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2326 Bryant Ave N

Duplex · 2 units: 3 bed / 1 bath ×2 unit split estimated · 2,827 sq ft

Minneapolis, MN · Hawthorne · View the listing ↗

Cash flows

Photos courtesy of NRT-Minnesota (CB Burnet), via Realtor.com.

Asking price
$264,900
2 units · $132K per unit
Monthly cash flow
$851
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$4,050/mo
medium confidence
Break-even price
$424,840
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

This is a Minneapolis up/down duplex asking $264,900, about what the seller paid in 2022 ($260K), and it has sat 71 days. Our numbers look strong on paper (about $851/mo cash flow, 10.2% cap) but they lean on rent estimates of $2,025 per unit, and the only real rent in the listing is a past $1,900 for the upper. Interior photos show cosmetic updates (new flooring, paint, siding) over a 1904 building, so the bones and systems are the question. The Tier 2 rental license means more inspections, so get the violation history first. It's worth a showing if the rent roll and inspection history hold up.

Things to consider

  1. Rents are unverified Cash flow depends on the $2,025 estimate per unit, but only a past upper rent of $1,900 is cited. Underwriting at actual rents could look very different.Listing says: “The upper level unit rented for $1900 per month!”
  2. Tier 2 rental license More frequent inspections and repair orders can add cost and risk. Find out what drove the grade.
  3. Cosmetic remodel over a 1904 building New siding, paint and flooring don't tell you about the roof, wiring, plumbing or foundation. Get a full inspection.Listing says: “newly remodeled main floor and second floor duplex”
  4. Price is near the 2022 sale price and well below break-even The seller paid $260K in 2022 and the county values it near $251K, so the ask is fair but not a bargain. After 71 days there is room to negotiate.
  5. Separate utilities help expenses Tenants pay their own utilities, so owner costs are mostly taxes, insurance and repairs. Taxes are about $4,770 on non-homestead.Listing says: “separate utilities and convenient location within blocks to mass transit”

From the photos

Listing photo 2
1 of 8Check

Fresh dark-painted brick on the front addition and new-looking blue vinyl-style siding; appears recently done and cosmetic, so wall condition underneath is unknown

Listing photo 4
2 of 8Plus

Two mailboxes and two front doors at the entry, consistent with two units

Listing photo 7
3 of 8Plus

Upper unit has new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint and original dark woodwork and columns; looks rentable and low-maintenance

Listing photo 8
4 of 8Concern

Upstairs windows appear to be older wood double-hung units in several rooms, so window replacement looks partial

Listing photo 10
5 of 8Check

Kitchen is only glimpsed in the background with stainless fridge; no clear kitchen, bath, or appliance photos

Listing photo 9
6 of 8Check

Forced-air supply vents visible, so heat is ducted; furnace age and number of furnaces unseen

Listing photo 5
7 of 8Check

Main floor has original hardwood in the front room that looks worn but refinishable, with a different flooring in the entry

Listing photo 1
8 of 8Check

No photos of basement, mechanicals, electrical panels, roof or garage, so major systems can't be judged

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

Rents the listing states

  • Upper: $1,900Listing says: The upper level unit rented for $1900 per month!

Condition and repairs

  • doneMain and second floor remodelListing says: newly remodeled main floor and second floor duplex
  • doneNew sidingListing says: New siding, new windows in several locations
  • doneNew windows in several locations (not all)Listing says: new windows in several locations

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
$264,900
Cash to close
$60,927
Price per unit
$132,450
GRM
5.5

Each month

Cash flow
$851/mo
Cash-on-cash
16.8%
Cap rate
10.2%
DSCR
1.60×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$424,840
Rent that breaks even
$2,944/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$2.44M vs $464K
Cash flow turns positive
year 1

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$4,050
Vacancy (6%)−$243
Collected$3,807
Property tax Public record−$398
Insurance Estimate−$230
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$170
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (8% of rent)−$324
Capital reserve (9% of rent)−$364
Net operating income$2,261
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$1,410
Cash flow$851
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$179

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$2,444,534
Your equity when you sell
$604,403

Sells for $642,982 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($38,579). Rent paid down $211,920 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$1,840,131

$741,712 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$463,792
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$463,792

$60,927 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

The building comes out $1,980,742 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 $2.44M, stocks $464K. The property wins.

Comparable rentals

Nearby rentals RentCast matched to each unit type, as of 2026-10-02. The estimate above is RentCast's, weighted toward the closest matches.

