983 Riley Ave · Alton, IL 62002

$125,000

3 bd · 0.5 ba · 2,018 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 5 Days on market

Built 1940 9,147 sqft lot

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.6/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.1/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

This duplex is close to completion. Rents can be approximately $1500 per month. New sump pumps added in basement. Newer roof and havc within 5 years. Close to Shopping Areas, Schools, Public Transportation and Interstate Highways. This is a Must See!!!!! Buyer to verify all Listing data including but not limited to sq. ft., measurements, features, lot size, taxes/exemptions, schools and etc.

Key facts

• Updated duplex
• Updated kitchen
• In unit laundry

Tags

• UPDATED DUPLEX
• STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL
• UPDATED KITCHEN
• HARD SURFACE FLOORING
• FULL BASEMENTS
• IN UNIT LAUNDRY

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $125k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $866 ($10k/yr) — positive. Per door: $433/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
• Cap rate 14.6% vs local median 6.4% in Alton — 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 64/100 on livability (#701 in IL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: health & safety C-, crime F, amenities D-.
• Alton CUSD 11 (suburban): math 12% / reading 13% proficiency, ranked #544 of 620 in IL (top 88%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 60% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Alton High School (math 20% / reading 25%, grade F, #317 of 693 statewide, top 46%, 1,990 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 60% district-wide (60 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.2%/yr); 169 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 336 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($61k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Madison County population projected at -18% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 5 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts since 3y 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 $14k; list at $125k implies a 762% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $125,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.64% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.61%
• Cash-on-cash: 29.69%
• DSCR: 2.32
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 29.4%
• Equity multiple: 2.31×
• Total profit: $45,691
• Equity at exit: $18,638

10-year hold

• IRR: 39.4%
• Equity multiple: 5.57×
• Total profit: $159,923
• Equity at exit: $10,808

Cash invested: $35,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
• State Illinois: 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Chicago RTLO is among the strongest tenant ordinances in the Midwest; downstate is more landlord-friendly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 62002

• Home prices YoY: -33.6%
• Rents YoY: 8.2%
• Active inventory: 169
• Price-to-rent: 10.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,048 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$656
• Tax from tax record: −$44 /mo · $531/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$430
• Net cashflow: $866

Break-even live

Break-even rent $952

Max offer price $125,000

Occupancy floor 53%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $937	-5% $901	+0% $866	+5% $831	+10% $795
Rent	-10% $704	-5% $785	+0% $866	+5% $947	+10% $1,028
Rate	-1.0pp $929	-0.5pp $898	base $866	+0.5pp $834	+1.0pp $801

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1	$2,048
Total (2 units)			$2,048

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: $31,250
• Closing costs: $3,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1106 George St Unit 1106 Alton, IL	3.0	1.5	1750	$1,196	$0.68	3d	1	1.15mi

Listing history 9 events

1. 2026-03-08
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-03
   listed $125,000 Active
3. 2023-04-21
   soldstatus Closed 396-char remark

   Show marketing remark (396 chars)

   This duplex is close to completion. Rents can be approximately $1500 per month. New sump pumps added in basement. Newer roof and havc within 5 years. Close to Shopping Areas, Schools, Public Transportation and Interstate Highways. This is a Must See!!!!! Buyer to verify all Listing data including but not limited to sq. ft., measurements, features, lot size, taxes/exemptions, schools and etc.

4. 2023-03-22
   status Pending 396-char remark

   Show marketing remark (396 chars)

   This duplex is close to completion. Rents can be approximately $1500 per month. New sump pumps added in basement. Newer roof and havc within 5 years. Close to Shopping Areas, Schools, Public Transportation and Interstate Highways. This is a Must See!!!!! Buyer to verify all Listing data including but not limited to sq. ft., measurements, features, lot size, taxes/exemptions, schools and etc.

5. 2023-03-20
   price $54,900 396-char remark

   Show marketing remark (396 chars)

   This duplex is close to completion. Rents can be approximately $1500 per month. New sump pumps added in basement. Newer roof and havc within 5 years. Close to Shopping Areas, Schools, Public Transportation and Interstate Highways. This is a Must See!!!!! Buyer to verify all Listing data including but not limited to sq. ft., measurements, features, lot size, taxes/exemptions, schools and etc.

6. 2023-02-20
   listed $69,900 Active 396-char remark

   Show marketing remark (396 chars)

   This duplex is close to completion. Rents can be approximately $1500 per month. New sump pumps added in basement. Newer roof and havc within 5 years. Close to Shopping Areas, Schools, Public Transportation and Interstate Highways. This is a Must See!!!!! Buyer to verify all Listing data including but not limited to sq. ft., measurements, features, lot size, taxes/exemptions, schools and etc.

7. 2022-07-23
   price $700
8. 2020-03-23
   soldstatus $14,500
9. 2008-04-10
   soldstatus $25,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast IL · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $531 · $44/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,684 · $140/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,153/yr (+$96/mo · 217.3%)

ⓘ 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 · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,576
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,002
• − Property taxes: −$531
• − Insurance: −$625
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,966
• − Management: −$1,966
• − Depreciation: −$3,636
• Taxable income: $8,850
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,124
• After-tax cash flow: $8,269/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: Alton CUSD 11
• NCES district ID: 1703600
• Math proficiency: 12% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 13% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $46,257
• Composite: 11.34/100
• National rank: #9710
• State rank: #544 of 620 in IL

Livability — Alton

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #701
• US rank: #14289

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Alton, IL
• County: Madison County · 189,064 people
• City population: 29,543
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• Population (ZIP): 29,543
• Household income: $61,414
• Rent vs Own: 34.3% rent · 65.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 960.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 258,371 people
• By 2030: 251,523 · -2.7%
• By 2040: 233,640 · -9.6%
• By 2050: 213,042 · -17.5%
• By 2075: 165,255 · -36.0%
• By 2100: 123,953 · -52.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 71% Black 20% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

• 2024 margin: R (+13.3) · D 42.5% · R 55.8% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -22.5pp toward R · 2008: 9.2pp · 2024: -13.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+13.3 2020: R+13.2 2016: R+15.6 2012: R+1.4 2008: D+9.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -98.43%
• Current HPI: 194.7313
• Rent YoY: ▲ 8.24%
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.59%
• F500 in state: 60

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	4	$201B
▸Consumer Goods	4	$87B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$64B
▸Healthcare	2	$55B
▸Retail / Pharmacy	1	$148B
▸Agriculture / Food	1	$86B

Price history

+400.0% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-08 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-03 Listed $125,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-04-21 Sold (MLS) — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-03-22 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-03-20 Price Changed $54,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-02-20 Listed $69,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-07-23 Price Changed $700 RENT.
• 2020-03-23 Sold (Public Records) $14,500 Public Records
• 2008-04-10 Sold (Public Records) $25,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-3.0%/yr

Latest (2024): $531 · +6.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.