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$399,900

Sold
5321 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651
4 Beds
2 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1926
Sold
2 Units
Checked: 10 hours ago
Updated: Aug 23, 2025 at 10:23AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$847
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.55
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1926
Sold
2 Units

Discover this beautifully remodeled, brick 2-flat located in the heart of Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, providing comfortable living spaces with ample natural light. The property inludes new stainless steel appliances, new boilers and hot water heaters, a full basement, perfect for storage or potential expansion, and 2-car detached garage. This property is perfect for those looking to invest or live in one unit while renting out the other. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Chicago's arhcitectural heritage.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1604131015
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1926

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,016

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Michael Olszewski
Area Wide Realty
(708) 656-3333

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12438732
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$847
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.55
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$399,900
Amount financed:
-$319,920
Down payment:
$79,980
Closing costs:
$11,997
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$91,977
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$319,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,892
Property tax:
$335
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,367

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: (17%)
17%-$335-$4,016
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: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (42%)
42%-$835-$10,016

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,045 $12,540
Mortgage payments:
-$1,892 -$22,704
Cash flow:
$847 $10,164