3137 N 29th St · Milwaukee, WI 53216

$9,000

4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,713 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 85 Days on market

Built 1903 3,484 sqft lot $5/sqft · 91% below area ↓ 25% since listing

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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 +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Appreciation +5.7/10.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.3/5.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.2/10.0

Multi-family units

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

Listing remarks MLS

2/1 duplex offers a renovation opportunity. City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Scope of work is $80,950. Essential scope of work is $66,250. Pre-approval or proof of funds REQUIRED with all offers & must cover purchase price plus Essential Repairs (see scope). Buyer must complete Essential Repairs within 180 days & have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Property is being sold in AS-IS Condition.

Key facts

• 3,484 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1903

🏷️ Possibly a rental listed for sale. The $9,000 price doesn't fit this home's estimated sale value (~$97,947) and the remarks read like a rental — treat the cards below with caution.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 3-bed/2.0-bath units multifamily listed at $9k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($21k/yr) — positive. Per door: $874/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $9k).
• Recommended offer: $8k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 239.4% 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 (+7.0%/yr); 126 active listings in the ZIP; 27 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,292/mo this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($47k/yr) (locally 2202% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $182 of equity ($62 loan paydown + $120 appreciation (1.3% local appreciation)).
• Milwaukee County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (1.3% appreciation + 7.0% rent growth), your $3k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 85 days — a 6% lower offer ($8k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 8y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $3k (25%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1903 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $8,460 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 85 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1903 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 25.47% ✓
• Cap rate: 239.42%
• Cash-on-cash: 832.61%
• DSCR: 38.05
• GRM: 0.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $97,947
• List price: $9,000
• Delta: -90.81%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2972 N 28th St	0.22mi	4/2.0	1,757 (+3%)	0mo	$141,806	$81	79
3221 N 29th St	0.10mi	5/2.0 (+1)	1,688 (-2%)	4mo	$127,000	$75	79
3233 W Auer Ave	0.25mi	4/2.0	1,657 (-3%)	1mo	$78,500	$47	76
3260 N 34th St Unit 3260A	0.33mi	4/2.0	1,776 (+4%)	2mo	$86,000	$48	70
3259 N 35th St	0.41mi	4/2.0	1,773 (+4%)	3mo	$185,000	$104	66
2866 N 34th St Unit 2866A	0.46mi	5/2.0 (+1)	1,713 (0%)	4mo	$68,000	$40	64
3220 N 24th Pl Unit 3220A	0.35mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,626 (-5%)	1mo	$65,000	$40	63
2847 N 26th St	0.41mi	4/2.0	1,863 (+9%)	2mo	$70,000	$38	58
2768 N 34th St	0.56mi	5/2.0 (+1)	1,678 (-2%)	5mo	$105,000	$63	55
2873 N 34th St #2875	0.46mi	4/2.0	1,888 (+10%)	1mo	$108,500	$57	54
2450 W Keefe Ave #2452	0.55mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,831 (+7%)	1mo	$35,000	$19	51
2760 N 35th St Unit 2760A	0.60mi	5/2.0 (+1)	1,897 (+11%)	2mo	$107,500	$57	42

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

1.33% appreciation · 7.01% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 49.15×
• Total profit: $121,330
• Equity at exit: $3,227

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 117.64×
• Total profit: $293,942
• Equity at exit: $4,411

Cash invested: $2,520 (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

5-day notice; preempted; Madison / Milwaukee have some local enforcement.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 53216

• Home prices YoY: 0.3%
• Rents YoY: 7.0%
• Active inventory: 126
• Price-to-rent: 0.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,292 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$47
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$11 /mo · $135/yr
• Insurance: −$4
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$481
• Net cashflow: $1,748

Break-even live

Break-even rent $79

Max offer price $9,000

Occupancy floor 19%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	3	2	$2,292
Total (2 units)			$2,292

