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1567 S Cesar E Chavez Dr
C Composite 55.02
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 +16.4/30.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.3/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.5/10.0
  • DSCR +5.1/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0

$135,000

1567 S Cesar E Chavez Dr · Milwaukee, WI 53204
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 990 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 25 Days on market
Built 1900 3,049 sqft lot $136/sqft · at area comps Est $135k · at est.

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

Listing remarks MLS

NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

Key facts

  • 3,049 sq ft lot
  • Built 1900
  • Listed 24 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Seller excludes personal property and appliances; Included items listed as n/a

Exterior

  • Utilities: Municipal water; Municipal sewer
  • Home design: 1.5-story single-family home; Less than 1/2 acre lot (approximately 0.07 acre); Zoned RT4 Residential
  • Construction: Information source lists year built (assessor/public record)
  • Exterior features: Vinyl exterior; Other exterior materials

Interior

  • Kitchen: Kitchen on main level (approx. 13 x 12)
  • Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on upper level (approx. 8 x 13); Second bedroom on main level (approx. 7 x 11); Third bedroom on main level (approx. 7 x 11)
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom with shower-over-tub
  • Heating & cooling: Radiant / hot water heating fueled by natural gas
  • Interior features: Full basement; Living room on main level; Dining room on main level; Family room on upper level

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $135k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $76 ($915/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $135k).
  • Recommended offer: $133k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.0% 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 (+2.0%/yr); 57 active listings in the ZIP; 30 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).
  • This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($46k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $14k of equity ($933 loan paydown + $14k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Milwaukee County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 2.0% rent growth), your $38k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$37k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 25 days — a 2% lower offer ($133k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 3y 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 $115k; 17% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $132,975 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1900 — 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 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?
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.05%
Cap rate
6.97%
Cash-on-cash
2.42%
DSCR
1.11
GRM
7.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$134,515
List price
$135,000
Delta
0.36%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1603 S Union St 0.23mi 3/2.5 1,056 (+7%) 3mo $199,900 $189 70
2114 W Vilter St 0.57mi 3/1.0 943 (-5%) 6mo $150,000 $159 61
2116 W Burnham St 0.41mi 3/1.0 900 (-9%) 6mo $138,000 $153 61
1738 S 17th St 0.22mi 3/1.0 1,104 (+12%) 12mo $200,000 $181 61
1960 S 14th St 0.44mi 3/1.0 900 (-9%) 7mo $145,000 $161 58
1234 W Scott St 0.42mi 2/1.0 (-1) 904 (-9%) 4mo $142,000 $157 58
1544 S 25th St 0.59mi 3/1.0 1,059 (+7%) 9mo $140,000 $132 54
1619 S 25th St 0.62mi 3/1.0 1,031 (+4%) 13mo $135,000 $131 54
1732 S 7th St 0.72mi 3/1.0 1,068 (+8%) 5mo $125,000 $117 49
1211 W Walker St 0.60mi 2/2.0 (-1) 943 (-5%) 12mo $125,000 $133 45
2174 S 14th St 0.70mi 3/1.0 1,092 (+10%) 6mo $95,000 $87 45
1917 S 10th St 0.55mi 2/1.0 (-1) 867 (-12%) 9mo $145,000 $167 41

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

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 2.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
25.6%
Equity multiple
3.04×
Total profit
$77,056
Equity at exit
$121,619
10-year hold
IRR
22.3%
Equity multiple
6.83×
Total profit
$220,527
Equity at exit
$262,275

Cash invested: $37,800 (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 53204

Home prices YoY
19.0%
Rents YoY
2.0%
Active inventory
57
Price-to-rent
7.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,418 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$708
Tax from tax record
$280 /mo · $3,360/yr
Insurance
$56
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$298
Net cashflow
$76

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,322
Max offer price $135,000
Occupancy floor 90%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $153 -5% $114 +0% $76 +5% $38 +10% $0
Rent -10% $-36 -5% $20 +0% $76 +5% $132 +10% $188
Rate -1.0pp $144 -0.5pp $111 base $76 +0.5pp $41 +1.0pp $6

