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3417 41st Ave S
C Composite 58.18
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 +23.4/30.0
  • DSCR +7.5/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +6.7/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Schools +3.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$150,000

3417 41st Ave S · Minneapolis, MN 55406
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,348 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 10 Days on market
Built 1924 5,227 sqft lot $111/sqft · 62% below area

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

ADORABLE 2BR LONGFELLOW RAMBLER IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. LOVELY LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS W/GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. NEWER ROOF,WINDOWS & CENTRAL AIR. LARGE FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/FAMILY ROOM,OFFICE & 3/4 BATH. CUTE,QUIET BACKYARD W/PATIO AREA. TERRIFIC LOCATION.

Key facts

  • Quiet street
  • Mississippi river
  • 5,227 sq ft lot

Tags

LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOODQUIET STREETMISSISSIPPI RIVERMINNEHAHA REGIONAL PARKESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODEASY ACCESS TO LOCAL CAFES

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: Asphalt parking
  • Utilities: City water; City sewer; Natural gas
  • Home design: Residential single-story home; Entry level main floor; Pitched asphalt roof (8 years old or newer)
  • Construction: Built on block foundation; Vinyl siding; Pitched asphalt roof (8 years old or newer)
  • Exterior features: Vinyl exterior; Porch; Medium tree coverage; Public transit within ~6 blocks; Curbs, paved streets and sidewalks

Interior

  • Kitchen: Range; Refrigerator; Kitchen window
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (one on the main floor)
  • Flooring: Hardwood floors; Tile floors
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bath on the main floor; 1 three-quarter bath in the basement
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Finished full basement; Separate/formal dining room; Porch; Kitchen window; Hardwood floors; Tile floors; Exhaust fan
  • Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer

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/2.0-bath single-family listed at $150k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $276 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
  • Cap rate 8.5% vs local median 3.1% in Minneapolis — 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 78/100 on livability (#110 in MN, #2,525 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living C-, crime F.
  • Minneapolis Public School District (urban): math 35% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #217 of 301 in MN (top 72%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 154 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 4,651 units permitted in Hennepin County in 2024 (2,443 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Hennepin County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 4 sale attempts since 27y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1924 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $150,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1924 — 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. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.17%
Cap rate
8.50%
Cash-on-cash
7.89%
DSCR
1.35
GRM
7.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$342,473
List price
$150,000
Delta
-56.20%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
7 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.99% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-4.2%
Equity multiple
0.84×
Total profit
$-6,670
Equity at exit
$22,365
10-year hold
IRR
5.5%
Equity multiple
1.41×
Total profit
$17,046
Equity at exit
$12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
34 Tenant-Leaning
State Minnesota
46 Balanced · D+2
County
— inherits STATE
City Minneapolis
34 Tenant-Leaning · D+50
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase; renter's protections.

ZIP-level market 55406

Rents YoY
3.0%
Active inventory
154
Price-to-rent
7.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,751 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$787
Tax from tax record
$258 /mo · $3,098/yr
Insurance
$62
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$368
Net cashflow
$276

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,402
Max offer price $150,000
Occupancy floor 79%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $361 -5% $319 +0% $276 +5% $234 +10% $191
Rent -10% $138 -5% $207 +0% $276 +5% $345 +10% $414
Rate -1.0pp $352 -0.5pp $314 base $276 +0.5pp $237 +1.0pp $198

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
$37,500
Closing costs
$4,500
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 14 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3912 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 2.0 1.0 650 $1,495 $2.30 15d 1 0.76mi
3449 Snelling Ave Unit 3451 Minneapolis, MN 3.0 1.0 1108 $1,995 $1.80 16d 1 0.77mi
2833 S 31st Ave Unit 1 Minneapolis, MN 2.0 1.0 950 $1,695 $1.78 45d 1 0.92mi
2916 30th Ave S Unit B Minneapolis, MN 2.0 2.0 946 $1,697 $1.79 45d 1 0.94mi
3806 28th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 820 $1,925 $2.35 25d 3 1.02mi
4244 45th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 3.0 1.0 1200 $2,200 $1.83 9d 1 1.09mi
2615 E 29th St Minneapolis, MN 2.0 1.0–2.0 660 $1,925 $2.91 0d 18 1.18mi
3806 24th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 2.0 1.0–2.0 772 $2,305 $2.98 5d 11 1.26mi
3501 22nd Ave S Unit Upper Minneapolis, MN 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,595 $1.45 25d 1 1.29mi
3501 22nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,595 $1.45 9d 1 1.29mi
3605 E 44th St Minneapolis, MN 2.0–3.0 1.0–1.5 825 $1,437 $1.74 3d 37 1.30mi
3029 22nd Ave S Unit 302 Minneapolis, MN 2.0 2.0 923 $1,799 $1.95 4d 1 1.37mi
3029 22nd Ave S Unit 418 Minneapolis, MN 2.0 2.0 1010 $1,789 $1.77 45d 1 1.37mi
3029 22nd Ave S Unit 202 Minneapolis, MN 2.0 2.0 923 $1,885 $2.04 45d 1 1.37mi

Listing history 13 events

  1. 2026-05-12
    listed $150,000 Active 555-char remark
  2. 2009-10-09
    soldstatus $175,000
  3. 2009-09-08
    soldstatus $175,000 262-char remark
    Show marketing remark (262 chars)

    ADORABLE 2BR LONGFELLOW RAMBLER IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. LOVELY LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS W/GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. NEWER ROOF,WINDOWS & CENTRAL AIR. LARGE FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/FAMILY ROOM,OFFICE & 3/4 BATH. CUTE,QUIET BACKYARD W/PATIO AREA. TERRIFIC LOCATION.

