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816 29th Ave Duplex
B+ Composite 75.54
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 +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.5/10.0
  • Schools +3.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$290,000

816 29th Ave · Fairbanks, AK 99701
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 3,072 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 65 Days on market
Built 1975 Fair condition 0.33 ac lot $94/sqft · 33% below area Est $432k · 33% under ↓ 11% since listing

🖨 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

Unlock the potential in this spacious up-and-down duplex offering over 3,000 square feet of living space on a generous 14,500 sq ft lot. Featuring a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Each unit is equipped with their own washer/dryer hook ups and separate entrances. This property is ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. This property provides a solid starting point for those ready to add value and build equity. Each unit offers functional layouts with ample living space, making it easy to customize and update to your vision. The upper unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the lower unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Situated in a multiple-family residential zoning district in Fairbanks, this property offers flexibility and long-term investment potential. Whether you’re looking to renovate and increase rents, house hack, or expand your portfolio, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Being sold as-is – bring your vision and make it your own!

Key facts

  • Up and down duplex
  • Separate entrances
  • 0.33 acre lot

Tags

UP AND DOWN DUPLEXWASHER DRYER HOOK UPSSEPARATE ENTRANCESLONG TERM INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 1×2bd/2.0ba + 1×3bd/2.0ba units multifamily listed at $290k. Condition is rated fair.
  • This rent per unit runs 33% of the median local income ($76k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($17k/yr) — positive. Per door: $714/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $290k).
  • Recommended offer: $273k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.2% vs local median 4.9% in Fairbanks — 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 57/100 on livability (#95 in AK) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: schools D, crime F, amenities F.
  • Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (urban): math 33% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #10 of 21 in AK (top 48%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 134 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 93d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 1 units permitted in Fairbanks North Star Borough in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Fairbanks North Star County population projected at +6% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.6% rent growth), your $81k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 65 days — a 6% lower offer ($273k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $272,600 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 65 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. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  5. Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  9. 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?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
12.20%
Cash-on-cash
21.11%
DSCR
1.94
GRM
5.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$431,651
List price
$290,000
Delta
-32.82%
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
816 29th Ave 0.00mi 5/4.0 (+1) 3,072 (0%) 1mo $290,000 $94 86
1018 26th Ave 0.26mi 5/2.0 (+1) 2,352 (-23%) 8mo $339,000 $144 51
1021 Pedro St 1.50mi 3/2.5 (-1) 3,130 (+2%) 16mo $430,000 $137 41
1319 22nd Ave 0.65mi 5/2.5 (+1) 2,800 (-9%) 17mo $456,000 $163 34
1042 Pedro St 1.48mi 4/3.0 2,645 (-14%) 13mo $379,900 $144 27
653 Eighth Ave 1.33mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,450 (-20%) 12mo $124,900 $51 25
1213 Wild Rose Ave 1.16mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,340 (-24%) 13mo $320,000 $137 24
656 9th Ave 1.32mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,332 (-24%) 16mo $349,900 $150 22
1504 Buttercup St 1.13mi 4/3.0 2,552 (-17%) 18mo $323,900 $127 21
301 Fifteenth Ave 0.93mi 5/1.5 (+1) 2,304 (-25%) 14mo $315,000 $137 21
1600 24th Ave 0.75mi 3/3.0 (-1) 3,756 (+22%) 14mo $475,000 $126 19
500 Slater Dr 1.48mi 4/4.5 3,528 (+15%) 18mo $499,900 $142 15

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 · 1.62% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
12.0%
Equity multiple
1.47×
Total profit
$38,204
Equity at exit
$43,240
10-year hold
IRR
19.9%
Equity multiple
2.57×
Total profit
$127,376
Equity at exit
$25,074

Cash invested: $81,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
80 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Alaska
80 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+8
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
30-day notice; security deposits capped; courts moderate-paced.

ZIP-level market 99701

Home prices YoY
-19.4%
Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
134
Price-to-rent
12.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,210 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,521
Tax from tax record
$256 /mo · $3,073/yr
Insurance
$121
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$884
Net cashflow
$1,428

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
1× unit 2 2 $1,956
1× unit 3 2 $2,255
Total (2 units) $4,210

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,402
Max offer price $290,000
Occupancy floor 61%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,592 -5% $1,510 +0% $1,428 +5% $1,346 +10% $1,264
Rent -10% $1,096 -5% $1,262 +0% $1,428 +5% $1,595 +10% $1,761
Rate -1.0pp $1,574 -0.5pp $1,502 base $1,428 +0.5pp $1,353 +1.0pp $1,277

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
$72,500
Closing costs
$8,700
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 7 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2803 Wilson St Apt 4 Fairbanks, AK 3.0 1.0 1000 $2,450 $2.45 93d 1 0.38mi
1902 Mary Ann St Unit 82 Fairbanks, AK 1.0 1.0 $1,100 93d 1 0.66mi
825 17th Ave Fairbanks, AK 2.0 1.0 $1,600 93d 1 0.70mi
827 17th Ave Fairbanks, AK 2.0 1.0 $1,600 93d 1 0.72mi
635 10th Ave Unit 1 Fairbanks, AK 1.0 1.0 $1,895 93d 1 1.23mi
635 10th Ave Unit 5 Fairbanks, AK 3.0 2.0 $2,195 93d 1 1.23mi
4268 Neely Rd Fort Wainwright, AK 3.0–4.0 2.5 2138 $2,106 $0.99 93d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 3 events

