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$240,000

For Sale - Active
8251 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,467 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1926
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jun 23, 2025 at 03:06AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$71
Cap Rate
6.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
1.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.06
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
5.5%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1926
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome home to this classic brick Chicago bungalow featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, located in the desirable Avalon Park community! The spacious, inviting living room features a wall of large windows and two beautiful stained glass windows. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting and an abundance of natural light continue to flow throughout the open concept main level leading to a bright dining room perfect for family dinners. Enter the kitchen complete with granite countertops, SS appliances and breakfast bar. Two generously sized bedrooms, a full bath and an enclosed back porch complete the main level. Retreat upstairs where you'll find two more huge bedrooms with a flex space between them. Use this flex space as your sitting room, game room, office, playroom...the possibilities are endless! The full, finished basement is perfect for relaxation and entertaining with spaces for storage, recreation, and laundry. Also located in the basement, through double doors, is a huge bonus room with great closet space ready to be used as an exercise room, theater room, a place to relax or whatever your heart desires. The basement also has a full bathroom and a door that leads outside to the fenced-in backyard with 2 car garage. This home is located in a desirable neighborhood close to great amenities offered by Avalon Park-Chicago Park District, it is a short walk to the Metra Electric commuter rail station, and minutes to Stony Island Avenue, shopping, dining and much more! Home is being sold as-is. A few repairs are needed, providing a great opportunity for those looking to personalize a home to their taste.

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Location


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): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 2035227018
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1926

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,328

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Cynara Anderson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 460-4900

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12389023
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$71
Cap Rate
6.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
1.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.06
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
5.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$240,000
Amount financed:
-$192,000
Down payment:
$48,000
Closing costs:
$7,200
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$55,200
Square feet:
1,467
Cost per square foot:
$164
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.50

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$192,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$1,253
Property tax:
$194
Insurance:
$154
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,601

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: (9%)
9%-$194-$2,328
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: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (34%)
34%-$744-$8,928

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,324 $15,888
Mortgage payments:
-$1,253 -$15,036
Cash flow:
$71 $852