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$412,500

Sold
661 Homewood Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,420 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1927
Sold
Units n/a
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jun 22, 2025 at 03:02AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$715
Cap Rate
3.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.63
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1927
Sold
Units n/a

This charming bungalow sits on a huge lot in a fabulous location & lives larger than it appears! Step through a new door into an enclosed front porch & explore this adorable home with many recent updates. The spacious living room features refinished hardwood floors, refinished plaster walls & a wood burning fireplace. Freshly painted formal dining room, with built-in, new light fixture & new windows, leads out to a lovely deck that overlooks the brick patio & large backyard, complete with a new fence & newer two-car garage. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including Viking fridge, plus there's a first-floor laundry & an updated powder room. Upstairs, you'll find a renovated full bath with a heated floor & new vanity. The front bedroom has new windows & both bedrooms feature refinished hardwood floors & recent paint. Home originally had 3 bedrooms; later two bedrooms were combined to enlarge the primary bedroom with nice closet space. Don't miss the extensive new landscaping in the front & back that brings so much joy when in bloom. Enjoy walking to downtown Highland Park, Sunset Woods Park with playground & tennis courts, schools, shops, train & all the conveniences. Great value! Home is being sold "as is".

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Garage, Garage On-Site, Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1623113012
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1927

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $10,827

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan, Central Air

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Alicja Skibicki
Baird & Warner
(847) 707-9504

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12376510
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$715
Cap Rate
3.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.63
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$412,500
Amount financed:
-$330,000
Down payment:
$82,500
Closing costs:
$12,375
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$94,875
Square feet:
1,420
Cost per square foot:
$290
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.18

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$330,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,952
Property tax:
$902
Insurance:
$217
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,071

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,100 $37,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$186 -$2,232
Operating income:
$2,914 $34,968

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (29%)
29%-$902-$10,827
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$217-$2,604
Property management: (8%)
8%-$248-$2,976
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (54%)
54%-$1,677-$20,127

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,237 $14,844
Mortgage payments:
-$1,952 -$23,424
Cash flow:
$715 $8,580