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$204,900

Sold
5258 S Drexel Ave Apt 3F, Chicago, IL 60615
2 Beds
2 Baths
750 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1921
Sold
22 Units
Checked: 9 hours ago
Updated: Oct 22, 2025 at 10:10AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$187
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-4.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.81
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-0.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1921
Sold
22 Units

Top floor condo in mint condition three blocks from the University of Chicago campus. This bright perch overlooks a leafy gated courtyard and features a split floor plan with newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, new carpet in the primary bedroom, granite kitchen counters and updated stainless steel kitchen appliances (2025 Frigidaire range/stove, 2025 Frigidaire microwave and 2022 Frigidaire refrigerator). Central air conditioning and in-unit laundry. Bike storage in basement along with assigned walk-in storage locker. Location is steps from the blue line (Friend Center & Metra Route) and green line (Midway Metra) UGo shuttle stops and downtown express bus. Relatively low monthly HOA fee, inclusive of Google Fiber Webpass internet. This is a well maintained building with recently repaired parapet walls and lintels and 2024 reserve study. Pet-friendly.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: None
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: None

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $373/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 20113060391019
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1921

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,685

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Marie Levesque
Compass
(773) 482-1917

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12445342
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$187
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-4.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.81
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-0.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$204,900
Amount financed:
-$163,920
Down payment:
$40,980
Closing costs:
$6,147
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$47,127
Square feet:
750
Cost per square foot:
$273
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.67

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$163,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$970
Property tax:
$224
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,334

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: (11%)
11%-$224-$2,686
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: (19%)
19%-$373-$4,476
Total operating expenses: (55%)
55%-$1,097-$13,162

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$783 $9,396
Mortgage payments:
-$970 -$11,640
Cash flow:
-$187 -$2,244