10115 Kaitlin Ave · Hanover, MN 55341

$484,900

5 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,152 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 4 Days on market

Built 2013 0.35 ac lot

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• Cash flow +11.8/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.8/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• DSCR +3.5/10.0
• 1% rule +2.8/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Gorgeous two story home with open floor plan. This beauty was a model home that was featured in the PARADE OF HOMES! Many new updates including: Granite countertops in bathrooms and kitchen with a new Silgranit sink, carpet in the office and stairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level and upstairs. 4 bedrooms on one level. Large Master bedroom with walk in closet and private bathroom with deep soaking tub. 2nd floor laundry room. Office room off of the living room. Remote blinds on the picture window in the stairway. Room for sweat equity to finish off the basement with already installed rough in to add a bathroom. Spacious fenced in backyard with newly added landscape. Large deck, great for entertaining. Wooded area that provides privacy. Close to walking paths and historic downtown Hanover.

Key facts

• 0.35 acre lot
• 3 garage spots
• Built 2013

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 5-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $485k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-136 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $461k (4.9% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $380k (21.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $380k (21.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.0% vs local median 4.1% in Hanover — 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 72/100 on livability (#293 in MN) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: schools A+, crime A+, employment A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
• Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (town): math 52% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #63 of 301 in MN (top 21%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 18% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Market conditions: 99 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,260 units permitted in Wright County in 2024 (180 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $15k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wright County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 5 sale attempts since 14y 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.

Recommended offer $379,900 (21.7% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
4. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
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 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: 0.78% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.96%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.20%
• DSCR: 0.95
• GRM: 10.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -18.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.36×
• Total profit: $-87,292
• Equity at exit: $72,300

10-year hold

• IRR: -10.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.36×
• Total profit: $-87,443
• Equity at exit: $41,925

Cash invested: $135,772 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 46 Balanced
• State Minnesota: 46 Balanced · D+2
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

2024 reforms strengthened tenant protections; ramsey/hennepin courts paced moderate to slow.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 55341

• Home prices YoY: -16.0%
• Active inventory: 99
• Price-to-rent: 10.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,799 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,543
• Tax from tax record: −$392 /mo · $4,704/yr
• Insurance: −$202
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$798
• Net cashflow: $-136

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,971

Max offer price $460,928

Occupancy floor 99%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $139	-5% $2	+0% $-136	+5% $-273	+10% $-410
Rent	-10% $-436	-5% $-286	+0% $-136	+5% $14	+10% $164
Rate	-1.0pp $108	-0.5pp $-12	base $-136	+0.5pp $-261	+1.0pp $-389

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: $121,225
• Closing costs: $14,547
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
30110 107th Ave N Hanover, MN	5.0	3.0	3000	$3,799	$1.27	17d	1	1.19mi

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-04-27
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-24
   listed $484,900 Active
3. 2026-04-17
   historical $484,900
4. 2021-11-10
   soldstatus $440,000
5. 2021-10-27
   soldstatus $440,000 Sold 809-char remark

   Show marketing remark (809 chars)

   Gorgeous two story home with open floor plan. This beauty was a model home that was featured in the PARADE OF HOMES! Many new updates including: Granite countertops in bathrooms and kitchen with a new Silgranit sink, carpet in the office and stairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level and upstairs. 4 bedrooms on one level. Large Master bedroom with walk in closet and private bathroom with deep soaking tub. 2nd floor laundry room. Office room off of the living room. Remote blinds on the picture window in the stairway. Room for sweat equity to finish off the basement with already installed rough in to add a bathroom. Spacious fenced in backyard with newly added landscape. Large deck, great for entertaining. Wooded area that provides privacy. Close to walking paths and historic downtown Hanover.

6. 2021-09-18
   status Pending 809-char remark

   Show marketing remark (809 chars)

   Gorgeous two story home with open floor plan. This beauty was a model home that was featured in the PARADE OF HOMES! Many new updates including: Granite countertops in bathrooms and kitchen with a new Silgranit sink, carpet in the office and stairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level and upstairs. 4 bedrooms on one level. Large Master bedroom with walk in closet and private bathroom with deep soaking tub. 2nd floor laundry room. Office room off of the living room. Remote blinds on the picture window in the stairway. Room for sweat equity to finish off the basement with already installed rough in to add a bathroom. Spacious fenced in backyard with newly added landscape. Large deck, great for entertaining. Wooded area that provides privacy. Close to walking paths and historic downtown Hanover.

7. 2021-09-16
   listed $409,000 Active 809-char remark

   Show marketing remark (809 chars)

   Gorgeous two story home with open floor plan. This beauty was a model home that was featured in the PARADE OF HOMES! Many new updates including: Granite countertops in bathrooms and kitchen with a new Silgranit sink, carpet in the office and stairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level and upstairs. 4 bedrooms on one level. Large Master bedroom with walk in closet and private bathroom with deep soaking tub. 2nd floor laundry room. Office room off of the living room. Remote blinds on the picture window in the stairway. Room for sweat equity to finish off the basement with already installed rough in to add a bathroom. Spacious fenced in backyard with newly added landscape. Large deck, great for entertaining. Wooded area that provides privacy. Close to walking paths and historic downtown Hanover.

