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$600,000

For Sale - Active
5225 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
11 Beds
4 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1886
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 4 hours ago
Updated: Aug 26, 2025 at 06:30PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,345
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.53
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.3%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1886
For Sale - Active
3 Units

Experience vintage charm and investment promise at 5225 S Indiana Ave - a stately, 19th-century masonry walk-up thoughtfully tucked into Chicago's dynamic Washington Park/Hyde Park corridor. Spread across three stories, this three-unit structure offers a generous eleven-bedroom, four-bathroom footprint ideal for rental income or renovation. Endowed with historic character and modern upside, the property caters to investors seeking strategic refurbishment potential or steady rental yield. Its legacy masonry and possible architectural nuances offer a canvas for creative redevelopment-from boutique rentals to upscale residential conversions. Boasting a walkable distance public transit, dining, cultural attractions, and major educational institutions, this asset promises both convenience and long-term appreciation in one of Chicago's most storied neighborhoods.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 11

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 20
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 2010304027
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1886

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,249

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
James Gurick
Baird & Warner
(703) 772-6264

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12432670
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,345
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.53
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$600,000
Amount financed:
-$480,000
Down payment:
$120,000
Closing costs:
$18,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$138,000
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$480,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,839
Property tax:
$438
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,473

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: (16%)
16%-$438-$5,250
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: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (41%)
41%-$1,138-$13,650

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,494 $17,928
Mortgage payments:
-$2,839 -$34,068
Cash flow:
$1,345 $16,140