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1942 North St Multi-family
C+ Composite 60.03
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 +30.0/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.8/5.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +0.8/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$215,000

1942 North St · Harrisburg, PA 17103
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,304 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 73 Days on market
Built 1905 2,178 sqft lot $93/sqft · 8% above area Est $170k · 27% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

Two-unit property offering strong flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. First floor unit 2 bedrooms walkthrough at $675. The second floor unit features 4 bedrooms t $1,100 and 1 full bathroom, . Each unit has its own entrance and functional layout. Tenants are Month to Month. There is a garage that was rented for $100 month, currently empty. Each tenant pays there own electric and gas. Great opportunity for rental income or multi-generational living.

Key facts

  • 2,178 sq ft lot
  • Built 1905
  • Listed 73 days

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 4-bed/2.0-bath multifamily listed at $215k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $811 ($10k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $215k).
  • Recommended offer: $202k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.8% vs local median 6.6% in Harrisburg — 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 84/100 on livability (#107 in PA, #826 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools C-, employment D, crime F.
  • Harrisburg City SD (urban): math 6% / reading 13% proficiency, ranked #535 of 539 in PA (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+9.1%/yr); 66 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 44% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 540 units permitted in Dauphin County in 2024 (194 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,751/mo this rent would consume 83% of the median local household income ($40k/yr) (locally 1014% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $60k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 73 days — a 6% lower offer ($202k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 5y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $147k; 46% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1905 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $202,100 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 73 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1905 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.28%
Cap rate
10.82%
Cash-on-cash
16.16%
DSCR
1.72
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$169,892
List price
$215,000
Delta
26.55%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1730 State St 0.24mi 4/— 2,320 (+1%) 10mo $157,900 $68 80
33 N 19th St 0.34mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,238 (-3%) 15mo $160,000 $71 62
1426 State St 0.46mi 5/— (+1) 2,390 (+4%) 8mo $165,000 $69 61
129 N 13th St 0.62mi 4/— 2,322 (+1%) 12mo $158,000 $68 60
1410 State St 0.49mi 4/— 2,354 (+2%) 19mo $185,000 $79 58
1414 State St 0.48mi 5/— (+1) 2,354 (+2%) 15mo $224,900 $96 57
2305 Hoffer St 0.41mi 3/3.0 (-1) 2,173 (-6%) 20mo $226,000 $104 45
2540 Penbrook Ave 0.73mi 4/3.0 2,400 (+4%) 20mo $240,000 $100 38
2402 Boas St 0.56mi 5/— (+1) 2,047 (-11%) 19mo $209,000 $102 35

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
12.4%
Equity multiple
1.52×
Total profit
$31,300
Equity at exit
$32,057
10-year hold
IRR
24.8%
Equity multiple
3.65×
Total profit
$159,774
Equity at exit
$18,589

Cash invested: $60,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Pennsylvania
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

ZIP-level market 17103

Rents YoY
9.1%
Active inventory
66
Price-to-rent
14.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,751 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,127
Tax from tax record
$146 /mo · $1,746/yr
Insurance
$90
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$578
Net cashflow
$811

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,725
Max offer price $215,000
Occupancy floor 66%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
1× unit 2 1 $1,218
1× unit 4 1 $1,533
Total (2 units) $2,751

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
$53,750
Closing costs
$6,450
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 16 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1708 State St Harrisburg, PA 5.0 1.5 2320 $1,745 $0.75 21d 1 0.28mi
111 N 17th St Harrisburg, PA 5.0 1.0 1800 $1,850 $1.03 13d 1 0.31mi
66 N 17th St Harrisburg, PA 5.0 2.0 1845 $2,195 $1.19 43d 1 0.39mi
14 S 17th St Harrisburg, PA 5.0 2.0 2136 $1,695 $0.79 13d 1 0.52mi
52 Balm St Harrisburg, PA 3.0 1.0 1950 $1,495 $0.77 21d 1 0.73mi
2315 Magnolia Dr Harrisburg, PA 4.0 3.5 3300 $3,000 $0.91 13d 1 0.74mi
1610 Hunter St Harrisburg, PA 4.0 1.0 1776 $1,450 $0.82 23d 1 0.89mi
227 Hummel St Harrisburg, PA 5.0 2.0 2696 $1,600 $0.59 43d 1 0.91mi
331 Hummel St Unit B Harrisburg, PA 3.0 1.0 1590 $1,800 $1.13 43d 1 0.99mi
1414 Berryhill St Harrisburg, PA 5.0 2.0 1786 $1,700 $0.95 23d 1 1.00mi
301 Chestnut St Harrisburg, PA 1.0–4.0 1.0–2.5 1437 $2,600 $1.81 43d 1 1.31mi
301 Chestnut St Harrisburg, PA 4.0 1.0–2.5 1437 $3,000 $2.09 13d 10 1.31mi
1716 N 6th St Unit NA Harrisburg, PA 4.0 4.0 2400 $2,000 $0.83 23d 1 1.40mi
1716 N 6th St Harrisburg, PA 4.0 3.5 2400 $2,200 $0.92 43d 1 1.41mi
3133 Park Rd Harrisburg, PA 3.0 4.0 2902 $2,795 $0.96 43d 1 1.46mi
118 Short St Harrisburg, PA 4.0 1.5 2300 $1,695 $0.74 43d 1 1.48mi