3 bed / 1 bath estimate $2,025/mo · range $1,875–$2,175

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
2620 Emerson Ave N, Unit 2, Minneapolis 55411 off market $1,900 3 / 1 — 0.3 mi 2026-05-13 94%
1500 W Broadway Ave, Unit 2, Minneapolis 55411 off market $1,700 3 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2026-05-07 93%
1500 W Broadway Ave, Unit 3, Minneapolis 55411 off market $1,700 3 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2026-05-07 93%
1823 Girard Ave N, Minneapolis 55411 off market $1,650 3 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2025-11-15 93%
3118 Morgan Ave N, Minneapolis 55411 off market $1,900 3 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2025-10-15 93%
1616 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis 55411 off market $1,648 3 / 1 1,600 0.6 mi 2026-04-17 89%
816 21st Ave N, Apt 226, Minneapolis 55411 $2,065 3 / 1 1,500 0.2 mi 2026-07-14 88%
816 21st Ave N, Apt 107, Minneapolis 55411 $1,788 3 / 1 1,500 0.2 mi 2026-07-14 88%
816 21st Ave N, Apt 336, Minneapolis 55411 $2,065 3 / 1 1,500 0.2 mi 2026-07-14 88%
816 21st Ave N, Apt 335, Minneapolis 55411 $2,065 3 / 1 1,500 0.2 mi 2026-07-14 88%

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

Red flags and opportunities

Watch for

  • highRent is described in the past tense; current occupancy and rent are unclear Listing says: The upper level unit rented for $1900 per month! · AI review
  • mediumRental license Tier 2: the city has flagged more violations than typical; expect more frequent inspections and repair orders. Public record: Minneapolis Active Rental Licenses: 2326 BRYANT AVE N, grade/tier=Tier 2, status=Active
  • mediumWindows replaced only in some places; others may be original Listing says: new windows in several locations · AI review
  • mediumListing is vague on systems (roof, furnace, electrical, plumbing) despite 'remodeled' claim Listing says: newly remodeled main floor and second floor duplex · AI review

Opportunities

  • Long time on market: room to negotiate. Based on: Listing data: 74 days on market, 2 price cuts
  • Separate utilities means tenants carry their own bills, keeping owner expenses low Listing says: separate utilities and convenient location within blocks to mass transit · AI review
  • Two-car garage with concrete pad is a plus for tenant appeal and possible garage rent Listing says: two car garage with an excellent concrete pad · AI review
  • No rent cap in Minneapolis, and 71 days on market gives room to negotiate Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • What are the current rents, lease terms and move-in dates for both units? Is either vacant?
  • Can I see the rental license inspection history and any open violation or repair orders behind the Tier 2 grade?
  • What permits were pulled for the remodel, and who did the work?
  • How old are the roof, furnace, water heaters and electrical panels? Which windows are still original?
  • Are the units separately metered for gas and electric, and is there any shared meter or heat?
  • Why has it been on the market 71 days, and has the price changed?

Bottom line

Numbers look good if the rents are real, but the Tier 2 license, cosmetic-looking remodel and vague rent history mean verify before you get excited. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Public recordHennepin County record, current payable year (non-homestead)$4,770
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$2,757
Water, sewer, trash / mo Estimateestimate. $85/unit/mo, owner-paid$170
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. built 1904: +1 pt capital reserve8% / 9%

Price history Realtor.com

On the market since 2026-04-29 (159 days); down $55,000 (17.2%) from the first ask of $319,900; last sold for $260,000 on 2022-07-22.

DateEventPrice
Price changed$264,900
Price changed$279,900
Listed$289,900
Removed$299,000
Removed$329,900
Price changed$299,000
Listed$319,900
Removed—
Listed$299,900
Sold$260,000
Price changed$299,900
Listed$324,900
Sold public record$105,000
Sold public record$70,000
Sold public record$21,113
Sold public record$53,560

County record Public record

Recorded asduplex
Living units2
Year built1904
Market value (2026)$251,200
Property tax$4,770
Special assessmentsnone
Homesteadno
Last sale2022-07-01 · $260,000

Source: Hennepin County parcel records.

City rental license

CHOWN: 2 unit(s), Tier 2, status active, renews 2027-03-01.

Nearest highway

I 94, about 614 m away.

Crime in Hawthorne

445 incidents in the last 12 months (79 per 1,000 residents), −1% vs. the year before. Minneapolis police incidents, all reported offenses (definitions differ from St. Paul's, so don't compare across cities).