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6424 W Lisbon Ave Duplex
B+ Composite 75.14
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 +14.9/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.8/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.8/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$174,900

6424 W Lisbon Ave · Milwaukee, WI 53210
6 bd · 4.0 ba · 1,469 sqft · MultiFamily · 35 Days on market
Built 1948 Average condition 5,227 sqft lot $119/sqft · 16% below area Est $209k · 16% under ↓ 3% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 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

Welcome home to this charming 2/1 1/1 brick duplex offering timeless character. Functional layouts, and plenty of potential to make it your own. The property also includes a desirable 2-car parking pad, providing easy off-street parking for residents and guests alike. Whether you're an investor looking to expand your portfolio or an owner-occupant seeking additional income potential, this duplex is a fantastic opportunity with versatility and value.

Key facts

  • 2 car parking pad
  • Off street parking
  • Brick duplex

Tags

BRICK DUPLEX2 CAR PARKING PADOFF STREET PARKINGADDITIONAL INCOME POTENTIAL

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: 1 parking space
  • Utilities: Municipal water; Municipal sewer; Two electric meters; Two gas meters
  • Home design: 2-story duplex; Multi-family property
  • Construction: Combination of aluminum/steel and brick construction; Year built source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Exterior features: Aluminum/steel and brick exterior with aluminum trim; Lot less than 1/2 acre (approx. 0.12 acre); Subdivision: Teske Subd; Zoned RT2

Interior

  • Kitchen: Unit 2 kitchen on upper level (approx. 11 x 10); Stoves included (2); Refrigerators included (2)
  • Bedrooms: Unit 1: 1 bedroom; Unit 2: 2 bedrooms (both on upper level; primary approx. 12 x 10, second approx. 10 x 10)
  • Bathrooms: Unit 1: 1 full bath; Unit 2: 1 full bath
  • Interior features: Full block basement
  • Laundry & utility: Two electric meters; Two gas meters

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2 × 3-bed/2.0-bath units multifamily listed at $175k. Condition is rated average.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $703 ($8k/yr) — positive. Per door: $352/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $175k).
  • Recommended offer: $170k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.1% 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+, 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.
  • Zoned schools: Milwaukee French Immersion (math 17% / reading 22%, grade F, #864 of 1,041 statewide, top 85%, 450 students, 64% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.8%/yr); 142 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 $2,420/mo this rent would consume 60% of the median local household income ($48k/yr) (locally 1730% 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 $5k 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 + 3.8% rent growth), your $49k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 35 days — a 3% lower offer ($170k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $169,653 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 35 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% 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 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  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
1.38%
Cap rate
11.12%
Cash-on-cash
17.23%
DSCR
1.77
GRM
6.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$209,260
List price
$174,900
Delta
-16.42%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.82% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
9.5%
Equity multiple
1.38×
Total profit
$18,489
Equity at exit
$26,078
10-year hold
IRR
19.3%
Equity multiple
2.68×
Total profit
$82,310
Equity at exit
$15,122

Cash invested: $48,972 (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.

ZIP-level market 53210

Home prices YoY
-21.5%
Rents YoY
3.8%
Active inventory
142
Price-to-rent
12.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,420 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$917
Tax est. 1.5%
$219 /mo · $2,624/yr
Insurance
$73
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$508
Net cashflow
$703

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,530
Max offer price $174,900
Occupancy floor 66%

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $2,420

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
$43,725
Closing costs
$5,247
Reserves months
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?

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

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2137 N 47th St Milwaukee, WI 5.0 2.0 1723 $1,850 $1.07 14d 1 1.37mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $174,900 Active 35 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $174,900 Active 34 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $174,900 Active 33 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $174,900 Active 32 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $174,900 Active 30 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $174,900 Active 29 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $174,900 Active 26 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $174,900 Active 25 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $174,900 Active 24 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $174,900 Active 21 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $174,900 Active 20 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $174,900 Active 19 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $174,900 Active 18 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $174,900 Active 17 DOM
  15. 2026-05-14
    listed $179,900 Active 453-char remark

ⓘ 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 ≥100°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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$29,040
− Mortgage interest
−$9,797
− Property taxes
−$2,624
− Insurance
−$874
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,323
− Management
−$2,323
− Depreciation
−$5,088
Taxable income
$6,010
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,443
After-tax cash flow
$6,995/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 4 photos

Average 55/100 Moderate rehab

A moderately rehabbed 2/1 1/1 brick duplex with average exterior condition. Needs minor repairs and maintenance to improve curb appeal and value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor Landscaping — Overgrown grass needs trimming
  • Minor Exterior siding — Light wear and discoloration

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior walls — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and enhances property value
  • Both Paint interior walls — Enhances interior appearance and value
  • Both Replace windows — Improves energy efficiency and enhances property value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Landscaping · Overgrown grass needs trimming Minor $500–3,000
Exterior siding · Light wear and discoloration Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items $1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior walls — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and enhances property value
  • Both Paint interior walls — Enhances interior appearance and value
  • Both Replace windows — Improves energy efficiency and enhances property value

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

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)
23,922
Household income
$48,217
Rent vs Own
60.4% rent · 39.6% own
Severe rent burden
1730.0

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 (71%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 71% White 17% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 6% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 2% Portuguese 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada, Philippines
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 3% 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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -76.77%
Current HPI
280.0133
Rent YoY
▲ 3.82%
Metro
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.10%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-2.8% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-26 Price Changed $174,900 METROMLS
  • 2026-05-14 Listed $179,900 METROMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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