606 Main St · Michigan City, IN 46360

$150,000

5 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,376 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 11 Days on market

Built 1905 6,800 sqft lot

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.9/5.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

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

Welcome home! This spacious home that sits on a corner lot and is close to Michigan Blvd. , the casino, outlet mall, beach and zoo. Completely renovated in 2018 this home received many updates including new flooring, drywall, kitchen, electric, A/C unit, furnace, windows and more. A new roof was also put on in 2019. While this home is currently used as an investment property (with a good rental history) it would also make for a great private home as well. This is a MUST SEE! * * property is being sold as is

Key facts

• 6,800 sq ft lot
• Built 1905
• Listed 10 days

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Two-story home; Built in 1905
• Construction: Unfinished basement
• Exterior features: Neighborhood view

Interior

• Kitchen: No appliances reported
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Total of 5 bedrooms (rooms list indicates five bedrooms)
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); Central air conditioning
• Interior features: No notable built-in interior features reported; Unfinished basement
• Laundry & utility: No laundry or utility appliances reported

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 5-bed/2.0-bath multifamily listed at $150k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($32k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $150k).
• Cap rate 27.5% vs local median 2.7% in Michigan City — 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 (#15 in IN, #1,317 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D, schools D-, amenities D-.
• Michigan City Area Schools (urban): math 23% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #262 of 301 in IN (top 87%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+9.7%/yr); 371 active listings in the ZIP; 216 units permitted in LaPorte County in 2024 (75 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $4,592/mo this rent would consume 93% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 1152% 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 $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• LaPorte County population projected to shrink 7% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 11 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 4 sale attempts since 22y 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 1905 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $150,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1905 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 3.06% ✓
• Cap rate: 27.49%
• Cash-on-cash: 75.71%
• DSCR: 4.37
• GRM: 2.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 81.1%
• Equity multiple: 5.02×
• Total profit: $168,762
• Equity at exit: $22,365

10-year hold

• IRR: 85.8%
• Equity multiple: 12.31×
• Total profit: $474,858
• Equity at exit: $12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Indiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+11
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day pay-or-quit; landlord-favorable; preempted.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 46360

• Rents YoY: 9.7%
• Active inventory: 371
• Price-to-rent: 10.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,592 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$787
• Tax from tax record: −$129 /mo · $1,545/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$964
• Net cashflow: $2,650

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,238

Max offer price $150,000

Occupancy floor 37%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	3	1.5	$2,476
▸ 2× units	2	1.5	$2,114
Total (4 units)			$4,592

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: $37,500
• Closing costs: $4,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $150,000 Active 11 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $150,000 Active 10 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $150,000 Active 9 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $150,000 Active 8 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $150,000 Active 7 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $150,000 Active 5 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $150,000 Active 4 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $150,000 Active 2 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   remarks 477-char remark
10. 2026-06-09
    listed $150,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast IN · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,545 · $129/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,545 · $129/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $55,104
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,402
• − Property taxes: −$1,545
• − Insurance: −$750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,408
• − Management: −$4,408
• − Depreciation: −$4,364
• Taxable income: $31,226
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$7,494
• After-tax cash flow: $24,303/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: Michigan City Area Schools
• NCES district ID: 1806570
• Math proficiency: 23% ▼ -16.00%
• Reading proficiency: 28% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $42,629
• Composite: 21.76/100
• National rank: #8257
• State rank: #262 of 301 in IN

Livability — Michigan City

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #15
• US rank: #1317

Category grades

Amenities D- Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime C Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Michigan City, IN
• County: La Porte County · 88,580 people
• City population: 43,817
• Metro: Michigan City-La Porte, IN
• Population (ZIP): 43,817
• Household income: $59,266
• Rent vs Own: 31.8% rent · 68.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 1152.0

Population outlook (LaPorte County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 109,757 people
• By 2030: 108,288 · -1.3%
• By 2040: 105,070 · -4.3%
• By 2050: 102,330 · -6.8%
• By 2075: 97,009 · -11.6%
• By 2100: 86,459 · -21.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (67%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 67% Black 20% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 7%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 11% Lithuanian 2% Iranian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · LaPorte

• 2024 margin: R (+14.1) · D 42.1% · R 56.2% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -19.1pp toward R · 2008: 5.0pp · 2024: -14.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+14.1 2020: R+7.2 2016: R+6.4 2012: D+12.6 2008: D+5.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -210.27%
• Current HPI: 206.0882
• Rent YoY: ▲ 9.72%
• Metro: Michigan City-La Porte, IN
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.90%
• F500 in state: 18

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$37B
▸Healthcare	1	$177B
▸Pharmaceuticals	1	$45B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$18B
▸Agriculture	1	$17B
▸Packaging	1	$12B

Price history

+200.0% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-08 Listed $150,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-01-13 Sold (MLS) $146,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-11-20 Pending — NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-08-23 Listed $150,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-07-01 Listing Removed — NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2016-12-28 Listed $14,900 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2006-03-06 Sold (Public Records) $62,500 Public Records
• 2004-04-09 Listed $21,000 NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2001-03-29 Sold (Public Records) $50,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.8%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,545 · +6.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.