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $215,000 Active 73 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $215,000 Active 72 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $215,000 Active 71 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $215,000 Active 70 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $215,000 Active 68 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $215,000 Active 67 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $215,000 Active 65 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $215,000 Active 64 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $215,000 Active 63 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $215,000 Active 62 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $215,000 Active 58 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $215,000 Active 57 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $215,000 Active 56 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $215,000 Active 55 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $215,000 Active 54 DOM
  16. 2026-04-28
    price $215,000 464-char remark
    Show marketing remark (464 chars)

    Two-unit property offering strong flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. First floor unit 2 bedrooms walkthrough at $675. The second floor unit features 4 bedrooms t $1,100 and 1 full bathroom, . Each unit has its own entrance and functional layout. Tenants are Month to Month. There is a garage that was rented for $100 month, currently empty. Each tenant pays there own electric and gas. Great opportunity for rental income or multi-generational living.

  17. 2026-04-06
    listed $230,000 Active 464-char remark
    Show marketing remark (464 chars)

    Two-unit property offering strong flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. First floor unit 2 bedrooms walkthrough at $675. The second floor unit features 4 bedrooms t $1,100 and 1 full bathroom, . Each unit has its own entrance and functional layout. Tenants are Month to Month. There is a garage that was rented for $100 month, currently empty. Each tenant pays there own electric and gas. Great opportunity for rental income or multi-generational living.

  18. 2021-05-06
    listed $149,900 17-char remark
    Show marketing remark (17 chars)

    For comp use only

  19. 2021-04-22
    soldstatus $146,900
  20. 2021-04-16
    soldstatus $146,900 17-char remark
    Show marketing remark (17 chars)

    For comp use only

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

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,746 · $146/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,572 · $214/mo
Expected delta
+$825/yr (+$69/mo · 47.3%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 5% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
$33,012
− Mortgage interest
−$12,043
− Property taxes
−$1,746
− Insurance
−$1,075
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,641
− Management
−$2,641
− Depreciation
−$6,255
Taxable income
$6,611
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,587
After-tax cash flow
$8,142/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
Harrisburg City SD
NCES district ID
4211580
Math proficiency
6% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
13% ▼ -10.00%
Median HH income
$33,432
Composite
7.6/100
National rank
#9945
State rank
#535 of 539 in PA

Livability — Harrisburg

Score
84/100
State rank
#107
US rank
#826

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
Harrisburg, PA
County
Dauphin County · 247,857 people
City population
184,296
Metro
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Population (ZIP)
13,115
Household income
$39,825
Rent vs Own
58.8% rent · 41.2% own
Severe rent burden
1014.0

Population outlook (Dauphin County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
281,628 people
By 2030
283,549 · +0.7%
By 2040
285,385 · +1.3%
By 2050
286,188 · +1.6%
By 2075
291,053 · +3.3%
By 2100
282,374 · +0.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
Black 47% Hispanic / Latino 31% White 18% Two or more races 10%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 18% Dominican 5%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 1% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada
Languages at home
83% English-only · Spanish 11% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Dauphin

2024 margin
Lean D (+5.9) · D 52.4% · R 46.5% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
-3.1pp toward R · 2008: 9.1pp · 2024: 5.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+5.9 2020: D+8.5 2016: D+2.8 2012: D+6.0 2008: D+9.1

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -119.52%
Current HPI
211.455
Rent YoY
▲ 9.09%
Metro
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.68%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+46.4% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-28 Price Changed $215,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-04-06 Listed $230,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-05-06 Listed $149,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-04-22 Sold (Public Records) $146,900 Public Records
  • 2021-04-16 Sold (MLS) $146,900 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+0.9%/yr

Latest (2026): $1,746 · +1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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