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5731 N 63rd St
C+ Composite 60.73
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +28.1/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.1/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • ARV discount +3.0/15.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$94,900

5731 N 63rd St · Milwaukee, WI 53218
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 672 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 39 Days on market
Built 1955 8,276 sqft lot $141/sqft · 10% above area Est $86k · 10% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Cozy 2BR Ranch with side drive, parking, and a full basement. Newer roof and windows. Long time rental home is occupied.

Key facts

  • Newer roof
  • Full basement
  • Newer windows

Tags

FULL BASEMENTNEWER ROOFNEWER WINDOWS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $95k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $298 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $95k).
  • Recommended offer: $92k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.1% vs local median 5.1% in Milwaukee — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 81/100 on livability (#55 in WI, #1,534 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D+, schools F, crime F.
  • Milwaukee School District (urban): math 10% / reading 18% proficiency, ranked #337 of 342 in WI (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.3%/yr); 153 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($46k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $656 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Milwaukee County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.3% rent growth), your $27k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 39 days — a 3% lower offer ($92k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 13y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $5k (5%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $30k; list at $95k implies a 211% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1955 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $92,053 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 39 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1955 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.31%
Cap rate
10.07%
Cash-on-cash
13.47%
DSCR
1.60
GRM
6.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$86,228
List price
$94,900
Delta
10.06%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5750 N 62nd St 0.10mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 1mo $76,500 $114 95
5730 N 62nd St 0.09mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 94
6127 W Carmen Ave 0.11mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 93
6101 W Carmen Ave 0.13mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 92
5738 N 61st St 0.15mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 92
5712 N 61st St 0.15mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 92
5718 N 61st St 0.15mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 92
6026 W Carmen Ave 0.16mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 91
5733 N 60th St 0.18mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 90
6012 W Carmen Ave 0.18mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 2mo $74,185 $110 90
5483 N 58th St 0.39mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 1mo $118,500 $176 81
5482 N 58th St 0.41mi 3/1.0 (+1) 734 (+9%) 2mo $120,000 $163 59

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
6.2%
Equity multiple
1.25×
Total profit
$6,596
Equity at exit
$14,150
10-year hold
IRR
17.6%
Equity multiple
2.62×
Total profit
$42,979
Equity at exit
$8,205

Cash invested: $26,572 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
73 Landlord-Friendly
State Wisconsin
73 Landlord-Friendly · R+2
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
5-day notice; preempted; Madison / Milwaukee have some local enforcement.

ZIP-level market 53218

Home prices YoY
-19.0%
Rents YoY
5.3%
Active inventory
153
Price-to-rent
6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,245 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$498
Tax from tax record
$148 /mo · $1,774/yr
Insurance
$40
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$261
Net cashflow
$298

Break-even live

Break-even rent $867
Max offer price $94,900
Occupancy floor 71%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$23,725
Closing costs
$2,847
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5820 N 65th St #5822 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 700 $1,245 $1.78 44d 1 0.15mi
6026 W Carmen Ave Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 672 $1,195 $1.78 24d 1 0.17mi

Listing history 8 events

  1. 2026-04-24
    price $94,900 120-char remark
    Show marketing remark (120 chars)

    Cozy 2BR Ranch with side drive, parking, and a full basement. Newer roof and windows. Long time rental home is occupied.

  2. 2026-04-17
    listed $99,900 Active 120-char remark
    Show marketing remark (120 chars)

    Cozy 2BR Ranch with side drive, parking, and a full basement. Newer roof and windows. Long time rental home is occupied.

  3. 2022-08-08
    price $999
  4. 2013-02-09
    listed $35,000 230-char remark
    Show marketing remark (230 chars)

    Nice two-bedroom ranch with vinyl siding, full basement, updated mechanicals, and side driveway. Currently tenant occupied at $600 Month to month. Bank Owned. Sold As-Is with no warranties or representations. Room sizes estimated.

  5. 2013-02-09
    historical 230-char remark
    Show marketing remark (230 chars)

    Nice two-bedroom ranch with vinyl siding, full basement, updated mechanicals, and side driveway. Currently tenant occupied at $600 Month to month. Bank Owned. Sold As-Is with no warranties or representations. Room sizes estimated.

  6. 2001-07-24
    soldstatus $30,500
  7. 1990-10-01
    soldstatus $30,000
  8. 1975-07-01
    soldstatus $26,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast WI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,774 · $148/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,774 · $148/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,938
− Mortgage interest
−$5,316
− Property taxes
−$1,774
− Insurance
−$474
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,195
− Management
−$1,195
− Depreciation
−$2,761
Taxable income
$2,223
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$533
After-tax cash flow
$3,047/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Milwaukee School District
NCES district ID
5509600
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -5.00%
Reading proficiency
18% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$36,339
Composite
11.61/100
National rank
#9696
State rank
#337 of 342 in WI

Livability — Milwaukee

Score
81/100
State rank
#55
US rank
#1534

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment D+ Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings B+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Milwaukee, WI
County
Milwaukee County · 926,379 people
City population
573,768
Metro
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Population (ZIP)
41,196
Household income
$45,642
Rent vs Own
57.1% rent · 42.9% own
Severe rent burden
2421.0

Population outlook (Milwaukee County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
995,758 people
By 2030
1,009,124 · +1.3%
By 2040
1,028,128 · +3.3%
By 2050
1,040,066 · +4.4%
By 2075
1,057,849 · +6.2%
By 2100
1,039,774 · +4.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (72%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 72% Asian 10% White 10% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Philippines, Canada
Languages at home
89% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 7% Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Milwaukee

2024 margin
Solid D (+38.5) · D 68.3% · R 29.8% · Other 1.8%
2008→2024 swing
+2.7pp toward D · 2008: 35.9pp · 2024: 38.5pp
All cycles
2024: D+38.5 2020: D+39.9 2016: D+37.5 2012: D+34.6 2008: D+35.9

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -76.44%
Current HPI
325.1975
Rent YoY
▲ 5.29%
Metro
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.10%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+252.8% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-24 Price Changed $94,900 METROMLS
  • 2026-04-17 Listed $99,900 METROMLS
  • 2022-08-08 Price Changed $999 RENT.
  • 2013-02-09 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2013-02-09 Listed $35,000 METROMLS
  • 2001-07-24 Sold (Public Records) $30,500 Public Records
  • 1990-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $30,000 Public Records
  • 1975-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $26,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.3%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,774 · +19.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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