Duplex
3327 N 17th St · 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 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 4 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +15.0/30.0
- Appreciation +10.0/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- 1% rule +5.0/10.0
- DSCR +5.0/10.0
- Rent growth +4.6/5.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- Condition / age +1.0/5.0
$12,500
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed
Listing remarks MLS
City Tax Foreclosure - 2/2BR Duplex w/ over 1,953 square feet, and more. City Scope of Essential Work is $88,300. Total scope of work is $119,600. Rooms and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering. Note: Owner Occupant offers only at this time.
Key facts
- 0.9 acre lot
- Built 1924
- Listed 106 days
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $12k. Condition is rated poor.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($17k/yr) — positive. Per door: $698/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $12k).
- Recommended offer: $11k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 140.3% 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; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d 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 $1,876/mo this rent would consume 77% 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 $1k of equity ($86 loan paydown + $1k 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 $4k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 106 days — a 9% lower offer ($11k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1924 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 106 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1924 — 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
- 15.01% ✓
- Cap rate
- 140.28%
- Cash-on-cash
- 478.51%
- DSCR
- 22.29
- GRM
- 0.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $75,459
- List price
- $12,500
- Delta
- -83.43%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3283 N 14th St #3285 | 0.20mi | 4/2.0 | 2,044 (+5%) | 2mo | $80,000 | $39 | 81 |
| 2022 W Keefe Ave Unit 2022A | 0.34mi | 4/2.0 | 1,914 (-2%) | 1mo | $55,000 | $29 | 80 |
| 2020 W Hopkins St | 0.35mi | 4/2.0 | 2,050 (+5%) | 0mo | $105,000 | $51 | 75 |
| 1304 W Ring St Unit 1304A | 0.27mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 1,851 (-5%) | 1mo | $70,000 | $38 | 73 |
| 3607 N 20th St | 0.37mi | 4/2.0 | 2,046 (+5%) | 2mo | $115,000 | $56 | 73 |
| 3905 N 13th St #3907 | 0.62mi | 4/2.0 | 1,884 (-4%) | 2mo | $144,500 | $77 | 64 |
| 3218 N 26th St | 0.68mi | 4/2.0 | 1,986 (+2%) | 3mo | $165,000 | $83 | 63 |
| 3748 N 17th St | 0.43mi | 4/2.0 | 2,161 (+11%) | 2mo | $80,000 | $37 | 61 |
| 3065 N 10th St | 0.55mi | 4/2.0 | 1,753 (-10%) | 2mo | $60,000 | $34 | 56 |
| 3202 N 24th St #3204 | 0.51mi | 4/2.0 | 2,169 (+11%) | 2mo | $165,000 | $76 | 56 |
| 2450 W Keefe Ave #2452 | 0.61mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,831 (-6%) | 1mo | $35,000 | $19 | 55 |
| 3134 N 9th St | 0.59mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 1,701 (-13%) | 3mo | $159,000 | $93 | 44 |
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
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 31.18×
- Total profit
- $105,640
- Equity at exit
- $11,261
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 76.95×
- Total profit
- $265,808
- Equity at exit
- $24,285
Cash invested: $3,500 (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 53206
- Rents YoY
- 8.3%
- Active inventory
- 160
- Price-to-rent
- 1.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,876 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$66
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$16 /mo · $188/yr
- Insurance
- −$5
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$394
- Net cashflow
- $1,396
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $1,404 | -5% $1,400 | +0% $1,396 | +5% $1,391 | +10% $1,387 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $1,247 | -5% $1,322 | +0% $1,396 | +5% $1,470 | +10% $1,544 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $1,402 | -0.5pp $1,399 | base $1,396 | +0.5pp $1,392 | +1.0pp $1,389 |
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 2 | 1 | $1,876 |
| #1 | 2 | 1 | $938 |
| #2 | 2 | 1 | $938 |
| Total (2 units) | $1,876 | ||
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
- $3,125
- Closing costs
- $375
- 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
- —
- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 10 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106A W Keefe Ave Unit 2106 Lower Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1300 | $1,100 | $0.85 | 19d | 1 | 0.34mi |
| 2704 W Concordia Ave Unit Na Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1856 | $2,500 | $1.35 | 25d | 1 | 0.74mi |
| 2116 W Atkinson Ave Unit A Milwaukee, WI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1707 | $2,000 | $1.17 | 3d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 2870 N 29th St #2872 Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1300 | $1,250 | $0.96 | 45d | 1 | 1.03mi |
| 2308 W Clarke St Milwaukee, WI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1545 | $1,750 | $1.13 | 25d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 2809 W Clarke St Unit 12811 Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1400 | $1,200 | $0.86 | 19d | 1 | 1.27mi |
| 3042 N Palmer St #5 Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1718 | $1,050 | $0.61 | 25d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 312 E Townsend St Unit 312 Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1400 | $1,250 | $0.89 | 25d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 2634 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2512 | $3,700 | $1.47 | 45d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 2432 N 28th St Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1876 | $1,600 | $0.85 | 45d | 1 | 1.40mi |
Listing history 17 events
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2026-06-21days on market $12,500 Active 106 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $12,500 Active 103 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $12,500 Active 102 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $12,500 Active 101 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $12,500 Active 100 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $12,500 Active 98 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $12,500 Active 97 DOM
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2026-06-10price $12,500 Active 94 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $39,000 Active 94 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $39,000 Active 93 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $39,000 Active 92 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $39,000 Active 89 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $39,000 Active 88 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $39,000 Active 87 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $39,000 Active 86 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $39,000 Active 85 DOM
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2026-03-06$39,000 Active 366-char remark
Show marketing remark (366 chars)
City Tax Foreclosure - 2/2BR Duplex w/ over 1,953 square feet, and more. City Scope of Essential Work is $88,300. Total scope of work is $119,600. Rooms and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering. Note: Owner Occupant offers only at this time.
ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 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
- $22,512
- − Mortgage interest
- −$700
- − Property taxes
- −$188
- − Insurance
- −$62
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,801
- − Management
- −$1,801
- − Depreciation
- −$364
- Taxable income
- $17,596
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$4,223
- After-tax cash flow
- $12,525/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 · 5 photos
This property requires extensive repairs and maintenance, including major work on the exterior, HVAC, and steps. Improvements in these areas can significantly enhance its value.
Repairs flagged
- Major exterior siding — Severe weathering and damage
- Major steps and landing — Worn-out and possibly structurally compromised
- Major HVAC/mechanicals — Likely outdated and in poor condition
Value-add opportunities
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Improving the exterior can enhance both resale and rental value
- Both HVAC and mechanicals — Upgrading these systems can improve comfort and energy efficiency
- Both Exterior siding and steps — Addressing these issues can significantly improve the home's appearance and value
Renovation cost estimate screening
| Repair item | Severity | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| exterior siding · Severe weathering and damage | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| steps and landing · Worn-out and possibly structurally compromised | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| HVAC/mechanicals · Likely outdated and in poor condition | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Total estimated repair cost · 3 items | $45,000–150,000 |
Value-add ROI direction
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Improving the exterior can enhance both resale and rental value ↑
- Both HVAC and mechanicals — Upgrading these systems can improve comfort and energy efficiency ↑
- Both Exterior siding and steps — Addressing these issues can significantly improve the home's appearance and value ↑
ⓘ 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)
- 19,887
- Household income
- $29,336
- Rent vs 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
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
1 event — show timeline
- 2026-03-06 Listed $39,000 METROMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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