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2808 N 57th St #2810 Duplex
C+ Composite 60.64
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 +27.2/30.0
  • DSCR +9.5/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.4/10.0
  • ARV discount +5.4/15.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$190,000

2808 N 57th St #2810 · Milwaukee, WI 53210
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,412 sqft · MultiFamily · 38 Days on market
Built 1927 4,356 sqft lot $79/sqft · at area comps Est $182k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 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

Well taken care of 2/2 duplex. Great investment for investors and owner occupants

Key facts

  • 4,356 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots
  • Built 1927

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators; Seller's and tenant's personal property excluded
  • Financial info: Multi-family (2 units)

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached 2-car garage; 1 additional off-street parking space
  • Utilities: Municipal water; Municipal sewer; Two electric meters; Two gas meters
  • Home design: 2-story duplex (multi-family property); Estimated living area range: 1,001–1,250 sq ft
  • Construction: Construction type: Wood; Basement: Full, block
  • Exterior features: Wood exterior; Lot size approximately 0.1 acre; Zoned residential; Less than 1/2 acre

Interior

  • Kitchen: Unit 2 kitchen on upper level; Two stoves and two refrigerators included (one for each unit)
  • Bedrooms: Unit 1: 2 bedrooms; Unit 2: 2 bedrooms (master and second bedroom on upper level)
  • Bathrooms: Unit 1: 1 full bathroom; Unit 2: 1 full bathroom
  • Interior features: Full block basement
  • Laundry & utility: Two electric meters; Two gas meters

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 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $190k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $544 ($7k/yr) — positive. Per door: $272/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $190k).
  • Recommended offer: $184k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.7% 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; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,351/mo this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($48k/yr) (locally 1730% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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 $53k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 38 days — a 3% lower offer ($184k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 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.
  • Current owner paid $46k; list at $190k implies a 313% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1927 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $184,300 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 38 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1927 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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
1.24%
Cap rate
9.73%
Cash-on-cash
12.28%
DSCR
1.55
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$181,635
List price
$190,000
Delta
4.61%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2808 N 52nd St #2810 0.28mi 4/2.0 2,292 (-5%) 1mo $153,000 $67 78
3128 N 52nd St #3130 0.50mi 4/2.0 2,400 (-0%) 0mo $283,000 $118 76
3044 N 54th St #3046 0.35mi 4/2.0 2,279 (-6%) 0mo $200,000 $88 74
2642 N 51st St #2644 0.40mi 4/2.0 2,294 (-5%) 1mo $122,500 $53 73
2866 N 52nd St #2868 0.30mi 4/2.0 2,215 (-8%) 1mo $257,000 $116 72
2977 N 60th St #2979 0.30mi 5/2.0 (+1) 2,273 (-6%) 0mo $179,900 $79 71
2834 N 54th St Unit 2834A 0.17mi 4/2.0 2,080 (-14%) 0mo $175,000 $84 69
3280 N 54th St #3282 0.63mi 4/2.0 2,494 (+3%) 2mo $340,000 $136 64
2576 N 51st St #2578 0.45mi 4/2.0 2,178 (-10%) 1mo $149,900 $69 62
2403 N 56th St 0.51mi 4/2.0 2,200 (-9%) 1mo $339,500 $154 61
5601 W Brooklyn Pl 0.58mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,186 (-9%) 1mo $310,000 $142 51
5601 W Philip Pl #5603 0.68mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,224 (-8%) 0mo $265,000 $119 50

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
2.8%
Equity multiple
1.11×
Total profit
$5,866
Equity at exit
$28,330
10-year hold
IRR
13.2%
Equity multiple
2.09×
Total profit
$58,046
Equity at exit
$16,428

Cash invested: $53,200 (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
13.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,351 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$996
Tax est. 1.5%
$238 /mo · $2,850/yr
Insurance
$79
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$494
Net cashflow
$544

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,662
Max offer price $190,000
Occupancy floor 72%

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $2,351

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
$47,500
Closing costs
$5,700
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2976 N 49th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1700 $1,300 $0.76 17d 1 0.53mi
2137 N 47th St Milwaukee, WI 5.0 2.0 1723 $1,850 $1.07 14d 1 1.01mi

Listing history 29 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $190,000 Active 38 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $190,000 Active 37 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $190,000 Active 36 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $190,000 Active 35 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $190,000 Active 33 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $190,000 Active 32 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $190,000 Active 29 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $190,000 Active 28 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $190,000 Active 27 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    pricedays on market $190,000 Active 24 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $195,000 Active 23 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $195,000 Active 22 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $195,000 Active 21 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $195,000 Active 20 DOM
  15. 2026-05-09
    listed $195,000 Active 177-char remark
  16. 2016-06-22
    soldstatus $46,000 Sold 81-char remark
    Show marketing remark (81 chars)

    Well taken care of 2/2 duplex. Great investment for investors and owner occupants

  17. 2016-06-20
    status Pending 81-char remark
    Show marketing remark (81 chars)

    Well taken care of 2/2 duplex. Great investment for investors and owner occupants

  18. 2016-05-25
    price $59,000 81-char remark
    Show marketing remark (81 chars)

    Well taken care of 2/2 duplex. Great investment for investors and owner occupants

  19. 2016-04-25
    listed $62,500 Active 81-char remark
    Show marketing remark (81 chars)

    Well taken care of 2/2 duplex. Great investment for investors and owner occupants

  20. 2015-12-17
    historical
  21. 2015-11-25
    price $51,000
  22. 2015-11-06
    price $53,900
  23. 2015-10-31
    price $55,000
  24. 2015-10-06
    price $65,000
  25. 2015-09-13
    price $74,900
  26. 2015-08-14
    price $79,900
  27. 2015-06-22
    listed $85,000 Active
  28. 2014-04-11
    listed $24,500
  29. 2014-04-10
    soldstatus $26,900

ⓘ 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 ≥100°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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$28,212
− Mortgage interest
−$10,643
− Property taxes
−$2,850
− Insurance
−$950
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,257
− Management
−$2,257
− Depreciation
−$5,527
Taxable income
$3,728
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$895
After-tax cash flow
$5,636/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)
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

Not yet ingested

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

+606.3% since first listed
16 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-03 Price Changed $190,000 METROMLS
  • 2026-05-09 Listed $195,000 METROMLS
  • 2016-06-22 Sold (MLS) $46,000 METROMLS
  • 2016-06-20 Pending METROMLS
  • 2016-05-25 Price Changed $59,000 METROMLS
  • 2016-04-25 Listed $62,500 METROMLS
  • 2015-12-17 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2015-11-25 Price Changed $51,000 METROMLS
  • 2015-11-06 Price Changed $53,900 METROMLS
  • 2015-10-31 Price Changed $55,000 METROMLS
  • 2015-10-06 Price Changed $65,000 METROMLS
  • 2015-09-13 Price Changed $74,900 METROMLS
  • 2015-08-14 Price Changed $79,900 METROMLS
  • 2015-06-22 Listed $85,000 METROMLS
  • 2014-04-11 Listed $24,500 METROMLS
  • 2014-04-10 Sold (MLS) $26,900 METROMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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