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1011 19th St S

Fourplex · 4 units: 3 bed / 1 bath ×4 unit split estimated · 4,026 sq ft

Moorhead, MN · View the listing ↗

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Photos courtesy of RE/MAX Legacy Realty, via Realtor.com.

Asking price
$385,000
4 units · $96K per unit
Monthly cash flow
−$6
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$4,100/mo
medium confidence · 9 rentals within 1.5 mi
Break-even price
$383,809
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

This is a 1963 four-plex of 3-bed/1-bath units at $385K, and at the ask our numbers show about -$6/mo cash flow with 20% down and a 6.4% cap rate. Break-even price is about $384K, so the ask is roughly $1K too high before any negotiation, and it has sat 143 days. The listing gives no rents, no expenses, no heat or utility details and no tax figure, and we couldn't match a county parcel, so the unit count and taxes are unverified. Photos show baseboard electric heat and window A/C units, which would push heat onto tenants but also raise their bills. Get the rent roll, trailing-12 and tax bill first. It's worth a showing only if actual rents beat our $1,025 mid estimate and you can buy near or below $384K.

Things to consider

  1. Cash flow is slightly negative at the ask Our model shows about -$6/mo at 20% down, so it's essentially break-even but you'd still be paying to hold it. The price needs to come down to about $384K or rents need to beat our estimate.
  2. Rents are unknown and our estimate range is wide Our estimate runs $925 to $1,700 per 3-bed, with a mid of $1,025. The actual rent roll decides whether this works.
  3. Unit count and taxes are unverified We couldn't match a county parcel, so confirm four legal units and the real tax bill before trusting any numbers.
  4. Heat and cooling setup affects tenant costs and turnover Electric baseboard and window A/C mean tenants likely pay high electric bills, which can hurt retention, but owner costs stay low if each unit is separately metered.From photo 5
  5. Update claims need proof Roof and windows are big-ticket items; the listing gives no dates. Verify with permits and an inspection.Listing says: “has seen numerous updates, including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom fixtures, and some newer appliances”
  6. Long time on market gives leverage At 143 days, the seller may accept a lower offer, which you need anyway to reach break-even.

From the photos

Listing photo 1
1 of 8Check

Vinyl-sided exterior appears in decent shape with no obvious sagging or staining; roof isn't clearly visible, so the 'new roof' claim is unverified

Listing photo 1
2 of 8Concern

Window A/C units in several openings suggest no central air and tenant-supplied cooling

Listing photo 2
3 of 8Plus

Windows appear to be newer vinyl units, consistent with the 'new windows' claim

Listing photo 5
4 of 8Check

Electric baseboard heat appears in the bedrooms; tenants likely pay electric, but heating cost is high and affects rentability

Listing photo 6
5 of 8Concern

Kitchen has white cabinets, laminate counters and a basic electric range; looks dated but serviceable, not renovated

Listing photo 7
6 of 8Check

Bathroom has a one-piece fiberglass tub surround and a basic vanity; clean and functional, cosmetic updates only

Listing photo 8
7 of 8Plus

Vinyl plank flooring in the units appears fairly recent and durable

Listing photo 3
8 of 8Check

Stairwell and entry carpet looks worn; no photos of the mechanicals, electrical panel, roof or basement

Based on 10 of the listing photos. Photos can hide as much as they show; an inspection is the real answer.

Condition and repairs

  • doneNew roofListing says: has seen numerous updates, including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom fixtures, and some newer appliances
  • doneNew windowsListing says: has seen numerous updates, including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom fixtures, and some newer appliances
  • doneUpdated bathroom fixturesListing says: has seen numerous updates, including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom fixtures, and some newer appliances
  • doneSome newer appliancesListing says: has seen numerous updates, including a new roof, new windows, updated bathroom fixtures, and some newer appliances

AI-assisted first read of the listing description and photos (Claude), checked against public records. Every rent and repair above quotes the listing; verify with the agent, leases and an inspection.

The numbers

Down payment %
Offer $
Management
Interest rate %
Edit rents, costs and assumptions

Default: 20% down (no PMI), offer at asking, self-managed, 7.00% for 30 years, buyer pays closing costs (3%).

The deal

Price
$385,000
Cash to close
$88,550
Price per unit
$96,250
GRM
7.8

Each month

Cash flow
−$6/mo
Cash-on-cash
−0.1%
Cap rate
6.4%
DSCR
1.00×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$383,809
Rent that breaks even
$4,108/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$1.63M vs $675K
Cash flow turns positive
year 2

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$4,100
Vacancy (6%)−$246
Collected$3,854
Property tax Listing−$330
Insurance Estimate−$384
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$340
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (9% of rent)−$369
Capital reserve (8% of rent)−$328
Net operating income$2,043
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$2,049
Cash flow−$6
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$261

Cash flow each year

Rents +3%/yr, costs +3.5%/yr. Red bars are months you'd cover out of pocket.

30 years

How those totals add up

If you buy this building$1,631,168
Your equity when you sell
$878,426

Sells for $934,496 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($56,070). Rent paid down $308,000 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$752,742

$374,515 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$674,606
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$674,065

$88,550 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

Monthly shortfalls, invested
$541

$76 you'd have paid in while the building lost money, invested instead.

The building comes out $956,562 ahead after 30 years.