  1. 2026-05-07
    price $290,000 1046-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1046 chars)

    Unlock the potential in this spacious up-and-down duplex offering over 3,000 square feet of living space on a generous 14,500 sq ft lot. Featuring a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Each unit is equipped with their own washer/dryer hook ups and separate entrances. This property is ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. This property provides a solid starting point for those ready to add value and build equity. Each unit offers functional layouts with ample living space, making it easy to customize and update to your vision. The upper unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the lower unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Situated in a multiple-family residential zoning district in Fairbanks, this property offers flexibility and long-term investment potential. Whether you’re looking to renovate and increase rents, house hack, or expand your portfolio, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Being sold as-is – bring your vision and make it your own!

  2. 2026-04-06
    price $319,000 1046-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1046 chars)

    Unlock the potential in this spacious up-and-down duplex offering over 3,000 square feet of living space on a generous 14,500 sq ft lot. Featuring a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Each unit is equipped with their own washer/dryer hook ups and separate entrances. This property is ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. This property provides a solid starting point for those ready to add value and build equity. Each unit offers functional layouts with ample living space, making it easy to customize and update to your vision. The upper unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the lower unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Situated in a multiple-family residential zoning district in Fairbanks, this property offers flexibility and long-term investment potential. Whether you’re looking to renovate and increase rents, house hack, or expand your portfolio, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Being sold as-is – bring your vision and make it your own!

  3. 2026-03-24
    listed $325,000 Active 1046-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1046 chars)

    Unlock the potential in this spacious up-and-down duplex offering over 3,000 square feet of living space on a generous 14,500 sq ft lot. Featuring a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Each unit is equipped with their own washer/dryer hook ups and separate entrances. This property is ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. This property provides a solid starting point for those ready to add value and build equity. Each unit offers functional layouts with ample living space, making it easy to customize and update to your vision. The upper unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the lower unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Situated in a multiple-family residential zoning district in Fairbanks, this property offers flexibility and long-term investment potential. Whether you’re looking to renovate and increase rents, house hack, or expand your portfolio, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Being sold as-is – bring your vision and make it your own!

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

Tax reassessment forecast AK · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$3,073 · $256/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,262 · $272/mo
Expected delta
+$189/yr (+$16/mo · 6.2%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 5/10 Major FEMA zone X · 24% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$50,520
− Mortgage interest
−$16,245
− Property taxes
−$3,073
− Insurance
−$1,450
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,042
− Management
−$4,042
− Depreciation
−$8,436
Taxable income
$13,233
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,176
After-tax cash flow
$13,963/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 · 3 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $76,800–$138,240 screening

This multi-family property requires significant exterior repairs and maintenance to improve its condition and value.

Deferred maintenance Est. $30,000–$90,000 screening

  • Major Roof (roof) — snow accumulation suggests potential structural issues or damage
  • Major Windows (windows) — snow build-up around windows indicates potential sealing issues
  • Major Electrical (electrical) — snow accumulation on the roof and windows suggests potential electrical issues

Repairs flagged

  • Major roof — Significant damage visible
  • Major exterior — Significant wear and snow accumulation

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Clean roof — Improves roof condition and appearance

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 30/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Hunter Elementary F AK #122/156 Nat'l #30,133/41,679 Middle Ryan Middle School F AK #28/36 Nat'l #9,290/14,009 High Lathrop High School F AK #24/61 Nat'l #9,001/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
NCES district ID
0200600
Math proficiency
33% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
45% ▲ 3.00%
Median HH income
$69,697
Composite
35.5/100
National rank
#4915
State rank
#10 of 21 in AK
D Composite livability gradescore 57/100

Livability — Fairbanks

Score
57/100
State rank
#95
US rank
#21394

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Fairbanks, AK
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough · 101,607 people
City population
47,612
Metro
Fairbanks, AK
Population (ZIP)
18,061
Household income
$75,668
Rent vs Own
54.6% rent · 45.4% own
Severe rent burden
9% of renters

Population outlook (Fairbanks North Star County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
101,607 people
By 2030
102,796 · +1.2%
By 2040
104,748 · +3.1%
By 2050
107,598 · +5.9%
By 2075
118,829 · +16.9%
By 2100
127,151 · +25.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
Race & ethnicity
White 59% Two or more races 14% Native American 12% Hispanic / Latino 7% Asian 6% Black 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Italian 4% Slovak 3% Portuguese 3%
Foreign-born
7% · South Korea, Canada, China
Languages at home
86% English-only · Spanish 4% Korean 2% Tagalog/Filipino 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Fairbanks North Star

2016 margin
R (+15.2) · D 37.7% · R 52.9% · Other 9.4%
All cycles
2016: R+15.2

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

-10.8% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-07 Price Changed $290,000 GFBR
  • 2026-04-06 Price Changed $319,000 GFBR
  • 2026-03-24 Listed $325,000 GFBR

Property tax history

+1.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,073 · -8.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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