CashFlowRE
Sign in Sign up
5171 N 69th St
B Composite 73.49
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 +28.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.6/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$91,400

5171 N 69th St · Milwaukee, WI 53218
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 807 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 13 Days on market
Built 1955 5,227 sqft lot Est $134k · 32% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

This is a tax foreclosed property. For the first 30-days of the listing period, no offers below listing price will be considered per Wisconsin foreclosure law. Offers from Owner Occupants will be considered preferred bidders. Bids due by July 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Key facts

  • 5,227 sq ft lot
  • Built 1955
  • Listed 13 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Utilities: Municipal water; Municipal sewer
  • Home design: Single-family, one-story home; Zoned RS6
  • Construction: Less than 1/2 acre lot (approx. 0.12 acre); Year built from assessor/public record
  • Exterior features: Wood exterior

Interior

  • Kitchen: Main-level kitchen approximately 10 x 10
  • Bedrooms: Main-level master bedroom approximately 10 x 10
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Natural gas heat
  • Interior features: Full basement

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
Loading POIs…

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $91k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $295 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $91k).
  • Cap rate 10.2% 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 (+5.3%/yr); 152 active listings in the ZIP; 31 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 55% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($46k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $632 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k 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 + 5.3% rent growth), your $26k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 13 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • Current owner paid $40k; list at $91k implies a 129% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1955 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $91,400

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1955 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. 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?
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.36%
Cap rate
10.17%
Cash-on-cash
13.85%
DSCR
1.62
GRM
6.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$133,962
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5320 N 69th St 0.21mi 2/1.0 766 (-5%) 2mo $58,000 $76 78
5261 N 68th St 0.16mi 2/1.0 766 (-5%) 8mo $127,500 $166 76
5220 N 69th St 0.09mi 2/1.0 732 (-9%) 8mo $180,000 $246 72
5324 N 68th St 0.23mi 2/2.0 879 (+9%) 3mo $108,000 $123 70
5275 N 68th St 0.17mi 3/1.0 (+1) 894 (+11%) 7mo $167,000 $187 61
5051 N 58th St 0.64mi 2/1.0 796 (-1%) 7mo $65,500 $82 60
7314 W Tallmadge Pl 0.43mi 3/1.0 (+1) 864 (+7%) 2mo $190,000 $220 59
5658 N 66th St 0.68mi 2/1.5 768 (-5%) 2mo $170,000 $221 58
5272 N 65th St 0.32mi 3/1.0 (+1) 912 (+13%) 1mo $127,000 $139 56
5369 N 66th St 0.33mi 3/1.0 (+1) 900 (+12%) 11mo $100,000 $111 49
5318 N 61st St 0.56mi 3/1.0 (+1) 897 (+11%) 6mo $62,000 $69 43
7016 W Thurston Ct 0.69mi 3/1.0 (+1) 912 (+13%) 3mo $185,000 $203 36

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 · 5.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
6.8%
Equity multiple
1.27×
Total profit
$6,971
Equity at exit
$13,628
10-year hold
IRR
18.2%
Equity multiple
2.68×
Total profit
$43,069
Equity at exit
$7,903

Cash invested: $25,592 (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 53218

Home prices YoY
-19.0%
Rents YoY
5.3%
Active inventory
152
Price-to-rent
6.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,241 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$479
Tax from tax record
$167 /mo · $2,008/yr
Insurance
$38
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$261
Net cashflow
$295

Break-even live

Break-even rent $867
Max offer price $91,400
Occupancy floor 71%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $347 -5% $321 +0% $295 +5% $269 +10% $244
Rent -10% $197 -5% $246 +0% $295 +5% $344 +10% $393
Rate -1.0pp $341 -0.5pp $319 base $295 +0.5pp $272 +1.0pp $248

