 $792