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3926 N 24th Pl
A- Composite 83.01
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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 +28.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +9.9/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.6/5.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0

$104,900

3926 N 24th Pl · Milwaukee, WI 53206
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,585 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 68 Days on market
Built 1926 6,098 sqft lot $66/sqft · 17% below area Est $126k · 17% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Opportunity meets potential in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering room to grow and instant equity upside. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with generous living space plus a finished rec room--perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating a home office or gym. Step outside to enjoy a fenced yard ideal for pets, play, or summer gatherings, along with a patio deck ready for grilling and outdoor living. This home does require some minimal cosmetic updates, but the value is clear--whether you're a homeowner looking to build equity or an investor seeking your next project. With solid bones and great space, this property is a smart buy with long-term potential. Don't miss your chance to turn this into something special!

Key facts

  • Finished rec room
  • Patio deck
  • Fenced yard

Tags

FINISHED REC ROOMFENCED YARDPATIO DECK

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 $105k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $326 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $105k).
  • Recommended offer: $99k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.0% 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 fast (+8.3%/yr); 160 active listings in the ZIP; 21 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,344/mo this rent would consume 55% of the median local household income ($29k/yr) (locally 2061% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $11k of equity ($725 loan paydown + $10k 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 + 8.0% rent growth), your $29k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 4, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$40k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 68 days — a 6% lower offer ($99k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $35k; list at $105k implies a 201% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1926 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $98,606 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 68 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 1926 — 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. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.28%
Cap rate
10.02%
Cash-on-cash
13.32%
DSCR
1.59
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$126,187
List price
$104,900
Delta
-16.87%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4058 N 24th Pl 0.17mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,561 (-2%) 3mo $109,900 $70 82
3936 N 28th St 0.24mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,584 (-0%) 3mo $146,600 $93 81
3722 N 23rd St 0.27mi 3/1.5 1,698 (+7%) 2mo $215,000 $127 71
3812 N 27th St 0.23mi 3/1.0 1,372 (-13%) 3mo $79,900 $58 65
4230 N 25th St 0.34mi 3/2.0 1,731 (+9%) 0mo $250,000 $144 64
3741 N 25th St 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,397 (-12%) 2mo $195,000 $140 64
4354 N 29th St 0.61mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,573 (-1%) 3mo $200,000 $127 59
4444 N 26th St 0.66mi 3/1.0 1,472 (-7%) 2mo $165,000 $112 55
4348 N 19th St 0.71mi 3/2.0 1,499 (-5%) 1mo $230,000 $153 53
3840 N 18th St St 0.53mi 3/2.0 1,413 (-11%) 2mo $120,000 $85 51
3927 N 16th St 0.62mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,755 (+11%) 4mo $161,900 $92 41
4487 N 21st St 0.75mi 3/1.5 1,384 (-13%) 3mo $185,000 $134 40

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
36.5%
Equity multiple
3.89×
Total profit
$85,026
Equity at exit
$94,502
10-year hold
IRR
33.3%
Equity multiple
9.57×
Total profit
$251,707
Equity at exit
$203,798

Cash invested: $29,372 (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 53206

Rents YoY
8.3%
Active inventory
160
Price-to-rent
6.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,344 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$550
Tax from tax record
$142 /mo · $1,703/yr
Insurance
$44
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$282
Net cashflow
$326

Break-even live

Break-even rent $931
Max offer price $104,900
Occupancy floor 71%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $385 -5% $356 +0% $326 +5% $296 +10% $267
Rent -10% $220 -5% $273 +0% $326 +5% $379 +10% $432
Rate -1.0pp $379 -0.5pp $353 base $326 +0.5pp $299 +1.0pp $271

