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3101 E 24th St

5 units · 5 units: 3 bed / 1 bath ×2 and 2 bed / 1 bath ×3 unit split estimated · 4,464 sq ft

Minneapolis, MN · Seward · View the listing ↗

Overpriced

Photos courtesy of Engel & Volkers Americas, Inc, via Realtor.com.

Needs more info before these numbers mean much. The city's rental license covers 4 unit(s); this analysis counts 5.

Asking price
$875,000
5 units · $175K per unit
Monthly cash flow
−$1,000
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$7,450/mo
medium confidence
Break-even price
$687,134
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

The description says fourplex with four 3-bed/1-bath units, but county records and the listing facts count 5 units, and the city rental license covers only 4. Settle that first, because our numbers assume 5 units with mixed bed counts and the real unit mix could change the income a lot. At $875K the deal does not work today: we get about -$1,000/month cash flow at a 5.0% cap, and our break-even price is about $687K. The seller paid $700K in 2021 and the county values it at $635K, so the ask is well above both. No rents are given, so get the rent roll, leases and 12 months of expenses before anything else. It has sat 101 days, so there is room to negotiate, but only worth a showing if the seller will come down hard or the rents prove much stronger than our estimates.

Things to consider

  1. Unit count doesn't match the license If there are really 5 units and only 4 are licensed, you could face legal and insurance trouble and lose that income. If there are only 4, our numbers are off.
  2. Price doesn't work at current rates Cash flow is about -$1,000/month at ask and break-even is around $687K. You would need a big price cut or rents well above estimate.
  3. Ask is above past sale and county value The seller paid $700K in 2021 and the county says $635K. Paying $875K means banking on rent growth that isn't shown.
  4. Heat setup and who pays Hot-water heat from one boiler is a large expense if the owner pays. Individual control does not mean individual billing.Listing says: “Each unit has access to control their own heat! It's how the boiler system was set up.”
  5. Rents and lease terms are unverified The listing says all units are leased on year-long leases but gives no rent amounts, so income can't be checked against our estimates.Listing says: “All units are fully leased!”
  6. Negotiating room Over 100 days on market suggests the seller may accept a lower price.

From the photos

Listing photo 1
1 of 7Check

Exterior is a two-story wood-sided building with stacked porches. Siding looks fairly tidy but the paint and trim appear dated.

Listing photo 2
2 of 7Check

Front and side views show two entries and porch/balcony levels, which fits a four-unit layout. Balcony structure and railings need inspection.

Listing photo 4
3 of 7Plus

Living room has dark laminate or vinyl plank floors and baseboard hot-water heat. It looks cosmetic and serviceable, not original.

Listing photo 7
4 of 7Concern

Kitchen has older oak cabinets, tile floor, laminate counters and a gas range. It looks dated but usable.

Listing photo 6
5 of 7Concern

One bathroom has a basic cultured top vanity and tub surround that appear older and plain.

Listing photo 9
6 of 7Plus

Another bathroom has a tiled tub surround, a vessel sink and tile floor, and appears more recently updated. Condition varies between units.

Listing photo 1
7 of 7Check

No photos of the boiler, electrical panels, roof, basement or the rear parking, so the major systems are unseen.

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

Condition and repairs

  • donePaint and some newer appliances installed under new ownershipListing says: Updates such as paint and some newer appliances installed to units through new ownership
  • doneNewer dryer replacing previous coin-op dryerListing says: Coin-op washer, and free newer dryer to replace previous coin-op.

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
$875,000
Cash to close
$201,250
Price per unit
$175,000
GRM
9.8

Each month

Cash flow
−$1,000/mo
Cash-on-cash
−6.0%
Cap rate
5.0%
DSCR
0.79×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$687,134
Rent that breaks even
$8,766/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$2.59M vs $1.90M
Cash flow turns positive
year 11

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$7,450
Vacancy (6%)−$447
Collected$7,003
Property tax Public record−$1,005
Insurance Estimate−$515
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$425
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (9% of rent)−$670
Capital reserve (9% of rent)−$670
Net operating income$3,657
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$4,657
Cash flow−$1,000
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$593

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$2,593,337
Your equity when you sell
$1,996,424

Sells for $2,123,855 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($127,431). Rent paid down $700,000 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$596,914

$376,173 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$1,903,688
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$1,531,966

$201,250 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

Monthly shortfalls, invested
$371,722

$62,179 you'd have paid in while the building lost money, invested instead.

The building comes out $689,649 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 $2.59M, stocks $1.90M. The property wins.

Comparable rentals

Nearby rentals RentCast matched to each unit type, as of 2026-10-05. The estimate above is RentCast's, weighted toward the closest matches.

