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$310,000

For Sale - Active
218 E Forest Knoll Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
2 Beds
2.0 Baths
1,376 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1987
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 at 12:36AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$511
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.65
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.3%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1987
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

This 2-story townhome greets you with beautiful hardwood floors and freshly painted walls that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room is perfect for gatherings, featuring slider doors that lead out to a large deck-ideal for entertaining friends and family. In the kitchen, you'll find ample counter space and cabinets, along with an area for an eat-in kitchen table. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate dining room that provides even more seating options for those special occasions. The convenience of a laundry room, half bath, and an attached 1-car garage rounds out the main level. As you head to the second floor, you'll discover a serene primary bedroom complete with a walk-in closet, along with a second bedroom and a full bathroom. The fully finished basement adds even more livable square footage, allowing for endless possibilities-whether it be a home office, game room, or a fun retreat. Recent updates include a furnace and A/C installed in 2015, a water heater in 2017, and newer appliances including a dryer (2020), stove (2020), and refrigerator (2019). With fresh paint throughout completed in 2025, this home is move-in ready! Located just steps away from MidTown Athletic Club, shopping, dining, bike and walking paths, and with easy access to Route 53, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy all the conveniences of life. Don't miss the chance to make this wonderful townhome yours!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 6
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Sump Pump, Finished, Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $251/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Townhouse

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 0202301137
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1987

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,216

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Amy Diamond
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(847) 797-0200

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12340764
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$511
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.65
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$310,000
Amount financed:
-$248,000
Down payment:
$62,000
Closing costs:
$9,300
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$71,300
Square feet:
1,376
Cost per square foot:
$225
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.82

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$248,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,467
Property tax:
$518
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,160

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (21%)
21%-$518-$6,216
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (10%)
10%-$251-$3,012
Total operating expenses: (56%)
56%-$1,394-$16,728

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$956 $11,472
Mortgage payments:
-$1,467 -$17,604
Cash flow:
$511 $6,132