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2336 S 9th Pl Duplex
B+ Composite 76.06
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

2336 S 9th Pl · Milwaukee, WI 53215
5 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,981 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 199 Days on market
Built 1905 3,484 sqft lot $71/sqft · 24% below area Est $184k · 24% under

🖨 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

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 $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.
Recommended offer $123,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  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 1905 — 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
1.46%
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

5-year hold
IRR
15.4%
Equity multiple
1.64×
Total profit
$24,911
Equity at exit
$20,874
10-year hold
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
5-day notice; preempted; Madison / Milwaukee have some local enforcement.

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

Break-even rent $1,181
Max offer price $140,000
Occupancy floor 62%

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)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
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
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 17 events

  1. 2026-06-05
    days on market $140,000 Active 199 DOM
  2. 2026-06-03
    days on market $140,000 Active 198 DOM
  3. 2026-06-02
    days on market $140,000 Active 197 DOM
  4. 2026-06-01
    days on market $140,000 Active 196 DOM
  5. 2026-05-31
    days on market $140,000 Active 195 DOM
  6. 2026-05-18
    status Active 297-char remark
    Show marketing remark (297 chars)

    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

  7. 2026-05-18
    historical 297-char remark
    Show marketing remark (297 chars)

    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

  8. 2025-12-13
    price $140,000 297-char remark
    Show marketing remark (297 chars)

    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

  9. 2025-11-17
    listed $150,000 Active 297-char remark
    Show marketing remark (297 chars)

    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

  10. 2022-04-27
    historical 166-char remark
    Show marketing remark (166 chars)

    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

  11. 2022-04-12
    status Active 166-char remark
    Show marketing remark (166 chars)

    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

  12. 2022-04-02
    historical Contingent 166-char remark
    Show marketing remark (166 chars)

    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

  13. 2022-03-21
    price $110,000 166-char remark
    Show marketing remark (166 chars)

    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

  14. 2022-02-23
    listed $120,000 Active 166-char remark
    Show marketing remark (166 chars)

    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

  15. 2015-10-27
    soldstatus $39,000
  16. 2015-10-15
    soldstatus $20,000
  17. 1982-07-01
    soldstatus $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
combined federal + state — saved on this device
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

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)
58,146
Household income
$54,289
Rent vs Own
52.6% rent · 47.4% 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

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Civics

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

Price history

+237.3% since first listed
12 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%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,690 · +7.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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