Duplex
1912 N 27th St #1914 · Milwaukee, WI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $636 – $1,182
Heat risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Hot days now (above 98°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 13 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 4 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +14.0/15.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- Rent growth +5.0/5.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$115,999
🖨 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
Cashflow Potential HERE! Now back on the market with some new repairs. Check out this JUMBO duplex! Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and is rented at $950 by longtime tenant of 3 years who hopes to stay and helps take care of the property. Lower 3bed unit is vacant and was most recently rented by Section 8 at $1,200! With rent potential of $2,000+ rents this property is ideal for investors seeking cashflow. This property also features a large, dry, attic which could be converted to another unit or additional living space - bring your ideas. There is so much potential here: add this investment property to your portfolio or call us to learn how you can start your investment journey as a househacker. Property being sold as-is
Key facts
- Large dry attic
- Jumbo duplex
- 0.58 acre lot
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $116k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive. Per door: $600/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $116k).
- Recommended offer: $114k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 18.7% 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 (+10.8%/yr); 92 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $2,533/mo this rent would consume 58% of the median local household income ($53k/yr) (locally 1568% 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 $802 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 + 8.0% rent growth), your $32k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 22 days — a 2% lower offer ($114k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 7 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.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1898 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1898 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 2.18% ✓
- Cap rate
- 18.70%
- Cash-on-cash
- 44.31%
- DSCR
- 2.97
- GRM
- 3.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $135,632
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 N 27th St #1914 | 0.00mi | 6/2.0 | 2,768 (0%) | 1mo | $140,000 | $51 | 99 |
| 2114 N 28th St #2116 | 0.21mi | 6/2.0 | 2,682 (-3%) | 3mo | $180,500 | $67 | 83 |
| 2622 W Vine St #2624 | 0.01mi | 6/2.0 | 2,459 (-11%) | 4mo | $180,000 | $73 | 78 |
| 1922 N 27th St #1924 | 0.01mi | 5/2.0 (-1) | 2,454 (-11%) | 5mo | $90,000 | $37 | 72 |
| 1331 N 22nd St #1333 | 0.61mi | 6/2.0 | 2,634 (-5%) | 1mo | $83,000 | $32 | 62 |
| 2118 N 24th Pl #2120 | 0.28mi | 6/2.0 | 3,089 (+12%) | 7mo | $111,000 | $36 | 62 |
| 1649 N 29th St #1651 | 0.24mi | 6/2.0 | 2,382 (-14%) | 6mo | $47,000 | $20 | 61 |
| 3311 W Mckinley Blvd #3313 | 0.72mi | 6/2.0 | 2,794 (+1%) | 6mo | $180,000 | $64 | 60 |
| 2223 N 17th St #2225 | 0.73mi | 6/2.0 | 2,706 (-2%) | 5mo | $70,000 | $26 | 59 |
| 2201 N 33rd St | 0.49mi | 6/2.0 | 2,446 (-12%) | 3mo | $186,300 | $76 | 55 |
| 1932 W Brown St #1934 | 0.51mi | 5/2.0 (-1) | 2,448 (-12%) | 2mo | $120,000 | $49 | 50 |
| 3206 W Mckinley Blvd | 0.63mi | 6/4.0 | 2,968 (+7%) | 3mo | $139,000 | $47 | 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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 46.9%
- Equity multiple
- 3.19×
- Total profit
- $71,020
- Equity at exit
- $17,296
- IRR
- 54.8%
- Equity multiple
- 7.81×
- Total profit
- $221,292
- Equity at exit
- $10,029
Cash invested: $32,480 (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
ZIP-level market 53208
- Home prices YoY
- -27.1%
- Rents YoY
- 10.8%
- Active inventory
- 92
- Price-to-rent
- 7.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,533 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$608
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$145 /mo · $1,740/yr
- Insurance
- −$48
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$532
- Net cashflow
- $1,199
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $1,280 | -5% $1,240 | +0% $1,199 | +5% $1,159 | +10% $1,119 |
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| Rent | -10% $999 | -5% $1,099 | +0% $1,199 | +5% $1,299 | +10% $1,400 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $1,258 | -0.5pp $1,229 | base $1,199 | +0.5pp $1,169 | +1.0pp $1,139 |
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 3 | 1 | $2,532 |
| #1 | 3 | 1 | $1,266 |
| #2 | 3 | 1 | $1,266 |
| Total (2 units) | $2,533 | ||
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
- $29,000
- Closing costs
- $3,480
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 1 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 W Michigan St Milwaukee, WI | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2005 | $2,450 | $1.22 | 11d | 1 | 1.26mi |
Listing history 18 events
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2026-02-17status Pending
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2026-01-26$115,999 Active
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2026-01-22historical 726-char remark
Show marketing remark (726 chars)
Cashflow Potential HERE! Now back on the market with some new repairs. Check out this JUMBO duplex! Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and is rented at $950 by longtime tenant of 3 years who hopes to stay and helps take care of the property. Lower 3bed unit is vacant and was most recently rented by Section 8 at $1,200! With rent potential of $2,000+ rents this property is ideal for investors seeking cashflow. This property also features a large, dry, attic which could be converted to another unit or additional living space - bring your ideas. There is so much potential here: add this investment property to your portfolio or call us to learn how you can start your investment journey as a househacker. Property being sold as-is
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2025-12-03status Active 726-char remark
Show marketing remark (726 chars)
Cashflow Potential HERE! Now back on the market with some new repairs. Check out this JUMBO duplex! Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and is rented at $950 by longtime tenant of 3 years who hopes to stay and helps take care of the property. Lower 3bed unit is vacant and was most recently rented by Section 8 at $1,200! With rent potential of $2,000+ rents this property is ideal for investors seeking cashflow. This property also features a large, dry, attic which could be converted to another unit or additional living space - bring your ideas. There is so much potential here: add this investment property to your portfolio or call us to learn how you can start your investment journey as a househacker. Property being sold as-is
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2025-11-24status Pending 726-char remark
Show marketing remark (726 chars)
