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2802 N 47th St #2804 Duplex
B- Composite 68.61
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
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.8/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.7/15.0
  • 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

$169,900

2802 N 47th St #2804 · Milwaukee, WI 53210
6 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,954 sqft · MultiFamily · 119 Days on market
Built 1923 5,662 sqft lot $58/sqft · at area comps Est $171k · at est.

🖨 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

Huge 3/3 duplex with 2 Car garage. Property has a newer roof, 2 car garage, manageable yard, and is fully rented.

Key facts

  • 5,662 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots
  • Built 1923

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 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $170k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $808 ($10k/yr) — positive. Per door: $404/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $170k).
  • Recommended offer: $155k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.0% 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; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,509/mo this rent would consume 62% 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 $5k 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 $48k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 119 days — a 9% lower offer ($155k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 17y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $42k; list at $170k implies a 305% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1923 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $154,609 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 119 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% 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 1923 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
1.48%
Cap rate
12.00%
Cash-on-cash
20.38%
DSCR
1.91
GRM
5.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$170,554
List price
$169,900
Delta
-0.38%
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
2844 N 50th St #2846 0.20mi 6/2.0 2,906 (-2%) 3mo $140,000 $48 86
2646 N 50th St #2648 0.27mi 6/2.0 2,826 (-4%) 1mo $155,000 $55 79
3002 N 40th St #3004 0.52mi 6/2.0 2,972 (+1%) 4mo $184,900 $62 71
2642 N 50th St #2644 0.27mi 6/2.0 2,612 (-12%) 1mo $264,000 $101 67
2349 N 44th St #2351 0.58mi 6/2.0 2,818 (-5%) 6mo $250,000 $89 60
2771 N 40th St #2773 0.42mi 6/2.0 2,614 (-12%) 2mo $135,000 $52 59
2445 N 50th St #2447 0.50mi 6/2.0 3,226 (+9%) 5mo $168,000 $52 57
2928 N 55th St #2930 0.52mi 6/2.0 2,702 (-8%) 6mo $250,000 $93 57
2403 N 49th St #2405 0.52mi 6/2.0 2,642 (-11%) 4mo $162,888 $62 55
3013 N 57th St #3015 0.69mi 6/2.5 2,682 (-9%) 0mo $329,000 $123 50
2328 N 45th St #2330 0.60mi 7/2.0 (+1) 2,622 (-11%) 2mo $175,000 $67 47
3154 N 54th St #3156 0.63mi 5/2.0 (-1) 2,523 (-15%) 6mo $168,010 $67 37

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
13.6%
Equity multiple
1.55×
Total profit
$26,054
Equity at exit
$25,333
10-year hold
IRR
23.0%
Equity multiple
3.06×
Total profit
$97,811
Equity at exit
$14,690

Cash invested: $47,572 (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
11.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,509 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$891
Tax est. 1.5%
$212 /mo · $2,548/yr
Insurance
$71
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$527
Net cashflow
$808

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,486
Max offer price $169,900
Occupancy floor 63%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $925 -5% $867 +0% $808 +5% $749 +10% $691
Rent -10% $610 -5% $709 +0% $808 +5% $907 +10% $1,006
Rate -1.0pp $894 -0.5pp $851 base $808 +0.5pp $764 +1.0pp $719

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $2,509

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
$42,475
Closing costs
$5,097
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.

Listing history 8 events

  1. 2026-06-02
    status $169,900 Pending 119 DOM
  2. 2026-06-01
    days on market $169,900 Active 119 DOM
  3. 2026-05-31
    days on market $169,900 Active 118 DOM
  4. 2026-03-23
    price $169,900 113-char remark
    Show marketing remark (113 chars)

    Huge 3/3 duplex with 2 Car garage. Property has a newer roof, 2 car garage, manageable yard, and is fully rented.

  5. 2026-02-02
    listed $179,900 Active 113-char remark
    Show marketing remark (113 chars)

    Huge 3/3 duplex with 2 Car garage. Property has a newer roof, 2 car garage, manageable yard, and is fully rented.

  6. 2009-05-21
    listed $45,000 356-char remark
    Show marketing remark (356 chars)

    Spacious 3/3 duplex in great location. Lg bright rooms w/ lots of windows & old world charm. NWW throughout, HWFs, FDRs w/ BICCs. Lots of BSMT & 3rd floor attic storage space. Private deck on lower & balcony on upper. Fenced yard, 2 car GA. Great investment opportunity. Rents sh/be $650-750. Property to be sold in the 'AS Is' condition.

  7. 2009-05-21
    historical 356-char remark
    Show marketing remark (356 chars)

    Spacious 3/3 duplex in great location. Lg bright rooms w/ lots of windows & old world charm. NWW throughout, HWFs, FDRs w/ BICCs. Lots of BSMT & 3rd floor attic storage space. Private deck on lower & balcony on upper. Fenced yard, 2 car GA. Great investment opportunity. Rents sh/be $650-750. Property to be sold in the 'AS Is' condition.

  8. 2009-04-06
    soldstatus $42,000 356-char remark
    Show marketing remark (356 chars)

    Spacious 3/3 duplex in great location. Lg bright rooms w/ lots of windows & old world charm. NWW throughout, HWFs, FDRs w/ BICCs. Lots of BSMT & 3rd floor attic storage space. Private deck on lower & balcony on upper. Fenced yard, 2 car GA. Great investment opportunity. Rents sh/be $650-750. Property to be sold in the 'AS Is' condition.

ⓘ 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$30,108
− Mortgage interest
−$9,517
− Property taxes
−$2,548
− Insurance
−$850
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,409
− Management
−$2,409
− Depreciation
−$4,943
Taxable income
$7,433
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,784
After-tax cash flow
$7,912/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

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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

+304.5% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-23 Price Changed $169,900 METROMLS
  • 2026-02-02 Listed $179,900 METROMLS
  • 2009-05-21 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2009-05-21 Listed $45,000 METROMLS
  • 2009-04-06 Sold (MLS) $42,000 METROMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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