Future dollars. At 3% inflation, divide year-30 figures by about 2.4 for today's buying power. Rental profits are assumed invested, not spent.

30 years: this property vs. the same money in stocks

This propertyStocks at 7%

Year 30 (loan paid off): property $1.63M, stocks $675K. The property wins.

Comparable rentals

The closest rental listings with each unit's bedroom count, as of 2026-10-06. The estimate is the median asking rent of every rental we found nearby (the count is shown for each); houses are left out. Asking rents from Realtor.com rental listings, not signed leases.

3 bed estimate $1,025/mo · range $950–$1,750 · 9 rentals within 1.5 mi

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedType
921 19th St S Apt 4, Moorhead $1,000 3 / 1 850 0.1 mi 2026-09-27 Apartment
1011 18 1/2 St S, Moorhead $925 3 / 1 — 0.1 mi 2025-12-25 Apartment
915-18 1/2 St S, Moorhead $945 3 / 2 1,035 0.1 mi 2025-01-03 Apartment
1810 12th Ave S, Moorhead $925 3 / 1 — 0.1 mi 2026-06-24 Apartment
1802 12th Ave S, Moorhead $925 3 / 1 — 0.1 mi 2025-12-25 Apartment
1521 1st Ave N, Moorhead $1,440 3 / 2 1,400 0.9 mi 2025-04-29 Apartment
1102 28th Ave S, Moorhead $1,695 3 / 2 1,617 1.2 mi 2026-08-12 Apartment
900 30th Ave S, Moorhead $1,880 3 / 2 1,364 1.5 mi 2025-07-10 Apartment
1402 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead $1,695 3 / 2 1,332 1.5 mi 2025-07-02 Apartment

On the maps, this property and comparable rentals. Comparable rentals and rent estimate: Realtor.com rental listings. Rents are asking rents from listings; check them against the actual leases.

Red flags and opportunities

Watch for

  • highNo rents, expenses or lease terms given despite 'strong rental history' and 'solid cash flow' claims Listing says: offers solid cash flow and has seen numerous updates · AI review
  • highOur underwriting shows negative cash flow at the asking price Based on: data: underwriting.cash_flow_monthly · AI review
  • mediumCouldn't match this address to a county parcel record, so taxes and unit count are unverified. Public record: County parcels: no match for 1011 19TH ST S
  • mediumVague update claims with no dates or permits; 'some newer appliances' implies others are old Listing says: some newer appliances · AI review
  • lowCommon areas and units appear to have basic, older finishes; window A/C units suggest no central cooling Based on: photo 1 · AI review

Opportunities

  • Long time on market: room to negotiate. Based on: Listing data: 143 days on market
  • Price is above break-even and the listing is stale, so there is room to negotiate Based on: data: listing.days_on_market · AI review
  • Location across from a new city park with pool and courts could support tenant demand and retention Listing says: directly across the street from a brand-new city park with a swimming pool, basketball courts, and playground equipment · AI review
  • Four 3-bed units with no rent cap; rents can move with the market if current rents are low Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • Can I see the current rent roll, lease end dates and trailing-12 income and expenses?
  • Who pays heat, electric, water, sewer and trash, and how is each unit metered and heated?
  • When were the roof and windows replaced, and were permits pulled?
  • What are the annual property taxes and any special assessments?
  • Is the building rental-licensed for four units, and when was the last inspection?
  • Why has it been listed 143 days, and has the price changed?

Bottom line

A plain 1963 four-plex that roughly breaks even at the ask with no rents disclosed; only worth pursuing at or below about $384K with a verified rent roll. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Listinglisting, tax year 2026. The tax the listing states. If the seller lives there it may be at the lower homestead rate; an investor owner pays the non-homestead rate, often 20–40% more on the owner's unit.$3,964
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$4,606
Water, sewer, trash / mo Estimateestimate. $85/unit/mo, owner-paid$340
Heat / mo Assumptionassumption. tenants pay heat; confirm with the agent$0
Lawn care / mo Assumptionassumption. $120/mo for 6 months, spread over 12; no snow removal$60
Repairs / capital reserve Rulerule. 12 bedrooms: +1 pt repairs for wear9% / 8%

Price history Realtor.com

On the market since 2026-05-01 (157 days, relisted 1×); last sold for $255,000 on 2024-10-15; listed for rent at $1,090/mo on 2026-09-17.

DateEventPrice
Listed for rent$1,090/mo
Removed—
Relisted$385,000
Removed—
Listed for rent$1,090/mo
Removed—
Listed$385,000
Listed for rent$1,090/mo
Removed—
Listed for rent$1,090/mo
Removed—
Listed for rent$1,070/mo
Removed—
Listed for rent$1,070/mo
Removed—
Listed for rent$1,070/mo
Removed—
Rent changed$1,070/mo
Listed for rent$1,120/mo
Removed—
Listed for rent$1,120/mo
Sold public record$255,000
Removed—
Listed$275,000
Sold public record$735,000

From the listing Listing

Listed asfour plex
Property tax, 2026$3,964
CountyClay
Parcel number586890800

As the listing states it (NorthstarMLS, via Realtor.com). We don't have county records here yet; check the tax, homestead status and special assessments with the county.

Crime, rental-license and vacant-building records are only available for St. Paul and Minneapolis so far. Check with Moorhead on rental licensing before you buy.