1526 Noble St · Fairbanks, AK 99701

$149,500

None bd · 2.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 182 Days on market

Built 1947 Good condition 6,840 sqft lot $95/sqft · 57% below area

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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
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 1526 Noble Street, a charming and historic triplex located in the heart of Fairbanks. Built in 1947, this well-maintained property offers classic character with strong rental potential, producing a gross annual income of approximately $36,000. With a total of 1,568 square feet, the home is divided into three 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom units. Two traditional 1 bedroom apartments upstairs and an efficiency-style unit in the basement. The layout begins with an arctic entryway leading to three separate doors: one to each upstairs unit and one to the staircase that accesses the lower-level apartment. Each unit offers comfortable living spaces with the charm and warmth of a mid-century home. Constructed with durable 2x4 framing, the property has stood the test of time and remains a steady income generator. Conveniently located near downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment, this triplex provides easy access to everything Fairbanks has to offer. Whether you’re an experienced investor expanding your portfolio or a new landlord looking for an affordable entry point into real estate, 1526 Noble Street delivers both opportunity and location in one great package.

Key facts

• Three separate doors
• Durable 2x4 framing
• Arctic entryway

Tags

• HISTORIC TRIPLEX
• STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL
• ARCTIC ENTRYWAY
• THREE SEPARATE DOORS
• EFFICIENCY-STYLE UNIT
• DURABLE 2X4 FRAMING

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 2-bed/?-bath units multifamily listed at $150k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($31k/yr) — positive. Per door: $869/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $150k).
• Recommended offer: $132k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 27.2% 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); 171 active listings in the ZIP; 29 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 6d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 $42k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 182 days — a 12% lower offer ($132k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 10y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $50k (25%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1947 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $131,560 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 182 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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 1947 — 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 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?
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: 3.06% ✓
• Cap rate: 27.22%
• Cash-on-cash: 74.73%
• DSCR: 4.32
• GRM: 2.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $349,542
• List price: $149,500
• Delta: -57.23%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 17 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1421 Mary Ann St	0.24mi	4/2.0	1,596 (+2%)	12mo	$370,000	$232	74
348 Driveway St	1.04mi	4/2.0	1,600 (+2%)	2mo	$240,000	$150	58
731 28th Ave	0.83mi	4/2.0	1,536 (-2%)	4mo	$355,000	$231	56
1445 Lacey St	0.10mi	1/3.0	1,840 (+17%)	15mo	$315,000	$171	56
731 28th Ave	0.83mi	4/2.0	1,572 (+0%)	14mo	$325,000	$207	51
1015 26th Ave	0.77mi	4/2.0	1,536 (-2%)	23mo	$335,000	$218	40
219 Fourth Ave	0.64mi	4/3.0	1,454 (-7%)	19mo	$300,000	$206	40
550 Second St	0.95mi	3/4.0	1,824 (+16%)	4mo	$335,000	$184	31
1019 Second Ave	0.97mi	6/2.0	1,873 (+20%)	11mo	$269,000	$144	29

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: 73.0%
• Equity multiple: 4.24×
• Total profit: $135,583
• Equity at exit: $22,291

10-year hold

• IRR: 76.5%
• Equity multiple: 8.34×
• Total profit: $307,047
• Equity at exit: $12,926

Cash invested: $41,860 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 3 active · 1 under contract
• Months of supply: 9.0 mo (11%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $285,000 ($185/sqft)
• Median days on market: 37 d
• This list price: lowest-priced of the active set
• ARV vs active asking: +20.6% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 99701

• Home prices YoY: -19.4%
• Rents YoY: 1.6%
• Active inventory: 171
• Price-to-rent: 8.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,576 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$784
• Tax from tax record: −$162 /mo · $1,945/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$961
• Net cashflow: $2,607

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	2	—	$4,575
Total (3 units)			$4,576

