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1911 E 32nd St

Triplex · 3 units: 3 bed / 2 bath ×3 unit split estimated · 5,400 sq ft

Minneapolis, MN · Corcoran · View the listing ↗

Overpriced

Photos, via Realtor.com.

Asking price
$900,000
3 units · $300K per unit
Monthly cash flow
−$1,530
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$5,325/mo
medium confidence · 11 rentals within 1.5 mi
Break-even price
$612,592
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

A 2022 triplex of three 3-bed/2-bath units sounds good, but $900K doesn't work. Our model shows about -$1,530 a month and a 4.3% cap rate at asking, and the price that breaks even is about $613K. Rents of roughly $1,775 per unit don't carry this price. The listing gives no rents, no lease terms and no expense figures. Ask for the rent roll first, then check why it has sat 85 days. Only worth a showing if the seller moves a long way down.

Things to consider

  1. Price is far above what rents support At $900K the model shows about -$1,530 a month. Break-even is around $613K, so a large cut would be needed.
  2. Rents are unknown Our estimate is about $1,775 per unit, but the listing gives no actual rents. Two units are occupied, so verify the real numbers.Listing says: “Two units are currently rented, providing immediate rental income”
  3. Tax risk County value and tax are very low for a $900K building. Assume taxes will rise on reassessment and non-homestead rates.
  4. Seller has room to negotiate Seller paid $130K in 2021 and the listing is 85 days old, so a low offer is not unreasonable.
  5. New build lowers repair risk A 2022 building should have modern systems and low early maintenance, which helps reserves.Listing says: “newly built (2022) triplex in the heart of South Minneapolis”

From the photos

Listing photo 1
1 of 7Plus

Exterior appears to be newer fiber-cement style siding with decks and no visible wear, consistent with 2022 construction.

Listing photo 3
2 of 7Concern

Kitchen appears new, with white cabinets, stainless appliances and vinyl plank flooring. Counters look like laminate, not granite.

Listing photo 6
3 of 7Plus

Bedrooms have clean carpet and new-looking windows and blinds, with no visible damage.

Listing photo 8
4 of 7Check

Bathroom has a tiled shower with a framed glass door and a basic vanity. Finish is builder-grade.

Listing photo 10
5 of 7Plus

In-unit laundry closet with washer and dryer appears to be in this unit.

Listing photo 2
6 of 7Check

Detached garage and entry with three mailboxes or meters are visible. Confirm separate meters and parking for each unit.

Listing photo 1
7 of 7Check

No photos of mechanicals, panel, furnace or basement, and photos appear to show only one unit.

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 construction, built 2022Listing says: newly built (2022) triplex in the heart of South Minneapolis

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
$900,000
Cash to close
$207,000
Price per unit
$300,000
GRM
14.1

Each month

Cash flow
−$1,530/mo
Cash-on-cash
−8.9%
Cap rate
4.3%
DSCR
0.68×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$612,592
Rent that breaks even
$7,312/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$2.39M vs $2.35M
Cash flow turns positive
year 15

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$5,325
Vacancy (6%)−$320
Collected$5,006
Property tax Public record−$187
Insurance Estimate−$338
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$255
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (9% of rent)−$479
Capital reserve (8% of rent)−$426
Net operating income$3,260
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$4,790
Cash flow−$1,530
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$609

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$2,389,732
Your equity when you sell
$2,053,464

Sells for $2,184,536 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($131,072). Rent paid down $720,000 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$336,267

$238,358 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$2,347,490
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$1,575,737

$207,000 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

Monthly shortfalls, invested
$771,753

$142,188 you'd have paid in while the building lost money, invested instead.

