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$395,000

Sold
5525 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
4 Beds
1 Bath
2,953 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1924
Sold
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Sep 25, 2025 at 10:14AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$377
Cap Rate
4.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.80
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-0.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1924
Sold
Units n/a

Portage Park Beauty! Charming 4 BR Brick Bungalow in pristine condition! Beautiful traditional features throughout including gleaming oak and cherry floors, natural wood cove and trim, and stained glass windows. Inviting foyer opens to spacious Living room and sep Formal DR. Sharp white cabinet eat in kitchen has granite counters, all ss appliances and sunny adjoining first floor den. Two nice size bedrooms and an updated full bath on the main level and two more huge bedrooms up! Full high unfinished basement just waiting for your ideas! Storage galore! Great yard! 2.5 Car garage! So mny updates! New GFA/CA in 2022. New back porch, exterior and storm doors. All windows were replaced. Pride of Ownership! Property conveyed AS IS

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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 (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1321112010
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1924

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,284

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Patty Cerny
Compass
(773) 230-2542

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12448775
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$377
Cap Rate
4.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.80
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-0.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$395,000
Amount financed:
-$316,000
Down payment:
$79,000
Closing costs:
$11,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$90,850
Square feet:
2,953
Cost per square foot:
$134
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.95

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$316,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,869
Property tax:
$440
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,505

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%-$440-$5,284
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%-$1,140-$13,684

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,492 $17,904
Mortgage payments:
-$1,869 -$22,428
Cash flow:
-$377 -$4,524