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$200,000

For Sale - Active
642 E 51st St Apt 1E, Chicago, IL 60615
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,900 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1928
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 11:26AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$135
Cap Rate
4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-3.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.86
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
0.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1928
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Prime Location, Spacious Living, Endless Potential! Welcome to your next home! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex down unit is a rare find, offering 1,900 square feet of living space with secure, gated parking included. Ready to be personalized, this home provides a fantastic opportunity to create your dream space. Step inside to discover 7 generously-sized rooms, featuring gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout. The spacious bedrooms provide ample room to relax, while the office space and family/recreation room offer flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs. Enjoy the comfort of central air, a cozy fireplace, and the convenience of the laundry hookup. Located directly across from the scenic Washington Park, you'll have easy access to tennis courts, a swimming pool, and other Chicago Park District benefits. Just minutes from the University of Chicago hospital and campus, as well as the Hyde Park and Kenwood communities. You'll have a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options at your doorstep. Plus, with close proximity to major expressways, public transportation, and iconic attractions like the DuSable Museum, the Museum of Science & Industry, and Lake Michigan, the location couldn't be better. This home is being sold "AS IS" and is ready for you to make it your own. Don't miss this incredible opportunity-schedule your showing today!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Assigned
  • Details: Assigned, On Site
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Rubber

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $477/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 20102320321001
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1928

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,758

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Stephne Pettitt-Gaines
EXIT Strategy Realty
(773) 612-3942

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12297270
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$135
Cap Rate
4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-3.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.86
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
0.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$200,000
Amount financed:
-$160,000
Down payment:
$40,000
Closing costs:
$6,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$46,000
Square feet:
1,900
Cost per square foot:
$105
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.16

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$160,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$946
Property tax:
$230
Insurance:
$154
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,330

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,200 $26,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$132 -$1,584
Operating income:
$2,068 $24,816

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (10%)
10%-$230-$2,759
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$154-$1,848
Property management: (8%)
8%-$176-$2,112
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$110-$1,320
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$110-$1,320
HOA fees: (22%)
22%-$477-$5,724
Total operating expenses: (57%)
57%-$1,257-$15,083

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$811 $9,732
Mortgage payments:
-$946 -$11,352
Cash flow:
$135 $1,620