8. 2021-09-14
   historical $409,000 809-char remark

   Show marketing remark (809 chars)

   Gorgeous two story home with open floor plan. This beauty was a model home that was featured in the PARADE OF HOMES! Many new updates including: Granite countertops in bathrooms and kitchen with a new Silgranit sink, carpet in the office and stairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level and upstairs. 4 bedrooms on one level. Large Master bedroom with walk in closet and private bathroom with deep soaking tub. 2nd floor laundry room. Office room off of the living room. Remote blinds on the picture window in the stairway. Room for sweat equity to finish off the basement with already installed rough in to add a bathroom. Spacious fenced in backyard with newly added landscape. Large deck, great for entertaining. Wooded area that provides privacy. Close to walking paths and historic downtown Hanover.

9. 2013-11-05
   soldstatus $280,000
10. 2013-10-14
    soldstatus $280,000 Sold 266-char remark

    Show marketing remark (266 chars)

    Fantastic NEW design presented for the first time! Home delights w/beautiful warm toned woodwork & rich ceramic. Granite counters, SS appl, center island, walk in pantry & custom cabinets. Bring ideas & let us customize the home you've always dreamed of!

11. 2013-10-11
    status Pending 266-char remark

    Show marketing remark (266 chars)

    Fantastic NEW design presented for the first time! Home delights w/beautiful warm toned woodwork & rich ceramic. Granite counters, SS appl, center island, walk in pantry & custom cabinets. Bring ideas & let us customize the home you've always dreamed of!

12. 2013-09-07
    listed $274,900 Active 266-char remark

    Show marketing remark (266 chars)

    Fantastic NEW design presented for the first time! Home delights w/beautiful warm toned woodwork & rich ceramic. Granite counters, SS appl, center island, walk in pantry & custom cabinets. Bring ideas & let us customize the home you've always dreamed of!

13. 2013-07-31
    historical
14. 2013-03-18
    listed $274,900
15. 2013-02-05
    historical
16. 2012-09-13
    listed $31,900
17. 2011-09-23
    soldstatus $1,250,000

ⓘ 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: $4,704 · $392/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $5,067 · $422/mo
• Expected delta: +$363/yr (+$30/mo · 7.7%)

ⓘ 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 ≥99°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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $45,588
• − Mortgage interest: −$27,162
• − Property taxes: −$4,704
• − Insurance: −$2,424
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,647
• − Management: −$3,647
• − Depreciation: −$14,106
• Taxable loss: −$10,103
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,425
• After-tax cash flow: $796/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: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 2707200
• Math proficiency: 52% ▼ -13.00%
• Reading proficiency: 56% ▼ -9.00%
• Median HH income: $72,549
• Composite: 48.25/100
• National rank: #2159
• State rank: #63 of 301 in MN

Livability — Hanover

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #293
• US rank: #6387

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hanover, MN
• City population: 3,454
• Population (ZIP): 3,454

Population outlook (Wright County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 142,526 people
• By 2030: 146,915 · +3.1%
• By 2040: 153,625 · +7.8%
• By 2050: 155,416 · +9.0%
• By 2075: 150,352 · +5.5%
• By 2100: 130,631 · -8.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (91%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 91% Two or more races 5% Asian 3% Native American 1%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 12% Romanian 5% Iranian 3%
• Foreign-born: 2% · South Korea, Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 2% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wright

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+29.4) · D 34.4% · R 63.8% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -11.9pp toward R · 2008: -17.4pp · 2024: -29.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+29.4 2020: R+28.6 2016: R+33.2 2012: R+21.4 2008: R+17.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -44.77%
• Current HPI: 234.7046
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.41%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$407B
▸Retail	2	$150B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$32B
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$6B
▸Agriculture	1	$40B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$32B

Price history

-61.2% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-27 Pending — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-24 Listed $484,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-17 Coming Soon $484,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-11-10 Sold (Public Records) $440,000 Public Records
• 2021-10-27 Sold (MLS) $440,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-09-18 Pending — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-09-16 Listed $409,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2021-09-14 Coming Soon $409,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-11-05 Sold (Public Records) $280,000 Public Records
• 2013-10-14 Sold (MLS) $280,000 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-10-11 Pending — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-09-07 Listed $274,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-07-31 Listing Removed — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-03-18 Listed $274,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-02-05 Listing Removed — NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2012-09-13 Listed $31,900 NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2011-09-23 Sold (Public Records) $1,250,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+17.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,704 · -2.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.