901 5th St S · Moorhead, MN 56560

$164,500

3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,632 sqft · SingleFamily · 4 Days on market

Built 1926 5,662 sqft lot Est $181k · 9% under

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• Cash flow +20.1/30.0
• ARV discount +11.6/15.0
• DSCR +6.4/10.0
• 1% rule +5.3/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.7/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Right across the street from Concordia College, this recently updated 3 Bed 3 Bath is currently rented out at $1,450 a month! Brand new furnace was installed this winter! At this location and at this price how can you go wrong?! Agent/Trustee.

Key facts

• New flooring
• Updated kitchen
• Corner lot

Tags

• CORNER LOT
• FULLY FENCED BACKYARD
• UPDATED KITCHEN
• NEW FLOORING

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Above-grade finished area listed (agent-provided); Property listed as not fractional ownership
• Financial info: Conventional mortgage type

Exterior

• Parking: 1-car garage; No carport
• Utilities: City water (connected; city water in street); City sewer (connected; city sewer in street); Natural gas
• Home design: Residential property; One and one-half level layout; Entry faces a front porch
• Construction: Concrete construction; Asphalt roof; Poured concrete foundation; Foundation dimensions approximately 24x34; Built with an unfinished lower level
• Exterior features: Front porch; Stucco exterior; Full chain link fencing; Corner lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen with range, refrigerator, and dishwasher
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms (all on main level)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bath on the main floor; 1 three-quarter bath; 1 half bath
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Window unit(s) for cooling
• Interior features: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator; Living/Dining Room combination and additional dining space; Unfinished space in the lower level; Storage space in the basement
• Laundry & utility: Laundry located in the basement; Utility room

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $164k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $204 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $164k).
• Cap rate 7.8% vs local median 3.6% in Moorhead — 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 77/100 on livability (#143 in MN, #3,111 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, cost of living A-; Watch: crime C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Moorhead Public School District (suburban): math 39% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #202 of 301 in MN (top 67%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Ellen Hopkins Elementary (math 50% / reading 42%, grade D-, #526 of 857 statewide, top 62%, 643 students, 46% FRL); Horizon Middle School (math 35% / reading 46%, grade F, #144 of 258 statewide, top 56%, 2,158 students, 48% FRL); Moorhead High School (math 44% / reading 59%, grade D+, #124 of 471 statewide, top 27%, 1,937 students, 40% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.4%/yr); 394 active listings in the ZIP; 18 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 269 units permitted in Clay County in 2024 (153 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Clay County population projected at +23% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 3 sale attempts since 11y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $120k; 37% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1926 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $164,500

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1926 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.03% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.78%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.32%
• DSCR: 1.24
• GRM: 8.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $181,152
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
429 11th St S	0.56mi	3/2.0	1,648 (+1%)	19mo	$182,500	$111	53

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 · 1.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.65×
• Total profit: $-16,291
• Equity at exit: $24,527

10-year hold

• IRR: -2.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.83×
• Total profit: $-7,964
• Equity at exit: $14,223

Cash invested: $46,060 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 46 Balanced
• State Minnesota: 46 Balanced · D+2
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

2024 reforms strengthened tenant protections; ramsey/hennepin courts paced moderate to slow.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 56560

• Rents YoY: 1.4%
• Active inventory: 394
• Price-to-rent: 8.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,702 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$863
• Tax from tax record: −$209 /mo · $2,508/yr
• Insurance: −$69
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$357
• Net cashflow: $204

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,443

Max offer price $164,500

Occupancy floor 83%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $298	-5% $251	+0% $204	+5% $158	+10% $111
Rent	-10% $70	-5% $137	+0% $204	+5% $272	+10% $339
Rate	-1.0pp $287	-0.5pp $246	base $204	+0.5pp $162	+1.0pp $118

