526 W 4th St · Junction City, KS 66441

$114,900

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,287 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 7 Days on market

Built 1930 6,534 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 +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.3/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

A great investment opportunity in the heart of Junction City presented by Tricia Stalder with Mathis Lueker Real Estate. Wonderfully maintained duplex, each side is 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Both units are currently leased. Call or text Tricia today to schedule your showing 785.307.6587.

Key facts

• 6,534 sq ft lot
• Built 1930
• Listed 6 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Unit rents: one unit rented for $760, the other for $575

Exterior

• Parking: Other parking
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Residential income property; duplex (both sides)
• Construction: Asphalt roof; Construction materials: Unknown
• Exterior features: Fenced (type: other); No pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Each unit includes a range and refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Two 1-bedroom units (each unit listed with its bedroom count)
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (one in each unit)
• Heating & cooling: Central air; Window unit(s); Natural gas heating; Wall furnace
• Interior features: No fireplace; Crawl space basement
• Laundry & utility: Tenant pays electric and gas; owner pays water

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath multifamily listed at $115k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $791 ($9k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $115k).

Location & tenants

• Location reads 66/100 on livability (#266 in KS) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools D+, crime F, amenities F.
• Geary County Schools (town): math 32% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #60 of 169 in KS (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.0%/yr); 260 active listings in the ZIP; 93 units permitted in Geary County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($60k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $794 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Geary County population projected at +8% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.0% rent growth), your $32k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 7 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 6 sale attempts since 7y 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 $44k; list at $115k implies a 161% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $114,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1930 — 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. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.73% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.55%
• Cash-on-cash: 29.49%
• DSCR: 2.31
• GRM: 4.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.05% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 27.4%
• Equity multiple: 2.18×
• Total profit: $38,041
• Equity at exit: $17,132

10-year hold

• IRR: 36.7%
• Equity multiple: 4.90×
• Total profit: $125,482
• Equity at exit: $9,934

Cash invested: $32,172 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Kansas: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; moderate court pace.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 66441

• Rents YoY: 6.0%
• Active inventory: 260
• Price-to-rent: 9.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,985 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$603
• Tax from tax record: −$127 /mo · $1,524/yr
• Insurance: −$48
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$417
• Net cashflow: $791

Break-even live

Break-even rent $984

Max offer price $114,900

Occupancy floor 55%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	1	1	$1,986
Total (2 units)			$1,985

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: $28,725
• Closing costs: $3,447
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 6 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $114,900 Active 7 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $114,900 Active 6 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $114,900 Active 5 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $114,900 Active 4 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $114,900 Active 3 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   listed $114,900 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 KS · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,524 · $127/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,620 · $135/mo
• Expected delta: +$96/yr (+$8/mo · 6.3%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 16 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: $23,820
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,436
• − Property taxes: −$1,524
• − Insurance: −$574
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,906
• − Management: −$1,906
• − Depreciation: −$3,343
• Taxable income: $8,132
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,952
• After-tax cash flow: $7,537/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: Geary County Schools
• NCES district ID: 2007890
• Math proficiency: 32% ▲ 1.00%
• Reading proficiency: 39% ▲ 2.00%
• Median HH income: $44,319
• Composite: 30.2/100
• National rank: #6306
• State rank: #60 of 169 in KS

Livability — Junction City

• Score: 66/100
• State rank: #266
• US rank: #11965

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Junction City, KS
• County: Geary County · 25,828 people
• City population: 25,828
• Metro: Manhattan, KS
• Population (ZIP): 25,828
• Household income: $59,522
• Rent vs Own: 48.9% rent · 51.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 950.0

Population outlook (Geary County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 37,364 people
• By 2030: 38,234 · +2.3%
• By 2040: 39,727 · +6.3%
• By 2050: 40,314 · +7.9%
• By 2075: 44,283 · +18.5%
• By 2100: 46,935 · +25.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
• Race & ethnicity: White 53% Black 19% Two or more races 15% Hispanic / Latino 15% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 8% Puerto Rican 4%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 3% Italian 2% Portuguese 2%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada, South Korea, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 9% German/W. Germanic 1% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Geary

• 2024 margin: R (+17.6) · D 40.1% · R 57.7% · Other 2.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -5.2pp toward R · 2008: -12.4pp · 2024: -17.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+17.6 2020: R+14.7 2016: R+21.7 2012: R+14.4 2008: R+12.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -152.25%
• Current HPI: 137.9936
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.05%
• Metro: Manhattan, KS
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

+161.1% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-11 Listed $114,900 FHAOR as distributed by MLS GRID
• 2026-04-05 Rental Removed $700 APPFOLIO
• 2026-03-12 Listed for Rent $700 APPFOLIO
• 2025-03-06 Rental Removed $700 APPFOLIO
• 2025-02-27 Listed for Rent $700 APPFOLIO
• 2023-08-20 Rental Removed $650 APPFOLIO
• 2023-07-22 Listed for Rent $650 APPFOLIO
• 2023-03-31 Sold (MLS) — FHAOR as distributed by MLS GRID
• 2023-01-17 Pending — FHAOR as distributed by MLS GRID
• 2022-11-23 Listed $89,000 FHAOR as distributed by MLS GRID
• 2020-04-17 Sold (MLS) — FHAOR as distributed by MLS GRID
• 2019-07-26 Listed $69,000 FHAOR as distributed by MLS GRID
• 2008-05-01 Sold (Public Records) $44,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,524 · +9.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.