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$524,900

For Sale - Active
5643 S Meade Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,510 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1942
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 7 hours ago
Updated: Sep 05, 2025 at 10:18AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,266
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.49
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1942
For Sale - Active
2 Units

This STUNNING and SPACIOUS 4 bedroom/2.1 bath home with over 2400 sq feet of living space on a DOUBLE LOT in desirable Garfield Ridge has it all. From the moment you walk into this custom home you will be amazed and delighted. This home boasts high ceilings and expansive rooms. The first floor features a foyer, a sun filled massive living room, a beautifully updated white kitchen with maple cabinetry that opens to a dining room or family room area. There is also an updated bath and first floor bedroom to fit all your living needs. The primary bedroom upstairs is an absolute retreat with more space than you can imagine, including a sitting area and huge walk in closet. There are two other generously sized bedrooms on this floor, an office nook and a large beautiful bathroom with a whirlpool tub and double vanity. Each closet has a custom closet system. There is an option to add second floor laundry as well. The home boasts tons of storage space, whether you want to use the wide open basement, with newly epoxied floors, as additional living space or storage space or the massive stand up attic which could easily be converted into even more living space. Imagine entertaining in your maintenance free, fully fenced yard with a large covered patio. There are sprinklers in the yard to make life easy. There is also a 2.5 car garage to house all your toys. This home boasts the best of both worlds with a 2019 boiler for heat and central AC cooling the top floor of the home. Situated in beautiful Garfield Ridge, this home is central to public transportation, great schools, shopping and all the city has to offer. Offered AS IS, don't miss this opportunity to make this dream home yours!

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Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1917114010
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1942

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,085

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Diane Vanna
Baird & Warner
(312) 545-5280

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12426572
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,266
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.49
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$524,900
Amount financed:
-$419,920
Down payment:
$104,980
Closing costs:
$15,747
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$120,727
Square feet:
2,510
Cost per square foot:
$209
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.00

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$419,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,484
Property tax:
$507
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,166

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: (20%)
20%-$507-$6,085
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: (45%)
45%-$1,132-$13,585

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,218 $14,616
Mortgage payments:
-$2,484 -$29,808
Cash flow:
$1,266 $15,192