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,276

Max offer price $149,500

Occupancy floor 38%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $2,691	-5% $2,649	+0% $2,607	+5% $2,564	+10% $2,522
Rent	-10% $2,245	-5% $2,426	+0% $2,607	+5% $2,787	+10% $2,968
Rate	-1.0pp $2,682	-0.5pp $2,645	base $2,607	+0.5pp $2,568	+1.0pp $2,529

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: $37,375
• Closing costs: $4,485
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 29 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
720 18th Ave Unit 3 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	600	$1,400	$2.33	5d	1	0.22mi
1901 Mary Ann St Unit 8 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,100	—	5d	1	0.27mi
1446 S Turner St Unit 4 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	—	$1,450	—	5d	1	0.31mi
1902 Mary Ann St Unit 82 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,100	—	139d	1	0.32mi
827 17th Ave Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	—	$1,600	—	139d	1	0.37mi
2104 Rickert St Unit B Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,450	—	5d	1	0.37mi
825 17th Ave Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	—	$1,600	—	139d	1	0.38mi
632 11th Ave Apt 6 Fairbanks, AK	3.0	2.0	1300	$2,195	$1.69	5d	1	0.44mi
632 11th Ave Apt 3 Fairbanks, AK	3.0	2.0	—	$1,795	—	5d	1	0.44mi
635 10th Ave Unit 2 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,495	—	5d	1	0.44mi
635 10th Ave Unit 5 Fairbanks, AK	3.0	2.0	—	$2,195	—	139d	1	0.44mi
635 10th Ave Unit 1 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,895	—	139d	1	0.44mi
1323 23rd Ave Apt 8 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	2.0	1350	$1,800	$1.33	5d	1	0.79mi
1516 Buttercup St Unit B Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	—	$2,000	—	5d	1	0.82mi
1025 27th Ave Apt 1 Fairbanks, AK	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,950	$1.77	5d	1	0.83mi
910 4th Ave Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	1048	$1,700	$1.62	139d	1	0.89mi
604 2nd St Unit 3 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,200	—	5d	1	0.95mi
2803 Wilson St Apt 4 Fairbanks, AK	3.0	1.0	1000	$2,450	$2.45	139d	1	0.98mi
2803 Wilson St Apt 2 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	—	$2,200	—	5d	1	0.98mi
95 Glacier Ave Apt 4 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,500	—	5d	1	0.99mi
1122 8th Ave #17 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	621	$1,350	$2.17	5d	1	1.03mi
102 B St #2 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.0	775	$1,750	$2.26	5d	1	1.03mi
2805 Cowles St #3 Fairbanks, AK	2.0	1.5	1100	$2,500	$2.27	5d	1	1.05mi
1301 9th Ave Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,400	—	139d	1	1.08mi
94 Farewell Ave Apt 9 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,300	—	5d	1	1.08mi
101 C St Unit B Fairbanks, AK	3.0	2.0	—	$2,600	—	1d	1	1.19mi
4268 Neely Rd Fort Wainwright, AK	3.0–4.0	2.5	2138	$2,106	$0.99	1d	1	1.26mi
402 E St Unit 6 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	700	$1,300	$1.86	5d	1	1.49mi
604 D St Unit 604 Fairbanks, AK	1.0	1.0	—	$1,050	—	139d	1	1.50mi

