Duplex
2336 S 9th Pl · 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 96°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
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.6/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +3.8/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$140,000
🖨 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
EASY TO SHOW LOWER UNIT NOW VACANT AND A MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING FOR OFFERS; 3/2 DUPLEX WITH PARKING; M-T-M RENT $950+ EACH UNIT??; ALLEY ENTRANCE LEAVES ROOM FOR PARKING 3-6 CARS; SOLID INVESTMENT PROPERTY READY FOR A NEW OWNER; MARKETED AS-IS; ALL ROOMS SIZES ARE ESTIMATED; SQ FOOTAGE PER CITY
Key facts
- 3,484 sq ft lot
- 3 garage spots
- Built 1905
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $140k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $681 ($8k/yr) — positive. Per door: $340/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $140k).
- Recommended offer: $123k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 12.1% 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 (+5.0%/yr); 56 active listings in the ZIP; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $2,043/mo this rent would consume 45% of the median local household income ($54k/yr) (locally 2283% 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 $968 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 + 5.0% rent growth), your $39k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 199 days — a 12% lower offer ($123k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 4 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $39k; list at $140k implies a 259% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1905 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 199 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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?
- Built in 1905 — 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
- 1.46% ✓
- Cap rate
- 12.13%
- Cash-on-cash
- 20.84%
- DSCR
- 1.93
- GRM
- 5.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $183,899
- List price
- $140,000
- Delta
- -23.87%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2415 S 9th St Unit 2415A | 0.08mi | 5/2.0 | 2,124 (+7%) | 0mo | $190,000 | $89 | 84 |
| 2439 S 8th St | 0.15mi | 5/2.0 | 2,101 (+6%) | 3mo | $171,000 | $81 | 81 |
| 2239 S 11th St | 0.18mi | 4/2.0 (-1) | 1,920 (-3%) | 4mo | $260,000 | $135 | 78 |
| 2431 S 9th Pl Unit 2431A | 0.11mi | 4/2.0 (-1) | 2,100 (+6%) | 5mo | $255,000 | $121 | 76 |
| 2119 S 14th St | 0.43mi | 5/2.0 | 1,968 (-1%) | 3mo | $220,000 | $112 | 76 |
| 2411 S 12th St | 0.22mi | 4/2.0 (-1) | 1,916 (-3%) | 5mo | $125,000 | $65 | 75 |
| 2600 S 9th St Unit 2600A | 0.32mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 2,080 (+5%) | 1mo | $210,000 | $101 | 71 |
| 2673 S 14th St | 0.54mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 1,972 (-0%) | 1mo | $250,000 | $127 | 69 |
| 2660 S 10th St Unit 2660A | 0.40mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 2,070 (+4%) | 2mo | $206,000 | $100 | 67 |
| 2034 S 15th St Unit 2034A | 0.53mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 2,146 (+8%) | 6mo | $217,900 | $102 | 52 |
| 2322 S 15th Pl | 0.45mi | 5/2.0 | 1,694 (-14%) | 4mo | $265,000 | $156 | 52 |
| 2370 S 18th St | 0.61mi | 6/2.0 (+1) | 2,156 (+9%) | 5mo | $153,000 | $71 | 48 |
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 · 5.02% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 15.4%
- Equity multiple
- 1.64×
- Total profit
- $24,911
- Equity at exit
- $20,874
- IRR
- 25.5%
- Equity multiple
- 3.44×
- Total profit
- $95,668
- Equity at exit
- $12,105
Cash invested: $39,200 (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
ZIP-level market 53215
- Home prices YoY
- -13.6%
- Rents YoY
- 5.0%
- Active inventory
- 56
- Price-to-rent
- 11.4×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,043 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$734
- Tax from tax record
- −$141 /mo · $1,690/yr
- Insurance
- −$58
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$429
- Net cashflow
- $681
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $760 | -5% $720 | +0% $681 | +5% $641 | +10% $601 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $519 | -5% $600 | +0% $681 | +5% $761 | +10% $842 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $751 | -0.5pp $716 | base $681 | +0.5pp $644 | +1.0pp $607 |
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 2 | 1 | $2,044 |
| #1 | 2 | 1 | $1,022 |
| #2 | 2 | 1 | $1,022 |
| Total (2 units) | $2,043 | ||
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
- $35,000
- Closing costs
- $4,200
- 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
- —
- 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?