The building comes out $42,242 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 $2.39M, stocks $2.35M. 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 $1,775/mo · range $1,675–$2,250 · 11 rentals within 1.5 mi

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedType
2742 18th Ave S, Minneapolis $1,850 3 / 1 1,270 0.6 mi 2026-09-08 Apartment
3015 29th Ave S, Minneapolis $2,260 3 / 1 1,168 0.7 mi 2026-09-27 Multi family
2835 11th Ave S, Minneapolis $1,700 3 / 2 1,166 0.8 mi 2026-05-21 Apartment
2500 17th Ave S Unit 2, Minneapolis $1,200 3 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2026-06-05 Apartment
2513 29th Ave S Unit 2, Minneapolis $2,150 3 / 2 1,000 1.1 mi — Apartment
3345 36th Ave S Unit 1, Minneapolis $1,600 3 / 1 1,500 1.2 mi 2026-09-21 Apartment
912 E 25th St Apt 2, Minneapolis $1,695 3 / 1 1,014 1.2 mi — Apartment
912 E 25th St Apt 3, Minneapolis $1,675 3 / 1 1,014 1.2 mi — Apartment
2407 Elliot Upper Ave Unit Elliot, Minneapolis $2,300 3 / 1 2,304 1.3 mi 2025-03-15 Duplex triplex
3336 4th Ave S Apt 4, Minneapolis $1,595 3 / 1 1,100 1.3 mi — 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

  • highCounty market value is $118,800 against a $900K ask. The county value may not reflect the new building, but it is a big gap and could mean taxes rise after reassessment. Based on: data: county.market_value · AI review
  • mediumAsking is $287,408 above the price where cash flow breaks even ($612,592) at the default scenario. Based on: Derived: price $900,000 vs. break-even $612,592
  • mediumDescription gives no rents, lease terms or expenses, only that two units are rented. Listing says: Two units are currently rented, providing immediate rental income · AI review
  • medium85 days on market suggests the price is not finding buyers. Based on: data: listing.days_on_market · AI review
  • low$293 in special assessments on the current tax bill (often street, sewer or code-enforcement charges). Ask what they're for, whether they continue, and whether the seller pays them off at closing. Public record: Hennepin County parcel 0102824230019: special assessments (current) = $292.76
  • lowDescription says granite countertops but photos show laminate-style counters. Listing accuracy is questionable. Based on: photo 3 · AI review

Opportunities

  • The seller bought for $130,000 in Jul 2021, so they can take a lower offer and still come out well ahead. Public record: Hennepin County parcel 0102824230019: last sale 2021-07-01, $130,000
  • New construction should mean low repairs and reserves in the early years. Listing says: newly built (2022) triplex in the heart of South Minneapolis · AI review
  • One unit is open for an owner-occupant, which could allow owner-occupant financing. Listing says: the remaining unit offer excellent flexibility for an owner-occupant or investor · AI review
  • Minneapolis has no rent cap, so rents can follow the market. Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • What are the two current rents, lease end dates and are they on leases or month-to-month?
  • What are trailing-12 expenses, including taxes, insurance and utilities?
  • Who pays heat, water and trash, and are there separate meters?
  • Why is the county market value so low, and what will taxes be after reassessment?
  • What are the special assessments for, and are they paid at closing?
  • Was the building built with permits and a certificate of occupancy, and is the rental license transferable?

Bottom line

Newer, low-maintenance triplex, but $900K is roughly $287K above where the numbers work, so only consider it at a much lower price. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Public recordHennepin County record, current payable year (non-homestead)$2,247
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$4,050
Water, sewer, trash / mo Estimateestimate. $85/unit/mo, owner-paid$255
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. 9 bedrooms: +1 pt repairs for wear9% / 8%

Price history Realtor.com

On the market since 2026-07-09 (88 days); last sold for $130,000 on 2021-08-18.

DateEventPrice
Listed$900,000
Sold public record$130,000
Sold$130,000
Listed$150,000
Sold$99,000
Sold$99,000
Price changed$99,000
Listed$115,000
Sold$60,000
Relisted$80,000
Removed$80,000
Listed$80,000

County record Public record

Recorded astriplex
Living units3
Year built2022
Market value (2026)$118,800
Property tax$2,247
Special assessments$293
Homesteadno
Last sale2021-07-01 · $130,000

Source: Hennepin County parcel records.

City rental license

CHOWN: 3 unit(s), Tier 1, status active, renews 2027-03-01.

Nearest highway

MN 55, about 582 m away.

Crime in Corcoran

275 incidents in the last 12 months (61 per 1,000 residents), −5% vs. the year before. Minneapolis police incidents, all reported offenses (definitions differ from St. Paul's, so don't compare across cities).