3 bed / 1 bath estimate $1,550/mo · range $1,325–$1,775

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
2701 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis 55414 $1,700 3 / 1 — 1.0 mi 2025-07-23 93%
2709 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis 55407 off market $1,900 3 / 1 — 1.3 mi 2026-05-02 92%
2709 Bloomington Ave S, Unit 2, Minneapolis 55407 off market $1,900 3 / 1 — 1.3 mi 2026-05-21 92%
2636 14th Ave S, Apt 2, Minneapolis 55407 off market $1,650 3 / 1 — 1.4 mi 2026-07-10 92%
811 28th Ave S, Minneapolis 55454 $1,400 2 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2026-05-20 84%
1311-1313 Franklin Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,350 2 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2025-11-26 84%
2807 E 29th St, Apt 6, Minneapolis 55406 off market $1,100 2 / 1 — 0.7 mi 2026-08-28 84%
90 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,450 2 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2025-09-09 83%
2214 Sharon Ave SE, Apt 2, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,450 2 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2026-07-13 83%
119 Bedford St SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,550 2 / 1 — 1.0 mi 2026-05-05 83%

2 bed / 1 bath estimate $1,450/mo · range $1,325–$1,600

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
811 28th Ave S, Minneapolis 55454 $1,400 2 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2026-05-20 93%
1311-1313 Franklin Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,350 2 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2025-11-26 93%
2807 E 29th St, Apt 6, Minneapolis 55406 off market $1,100 2 / 1 — 0.7 mi 2026-08-28 93%
90 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,450 2 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2025-09-09 93%
2214 Sharon Ave SE, Apt 2, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,450 2 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2026-07-13 93%
119 Bedford St SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,550 2 / 1 — 1.0 mi 2026-05-05 92%
77 Bedford St SE, # 4, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,550 2 / 1 — 1.0 mi 2026-09-01 92%
67 Bedford St SE, Apt 3, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,600 2 / 1 — 1.1 mi 2026-08-13 92%
69 Bedford St SE, Apt 2, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,600 2 / 1 — 1.1 mi 2026-09-22 92%
75 Bedford St SE, Apt 1, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,500 2 / 1 — 1.1 mi 2026-02-25 92%

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

  • highThe city's rental license covers 4 unit(s); this analysis counts 5. Public record: Minneapolis Active Rental Licenses: 3101 24TH ST E, units=4
  • highUnit count conflict: description and license say 4, county and our analysis count 5. A fifth unit may be unlicensed or not legal. Based on: data: city.rental_license · AI review
  • highAsk is far above the county value and the 2021 sale price, and about $188K over our break-even price. Based on: data: underwriting.break_even_price · AI review
  • highNegative cash flow of about $1,000/month at the asking price. Based on: data: underwriting.cash_flow_monthly · AI review
  • mediumHeat is a hot-water boiler system. Claim that each unit controls its own heat needs checking, and the owner may pay the gas bill. Listing says: Each unit has access to control their own heat! It's how the boiler system was set up. · AI review
  • mediumNo rents are stated, so income is unverified. Listing says: Tenants are on year long leases and have renewed. · AI review
  • lowClose to I-94, which can affect noise and appeal. Based on: data: highway.distance_m · AI review

Opportunities

  • Long time on market: room to negotiate. Based on: Listing data: 101 days on market, 1 price cuts
  • 101 days on market gives room to negotiate well below ask. Based on: data: listing.days_on_market · AI review
  • Plenty of off-street parking is a strong draw for tenants. Listing says: Tons of parking in the back that can fit at least 8 cars. · AI review
  • Laundry on site gives a small extra income stream. Listing says: Coin-op washer, and free newer dryer to replace previous coin-op. · AI review
  • No rent cap in Minneapolis, so rents can rise to market as leases turn. Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • Is this 4 units or 5? Is the fifth unit legal and licensed, and what is it?
  • Can I see the rent roll, leases and trailing 12 months of expenses?
  • Who pays for heat? Are there separate meters or zone valves for each unit, and is it one boiler or several?
  • How old is the boiler, roof, and the electrical panels and wiring?
  • Why has it sat 101 days, and has the price been cut?
  • What does the coin-op laundry earn per month, and what is in the basement storage units?

Bottom line

Big 3-bedroom units with parking, but the ask is far above value and the unit count doesn't match the license, so don't offer until the rents and legal count are proven. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Public recordHennepin County record, current payable year (non-homestead)$12,060
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$6,178
Water, sewer, trash / mo Estimateestimate. $85/unit/mo, owner-paid$425
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 1905: +1 pt capital reserve; 12 bedrooms: +1 pt repairs for wear9% / 9%

Price history Realtor.com

On the market since 2026-06-26 (101 days); down $20,000 (2.2%) from the first ask of $895,000; last sold for $700,000 on 2021-10-11; listed for rent at $1,670/mo on 2025-03-24.

DateEventPrice
Price changed$875,000
Removed$940,000
Listed$895,000
Rental removed$1,670/mo
Rent changed$1,670/mo
Listed for rent$1,675/mo
Sold public record$700,000
Sold public record$160,000
Sold public record$160,000
Sold public record$183,000

County record Public record

Recorded asapartment 4 or 5 unit
Living units5
Year built1905
Market value (2026)$635,000
Property tax$12,060
Special assessmentsnone
Homesteadno
Last sale2021-09-01 · $700,000

Source: Hennepin County parcel records.

City rental license

CHOWN: 4 unit(s), Tier 1, status active, renews 2027-03-01.

Nearest highway

I 94, about 664 m away.

Crime in Seward

518 incidents in the last 12 months (69 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).