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
$33,750
Closing costs
$4,050
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 30 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1578 S Union St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,050 $1.17 24d 1 0.20mi
1926 S 20th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 795 $1,200 $1.51 44d 1 0.44mi
2100 W National Ave Unit 4 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,225 $1.36 24d 1 0.65mi
1747 S 25th St Apt 4 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 646 $895 $1.39 44d 1 0.67mi
2161 S 16th St Unit 2161 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 850 $1,045 $1.23 44d 1 0.68mi
1143 S 25th St #1 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 900 $1,050 $1.17 44d 1 0.69mi
2327 S 15th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 780 $845 $1.08 5d 1 0.88mi
611 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 866 $1,900 $2.19 4d 3 0.91mi
924 S 5th St Unit 501 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1005 $1,917 $1.91 44d 1 0.95mi
1568 W Windlake Ave Unit 4 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 713 $895 $1.26 15d 1 0.99mi
2252 S 7th St Unit Upper Front Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,200 $1.33 44d 1 1.04mi
747 W Freshwater Way Unit 112 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 983 $2,725 $2.77 44d 1 1.11mi
2435 S 9th St Unit 2435 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $895 $0.99 44d 1 1.13mi
2435 S 9th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $895 $0.99 24d 1 1.13mi
2435 S 9th St Unit 2435A Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,025 $1.14 44d 1 1.13mi
124 W Washington St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0–2.0 845 $2,126 $2.52 44d 11 1.13mi
3124 W National Ave Unit 3124-2 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,199 $1.33 44d 1 1.14mi
3124 W National Ave Unit 3124-6 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,199 $1.33 22d 1 1.14mi
625 W Freshwater Way Milwaukee, WI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1137 $3,650 $3.21 3d 12 1.16mi
300 W Florida St Unit 415 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 991 $2,350 $2.37 44d 1 1.28mi
2562 S 9th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1000 $995 $0.99 44d 1 1.30mi
2482 S 5th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,095 $1.22 24d 1 1.34mi
205 W Oregon St Unit 322 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 2.0 1037 $2,360 $2.28 44d 1 1.35mi
324 S 2nd St Unit 1504185P Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1033 $4,467 $4.32 3d 1 1.37mi
324 S 2nd St Apt 309 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 2.0 1085 $2,525 $2.33 5d 1 1.37mi
324 S 2nd St Unit 1504186P Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1033 $4,713 $4.56 44d 1 1.37mi
2141 S Robinson Ave Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0–2.0 1006 $2,695 $2.68 2d 20 1.45mi
2142 S 36th St Unit A Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 842 $1,200 $1.43 18d 1 1.46mi
2561 S 29th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $995 $1.11 17d 1 1.48mi
501 N 20th St Apt C Milwaukee, WI 3.0 2.0 1122 $1,800 $1.60 18d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-01
    days on market $135,000 Active 25 DOM
  2. 2026-05-31
    days on market $135,000 Active 24 DOM
  3. 2026-05-07
    listed $135,000 Active 513-char remark
  4. 2023-12-11
    soldstatus $115,000 Sold 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  5. 2023-12-05
    status Pending 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  6. 2023-09-24
    price $126,999 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  7. 2023-08-30
    price $131,999 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  8. 2023-07-26
    price $133,000 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  9. 2023-05-01
    price $140,000 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  10. 2023-03-29
    price $145,000 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  11. 2023-03-09
    listed $150,000 Active 145-char remark
    Show marketing remark (145 chars)

    NEW WINDOWS UPSTAIRS. NEWER KITCH CABINETS, COUNTER & SINK. NEWER DECK & FENCED YARD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTION. NICELY MAINTAINED

  12. 2022-09-09
    soldstatus $12,500
  13. 2001-08-07
    soldstatus $30,000
  14. 1996-12-19
    soldstatus $19,900
  15. 1996-11-01
    soldstatus $19,900

ⓘ 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
$3,360 · $280/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,360 · $280/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 ≥96°F today · 13 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$17,019
− Mortgage interest
−$7,562
− Property taxes
−$3,360
− Insurance
−$675
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,362
− Management
−$1,362
− Depreciation
−$3,927
Taxable loss
−$1,228
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$295
After-tax cash flow
$1,209/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)
39,996
Household income
$45,934
Rent vs Own
73.8% rent · 26.2% own
Severe rent burden
2357.0

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 Hispanic (68%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 68% Two or more races 35% White 15% Black 11% Asian 3% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 51% Puerto Rican 13%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Portuguese 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
28% · Canada
Languages at home
35% English-only · Spanish 61% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

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
▲ 64.27%
Current HPI
403.236
Rent YoY
▲ 2.00%
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

+578.4% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-01 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2026-05-07 Listed $135,000 METROMLS
  • 2023-12-11 Sold (MLS) $115,000 METROMLS
  • 2023-12-05 Pending METROMLS
  • 2023-09-24 Price Changed $126,999 METROMLS
  • 2023-08-30 Price Changed $131,999 METROMLS
  • 2023-07-26 Price Changed $133,000 METROMLS
  • 2023-05-01 Price Changed $140,000 METROMLS
  • 2023-03-29 Price Changed $145,000 METROMLS
  • 2023-03-09 Listed $150,000 METROMLS
  • 2022-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $12,500 Public Records
  • 2001-08-07 Sold (Public Records) $30,000 Public Records
  • 1996-12-19 Sold (Public Records) $19,900 Public Records
  • 1996-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $19,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.2%/yr

Latest (2024): $3,360 · +130.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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