Multi-family
2470 N 41st St #2472 · Milwaukee, WI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $636 – $1,182
Heat risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Hot days now (above 98°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 13 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +3.5/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- Condition / age +1.0/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$59,900
🖨 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
This property is being offered as a tax foreclosure by the City of Milwaukee. Please see attached scope of work with the essential renovation costs of $81,265 and the total scope of work totaling $98,965. Room and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Property is subject to a performance deposit. Earnest money to be paid to Knight Barry Title and can be mailed or dropped off. Please indicate Knight Barry will be holding EM.
Key facts
- 4,791 sq ft lot
- Garage
- Built 1914
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath multifamily listed at $60k. Condition is rated poor.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $815 ($10k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $60k).
- Recommended offer: $56k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 22.6% 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 (+3.8%/yr); 142 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($48k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $414 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k 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 + 3.8% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 64 days — a 6% lower offer ($56k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 6 sale attempts since 12y 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.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1914 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 64 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1914 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 2.60% ✓
- Cap rate
- 22.61%
- Cash-on-cash
- 58.28%
- DSCR
- 3.59
- GRM
- 3.2
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $96,018
- List price
- $59,900
- Delta
- -37.62%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 N 35th St #2402 | 0.37mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 1,994 (-5%) | 1mo | $65,000 | $33 | 69 |
| 2838 N 40th St #2840 | 0.46mi | 4/2.0 | 2,202 (+5%) | 2mo | $65,000 | $30 | 69 |
| 2149 N 41st St | 0.38mi | 4/2.0 | 1,931 (-8%) | 1mo | $33,000 | $17 | 68 |
| 2576 N 51st St #2578 | 0.66mi | 4/2.0 | 2,178 (+4%) | 1mo | $149,900 | $69 | 62 |
| 2118 N 38th St #2120 | 0.45mi | 4/2.0 | 2,341 (+12%) | 0mo | $62,500 | $27 | 60 |
| 3024 N 44th St | 0.72mi | 4/2.0 | 1,998 (-5%) | 1mo | $120,775 | $60 | 57 |
| 2760 N 35th St Unit 2760A | 0.51mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 1,897 (-10%) | 2mo | $107,500 | $57 | 53 |
| 2873 N 34th St #2875 | 0.64mi | 4/2.0 | 1,888 (-10%) | 1mo | $108,500 | $57 | 52 |
| 2642 N 51st St #2644 | 0.69mi | 4/2.0 | 2,294 (+9%) | 1mo | $122,500 | $53 | 52 |
| 3733 W Sarnow St #3735 | 0.71mi | 4/2.0 | 2,288 (+9%) | 2mo | $157,000 | $69 | 50 |
| 2137 N 31st St | 0.69mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 1,919 (-9%) | 1mo | $138,500 | $72 | 48 |
| 3127 W Garfield Ave #3129 | 0.65mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 2,332 (+11%) | 0mo | $130,000 | $56 | 46 |
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 · 3.82% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 57.8%
- Equity multiple
- 3.59×
- Total profit
- $43,491
- Equity at exit
- $8,931
- IRR
- 62.9%
- Equity multiple
- 7.57×
- Total profit
- $110,167
- Equity at exit
- $5,179
Cash invested: $16,772 (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
ZIP-level market 53210
- Home prices YoY
- -21.5%
- Rents YoY
- 3.8%
- Active inventory
- 142
- Price-to-rent
- 3.2×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,555 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$314
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$75 /mo · $898/yr
- Insurance
- −$25
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$327
- Net cashflow
- $815
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $856 | -5% $835 | +0% $815 | +5% $794 | +10% $773 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $692 | -5% $753 | +0% $815 | +5% $876 | +10% $937 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $845 | -0.5pp $830 | base $815 | +0.5pp $799 | +1.0pp $783 |
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
- $14,975
- Closing costs
- $1,797
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 10 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2713 N 44th St Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1450 | $1,350 | $0.93 | 44d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 2137 N 47th St Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1723 | $1,850 | $1.07 | 15d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 2809 W Clarke St Unit 12811 Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1400 | $1,200 | $0.86 | 17d | 1 | 0.77mi |
| 2432 N 28th St Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1876 | $1,600 | $0.85 | 44d | 1 | 0.79mi |
| 3123 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1500 | $1,700 | $1.13 | 24d | 1 | 0.82mi |
| 2976 N 49th St Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1700 | $1,300 | $0.76 | 17d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 1639 N 33rd St Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1424 | $950 | $0.67 | 24d | 1 | 0.91mi |
| 2308 W Clarke St Milwaukee, WI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1545 | $1,750 | $1.13 | 24d | 1 | 1.14mi |
| 2704 W Concordia Ave Unit Na Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1856 | $2,500 | $1.35 | 24d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 2119 W Brown St Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1754 | $995 | $0.57 | 3d | 1 | 1.35mi |
Listing history 29 events
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2026-06-18days on market $59,900 Active 64 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $59,900 Active 63 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $59,900 Active 62 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $59,900 Active 61 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $59,900 Active 59 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $59,900 Active 58 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $59,900 Active 55 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $59,900 Active 54 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $59,900 Active 53 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $59,900 Active 50 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $59,900 Active 49 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $59,900 Active 48 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $59,900 Active 47 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $59,900 Active 46 DOM
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2026-04-13$59,900 Active 499-char remark
Show marketing remark (499 chars)
This property is being offered as a tax foreclosure by the City of Milwaukee. Please see attached scope of work with the essential renovation costs of $81,265 and the total scope of work totaling $98,965. Room and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Property is subject to a performance deposit. Earnest money to be paid to Knight Barry Title and can be mailed or dropped off. Please indicate Knight Barry will be holding EM.