Cashflow Potential HERE! Now back on the market with some new repairs. Check out this JUMBO duplex! Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and is rented at $950 by longtime tenant of 3 years who hopes to stay and helps take care of the property. Lower 3bed unit is vacant and was most recently rented by Section 8 at $1,200! With rent potential of $2,000+ rents this property is ideal for investors seeking cashflow. This property also features a large, dry, attic which could be converted to another unit or additional living space - bring your ideas. There is so much potential here: add this investment property to your portfolio or call us to learn how you can start your investment journey as a househacker. Property being sold as-is
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2025-10-24price $119,000 726-char remark
Show marketing remark (726 chars)
Cashflow Potential HERE! Now back on the market with some new repairs. Check out this JUMBO duplex! Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and is rented at $950 by longtime tenant of 3 years who hopes to stay and helps take care of the property. Lower 3bed unit is vacant and was most recently rented by Section 8 at $1,200! With rent potential of $2,000+ rents this property is ideal for investors seeking cashflow. This property also features a large, dry, attic which could be converted to another unit or additional living space - bring your ideas. There is so much potential here: add this investment property to your portfolio or call us to learn how you can start your investment journey as a househacker. Property being sold as-is
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2025-10-02$124,000 Active 726-char remark
Show marketing remark (726 chars)
Cashflow Potential HERE! Now back on the market with some new repairs. Check out this JUMBO duplex! Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and is rented at $950 by longtime tenant of 3 years who hopes to stay and helps take care of the property. Lower 3bed unit is vacant and was most recently rented by Section 8 at $1,200! With rent potential of $2,000+ rents this property is ideal for investors seeking cashflow. This property also features a large, dry, attic which could be converted to another unit or additional living space - bring your ideas. There is so much potential here: add this investment property to your portfolio or call us to learn how you can start your investment journey as a househacker. Property being sold as-is
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2024-11-27soldstatus $113,000 Sold 296-char remark
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This property offers a solid foundation for investors While it may need some TLC, it's livable as-is, making it perfect for those who want to renovate gradually, with its convenient location and layout. Don't miss the chance to transform this diamond in the rough into a standout rental property!
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2024-10-28status Pending 296-char remark
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This property offers a solid foundation for investors While it may need some TLC, it's livable as-is, making it perfect for those who want to renovate gradually, with its convenient location and layout. Don't miss the chance to transform this diamond in the rough into a standout rental property!
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2024-10-21$110,000 Active 296-char remark
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This property offers a solid foundation for investors While it may need some TLC, it's livable as-is, making it perfect for those who want to renovate gradually, with its convenient location and layout. Don't miss the chance to transform this diamond in the rough into a standout rental property!
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2012-10-24historical
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2012-10-24$9,800
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2012-10-24$22,900
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2012-10-24historical
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2012-01-21$7,800
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2012-01-21historical
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2009-11-20soldstatus $7,800
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2006-11-22soldstatus $90,600
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
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 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 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
- $30,396
- − Mortgage interest
- −$6,498
- − Property taxes
- −$1,740
- − Insurance
- −$580
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,432
- − Management
- −$2,432
- − Depreciation
- −$3,375
- Taxable income
- $13,340
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$3,202
- After-tax cash flow
- $11,191/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
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)
- 27,201
- Household income
- $52,690
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1568.0
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
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 41% White 36% Hispanic / Latino 10% Asian 9% Two or more races 6%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 7% Puerto Rican 2%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 5% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 9% · Canada, Philippines
- Languages at home
- 84% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 6% Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 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
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -123.92%
- Current HPI
- 333.7268
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 10.78%
- Metro
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.10%
- F500 in state
- 20
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WI)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Industrial Machinery | 4 | $23B |
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| Industrial Technology | 2 | $36B |
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| Insurance | 1 | $36B |
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| Professional Services | 1 | $19B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $9B |
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| Consumer Goods | 1 | $3B |
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Price history
+28.0% since first listed18 events — show timeline
- 2026-02-17 Pending — METROMLS
- 2026-01-26 Listed $115,999 METROMLS
- 2026-01-22 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2025-12-03 Relisted — METROMLS
- 2025-11-24 Pending — METROMLS
- 2025-10-24 Price Changed $119,000 METROMLS
- 2025-10-02 Listed $124,000 METROMLS
- 2024-11-27 Sold (MLS) $113,000 METROMLS
- 2024-10-28 Pending — METROMLS
- 2024-10-21 Listed $110,000 METROMLS
- 2012-10-24 Listed $9,800 METROMLS
- 2012-10-24 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2012-10-24 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2012-10-24 Listed $22,900 METROMLS
- 2012-01-21 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2012-01-21 Listed $7,800 METROMLS
- 2009-11-20 Sold (MLS) $7,800 METROMLS
- 2006-11-22 Sold (MLS) $90,600 METROMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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