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
$22,850
Closing costs
$2,742
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 31 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
7348 W Medford Ave Unit 7348A Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1095 $950 $0.87 25d 1 0.31mi
4843 N 72nd St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1014 $1,485 $1.46 45d 1 0.47mi
6518 W Hampton Ave Unit 2 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,200 $1.09 45d 1 0.53mi
5530 N 76th St Apt 8 Milwaukee, WI 1.0 1.0 900 $995 $1.11 45d 1 0.56mi
7632 W Leon Ter Unit C Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.5 1000 $1,200 $1.20 25d 1 0.57mi
5659 N 64th St Unit 5659A Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1091 $1,300 $1.19 45d 1 0.69mi
7701 W Hampton Ave Unit 6 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 816 $1,250 $1.53 45d 1 0.73mi
6221 W Thurston Ave #6223 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 800 $1,100 $1.38 21d 1 0.77mi
5657 N 60th St #5659 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 878 $995 $1.13 18d 1 0.84mi
5823 N 65th St Unit Upper Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 768 $1,295 $1.69 45d 1 0.85mi
5820 N 65th St #5822 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 700 $1,245 $1.78 45d 1 0.86mi
5831 N 65th St Unit 5831 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 900 $1,195 $1.33 45d 1 0.86mi
5905 N 66th St Unit 66th Lower Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,600 $1.60 17d 1 0.93mi
6026 W Carmen Ave Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 672 $1,195 $1.78 25d 1 0.94mi
8023 W Thurston Ave Unit 2 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 850 $850 $1.00 45d 1 0.95mi
8037 W Thurston Ave Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1040 $1,600 $1.54 45d 1 0.97mi
5950 N 69th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,100 $1.00 45d 1 0.97mi
5830 N 61st St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1024 $1,450 $1.42 45d 1 0.98mi
5956 N 67th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 925 $1,250 $1.35 45d 1 0.99mi
5958 N 67th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 925 $1,250 $1.35 6d 1 1.00mi
5688 N 56th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 850 $1,445 $1.70 14d 1 1.01mi
8043 W Appleton Ave Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 900 $1,200 $1.33 16d 1 1.09mi
5908 N 80th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1056 $1,550 $1.47 25d 1 1.12mi
5955 N 79th St Unit 1 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,650 $1.50 45d 1 1.15mi
4640 N 51st Blvd Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1075 $1,275 $1.19 45d 1 1.30mi
4153 N 68th St Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1025 $1,700 $1.66 45d 1 1.31mi
4852 N 48th St Unit 4852 Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 830 $995 $1.20 3d 1 1.36mi
5050 N 47th St Milwaukee, WI 2.0 1.0 1092 $1,700 $1.56 45d 1 1.37mi
4610 W Eggert Pl #4612 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 852 $1,095 $1.29 25d 1 1.39mi
4060 N 73rd St Apt 2 Milwaukee, WI 1.0 1.0 650 $850 $1.31 18d 1 1.45mi
5165-5167 N 45th St Unit 5165 Milwaukee, WI 3.0 1.0 1020 $1,200 $1.18 18d 1 1.46mi

Listing history 9 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $91,400 Active 13 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $91,400 Active 10 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $91,400 Active 9 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $91,400 Active 8 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $91,400 Active 7 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $91,400 Active 5 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $91,400 Active 4 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    remarks 265-char remark
  9. 2026-06-08
    listed $91,400 Active 1 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 WI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$2,008 · $167/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,008 · $167/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 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

Nearby sold comps map

Loading sold comps map…

Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

Loading nearby amenities…

Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,887
− Mortgage interest
−$5,120
− Property taxes
−$2,008
− Insurance
−$457
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,191
− Management
−$1,191
− Depreciation
−$2,659
Taxable income
$2,261
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$543
After-tax cash flow
$3,001/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)
41,196
Household income
$45,642
Rent vs Own
57.1% rent · 42.9% own
Severe rent burden
2421.0

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 (72%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 72% Asian 10% White 10% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Philippines, Canada
Languages at home
89% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 7% Spanish 3%

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
▼ -76.44%
Current HPI
325.1975
Rent YoY
▲ 5.29%
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

+129.1% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-08 Listed $91,400 METROMLS
  • 1978-04-01 Sold (Public Records) $39,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.2%/yr

Latest (2024): $2,008 · -66.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

Loading sold comps…