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: $41,125
• Closing costs: $4,935
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 18 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
810 4th Ave S Unit 138 Moorhead, MN	3.0	2.0	1750	$1,325	$0.76	22d	1	0.51mi
337 10th Ave S Fargo, ND	3.0	1.0	979	$1,235	$1.26	22d	1	0.58mi
1205 Main Ave Moorhead, MN	2.0	1.0–2.0	933	$1,200	$1.29	45d	1	0.82mi
23 Broadway N Fargo, ND	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	912	$1,700	$1.86	22d	5	1.00mi
23 N Broadway Dr Unit 406 Fargo, ND	3.0	2.0	1225	$1,700	$1.39	15d	1	1.01mi
23 N Broadway Dr Unit 306 Fargo, ND	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,560	$1.42	22d	1	1.01mi
630 1st Ave N Fargo, ND	1.0–4.0	1.0–2.0	1098	$1,450	$1.32	15d	6	1.11mi
1521 1st Ave N Moorhead, MN	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1050	$1,440	$1.37	45d	1	1.13mi
624 2nd Ave N Fargo, ND	3.0	1.0–2.0	914	$2,025	$2.22	15d	32	1.15mi
419 3rd St N Fargo, ND	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1023	$2,600	$2.54	15d	21	1.18mi
21 8th St N Fargo, ND	4.0	1.0–3.0	949	$1,441	$1.52	15d	6	1.23mi
405 Broadway N Fargo, ND	3.0	1.0–2.0	973	$2,250	$2.31	15d	24	1.26mi
1102 28th Ave S Moorhead, MN	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1175	$1,825	$1.55	15d	35	1.27mi
1621 S University Dr Fargo, ND	2.0	1.0–2.0	870	$1,895	$2.18	15d	13	1.42mi
600 30th Ave S Moorhead, MN	3.0	1.0–2.0	950	$1,910	$2.01	15d	34	1.43mi
900 30th Ave S Moorhead, MN	3.0	1.0–2.0	982	$1,775	$1.81	22d	19	1.43mi
303 11th St N Fargo, ND	2.0	1.0–2.0	813	$1,600	$1.97	15d	14	1.47mi
312 11th St N Fargo, ND	2.0	1.0–2.0	874	$1,575	$1.80	15d	17	1.49mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-22
   days on market $164,500 Active 4 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   remarks 699-char remark
3. 2026-06-18
   listed $164,500 Active 1 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast MN · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,508 · $209/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,508 · $209/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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 12 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,424
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,215
• − Property taxes: −$2,508
• − Insurance: −$822
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,634
• − Management: −$1,634
• − Depreciation: −$4,785
• Taxable loss: −$174
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$42
• After-tax cash flow: $2,495/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: Moorhead Public School District
• NCES district ID: 2721420
• Math proficiency: 39% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $53,009
• Composite: 36.83/100
• National rank: #4560
• State rank: #202 of 301 in MN

Livability — Moorhead

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #143
• US rank: #3111

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Moorhead, MN
• County: Clay County · 44,405 people
• City population: 44,405
• Metro: Fargo, ND-MN
• Population (ZIP): 44,405
• Household income: $75,406
• Rent vs Own: 41.0% rent · 59.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 2229.0

Population outlook (Clay County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 67,880 people
• By 2030: 70,881 · +4.4%
• By 2040: 76,865 · +13.2%
• By 2050: 83,205 · +22.6%
• By 2075: 98,719 · +45.4%
• By 2100: 111,657 · +64.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (81%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 81% Black 6% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 6% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 26% Lithuanian 3% Scottish 3%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 2% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Clay

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 49.2% · R 48.8% · Other 2.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -15.5pp toward R · 2008: 16.0pp · 2024: 0.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+0.5 2020: D+4.1 2016: R+2.0 2012: D+8.0 2008: D+16.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -108.32%
• Current HPI: 177.038
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.41%
• Metro: Fargo, ND-MN
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.41%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$407B
▸Retail	2	$150B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$32B
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$6B
▸Agriculture	1	$40B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$32B

Price history

+37.2% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-17 Listed $164,500 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2020-05-19 Sold (Public Records) $120,000 Public Records
• 2017-08-07 Sold (Public Records) $140,000 Public Records
• 2017-08-03 Sold (MLS) $140,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-04-11 Listed $149,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2015-09-23 Sold (Public Records) $105,100 Public Records
• 2015-08-13 Listing Removed — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2015-08-10 Listed $119,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+6.0%/yr

Latest (2026): $2,508 · +6.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.