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$715,000

For Sale - Active
5251 N La Crosse Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,400 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1926
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 19 hours ago
Updated: Aug 26, 2025 at 06:30PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,164
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.66
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1926
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to this charming Chicago brick bungalow in sought-after and storybook Forest Glen. Step inside the sun-filled living room with original stained glass windows and woodwork, which leads to a large formal dining room with beautiful crown molding and arched doorways. The bright and airy kitchen was renovated in 2017 with quartz countertops, quality shaker soft-close cabinets, and a breakfast bar flowing into a spacious family room with glass doors opening onto the deck. White wainscoted walls and penny tiles add charm to the first floor's full bathroom. Two bedrooms on the first floor, extra-large primary suite on the second floor with two separate bathrooms and three large closets. BASEMENT: Full-finished basement completely gutted and remodeled with vinyl floors, a half bath, enormous storage room, wood workshop, and large laundry room. DECK: Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the multi-layered deck in this whimsical backyard with a gorgeous magnolia tree and lilac tree, which bloom every spring. Take a stroll on the forest preserve trail just a few blocks away in magical Forest Glen. PLUS: Refinished hardwood floors throughout the first floor, brand new hardwood on the second floor and in kitchen, new cedar fence 2020. Easy walk to Metra. Highly rated Beaubien Elementary and Taft High School. Dimensions: First floor 1250 sq feet; 2nd floor 1250 sq feet; Full finished basement has 800 sq foot family room plus 450 sq feet of storage, utilities and wood shop.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Garage, Garage On-Site, Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1309227012
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1926

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,477

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Henry Schleichkorn
Chicago Northside Realty LLC
(773) 474-3137

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12434118
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,164
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.66
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$715,000
Amount financed:
-$572,000
Down payment:
$143,000
Closing costs:
$21,450
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$164,450
Square feet:
3,400
Cost per square foot:
$210
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.18

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$572,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,384
Property tax:
$540
Insurance:
$280
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,204

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,000 $48,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$240 -$2,880
Operating income:
$3,760 $45,120

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$540-$6,478
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$280-$3,360
Property management: (8%)
8%-$320-$3,840
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$200-$2,400
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$200-$2,400
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (38%)
38%-$1,540-$18,478

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,220 $26,640
Mortgage payments:
-$3,384 -$40,608
Cash flow:
$1,164 $13,968