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
$26,225
Closing costs
$3,147
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 21 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2116 W Atkinson Ave Unit A Milwaukee, WI 4.0 1.0 1707 $2,000 $1.17 2d 1 0.29mi
2106A W Keefe Ave Unit 2106 Lower Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,100 $0.85 18d 1 0.49mi
4355 N 28th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1118 $975 $0.87 22d 1 0.58mi
3388 N 27th St Unit 3388 Front House Milwaukee, WI 4.0 1.0 1212 $1,550 $1.28 5d 1 0.58mi
3747 N 16th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1200 $875 $0.73 44d 1 0.64mi
2821 W Concordia Ave Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.5 1098 $1,595 $1.45 3d 1 0.76mi
3416 N 17th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,100 $0.92 44d 1 0.80mi
3124 N 33rd St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,200 $1.00 44d 1 1.09mi
3606 N 41st St Unit 3608 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1095 $975 $0.89 44d 1 1.13mi
3925 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,675 $1.29 44d 1 1.14mi
2931 W Chambers St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1400 $1,050 $0.75 24d 1 1.16mi
4048 N 7th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,150 $1.05 24d 1 1.20mi
3908 N 6th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,150 $1.05 24d 1 1.26mi
2870 N 29th St #2872 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,250 $0.96 44d 1 1.27mi
3148 N 39th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,100 $1.00 44d 1 1.29mi
3045 N 11th St #3047 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1065 $1,175 $1.10 5d 1 1.35mi
2765 N 26th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1125 $1,200 $1.07 5d 1 1.37mi
2765 N 26th St Unit 2 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,100 $1.00 5d 1 1.37mi
3122 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1323 $1,495 $1.13 5d 1 1.45mi
5032 N 32nd St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 2.0 1089 $1,750 $1.61 13d 1 1.46mi
3123 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI 4.0 1.0 1500 $1,700 $1.13 24d 1 1.48mi

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-16
    statusdays on market $104,900 Pending 68 DOM
  2. 2026-06-15
    days on market $104,900 Active 67 DOM
  3. 2026-06-13
    days on market $104,900 Active 65 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $104,900 Active 64 DOM
  5. 2026-06-09
    days on market $119,900 Active 61 DOM
  6. 2026-06-08
    days on market $119,900 Active 60 DOM
  7. 2026-06-07
    days on market $119,900 Active 59 DOM
  8. 2026-06-05
    days on market $119,900 Active 56 DOM
  9. 2026-06-03
    days on market $119,900 Active 55 DOM
  10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $119,900 Active 54 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $119,900 Active 53 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $119,900 Active 52 DOM
  13. 2026-05-12
    price $119,900 742-char remark
    Show marketing remark (742 chars)

    Opportunity meets potential in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering room to grow and instant equity upside. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with generous living space plus a finished rec room--perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating a home office or gym. Step outside to enjoy a fenced yard ideal for pets, play, or summer gatherings, along with a patio deck ready for grilling and outdoor living. This home does require some minimal cosmetic updates, but the value is clear--whether you're a homeowner looking to build equity or an investor seeking your next project. With solid bones and great space, this property is a smart buy with long-term potential. Don't miss your chance to turn this into something special!

  14. 2026-04-08
    listed $134,900 Active 742-char remark
    Show marketing remark (742 chars)

    Opportunity meets potential in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering room to grow and instant equity upside. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with generous living space plus a finished rec room--perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating a home office or gym. Step outside to enjoy a fenced yard ideal for pets, play, or summer gatherings, along with a patio deck ready for grilling and outdoor living. This home does require some minimal cosmetic updates, but the value is clear--whether you're a homeowner looking to build equity or an investor seeking your next project. With solid bones and great space, this property is a smart buy with long-term potential. Don't miss your chance to turn this into something special!

  15. 1997-02-17
    soldstatus $34,900
  16. 1997-01-01
    soldstatus $34,900

ⓘ 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
$1,703 · $142/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,822 · $152/mo
Expected delta
+$119/yr (+$10/mo · 7.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°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
$16,128
− Mortgage interest
−$5,876
− Property taxes
−$1,703
− Insurance
−$524
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,290
− Management
−$1,290
− Depreciation
−$3,052
Taxable income
$2,392
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$574
After-tax cash flow
$3,338/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)
19,887
Household income
$29,336
Rent vs Own
67.8% rent · 32.2% own
Severe rent burden
2061.0

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 Black (91%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 91% Two or more races 3% White 3% Hispanic / Latino 3%
Common ancestry
Norwegian 1%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 2%

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
▲ 133.03%
Current HPI
397.7151
Rent YoY
▲ 8.28%
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

+243.6% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-12 Price Changed $119,900 METROMLS
  • 2026-04-08 Listed $134,900 METROMLS
  • 1997-02-17 Sold (Public Records) $34,900 Public Records
  • 1997-01-01 Sold (Public Records) $34,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.7%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,703 · -71.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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