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: $2,250
• Closing costs: $270
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 27 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2821 W Concordia Ave Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.5	1098	$1,595	$1.45	1d	1	0.21mi
2704 W Concordia Ave Unit Na Milwaukee, WI	5.0	2.0	1856	$2,500	$1.35	23d	1	0.26mi
2870 N 29th St #2872 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,250	$0.96	43d	1	0.33mi
3388 N 27th St Unit 3388 Front House Milwaukee, WI	4.0	1.0	1212	$1,550	$1.28	4d	1	0.38mi
2765 N 26th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1125	$1,200	$1.07	4d	1	0.49mi
3100 W Center St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	2.0	1174	$1,531	$1.30	1d	1	0.58mi
2809 W Clarke St Unit 12811 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1400	$1,200	$0.86	16d	1	0.70mi
2106A W Keefe Ave Unit 2106 Lower Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,100	$0.85	16d	1	0.73mi
3122 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1323	$1,495	$1.13	4d	1	0.78mi
2308 W Clarke St Milwaukee, WI	4.0	2.0	1545	$1,750	$1.13	23d	1	0.80mi
3123 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI	4.0	1.0	1500	$1,700	$1.13	23d	1	0.80mi
2432 N 28th St Milwaukee, WI	5.0	1.5	1876	$1,600	$0.85	43d	1	0.89mi
3416 N 17th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,100	$0.92	43d	1	0.97mi
2713 N 44th St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1450	$1,350	$0.93	43d	1	1.10mi
2403-2405 N 39th St Unit 2403 Lower Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1200	$995	$0.83	10d	1	1.12mi
2403-2405 N 39th St Unit 2405 Upper Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1141	$995	$0.87	10d	1	1.12mi
2201 N 32nd St Unit 2201 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,195	$1.09	16d	1	1.17mi
3925 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,675	$1.29	43d	1	1.18mi
2116 W Atkinson Ave Unit A Milwaukee, WI	4.0	1.0	1707	$2,000	$1.17	1d	1	1.23mi
3045 N 11th St #3047 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1065	$1,175	$1.10	4d	1	1.25mi
2976 N 49th St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1700	$1,300	$0.76	16d	1	1.25mi
2251 N 41st St Unit Lower Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1187	$1,198	$1.01	14d	1	1.32mi
2629 N 49th St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,350	$1.12	43d	1	1.43mi
3155 N 52nd St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	2.0	1300	$1,400	$1.08	43d	1	1.46mi
2001 N 38th St #2003 Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1326	$950	$0.72	1d	1	1.46mi
2119 W Brown St Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1754	$995	$0.57	2d	1	1.47mi
2629 N 50th St Unit Upper Milwaukee, WI	3.0	1.0	1258	$1,375	$1.09	2d	1	1.48mi

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-05-04
   price $9,000 450-char remark

   Show marketing remark (450 chars)

   2/1 duplex offers a renovation opportunity. City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Scope of work is $80,950. Essential scope of work is $66,250. Pre-approval or proof of funds REQUIRED with all offers & must cover purchase price plus Essential Repairs (see scope). Buyer must complete Essential Repairs within 180 days & have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Property is being sold in AS-IS Condition.

2. 2026-03-04
   listed $12,000 Active 450-char remark

   Show marketing remark (450 chars)

   2/1 duplex offers a renovation opportunity. City of Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure Property. Scope of work is $80,950. Essential scope of work is $66,250. Pre-approval or proof of funds REQUIRED with all offers & must cover purchase price plus Essential Repairs (see scope). Buyer must complete Essential Repairs within 180 days & have City provide proof of completion for performance deposit return. Property is being sold in AS-IS Condition.

3. 2026-02-17
   status Pending 238-char remark

   Show marketing remark (238 chars)

   This is a tax foreclosed property. For the first 30-days of the listing period, no offers below the listing price will be considered per Wisconsin Foreclosure Law. Owner Occupants will be prioritized. BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 16, 2026 AT 10:00am

4. 2026-02-17
   historical 238-char remark

   Show marketing remark (238 chars)

   This is a tax foreclosed property. For the first 30-days of the listing period, no offers below the listing price will be considered per Wisconsin Foreclosure Law. Owner Occupants will be prioritized. BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 16, 2026 AT 10:00am

5. 2026-01-12
   listed $44,500 Active 238-char remark

   Show marketing remark (238 chars)

   This is a tax foreclosed property. For the first 30-days of the listing period, no offers below the listing price will be considered per Wisconsin Foreclosure Law. Owner Occupants will be prioritized. BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 16, 2026 AT 10:00am

6. 2019-02-25
   historical
7. 2019-02-19
   price $23,700
8. 2019-01-30
   price $26,400
9. 2018-12-27
   price $36,400
10. 2018-12-01
    price $38,266
11. 2018-10-30
    listed $40,280 Active
12. 1999-07-13
    soldstatus $30,000
13. 1999-04-27
    soldstatus $12,000

ⓘ 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,504
• − Mortgage interest: −$504
• − Property taxes: −$135
• − Insurance: −$45
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,200
• − Management: −$2,200
• − Depreciation: −$262
• Taxable income: $22,157
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$5,318
• After-tax cash flow: $15,664/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

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

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): 30,345
• Household income: $46,752
• Rent vs Own: 52.7% rent · 47.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 2202.0

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 (81%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 81% White 9% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 5% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, Philippines, China
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 1.33%
• Current HPI: 381.0954
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.01%
• 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
▸Industrial Technology	2	$36B
▸Insurance	1	$36B
▸Professional Services	1	$19B
▸Utilities	1	$9B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$3B

Price history

-25.0% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-04 Price Changed $9,000 METROMLS
• 2026-03-04 Listed $12,000 METROMLS
• 2026-02-17 Pending — METROMLS
• 2026-02-17 Listing Removed — METROMLS
• 2026-01-12 Listed $44,500 METROMLS
• 2019-02-25 Listing Removed — METROMLS
• 2019-02-19 Price Changed $23,700 METROMLS
• 2019-01-30 Price Changed $26,400 METROMLS
• 2018-12-27 Price Changed $36,400 METROMLS
• 2018-12-01 Price Changed $38,266 METROMLS
• 2018-10-30 Listed $40,280 METROMLS
• 1999-07-13 Sold (Public Records) $30,000 Public Records
• 1999-04-27 Sold (Public Records) $12,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-13.3%/yr

Latest (2024): $933 · -86.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.