701 W Beardsley Ave · Elkhart, IN 46514

$499,000

192 bd · 144.0 ba · 15,558 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 17 Days on market

Built 1900 0.32 ac lot $32/sqft · 68% below area

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Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.3/5.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.8/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 12 units. confirmed

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

* Multiple Offer Deadline - 4/23/26 10pm, Response 4/24/26 * Investor opportunity! This 12-unit multi-family property offers strong in-place income with significant upside potential. With a pro forma gross annual income exceeding $80,000, this property is well-positioned for growth. The building includes 9 leased units, 1 owner-occupied unit, and 2 vacant units in need of improvements for occupancy—providing immediate value-add potential. Recent electrical improvements allow for future separation of utilities, offering a path to reduced expenses and increased NOI. Additional features include a pole barn, a durable rubber roof, and a boiler approximately 8–10 years old. Ideal for a buy-and-improve investor focused on building equity and maximizing returns.

Key facts

• Leased units
• Owner-occupied unit
• Upside potential

Tags

• MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY
• STRONG IN-PLACE INCOME
• UPSIDE POTENTIAL
• PRO FORMA GROSS ANNUAL INCOME
• LEASED UNITS
• OWNER-OCCUPIED UNIT

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 12 × 16-bed/12.0-bath units multifamily listed at $499k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $14k ($169k/yr) — positive. Per door: $1k/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($22k rent vs $499k).
• Recommended offer: $492k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 40.2% vs local median 4.0% in Elkhart — 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 68/100 on livability (#224 in IN) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools F, crime F.
• Elkhart Community Schools (urban): math 18% / reading 25% proficiency, ranked #271 of 301 in IN (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.0%/yr); 269 active listings in the ZIP; 484 units permitted in Elkhart County in 2024 (136 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $21,816/mo this rent would consume 398% of the median local household income ($66k/yr) (locally 1061% 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $15k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Elkhart County population projected at +7% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.0% rent growth), your $140k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($492k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $491,515 (1.5% below list)

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 1900 — 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. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 4.37% ✓
• Cap rate: 40.23%
• Cash-on-cash: 121.20%
• DSCR: 6.39
• GRM: 1.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $1,046,895
• List price: $499,000
• Delta: -52.34%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 2 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 7.03% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 7.51×
• Total profit: $910,125
• Equity at exit: $74,403

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 17.90×
• Total profit: $2,360,860
• Equity at exit: $43,144

Cash invested: $139,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Indiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+11
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day pay-or-quit; landlord-favorable; preempted.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 46514

• Rents YoY: 7.0%
• Active inventory: 269
• Price-to-rent: 22.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $21,816 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,617
• Tax from tax record: −$298 /mo · $3,573/yr
• Insurance: −$208
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$4,581
• Net cashflow: $14,112

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,952

Max offer price $499,000

Occupancy floor 30%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 12× units	16	12	$21,816
Total (12 units)			$21,816

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: $124,750
• Closing costs: $14,970
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-05-04
   status Pending 777-char remark

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   * Multiple Offer Deadline - 4/23/26 10pm, Response 4/24/26 * Investor opportunity! This 12-unit multi-family property offers strong in-place income with significant upside potential. With a pro forma gross annual income exceeding $80,000, this property is well-positioned for growth. The building includes 9 leased units, 1 owner-occupied unit, and 2 vacant units in need of improvements for occupancy—providing immediate value-add potential. Recent electrical improvements allow for future separation of utilities, offering a path to reduced expenses and increased NOI. Additional features include a pole barn, a durable rubber roof, and a boiler approximately 8–10 years old. Ideal for a buy-and-improve investor focused on building equity and maximizing returns.

2. 2026-04-13
   listed $499,000 Active 777-char remark

   Show marketing remark (777 chars)

   * Multiple Offer Deadline - 4/23/26 10pm, Response 4/24/26 * Investor opportunity! This 12-unit multi-family property offers strong in-place income with significant upside potential. With a pro forma gross annual income exceeding $80,000, this property is well-positioned for growth. The building includes 9 leased units, 1 owner-occupied unit, and 2 vacant units in need of improvements for occupancy—providing immediate value-add potential. Recent electrical improvements allow for future separation of utilities, offering a path to reduced expenses and increased NOI. Additional features include a pole barn, a durable rubber roof, and a boiler approximately 8–10 years old. Ideal for a buy-and-improve investor focused on building equity and maximizing returns.

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

Tax reassessment forecast IN · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $3,573 · $298/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,907 · $326/mo
• Expected delta: +$334/yr (+$28/mo · 9.4%)

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $261,792
• − Mortgage interest: −$27,952
• − Property taxes: −$3,573
• − Insurance: −$2,495
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$20,943
• − Management: −$20,943
• − Depreciation: −$14,516
• Taxable income: $171,369
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$41,129
• After-tax cash flow: $128,218/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: Elkhart Community Schools
• NCES district ID: 1803270
• Math proficiency: 18% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 25% ▼ -9.00%
• Median HH income: $42,881
• Composite: 18.45/100
• National rank: #8928
• State rank: #271 of 301 in IN

Livability — Elkhart

• Score: 68/100
• State rank: #224
• US rank: #9852

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Elkhart, IN
• County: Elkhart County · 107,928 people
• City population: 74,260
• Metro: Elkhart-Goshen, IN
• Population (ZIP): 42,389
• Household income: $65,833
• Rent vs Own: 28.0% rent · 72.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1061.0

Population outlook (Elkhart County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 213,761 people
• By 2030: 218,103 · +2.0%
• By 2040: 225,381 · +5.4%
• By 2050: 229,447 · +7.3%
• By 2075: 232,856 · +8.9%
• By 2100: 214,088 · +0.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (74%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 74% Hispanic / Latino 14% Two or more races 6% Black 5% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 10%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Romanian 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada
• Languages at home: 89% English-only · Spanish 10%

Political lean MEDSL · Elkhart

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+32.4) · D 33.1% · R 65.5% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -21.2pp toward R · 2008: -11.2pp · 2024: -32.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+32.4 2020: R+28.1 2016: R+32.4 2012: R+26.5 2008: R+11.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -246.78%
• Current HPI: 225.6
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.03%
• Metro: Elkhart-Goshen, IN
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.90%
• F500 in state: 18

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$37B
▸Healthcare	1	$177B
▸Pharmaceuticals	1	$45B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$18B
▸Agriculture	1	$17B
▸Packaging	1	$12B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-04 Pending — IRMLS
• 2026-04-13 Listed $499,000 IRMLS

Property tax history

-2.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,573 · +33.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.