30 W Monroe St · Little Falls, NY 13365

$149,000

6 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,492 sqft · MultiFamily · 6 Days on market

Built 1890 Good condition

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Why this score? — see what drove the A- 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
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Welcome to an extraordinary 2 family investment opportunity nestled in the heart of Little Falls — a distinguished duplex that promises both immediate returns and long-term portfolio growth. This expansive multi-family residence encompasses nearly 2,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, divided into two generously proportioned units that collectively boast six bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each apartment offers remarkably spacious layouts that today's discerning tenants crave, ensuring consistent demand and minimal vacancy. With month-to-month leases currently in place, you inherit instant rental income while retaining the flexibility to craft your own strategic leasing

Key facts

• Substantial basement
• Walkability
• Large outbuilding

Tags

• DUPLEX
• MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE
• SUBSTANTIAL BASEMENT
• LARGE OUTBUILDING
• WALKABILITY
• GENEROUS PARKING

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Two-unit building with separate gas and electric meters for each unit
• Financial info: Water/Sewer operating expense included for multi-unit; Owner pays water; rent includes water

Exterior

• Parking: Paved parking; Attached garage with 2 spaces
• Utilities: Public water connected; Sewer connected
• Home design: Two-story property; Existing/resale condition; Wood siding
• Construction: Wood siding construction
• Exterior features: Rectangular lot; Main thoroughfare frontage

Interior

• Flooring: Hardwood; Luxury vinyl; Varies
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Gas forced-air heating
• Interior features: Hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring throughout; some flooring varies by area; Full basement
• Laundry & utility: Gas water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $149k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $767 ($9k/yr) — positive. Per door: $383/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $149k).
• Cap rate 12.5% vs local median 8.0% in Little Falls — 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 70/100 on livability (#440 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Little Falls City School District (rural): math 37% / reading 49% proficiency, ranked #492 of 590 in NY (top 83%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 66 active listings in the ZIP; 54 units permitted in Herkimer County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $16k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $15k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Herkimer County population projected at -24% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$40k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1890 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $149,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1890 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
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 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: 1.53% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.47%
• Cash-on-cash: 22.05%
• DSCR: 1.98
• GRM: 5.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $62,300
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
3 Pierce St	0.30mi	6/2.0	2,160 (-13%)	10mo	$55,000	$25	55

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 40.8%
• Equity multiple: 4.12×
• Total profit: $130,019
• Equity at exit: $134,231

10-year hold

• IRR: 35.2%
• Equity multiple: 9.26×
• Total profit: $344,548
• Equity at exit: $289,474

Cash invested: $41,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 13365

• Home prices YoY: 9.9%
• Active inventory: 66
• Price-to-rent: 10.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,274 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$781
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$186 /mo · $2,235/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$478
• Net cashflow: $767

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,303

Max offer price $149,000

Occupancy floor 61%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $870	-5% $818	+0% $767	+5% $715	+10% $664
Rent	-10% $587	-5% $677	+0% $767	+5% $857	+10% $946
Rate	-1.0pp $842	-0.5pp $805	base $767	+0.5pp $728	+1.0pp $689

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	3	1	$2,274
Total (2 units)			$2,274

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: $37,250
• Closing costs: $4,470
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 5 events

1. 2026-06-16
   status $149,000 Pending 6 DOM
2. 2026-06-15
   days on market $149,000 Active 6 DOM
3. 2026-06-13
   days on market $149,000 Active 4 DOM
4. 2026-06-12
   remarks 693-char remark
5. 2026-06-12
   listed $149,000 Active 3 DOM

ⓘ 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 9/10 Extreme 99% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥95°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,288
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,346
• − Property taxes: −$2,235
• − Insurance: −$745
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,183
• − Management: −$2,183
• − Depreciation: −$4,335
• Taxable income: $7,261
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,743
• After-tax cash flow: $7,458/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 · 1 photo

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained 2-family home in Little Falls offers a good investment opportunity with minimal repairs and updates needed to maximize its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
• Both New roof inspection and maintenance — Ensures long-term structural integrity

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both New roof inspection and maintenance — Ensures long-term structural integrity ↑

ⓘ 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: Little Falls City School District
• NCES district ID: 3617460
• Math proficiency: 37% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 49% ▲ 7.00%
• Median HH income: $42,445
• Composite: 36.22/100
• National rank: #4724
• State rank: #492 of 590 in NY

Livability — Little Falls

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #440
• US rank: #7681

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Little Falls, NY
• Population (ZIP): 8,545

Population outlook (Herkimer County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 59,340 people
• By 2030: 56,838 · -4.2%
• By 2040: 51,098 · -13.9%
• By 2050: 45,080 · -24.0%
• By 2075: 32,648 · -45.0%
• By 2100: 22,266 · -62.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (92%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 92% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 4%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 8% Lithuanian 3% Polish 2%
• Foreign-born: 1%
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · German/W. Germanic 3% Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Herkimer

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+36.4) · D 31.8% · R 68.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -27.1pp toward R · 2008: -9.3pp · 2024: -36.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+36.4 2020: R+30.5 2016: R+34.5 2012: R+8.4 2008: R+9.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 27.04%
• Current HPI: 300.9696
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2026-06-09 Listed $149,000 CNYIS