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2441 N 1st St #2443 Multi-family
C+ Composite 62.71
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$269,900

2441 N 1st St #2443 · Milwaukee, WI 53212
None bd · None ba · 3,686 sqft · MultiFamily · 60 Days on market
Built 1892 Good condition 7,405 sqft lot $73/sqft · 23% above area Est $220k · 23% over ↓ 5% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

Key facts

  • Arched doorways
  • Walk-in closets
  • Full basement

Tags

MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTYBAY WINDOWSARCHED DOORWAYSWALK-IN CLOSETSFULL BASEMENTPARKING SPACE

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 multifamily listed at $270k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($30k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $270k).
  • Recommended offer: $262k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 17.5% 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 (+5.0%/yr); 131 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $5,554/mo this rent would consume 141% of the median local household income ($47k/yr) (locally 2397% 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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k 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 + 5.0% rent growth), your $76k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 60 days — a 3% lower offer ($262k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $25k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1892 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $261,803 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 60 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 1892 — 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 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
2.06%
Cap rate
17.51%
Cash-on-cash
40.05%
DSCR
2.78
GRM
4.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$219,759
List price
$269,900
Delta
22.82%
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
2417 N 2nd St #2415 0.08mi 5/2.0 3,589 (-3%) 5mo $245,787 $68 87
2334 N 9th St #2336 0.57mi —/— 3,570 (-3%) 0mo $125,000 $35 68
2518 N 1st St 0.10mi —/— 3,297 (-11%) 13mo $500,000 $152 67
905 E Clarke St 0.60mi —/— 3,546 (-4%) 12mo $455,000 $128 56
2138 N Buffum St Unit 2138 A 0.39mi 3/3.0 3,253 (-12%) 9mo $325,000 $100 55
808 E Clarke St #810 0.55mi —/— 3,300 (-10%) 4mo $365,702 $111 54
2571 N 8th St Unit 2571A, 2573 0.55mi —/— 3,961 (+8%) 12mo $285,000 $72 52
3025 N 1st St 0.73mi —/— 3,836 (+4%) 12mo $100,000 $26 49
524 E Glover Ave 0.58mi 6/3.0 3,192 (-13%) 6mo $367,000 $115 46
138 W Chambers St #140 0.70mi 7/3.0 4,091 (+11%) 10mo $319,999 $78 41
2931 N 2nd St #2933 0.62mi 8/2.0 3,146 (-15%) 11mo $115,000 $37 37
2312 N Weil St #2314 0.65mi 7/3.0 3,172 (-14%) 14mo $425,000 $134 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 · 5.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
38.7%
Equity multiple
2.70×
Total profit
$128,403
Equity at exit
$40,243
10-year hold
IRR
46.1%
Equity multiple
5.87×
Total profit
$367,750
Equity at exit
$23,336

Cash invested: $75,572 (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 53212

Rents YoY
5.0%
Active inventory
131
Price-to-rent
16.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,554 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,415
Tax est. 1.5%
$337 /mo · $4,048/yr
Insurance
$112
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,166
Net cashflow
$2,522

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,361
Max offer price $269,900
Occupancy floor 50%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2,709 -5% $2,616 +0% $2,522 +5% $2,429 +10% $2,336
Rent -10% $2,084 -5% $2,303 +0% $2,522 +5% $2,742 +10% $2,961
Rate -1.0pp $2,658 -0.5pp $2,591 base $2,522 +0.5pp $2,453 +1.0pp $2,381

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $5,554

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
$67,475
Closing costs
$8,097
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 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1141 N Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Dr Milwaukee, WI 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 1861 $4,032 $2.17 3d 6 1.22mi
3420 N Vel R. Phillips Ave Unit 3422 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 2756 $1,195 $0.43 44d 1 1.25mi
3420-22 N Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 2756 $1,195 $0.43 44d 1 1.25mi
1040 N Cass St Milwaukee, WI 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 2025 $4,825 $2.38 3d 9 1.33mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $269,900 Active 60 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $269,900 Active 57 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $269,900 Active 56 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $269,900 Active 55 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $269,900 Active 54 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $269,900 Active 52 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    remarks 629-char remark
  8. 2026-06-13
    days on market $269,900 Active 51 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $269,900 Active 48 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $269,900 Active 47 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $269,900 Active 46 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    pricestatusdays on market $269,900 Active 43 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $279,900 Contingent 42 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $279,900 Contingent 41 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $279,900 Contingent 40 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $279,900 Contingent 39 DOM
  17. 2026-04-29
    price $279,900 489-char remark
    Show marketing remark (489 chars)

    Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

  18. 2026-04-23
    status Active 489-char remark
    Show marketing remark (489 chars)

    Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

  19. 2026-04-23
    historical 489-char remark
    Show marketing remark (489 chars)

    Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

  20. 2026-04-21
    listed $295,000 Active 489-char remark
    Show marketing remark (489 chars)

    Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

  21. 2026-04-17
    historical 489-char remark
    Show marketing remark (489 chars)

    Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

  22. 2026-03-26
    listed $295,000 Active 489-char remark
    Show marketing remark (489 chars)

    Calling all investors! This large multi-family property features 4 spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Character is found throughout, from the bay windows and arched doorways. Select units feature some updates to flooring and baths and feature walk-in closets. There is a nice backyard, full basement and parking space in back. Being sold ''as-is'', perfect for the savvy investor looking to add immediate value. Seller and agent make no representations or warranties.

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

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 ≥97°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$66,648
− Mortgage interest
−$15,119
− Property taxes
−$4,048
− Insurance
−$1,350
− Repairs & maintenance
−$5,332
− Management
−$5,332
− Depreciation
−$7,852
Taxable income
$27,616
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$6,628
After-tax cash flow
$23,641/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This multi-family property is in good condition with updated interiors and a well-maintained exterior. Minor touch-ups and maintenance would further enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior walls — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace window screens — Improves energy efficiency and aesthetics

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior walls — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace window screens — Improves energy efficiency and aesthetics

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

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)
28,938
Household income
$47,298
Rent vs Own
65.6% rent · 34.4% own
Severe rent burden
2397.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
Race & ethnicity
Black 48% White 35% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 9%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 6%
Common ancestry
Romanian 4% Portuguese 2% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
2% · Canada
Languages at home
92% English-only · Spanish 6%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -216.73%
Current HPI
385.8225
Rent YoY
▲ 5.00%
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

-5.1% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-29 Price Changed $279,900 METROMLS
  • 2026-04-23 Relisted METROMLS
  • 2026-04-23 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2026-04-21 Listed $295,000 METROMLS
  • 2026-04-17 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2026-03-26 Listed $295,000 METROMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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