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$749,000

For Sale - Active
944 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
7 Beds
3 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1880
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 24 hours ago
Updated: Jun 05, 2025 at 03:29AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,069
Cap Rate
0.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.13
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1880
For Sale - Active
3 Units

Price reduced 50k Best location for an appreciation play of the 3 flats on market this Summer. This is a great live-in location meanwhile while you collect rents, and expect the massive development adjacent that could guide you to much higher appreciation than the other options further away from this excellent locaiton. There is great rent potential here also. As you update (add WD to units) the market will reward you. The pool of renters and amenities is vast: University Village nest door, the Illinois Medical District 16th and Ashland, UIC, Metra Station at Halsted, Quick jump to Roosevelt Cooridor . You will fill units quickly for rent and higher rents are possible as you update the units. This stretch of 18th rolls into the Pilsen dining, cafe, nightlife as you head west on 18th. The building is a brick beauty and comes with a promise of commercial Potential(Zoned C1-2) to fit an entrepreneur up on a dream track to have client based/retail commercial success. The current three residential units on 2nd, 3rd, 4th levels are updated to average rental quality and fully occupied with shorter term leases. Top unit is 3 bed, other two are 2 bed units. The Garden level offers finished space also with kitchenette and bath and offers additional income. Rents could exceed 8500 with strategic updates. Rents now are month to month and below market. If you added laundry and a few key attributes to units rents could exceed reach $2500 a month at todays' prices. Newer parking pad(2 car). Forced air heat in units (3 units in building Garden and 1st share). Common laundry in rear garden level is in place. There is amazing potential for city views ( add more windows on East Wall!). This is also the Perfect location for condo conversion to exit at a premium price to exit at max sellouts. This is your chance to own an amazing location in Pilsen with income. Every hour and dollar put in will reap rewards ! Sf for Land is 2376 sf Bldg in tax is 3635 sf.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Space/s, Parking On-Site
  • Details: Off Street, On Site
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 7

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1720404024
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1880

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $13,337

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Phillip Buoscio
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(312) 330-3730

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12313408
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,069
Cap Rate
0.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.13
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$749,000
Amount financed:
-$599,200
Down payment:
$149,800
Closing costs:
$22,470
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$172,270
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$599,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,544
Property tax:
$1,112
Insurance:
$161
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,817

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,300 $27,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$138 -$1,656
Operating income:
$2,162 $25,944

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (48%)
48%-$1,112-$13,338
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$161-$1,932
Property management: (8%)
8%-$184-$2,208
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$115-$1,380
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$115-$1,380
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (73%)
73%-$1,687-$20,238

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$475 $5,700
Mortgage payments:
-$3,544 -$42,528
Cash flow:
$3,069 $36,828