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Brick Two-Unit Residential Income

5442 North Ludlam Avenue Chicago, IL 60630

5442 North Ludlam Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60630
$649,900
For Sale
$649,900

Brick duplex with two 2-bedroom units plus a finished garden-level unit, shared laundry, rear outdoor space, and 2-car garage.

Property Size2,600 SF
Price / SF$249.96
Days on Market46

Property Features for 5442 North Ludlam Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,600 SF
Property subtype
Two to Four Units / 2 Flat

Building Details

Year Built
1928
Listing agency Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
Listed by Alam Chunawala · License #475167665
Source Compass
Added: Jun 7 Updated: Jul 21 at 9:23AM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:22AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Solid brick 2-unit residential income property with multiple finished living areas. The two main units each offer 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with spacious layouts, hardwood floors, large windows, separate living/dining areas, and good natural light. Kitchens include functional cabinet space, full-size appliances, and room for everyday use. The finished garden-level unit adds 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and additional living space.

The building includes a shared laundry/mechanical area and a rear outdoor space, along with a 2-car garage. The property is positioned in a convenient Northwest Side Chicago location near shopping, dining, parks, public transportation, and major roadways.

Key Highlights

  • Solid brick 2‑unit building built in 1928 on the Northwest Side of Chicago
  • Main units each feature 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, and separate living/dining areas
  • Finished garden‑level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, and additional living space

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $65.5k $25.20
− Vacancy −$3.6k −$1.39
EGI $61.9k $23.81
− OpEx −$18.6k −$7.14
NOI $43.3k $16.67
2,600 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$619.2K
$541.8K – $722.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,341 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$569.4K
$498.2K – $664.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,856 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.23M
$1.07M – $1.43M (±1% cap)
NOI $85,812 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Barber Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop Nursing Home Acupuncture Tech Support Center Nursing Home Restaurant Garden Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Brick duplex with two 2-bedroom units plus a finished garden-level unit, shared laundry, rear outdoor space, and 2-car garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5442 North Ludlam Avenue Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $649,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Solid brick 2‑unit building built in 1928 on the Northwest Side of Chicago; Main units each feature 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, and separate living/dining areas; Finished garden‑level unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, and additional living space
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