Duplex
4722 N 49th St #4724 · 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
- —
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +30.0/30.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.5/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +3.8/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- ARV discount +0.7/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$199,000
🖨 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
This fully occupied, turn-key duplex grosses $2,295 per month in rent, making it the perfect property to add to your portfolio. Each unit offers 3 bed and 1.5 baths with a desirable floor plan. You won't want to miss this one!
Key facts
- 5,227 sq ft lot
- Parking
- Built 1956
Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Lot less than 1/2 acre (approximately 0.12 acre)
- Financial info: Property is a 2-unit building
Exterior
- Parking: 1 parking space
- Utilities: Municipal water; Municipal sewer
- Home design: Two-story duplex; Multi-family property; Zoning: RS6
- Construction: Year built: Other - see remarks
- Exterior features: Aluminum/steel siding and aluminum trim; Brick/stone accents and brick
Interior
- Kitchen: Unit 2 kitchen (upper level); Includes 2 ovens/ranges and 2 refrigerators (listed as included)
- Bedrooms: Unit 1 has 3 bedrooms; Unit 2 has 3 bedrooms (master and other bedrooms on upper level)
- Bathrooms: Unit 1: 1 full bath and 1 half bath; Unit 2: 1 full bath and 1 half bath
- Interior features: Full block basement
- Laundry & utility: Two electric meters; Two gas meters
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 3.0-bed/1.5-bath units multifamily listed at $199k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $907 ($11k/yr) — positive. Per door: $454/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $199k).
- Cap rate 11.8% 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); 152 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 $2,889/mo this rent would consume 76% of the median local household income ($46k/yr) (locally 2421% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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 $56k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
- 3 sale attempts since 4y 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 $140k; 42% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1956 — 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 1956 — 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
- 1.45% ✓
- Cap rate
- 11.76%
- Cash-on-cash
- 19.53%
- DSCR
- 1.87
- GRM
- 5.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $172,865
- Comps found
- 11
Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4959 N 51st Blvd #4961 | 0.35mi | 6/2.0 | 2,213 (-1%) | 7mo | $180,000 | $81 | 72 |
| 5011 N 47th St Unit 5011A | 0.39mi | 5/2.0 (-1) | 2,212 (-2%) | 5mo | $132,500 | $60 | 66 |
| 4960 N 48th St #4962 | 0.33mi | 5/2.0 (-1) | 2,201 (-2%) | 9mo | $195,000 | $89 | 65 |
| 5044 N 47th St #5046 | 0.45mi | 6/2.0 | 2,276 (+1%) | 15mo | $275,000 | $121 | 61 |
| 4882 N 50th St #4884 | 0.23mi | 6/2.0 | 1,950 (-13%) | 7mo | $225,000 | $115 | 57 |
| 4972 N 55th St #4974 | 0.49mi | 6/3.0 | 2,394 (+7%) | 14mo | $185,000 | $77 | 54 |
| 4967 N 51st Blvd #4969 | 0.36mi | 6/2.0 | 1,955 (-13%) | 7mo | $180,000 | $92 | 52 |
| 4557 N 46th St #4559 | 0.26mi | 6/2.0 | 2,480 (+10%) | 22mo | $100,000 | $40 | 48 |
| 4971 N 46th St #4973 | 0.38mi | 6/2.0 | 2,028 (-10%) | 22mo | $120,000 | $59 | 44 |
| 4908 N 60th St Unit 4908A | 0.66mi | 5/2.0 (-1) | 2,112 (-6%) | 10mo | $60,000 | $28 | 42 |
| 4727 N Hopkins St | 0.73mi | 7/2.0 (+1) | 2,082 (-7%) | 8mo | $125,000 | $60 | 38 |
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
- IRR
- 14.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.58×
- Total profit
- $32,377
- Equity at exit
- $29,672
- IRR
- 24.6%
- Equity multiple
- 3.37×
- Total profit
- $132,041
- Equity at exit
- $17,206
Cash invested: $55,720 (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 53218
- Home prices YoY
- -19.0%
- Rents YoY
- 5.3%
- Active inventory
- 152
- Price-to-rent
- 11.5×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,889 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,044
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$249 /mo · $2,985/yr
- Insurance
- −$83
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$607
- Net cashflow
- $907
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $1,045 | -5% $976 | +0% $907 | +5% $838 | +10% $770 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $679 | -5% $793 | +0% $907 | +5% $1,021 | +10% $1,135 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $1,007 | -0.5pp $958 | base $907 | +0.5pp $855 | +1.0pp $803 |
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 3.0 | 1.5 | $2,890 |
| #1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | $1,445 |
| #2 | 3.0 | 1.5 | $1,445 |
| Total (2 units) | $2,889 | ||
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
- $49,750
- Closing costs
- $5,970
- Reserves months
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- 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?
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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 1 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5268 N 64th St Milwaukee, WI | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1672 | $1,850 | $1.11 | 12d | 1 | 1.13mi |
Listing history 8 events
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2026-06-21days on market $199,000 Active 10 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $199,000 Active 7 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $199,000 Active 6 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $199,000 Active 5 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $199,000 Active 4 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $199,000 Active 2 DOM
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2026-06-13remarks 647-char remark
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2026-06-13$199,000 Active 1 DOM
ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 2 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
- $34,668
- − Mortgage interest
- −$11,147
- − Property taxes
- −$2,985
- − Insurance
- −$995
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,773
- − Management
- −$2,773
- − Depreciation
- −$5,789
- Taxable income
- $8,205
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,969
- After-tax cash flow
- $8,916/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)
- 41,196
- Household income
- $45,642
- Rent vs 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
+32.8% since first listed9 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-11 Listed $199,000 METROMLS
- 2024-12-05 Listing Removed — METROMLS
- 2024-10-15 Price Changed $199,900 METROMLS
- 2024-09-27 Listed $209,000 METROMLS
- 2024-09-25 Coming Soon $209,000 METROMLS
- 2022-10-28 Sold (MLS) $140,000 METROMLS
- 2022-09-14 Contingent — METROMLS
- 2022-09-09 Price Changed $144,900 METROMLS
- 2022-09-01 Listed $149,900 METROMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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