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5016 N 50th St
C+ Composite 63.22
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +23.3/30.0
  • ARV discount +14.3/15.0
  • DSCR +7.5/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.6/10.0
  • 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

$94,900

5016 N 50th St · Milwaukee, WI 53218
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 747 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 40 Days on market
Built 1951 5,662 sqft lot $127/sqft · 15% below area Est $112k · 15% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Stair less rental home in handy location. This house has a side drive, garage and newer roof. Property is occupied by a long term tenant.

Key facts

  • Newer roof
  • 5,662 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots

Tags

NEWER ROOF

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-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $95k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $174 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $95k).
  • Recommended offer: $92k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.5% 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 (+5.3%/yr); 153 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 40% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $656 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k 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 + 5.3% rent growth), your $27k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 40 days — a 3% lower offer ($92k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 14y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $5k (5%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $23k; list at $95k implies a 313% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1951 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $92,053 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 40 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1951 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  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 for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.16%
Cap rate
8.49%
Cash-on-cash
7.86%
DSCR
1.35
GRM
7.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$111,718
List price
$94,900
Delta
-15.05%
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
5243 N 46th St 0.37mi 2/1.0 803 (+8%) 1mo $135,000 $168 69
4633 N Sherman Blvd 0.63mi 2/1.0 741 (-1%) 1mo $88,500 $119 68
5120 N 56th St 0.38mi 3/1.0 (+1) 713 (-5%) 2mo $103,000 $144 68
4224 W Peck Pl 0.66mi 2/1.0 744 (-0%) 2mo $64,820 $87 67
4868 N 52nd St 0.22mi 2/1.0 850 (+14%) 2mo $145,605 $171 65
5261 N 46th St 0.39mi 2/1.0 803 (+8%) 6mo $80,000 $100 64
4663 N 48th St 0.46mi 2/1.0 672 (-10%) 2mo $77,000 $115 61
5247 N 44th St 0.46mi 2/1.0 803 (+8%) 7mo $115,000 $143 60
5051 N 58th St 0.53mi 2/1.0 796 (+7%) 7mo $65,500 $82 59
5351 N 55th St 0.54mi 3/1.0 (+1) 845 (+13%) 3mo $128,000 $151 45
5353 N 56th St 0.58mi 3/3.0 (+1) 832 (+11%) 0mo $125,000 $150 40
5445 N 54th St 0.61mi 3/1.0 (+1) 855 (+14%) 7mo $163,000 $191 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 · 5.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-1.6%
Equity multiple
0.94×
Total profit
$-1,657
Equity at exit
$14,150
10-year hold
IRR
10.5%
Equity multiple
1.91×
Total profit
$24,151
Equity at exit
$8,205

Cash invested: $26,572 (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 53218

Home prices YoY
-19.0%
Rents YoY
5.3%
Active inventory
153
Price-to-rent
7.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,100 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$498
Tax from tax record
$158 /mo · $1,896/yr
Insurance
$40
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$231
Net cashflow
$174

Break-even live

Break-even rent $880
Max offer price $94,900
Occupancy floor 79%

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
$23,725
Closing costs
$2,847
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.

Rent comps 5 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4572 N 38th St Unit 2 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 600 $950 $1.58 43d 1 0.95mi
4651 N 36th St #4 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 747 $945 $1.27 23d 1 0.98mi
6026 W Carmen Ave Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 672 $1,195 $1.78 23d 1 1.13mi
5820 N 65th St #5822 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 700 $1,245 $1.78 43d 1 1.33mi
4603 N 29th St Unit 3 Milwaukee, WI 1.0 1.0 510 $750 $1.47 23d 1 1.40mi

Listing history 7 events

  1. 2026-04-24
    price $94,900 137-char remark
    Show marketing remark (137 chars)

    Stair less rental home in handy location. This house has a side drive, garage and newer roof. Property is occupied by a long term tenant.

  2. 2026-04-16
    listed $99,900 Active 137-char remark
    Show marketing remark (137 chars)

    Stair less rental home in handy location. This house has a side drive, garage and newer roof. Property is occupied by a long term tenant.

  3. 2012-12-10
    historical 283-char remark
    Show marketing remark (283 chars)

    Cute 2 bedroom stairless ranch await you! This home is in Great condition with some newer updates! Large backyard, side drive leading to a newly built 2.5 car garage. This is a great deal. Seller will look at all offers!!!This is a short sale please allow time for lenders approval.

  4. 2012-12-10
    listed $19,900 283-char remark
    Show marketing remark (283 chars)

    Cute 2 bedroom stairless ranch await you! This home is in Great condition with some newer updates! Large backyard, side drive leading to a newly built 2.5 car garage. This is a great deal. Seller will look at all offers!!!This is a short sale please allow time for lenders approval.

  5. 2012-12-07
    soldstatus $23,000 283-char remark
    Show marketing remark (283 chars)

    Cute 2 bedroom stairless ranch await you! This home is in Great condition with some newer updates! Large backyard, side drive leading to a newly built 2.5 car garage. This is a great deal. Seller will look at all offers!!!This is a short sale please allow time for lenders approval.

  6. 2007-04-05
    soldstatus $67,900
  7. 2007-03-27
    soldstatus $67,900

ⓘ 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
$1,896 · $158/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,896 · $158/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 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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$13,204
− Mortgage interest
−$5,316
− Property taxes
−$1,896
− Insurance
−$474
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,056
− Management
−$1,056
− Depreciation
−$2,761
Taxable income
$644
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$155
After-tax cash flow
$1,934/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)
41,196
Household income
$45,642
Rent vs Own
57.1% rent · 42.9% own
Severe rent burden
2421.0

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 (72%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 72% Asian 10% White 10% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Philippines, Canada
Languages at home
89% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 7% Spanish 3%

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

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -76.44%
Current HPI
325.1975
Rent YoY
▲ 5.29%
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

+39.8% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-24 Price Changed $94,900 METROMLS
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $99,900 METROMLS
  • 2012-12-10 Listed $19,900 METROMLS
  • 2012-12-10 Listing Removed METROMLS
  • 2012-12-07 Sold (MLS) $23,000 METROMLS
  • 2007-04-05 Sold (Public Records) $67,900 Public Records
  • 2007-03-27 Sold (MLS) $67,900 METROMLS

Property tax history

+5.6%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,896 · +18.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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