310 Bernice Ave is a vacant 3 bed / 1 bath single-family in Northlake (Cook County) priced at $230,000 against a $370,000 ARV — that's $140K of spread, roughly 38% below retail value. The condition is Major Repair, but the money items are already handled: roof, furnace, central A/C, and water heater are all recent and functional. Your budget goes into the cosmetic and interior work that actually moves resale value, not into mechanicals. Firsthand walkthrough by our acquisitions rep below.
DEAL SNAPSHOT
Type: SFR / Frame — built 1948
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Living Area: 1,309 sqft
Lot: 11,250 sqft (0.258 ac)
Parking: Attached garage
Buy-Now Price: $230,000
Bidding Opens: $230,000
ARV: $370,000
Spread: $140,000 (38% below ARV)
Rehab Estimate: $40,000–$60,000
Occupancy: Vacant
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- $140K spread into a $370K ARV with a mid-range $40K–$60K rehab
- Big-ticket systems already recent: roof (4-10 yrs, good), furnace (0-5 yrs, works), central A/C (works), water heater (0-5 yrs)
- Solid shell: full basement in good condition, vinyl siding good, windows good
- Oversized 11,250 sqft lot with attached garage
- Vacant with all utilities on — walk it and start the day you close
REHAB / CONDITION
Overall: Major Repair, but structurally and mechanically sound. Work is interior and cosmetic: kitchen is poor (10-20 yrs) and needs a full update, both baths poor, walls/ceilings poor, hardwood flooring is fair and may be restorable to save budget. Appliances included. Foundation, siding, windows, and all major systems check out. Electrical noted unknown — budget a verification. No mold or pests observed.
WHY THIS DEAL STANDS OUT
Most "major repair" deals bleed you on roof, HVAC, and water heater. Here those are done. That means more of your rehab dollars convert directly to resale value, and more predictable margin. Northlake is a tight, owner-occupant retail market — a clean cosmetic flip on a big lot sells.
DISPO NOTES / TERMS
Occupancy: Vacant, all utilities on, easy access for walkthroughs and contractor bids. Cash or hard money. Clean, fast close with a real seller behind it. Title work underway.
Serious cash buyers — call or text Tristin McCarthy to lock your showing and get your offer in before bidding heats up.
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