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-09-24
   days on market $149,500 Active 182 DOM
2. 2026-09-22
   days on market $149,500 Active 181 DOM
3. 2026-09-21
   days on market $149,500 Active 180 DOM
4. 2026-09-20
   days on market $149,500 Active 179 DOM
5. 2026-09-19
   days on market $149,500 Active 178 DOM
6. 2026-09-18
   days on market $149,500 Active 177 DOM
7. 2026-09-17
   days on market $149,500 Active 176 DOM
8. 2026-09-16
   days on market $149,500 Active 175 DOM
9. 2026-09-15
   days on market $149,500 Active 174 DOM
10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $149,500 Active 173 DOM
11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $149,500 Active 172 DOM
12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $149,500 Active 171 DOM
13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $149,500 Active 170 DOM
14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $149,500 Active 164 DOM
15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $149,500 Active 163 DOM
16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $149,500 Active 162 DOM
17. 2026-09-02
    days on market $149,500 Active 161 DOM
18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $149,500 Active 158 DOM
19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $149,500 Active 157 DOM
20. 2026-08-28
    price $149,500 Active 156 DOM
21. 2026-08-28
    days on market $169,900 Active 156 DOM
22. 2026-08-27
    days on market $169,900 Active 155 DOM
23. 2026-08-26
    days on market $169,900 Active 154 DOM
24. 2026-08-25
    days on market $169,900 Active 153 DOM
25. 2026-08-24
    days on market $169,900 Active 152 DOM
26. 2026-08-23
    days on market $169,900 Active 151 DOM
27. 2026-08-22
    days on market $169,900 Active 150 DOM
28. 2026-08-21
    days on market $169,900 Active 149 DOM
29. 2026-08-20
    days on market $169,900 Active 148 DOM
30. 2026-08-19
    days on market $169,900 Active 147 DOM
31. 2026-08-18
    days on market $169,900 Active 146 DOM
32. 2026-08-17
    days on market $169,900 Active 145 DOM
33. 2026-08-16
    days on market $169,900 Active 144 DOM
34. 2026-08-15
    days on market $169,900 Active 143 DOM
35. 2026-08-14
    days on market $169,900 Active 142 DOM
36. 2026-08-13
    days on market $169,900 Active 141 DOM
37. 2026-08-12
    days on market $169,900 Active 140 DOM
38. 2026-08-11
    days on market $169,900 Active 139 DOM
39. 2026-08-10
    days on market $169,900 Active 138 DOM
40. 2026-08-09
    days on market $169,900 Active 137 DOM
41. 2026-08-08
    days on market $169,900 Active 136 DOM
42. 2026-08-07
    days on market $169,900 Active 135 DOM
43. 2026-08-06
    days on market $169,900 Active 134 DOM
44. 2026-08-05
    days on market $169,900 Active 133 DOM
45. 2026-08-04
    days on market $169,900 Active 132 DOM
46. 2026-08-03
    days on market $169,900 Active 131 DOM
47. 2026-07-31
    days on market $169,900 Active 128 DOM
48. 2026-07-30
    days on market $169,900 Active 127 DOM
49. 2026-07-29
    days on market $169,900 Active 126 DOM
50. 2026-07-27
    days on market $169,900 Active 124 DOM

ⓘ 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: $1,945 · $162/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,945 · $162/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $54,912
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,374
• − Property taxes: −$1,945
• − Insurance: −$748
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,393
• − Management: −$4,393
• − Depreciation: −$4,349
• Taxable income: $30,711
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$7,371
• After-tax cash flow: $23,910/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 · 9 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $7,840–$23,520 screening

A well-maintained triplex with good condition and potential for cosmetic upgrades to increase both resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

• Major Kitchen appliances — Older and outdated
• Major Bathroom fixtures — Simple and dated design

Value-add opportunities

• Both New kitchen appliances — Modernizes the space and improves functionality ↑
• Both Bathroom renovation — Enhances aesthetics and functionality ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Improves first impression and property value ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic 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

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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%

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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%

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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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -37.70%
• Current HPI: 156.1921
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.62%
• Metro: Fairbanks, AK
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

+116.8% since first listed

15 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Price Changed $194,900 GFBR
• 2026-03-25 Listed $199,900 GFBR
• 2025-11-03 Listed $199,900 GFBR
• 2024-04-23 Rental Removed $1,200 APPFOLIO
• 2024-04-10 Listed for Rent $1,200 APPFOLIO
• 2024-03-14 Rental Removed $1,200 APPFOLIO
• 2023-12-07 Price Changed $1,200 APPFOLIO
• 2023-12-02 Listed for Rent — APPFOLIO
• 2022-12-16 Rental Removed — APPFOLIO
• 2018-12-20 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2016-07-28 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2016-07-28 Sold (MLS) — GFBR
• 2016-01-27 Listed $89,900 GFBR
• 2016-01-25 Listed $89,900 AKMLS
• 2008-06-20 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,945 · -10.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.