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$1,000,000

For Sale - Active
81 North Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,883 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1975
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: May 24, 2025 at 03:30AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,676
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.65
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.5%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1975
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome home! This beautiful and spacious home with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths has been totally redone from 2017 to 2023 including new Hardy Board siding, roof, gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, insulation, windows, doors, driveway, furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, plumbing, electric, as well as a new addition featuring a first floor Primary Suite with luxurious bath, walk-in closet, linen closet and sunny Florida room overlooking treed backyard. The first floor offers great living space. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the formal dining room. The updated kitchen is complete with abundant storage, high end appliances, high quality cabinetry, island and granite counters and an eating area which seamlessly connects to the family room. The family room is enhanced with built-ins and a gas log fireplace with handsome surround. Not to be missed on this level is the updated half bath and the spacious laundry/mud room which conveniently connects to the garage. The entrance from the garage is handicap accessible. On the second floor there is an additional Primary bedroom with another luxurious bath and walk-in closet plus linen closet. Completing this level are 3 other bedrooms and a new hall bath. Other noteworthy features are back-up sump pump, generator, sprinkler system, in ground invisible fence, new interior doors, garage door, three wired outdoor cameras. Please exclude kitchen, dining room and foyer chandeliers, television mounts, window treatments and hardware.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1608204002
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1975

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $10,525

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Lake

Listing Details


Listed by:
Elizabeth Gurza
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(847) 494-2042

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12357722
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,676
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.65
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,000,000
Amount financed:
-$800,000
Down payment:
$200,000
Closing costs:
$30,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$230,000
Square feet:
2,883
Cost per square foot:
$347
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.98

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$800,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$4,732
Property tax:
$877
Insurance:
$399
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$6,008

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,700 $68,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$342 -$4,104
Operating income:
$5,358 $64,296

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (15%)
15%-$877-$10,526
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$399-$4,788
Property management: (8%)
8%-$456-$5,472
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$285-$3,420
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$285-$3,420
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (40%)
40%-$2,302-$27,626

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,056 $36,672
Mortgage payments:
-$4,732 -$56,784
Cash flow:
$1,676 $20,112