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2026-04-06historical 235-char remark
Show marketing remark (235 chars)
This is a tax foreclosed property. For the first 30-days of the listing period, no offers below the listing price will be considered per Wisconsin Foreclosure Law. Owner Occupants will be prioritized. BIDS DUE March 30, 2026 AT 10:00am
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2026-02-23$93,200 Active 235-char remark
Show marketing remark (235 chars)
This is a tax foreclosed property. For the first 30-days of the listing period, no offers below the listing price will be considered per Wisconsin Foreclosure Law. Owner Occupants will be prioritized. BIDS DUE March 30, 2026 AT 10:00am
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2022-10-06historical
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2022-06-17$69,900 Active
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2018-07-17soldstatus $53,500 Sold
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2018-06-14historical Contingent
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2018-05-30$59,900 Active
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2018-03-15historical
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2017-09-14price $57,500
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2017-08-29$62,500 Active
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2014-12-26soldstatus $26,424 Sold
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2014-10-22price $30,600
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2014-09-18price $33,300
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2014-09-05$35,000 Active
ⓘ 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 ≥98°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $18,661
- − Mortgage interest
- −$3,355
- − Property taxes
- −$898
- − Insurance
- −$300
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,493
- − Management
- −$1,493
- − Depreciation
- −$1,743
- Taxable income
- $9,379
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,251
- After-tax cash flow
- $7,524/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
This property requires extensive renovations to bring it up to modern standards, with a focus on the kitchen, bathrooms, and exterior. Significant value can be added through these updates, making it a good investment opportunity.
Repairs flagged
- Major kitchen cabinets — Structural damage
- Major bathroom fixtures — Worn and outdated
- Major flooring — Worn and damaged
- Major interior walls — Peeling paint and exposed insulation
- Major exterior siding — Worn and damaged
- Major windows — Old and possibly single-pane
- Major HVAC system — Old and possibly inefficient
Value-add opportunities
- Resale New kitchen cabinets and countertops — Modern kitchen will attract buyers
- Resale New bathroom fixtures and tiling — Upgraded bathrooms will appeal to buyers
- Resale New flooring — Fresh flooring will improve curb appeal
- Resale Painting and interior repairs — Fresh paint and repairs will improve interior condition
- Resale New exterior siding and landscaping — Fresh exterior will improve curb appeal
- Both New HVAC system — Modern HVAC will improve comfort and energy efficiency
Renovation cost estimate screening
| Repair item | Severity | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| kitchen cabinets · Structural damage | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| bathroom fixtures · Worn and outdated | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| flooring · Worn and damaged | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| interior walls · Peeling paint and exposed insulation | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| exterior siding · Worn and damaged | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| windows · Old and possibly single-pane | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| HVAC system · Old and possibly inefficient | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Total estimated repair cost · 7 items | $105,000–350,000 |
Value-add ROI direction
- Resale New kitchen cabinets and countertops — Modern kitchen will attract buyers ↑
- Resale New bathroom fixtures and tiling — Upgraded bathrooms will appeal to buyers ↑
- Resale New flooring — Fresh flooring will improve curb appeal ↑
- Resale Painting and interior repairs — Fresh paint and repairs will improve interior condition ↑
- Resale New exterior siding and landscaping — Fresh exterior will improve curb appeal ↑
- Both New HVAC system — Modern HVAC will improve comfort and energy efficiency ↑
ⓘ 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
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)
- 23,922
- Household income
- $48,217
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1730.0
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 (71%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 71% White 17% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 6% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 2% Portuguese 1% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 3% · Canada, Philippines
- Languages at home
- 94% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Asian/Pacific 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
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -76.77%
- Current HPI
- 280.0133
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.82%
- Metro
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.10%
- F500 in state
- 20
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WI)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Industrial Machinery | 4 | $23B |
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| Industrial Technology | 2 | $36B |
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| Insurance | 1 | $36B |
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| Professional Services | 1 | $19B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $9B |
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| Consumer Goods | 1 | $3B |
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Price history
+71.1% since first listed15 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-13 Listed $59,900 METROMLS
- 2026-04-06 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2026-02-23 Listed $93,200 METROMLS
- 2022-10-06 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2022-06-17 Listed $69,900 METROMLS
- 2018-07-17 Sold (MLS) $53,500 METROMLS
- 2018-06-14 Contingent — METROMLS
- 2018-05-30 Listed $59,900 METROMLS
- 2018-03-15 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2017-09-14 Price Changed $57,500 METROMLS
- 2017-08-29 Listed $62,500 METROMLS
- 2014-12-26 Sold (MLS) $26,424 METROMLS
- 2014-10-22 Price Changed $30,600 METROMLS
- 2014-09-18 Price Changed $33,300 METROMLS
- 2014-09-05 Listed $35,000 METROMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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