- —
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 17 events
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2026-06-05days on market $140,000 Active 199 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $140,000 Active 198 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $140,000 Active 197 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $140,000 Active 196 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $140,000 Active 195 DOM
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2026-05-18status Active 297-char remark
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EASY TO SHOW LOWER UNIT NOW VACANT AND A MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING FOR OFFERS; 3/2 DUPLEX WITH PARKING; M-T-M RENT $950+ EACH UNIT??; ALLEY ENTRANCE LEAVES ROOM FOR PARKING 3-6 CARS; SOLID INVESTMENT PROPERTY READY FOR A NEW OWNER; MARKETED AS-IS; ALL ROOMS SIZES ARE ESTIMATED; SQ FOOTAGE PER CITY
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2026-05-18historical 297-char remark
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EASY TO SHOW LOWER UNIT NOW VACANT AND A MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING FOR OFFERS; 3/2 DUPLEX WITH PARKING; M-T-M RENT $950+ EACH UNIT??; ALLEY ENTRANCE LEAVES ROOM FOR PARKING 3-6 CARS; SOLID INVESTMENT PROPERTY READY FOR A NEW OWNER; MARKETED AS-IS; ALL ROOMS SIZES ARE ESTIMATED; SQ FOOTAGE PER CITY
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2025-12-13price $140,000 297-char remark
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EASY TO SHOW LOWER UNIT NOW VACANT AND A MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING FOR OFFERS; 3/2 DUPLEX WITH PARKING; M-T-M RENT $950+ EACH UNIT??; ALLEY ENTRANCE LEAVES ROOM FOR PARKING 3-6 CARS; SOLID INVESTMENT PROPERTY READY FOR A NEW OWNER; MARKETED AS-IS; ALL ROOMS SIZES ARE ESTIMATED; SQ FOOTAGE PER CITY
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2025-11-17$150,000 Active 297-char remark
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EASY TO SHOW LOWER UNIT NOW VACANT AND A MOTIVATED SELLER LOOKING FOR OFFERS; 3/2 DUPLEX WITH PARKING; M-T-M RENT $950+ EACH UNIT??; ALLEY ENTRANCE LEAVES ROOM FOR PARKING 3-6 CARS; SOLID INVESTMENT PROPERTY READY FOR A NEW OWNER; MARKETED AS-IS; ALL ROOMS SIZES ARE ESTIMATED; SQ FOOTAGE PER CITY
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2022-04-27historical 166-char remark
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3/2 DUPLEX; RENTS $1350/MONTH; GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY; NOTICE REQUIRED FOR TENANTS/SHOWINGS; SQ FOOTAGE PER TAX RECORDS; ALL ROOMS AND ROOM SIZES ARE ESTIMATED
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2022-04-12status Active 166-char remark
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3/2 DUPLEX; RENTS $1350/MONTH; GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY; NOTICE REQUIRED FOR TENANTS/SHOWINGS; SQ FOOTAGE PER TAX RECORDS; ALL ROOMS AND ROOM SIZES ARE ESTIMATED
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2022-04-02historical Contingent 166-char remark
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3/2 DUPLEX; RENTS $1350/MONTH; GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY; NOTICE REQUIRED FOR TENANTS/SHOWINGS; SQ FOOTAGE PER TAX RECORDS; ALL ROOMS AND ROOM SIZES ARE ESTIMATED
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2022-03-21price $110,000 166-char remark
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3/2 DUPLEX; RENTS $1350/MONTH; GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY; NOTICE REQUIRED FOR TENANTS/SHOWINGS; SQ FOOTAGE PER TAX RECORDS; ALL ROOMS AND ROOM SIZES ARE ESTIMATED
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2022-02-23$120,000 Active 166-char remark
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3/2 DUPLEX; RENTS $1350/MONTH; GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY; NOTICE REQUIRED FOR TENANTS/SHOWINGS; SQ FOOTAGE PER TAX RECORDS; ALL ROOMS AND ROOM SIZES ARE ESTIMATED
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2015-10-27soldstatus $39,000
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2015-10-15soldstatus $20,000
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1982-07-01soldstatus $41,500
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast WI · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $1,690 · $141/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,140 · $178/mo
- Expected delta
- +$450/yr (+$38/mo · 26.6%)
ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
- $24,516
- − Mortgage interest
- −$7,842
- − Property taxes
- −$1,690
- − Insurance
- −$700
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,961
- − Management
- −$1,961
- − Depreciation
- −$4,073
- Taxable income
- $6,289
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,509
- After-tax cash flow
- $6,659/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
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)
- 58,146
- Household income
- $54,289
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2283.0
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 Hispanic (69%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 69% Two or more races 34% White 18% Asian 6% Black 5% Native American 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 52% Puerto Rican 12%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 6% Portuguese 1%
- Foreign-born
- 31% · Canada, Philippines, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 35% English-only · Spanish 59% Other Asian/Pacific 3% Other Indo-European 1%
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
- ▼ -52.55%
- Current HPI
- 332.891
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.02%
- 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
+237.3% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-18 Relisted — METROMLS
- 2026-05-18 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2025-12-13 Price Changed $140,000 METROMLS
- 2025-11-17 Listed $150,000 METROMLS
- 2022-04-27 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2022-04-12 Relisted — METROMLS
- 2022-04-02 Contingent — METROMLS
- 2022-03-21 Price Changed $110,000 METROMLS
- 2022-02-23 Listed $120,000 METROMLS
- 2015-10-27 Sold (Public Records) $39,000 Public Records
- 2015-10-15 Sold (Public Records) $20,000 Public Records
- 1982-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $41,500 Public Records
Property tax history
-1.3%/yrLatest (2024): $1,690 · +7.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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