218 4th St · North Vernon, IN 47265

$150,000

4 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,530 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 104 Days on market

Built 1868 7,100 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
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 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

Value-Add 4-Unit Residential Investment | Cash Flow + Upside | Walkable Downtown Location This 4-unit residential investment property offers investors a rare combination of current income, immediate upside, and long-term appreciation potential in a strategic, walkable location near downtown. At full occupancy, the property generates $2,540 in monthly revenue, with one unit currently vacant, providing a clear opportunity for a buyer to increase income from day one. With targeted capital improvements, market rents support projected income of $3,000+ per month, making this an attractive cash-flowing asset and value-add play. The property is already supported by a high-quality, professional property management company, allowing for a passive ownership experience-ideal for both seasoned investors and those looking to scale without adding operational burden. Situated within walking distance to downtown, the property benefits from a location that continues to strengthen as the area sees ongoing public and private investment, supporting future rent growth and appreciation over time. Investment Highlights: 4-unit residential property $2,540/month at full occupancy One vacant unit provides immediate upside Market rent potential of $3,000+ per month Value-add opportunity through capital improvements Professional property management in place Walkable to downtown with long-term appreciation potential This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a stabilizing asset with built-in upside in a growing downtown corridor-perfect for investors seeking reliable cash flow today and equity growth tomorrow. For financials, additional details, or to schedule a showing, reach out today.

Key facts

• Immediate upside
• 7,100 sq ft lot
• Built 1868

Tags

• 4 UNIT RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT
• WALKABLE DOWNTOWN LOCATION
• IMMEDIATE UPSIDE
• VALUE ADD OPPORTUNITY

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/3.0-bath multifamily listed at $150k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($31k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $150k).
• Recommended offer: $136k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 27.3% vs local median 4.1% in North Vernon — 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 79/100 on livability (#29 in IN, #2,347 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities D, schools D-, commute F.
• Jennings County School Corporation (rural): math 32% / reading 38% proficiency, ranked #194 of 301 in IN (top 64%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 160 active listings in the ZIP; 84 units permitted in Jennings County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

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.
• Jennings County population projected at -21% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 104 days — a 9% lower offer ($136k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 16y 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 $23k; list at $150k implies a 552% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1868 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $136,500 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 104 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1868 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 3.03% ✓
• Cap rate: 27.27%
• Cash-on-cash: 74.93%
• DSCR: 4.33
• GRM: 2.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 74.8%
• Equity multiple: 4.40×
• Total profit: $142,756
• Equity at exit: $22,365

10-year hold

• IRR: 78.5%
• Equity multiple: 9.08×
• Total profit: $339,508
• 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 47265

• Home prices YoY: -31.5%
• Active inventory: 160
• Price-to-rent: 11.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,549 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$787
• Tax from tax record: −$122 /mo · $1,464/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$955
• Net cashflow: $2,623

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,229

Max offer price $150,000

Occupancy floor 37%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 4× units	4	4	$4,548
Total (4 units)			$4,549

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 8 events

1. 2026-05-19
   status Pending 1730-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1730 chars)

   Value-Add 4-Unit Residential Investment | Cash Flow + Upside | Walkable Downtown Location This 4-unit residential investment property offers investors a rare combination of current income, immediate upside, and long-term appreciation potential in a strategic, walkable location near downtown. At full occupancy, the property generates $2,540 in monthly revenue, with one unit currently vacant, providing a clear opportunity for a buyer to increase income from day one. With targeted capital improvements, market rents support projected income of $3,000+ per month, making this an attractive cash-flowing asset and value-add play. The property is already supported by a high-quality, professional property management company, allowing for a passive ownership experience-ideal for both seasoned investors and those looking to scale without adding operational burden. Situated within walking distance to downtown, the property benefits from a location that continues to strengthen as the area sees ongoing public and private investment, supporting future rent growth and appreciation over time. Investment Highlights: 4-unit residential property $2,540/month at full occupancy One vacant unit provides immediate upside Market rent potential of $3,000+ per month Value-add opportunity through capital improvements Professional property management in place Walkable to downtown with long-term appreciation potential This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a stabilizing asset with built-in upside in a growing downtown corridor-perfect for investors seeking reliable cash flow today and equity growth tomorrow. For financials, additional details, or to schedule a showing, reach out today.

2. 2026-02-03
   listed $150,000 Active 1730-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1730 chars)

   Value-Add 4-Unit Residential Investment | Cash Flow + Upside | Walkable Downtown Location This 4-unit residential investment property offers investors a rare combination of current income, immediate upside, and long-term appreciation potential in a strategic, walkable location near downtown. At full occupancy, the property generates $2,540 in monthly revenue, with one unit currently vacant, providing a clear opportunity for a buyer to increase income from day one. With targeted capital improvements, market rents support projected income of $3,000+ per month, making this an attractive cash-flowing asset and value-add play. The property is already supported by a high-quality, professional property management company, allowing for a passive ownership experience-ideal for both seasoned investors and those looking to scale without adding operational burden. Situated within walking distance to downtown, the property benefits from a location that continues to strengthen as the area sees ongoing public and private investment, supporting future rent growth and appreciation over time. Investment Highlights: 4-unit residential property $2,540/month at full occupancy One vacant unit provides immediate upside Market rent potential of $3,000+ per month Value-add opportunity through capital improvements Professional property management in place Walkable to downtown with long-term appreciation potential This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a stabilizing asset with built-in upside in a growing downtown corridor-perfect for investors seeking reliable cash flow today and equity growth tomorrow. For financials, additional details, or to schedule a showing, reach out today.

3. 2016-04-13
   historical
4. 2016-01-11
   listed $49,900 Active
5. 2015-05-07
   soldstatus $23,000 Sold
6. 2013-02-02
   listed $27,000
7. 2011-10-31
   historical
8. 2010-11-12
   listed $29,000

ⓘ 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: $1,464 · $122/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,464 · $122/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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $54,588
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,402
• − Property taxes: −$1,464
• − Insurance: −$750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,367
• − Management: −$4,367
• − Depreciation: −$4,364
• Taxable income: $30,874
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$7,410
• After-tax cash flow: $24,061/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: Jennings County School Corporation
• NCES district ID: 1805190
• Math proficiency: 32% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 38% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $45,418
• Composite: 29.89/100
• National rank: #6394
• State rank: #194 of 301 in IN

Livability — North Vernon

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #29
• US rank: #2347

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: North Vernon, IN
• City population: 20,981
• Population (ZIP): 20,981

Population outlook (Jennings County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 26,584 people
• By 2030: 25,591 · -3.7%
• By 2040: 23,423 · -11.9%
• By 2050: 20,973 · -21.1%
• By 2075: 15,445 · -41.9%
• By 2100: 10,714 · -59.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (92%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 92% Hispanic / Latino 4% Two or more races 3%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 2% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jennings

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+58.8) · D 19.7% · R 78.5% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -50.8pp toward R · 2008: -8.0pp · 2024: -58.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+58.8 2020: R+56.9 2016: R+52.7 2012: R+22.4 2008: R+8.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -107.36%
• Current HPI: 233.0275
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

+417.2% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-19 Pending — MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-02-03 Listed $150,000 MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2016-04-13 Listing Removed — MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2016-01-11 Listed $49,900 MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2015-05-07 Sold (MLS) $23,000 MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-02-02 Listed $27,000 MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2011-10-31 Listing Removed — MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2010-11-12 Listed $29,000 MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

-1.2%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,464 · +10.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.