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$499,000

For Sale - Active
531 E Joliet St, Crown Point, IN 46307
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,398 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1914
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 16 hours ago
Updated: Nov 11, 2025 at 09:00AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$966
Cap Rate
3.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.59
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1914
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Elegant Foursquare home in the Sunnyside Historic District in Crown Point and restored to its original condition. As you enter this home through a 31X9 enclosed , all window , sun porch you're greeted by a formal living room featuring an original fireplace with gas log and cozy parlour to your left. The beautiful dining room boasts French doors and an oak built-in buffet, leading to a custom eat in kitchen with built-in cabinets and Corian countertops. The home features all hardwood floors and stunning woodwork throughout, with 9-foot ceilings adding to the spacious feel." Also, features 4 bedroom 3 bathroom two story with finished attic , with dormers and partially finished basement providing spacious laundry room, office, family room and 3/4 bath. In addition to a 16X12 shop space, 31X9 storage under porch in basement. Two car garage, Period Gardens & Heritage rose gardens.Three blocks walking distance to out Historic Crown Point Square Proudly featured in the 2000 Tri Kappa Tour of Homes. Recent Upgrades Include: New high- efficiency boiler with two zones (2022), New AC & water heater (2024) New Roof (2022)

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Details: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 8

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 451608281001.000042
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: American 4-Sq., Colonial
  • Year Built: 1914

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,963

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Hot Water, Zoned, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Kathleen Keilman
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
(708) 859-0909

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12392768
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$966
Cap Rate
3.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.59
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$499,000
Amount financed:
-$399,200
Down payment:
$99,800
Closing costs:
$14,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$114,770
Square feet:
3,398
Cost per square foot:
$147
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.74

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$399,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,361
Property tax:
$330
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,866

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$330-$3,963
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (38%)
38%-$955-$11,463

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,395 $16,740
Mortgage payments:
-$2,361 -$28,332
Cash flow:
-$966 -$11,592