  4. 2009-07-08
    historical 262-char remark
    Show marketing remark (262 chars)

    ADORABLE 2BR LONGFELLOW RAMBLER IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. LOVELY LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS W/GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. NEWER ROOF,WINDOWS & CENTRAL AIR. LARGE FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/FAMILY ROOM,OFFICE & 3/4 BATH. CUTE,QUIET BACKYARD W/PATIO AREA. TERRIFIC LOCATION.

  5. 2009-04-17
    listed $179,900 262-char remark
    Show marketing remark (262 chars)

    ADORABLE 2BR LONGFELLOW RAMBLER IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. LOVELY LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS W/GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. NEWER ROOF,WINDOWS & CENTRAL AIR. LARGE FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/FAMILY ROOM,OFFICE & 3/4 BATH. CUTE,QUIET BACKYARD W/PATIO AREA. TERRIFIC LOCATION.

  6. 2003-03-19
    soldstatus $157,000
  7. 2003-02-28
    soldstatus $157,000
    Show marketing remark (249 chars)

    THIS 2+BR, 2BA, CHARMER IS READY FOR YOU! NEWLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILYROOM, 3/4 BATH, AND NON-CONFORMING BEDROOM (NO CLOSET). EXPANSION AREA AWAITS YOUR IDEAS. MANY UPDATES WITHIN RECENT YEARS INCLUDE ROOF, FURNACE,C/A + MORE! GREAT LOCATION!

  8. 2003-01-20
    historical
    Show marketing remark (249 chars)

    THIS 2+BR, 2BA, CHARMER IS READY FOR YOU! NEWLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILYROOM, 3/4 BATH, AND NON-CONFORMING BEDROOM (NO CLOSET). EXPANSION AREA AWAITS YOUR IDEAS. MANY UPDATES WITHIN RECENT YEARS INCLUDE ROOF, FURNACE,C/A + MORE! GREAT LOCATION!

  9. 2002-12-27
    listed $159,900
    Show marketing remark (249 chars)

    THIS 2+BR, 2BA, CHARMER IS READY FOR YOU! NEWLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILYROOM, 3/4 BATH, AND NON-CONFORMING BEDROOM (NO CLOSET). EXPANSION AREA AWAITS YOUR IDEAS. MANY UPDATES WITHIN RECENT YEARS INCLUDE ROOF, FURNACE,C/A + MORE! GREAT LOCATION!

  10. 1999-09-07
    soldstatus $81,000
  11. 1999-07-01
    soldstatus $81,000
  12. 1999-04-12
    historical
  13. 1999-04-09
    listed $84,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MN · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$3,098 · $258/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,098 · $258/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 ≥100°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 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
$21,014
− Mortgage interest
−$8,402
− Property taxes
−$3,098
− Insurance
−$750
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,681
− Management
−$1,681
− Depreciation
−$4,364
Taxable income
$1,037
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$249
After-tax cash flow
$3,064/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
Minneapolis Public School District
NCES district ID
2721240
Math proficiency
35% ▼ -7.00%
Reading proficiency
46% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$50,521
Composite
34.92/100
National rank
#5067
State rank
#217 of 301 in MN

Livability — Minneapolis

Score
78/100
State rank
#110
US rank
#2525

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Minneapolis, MN
County
Hennepin County · 1,150,272 people
City population
417,555
Metro
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Population (ZIP)
36,581
Household income
$93,910
Rent vs Own
34.0% rent · 66.0% own
Severe rent burden
1026.0

Population outlook (Hennepin County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,405,227 people
By 2030
1,492,650 · +6.2%
By 2040
1,660,157 · +18.1%
By 2050
1,823,498 · +29.8%
By 2075
2,221,283 · +58.1%
By 2100
2,509,976 · +78.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (70%)
Race & ethnicity
White 70% Black 12% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 7% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4%
Common ancestry
Portuguese 11% Romanian 3% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
11% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
85% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Hennepin

2024 margin
Solid D (+42.6) · D 70.2% · R 27.5% · Other 2.3%
2008→2024 swing
+14.0pp toward D · 2008: 28.6pp · 2024: 42.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+42.6 2020: D+43.2 2016: D+35.3 2012: D+27.1 2008: D+28.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -397.38%
Current HPI
266.2546
Rent YoY
▲ 2.99%
Metro
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.41%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MN)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+76.7% since first listed
17 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-17 Sold (MLS) $150,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-25 Pending NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-19 Contingent NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-19 Pending NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-12 Listed $150,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2009-10-09 Sold (Public Records) $175,000 Public Records
  • 2009-09-08 Sold (MLS) $175,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2009-07-08 Listing Removed NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2009-04-17 Listed $179,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2003-03-19 Sold (Public Records) $157,000 Public Records
  • 2003-02-28 Sold (MLS) $157,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2003-01-20 Listing Removed NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2002-12-27 Listed $159,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 1999-09-07 Sold (Public Records) $81,000 Public Records
  • 1999-07-01 Sold (MLS) $81,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 1999-04-12 Listing Removed NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 1999-04-09 Listed $84,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+1.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,098 · -10.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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