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2470 N 41st St #2472 Multi-family
B Composite 74.67
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

2470 N 41st St #2472 · Milwaukee, WI 53210
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,100 sqft · MultiFamily · 64 Days on market
Built 1914 Poor condition 4,791 sqft lot $29/sqft · 38% below area Est $96k · 38% under

🖨 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

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 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.
Recommended offer $56,306 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Built in 1914 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

5-year hold
IRR
57.8%
Equity multiple
3.59×
Total profit
$43,491
Equity at exit
$8,931
10-year hold
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
5-day notice; preempted; Madison / Milwaukee have some local enforcement.

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

Break-even rent $524
Max offer price $59,900
Occupancy floor 43%

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
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 10 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/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

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $59,900 Active 64 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $59,900 Active 63 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $59,900 Active 62 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $59,900 Active 61 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $59,900 Active 59 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $59,900 Active 58 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $59,900 Active 55 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $59,900 Active 54 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $59,900 Active 53 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $59,900 Active 50 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $59,900 Active 49 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $59,900 Active 48 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $59,900 Active 47 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $59,900 Active 46 DOM
  15. 2026-04-13
    listed $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.

  16. 2026-04-06
    historical 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

  17. 2026-02-23
    listed $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

  18. 2022-10-06
    historical
  19. 2022-06-17
    listed $69,900 Active
  20. 2018-07-17
    soldstatus $53,500 Sold
  21. 2018-06-14
    historical Contingent
  22. 2018-05-30
    listed $59,900 Active
  23. 2018-03-15
    historical
  24. 2017-09-14
    price $57,500
  25. 2017-08-29
    listed $62,500 Active
  26. 2014-12-26
    soldstatus $26,424 Sold
  27. 2014-10-22
    price $30,600
  28. 2014-09-18
    price $33,300
  29. 2014-09-05
    listed $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
combined federal + state — saved on this device
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

Poor 20/100 Extensive rehab

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 itemSeverityEst. 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

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)
23,922
Household income
$48,217
Rent vs Own
60.4% rent · 39.6% 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

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Civics

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

Price history

+71.1% since first listed
15 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

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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