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318 7th Ave NE

Triplex · 3 units: 2 bed / 1 bath ×2 and 1 bed / 1 bath unit split estimated · 1,900 sq ft

Minneapolis, MN · St. Anthony West · View the listing ↗

Cash flows

Photos courtesy of RE/MAX Results, via Realtor.com.

Asking price
$449,900
3 units · $150K per unit
Monthly cash flow
$228
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$5,050/mo
medium confidence
Break-even price
$492,816
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

This is a Northeast Minneapolis triplex that our numbers say pencils at the ask. Cash flow is about $228/mo with a 7% cap at 20% down, and break-even price is near $493K. That rests on our rent estimates, because the listing gives no rents, no lease terms, and no utility details. The photos show only one unit's interior, so 'all three units are in great condition' is unproven. The county calls it a duplex with an ADU, and there is no rental license on file, so confirm the third unit is legal before anything else. 151 days on market and a $461K sale in 2024 mean there is room to negotiate. Worth a showing if the rent roll and licensing check out.

Things to consider

  1. Legal unit count is unclear If only two units are legal, income and financing assumptions change, and fines or forced changes are possible.
  2. Estimated rents drive the cash flow The $228/mo comes from our rent estimates, not actual leases. Real rents could be lower or higher.
  3. No rental license on file An unlicensed building can mean no inspection history and extra cost to get compliant.
  4. Seller paid more in 2024 The owner bought at $461K and is asking less. Find out why and what leverage that gives you.
  5. Taxes are high and non-homestead At $7,914 a year, taxes take a large share of income. Owner-occupying may change the bill.
  6. Updates are described but unverified Roof and mechanical ages drive reserves. Photos show only one unit.Listing says: “All three units are in great condition with newer mechanicals, newer roof, and updated kitchens.”

From the photos

Listing photo 8
1 of 7Check

Kitchen has newer vinyl plank flooring, stainless fridge, gas range and wood cabinets, but also an old tin-style ceiling and a worn exterior door. Looks like a light cosmetic refresh, not a full remodel.

Listing photo 10
2 of 7Plus

Bathroom has a fiberglass tub surround and newer vanity. Appears updated but basic.

Listing photo 6
3 of 7Plus

Hardwood floors in the enclosed porch and rooms look refinishable and in decent shape.

Listing photo 7
4 of 7Check

Some marks and a possible hairline crack on the bedroom wall near the ceiling. Check for settling or past moisture.

Listing photo 3
5 of 7Check

Rear additions with a shallow roof over the patio and mixed siding suggest unpermitted or added-on space. Confirm permits.

Listing photo 2
6 of 7Plus

Fenced yard and a garage or shed are visible. Parking looks like a driveway or pad, with no clear count.

Listing photo 1
7 of 7Check

No photos of the basement, furnace, water heater, electrical panels, or the other two units.

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

Condition and repairs

  • doneNewer mechanicalsListing says: All three units are in great condition with newer mechanicals, newer roof, and updated kitchens.
  • doneNewer roofListing says: All three units are in great condition with newer mechanicals, newer roof, and updated kitchens.
  • doneUpdated kitchensListing says: All three units are in great condition with newer mechanicals, newer roof, and updated kitchens.

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
$449,900
Cash to close
$103,477
Price per unit
$149,967
GRM
7.4

Each month

Cash flow
$228/mo
Cash-on-cash
2.6%
Cap rate
7.0%
DSCR
1.10×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$492,816
Rent that breaks even
$4,753/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$2.28M vs $788K
Cash flow turns positive
year 1

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$5,050
Vacancy (6%)−$303
Collected$4,747
Property tax Public record−$659
Insurance Estimate−$291
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$255
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (8% of rent)−$404
Capital reserve (9% of rent)−$454
Net operating income$2,623
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$2,395
Cash flow$228
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$305

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$2,275,694
Your equity when you sell
$1,026,503

Sells for $1,092,025 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($65,522). Rent paid down $359,920 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$1,249,190

$573,966 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$787,693
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$787,693

$103,477 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

The building comes out $1,488,001 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 $2.28M, stocks $788K. 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.

2 bed / 1 bath estimate $1,850/mo · range $1,625–$2,100

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
1704 Jefferson St NE, Units 2 & 655, Minneapoli… off market $1,550 2 / 1 — 0.7 mi 2026-03-28 93%
524 8th Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,645 2 / 1 1,200 0.2 mi 2026-07-07 91%
1704 Jefferson St NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,600 2 / 1 1,180 0.7 mi 2026-01-20 90%
1222 2nd St NE, Minneapolis 55413 $2,299 2 / 2 1,500 0.4 mi 2026-09-02 90%
1401 3rd St NE, Apt 3, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,650 2 / 1 1,100 0.5 mi 2026-08-14 89%
1401 3rd St NE, Apt 1, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,650 2 / 1 1,100 0.5 mi 2026-08-14 89%
801 University Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,550 2 / 1 998 0.1 mi 2026-08-03 89%
1110 6th St NE, Unit 1, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,649 2 / 1 1,000 0.2 mi 2026-08-02 88%
1226 Adams St NE, Minneapolis 55413 $2,049 3 / 1 1,750 0.4 mi 2026-07-08 88%
1618 Washington St NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,995 2 / 1 1,000 0.6 mi 2026-05-27 88%

1 bed / 1 bath estimate $1,350/mo · range $1,175–$1,525

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
314 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,360 1 / 1 — 0.4 mi 2026-05-09 93%
843 Summer St NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,150 1 / 1 — 0.6 mi 2026-04-14 93%
847 Summer St NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,150 1 / 1 — 0.6 mi 2026-03-23 93%
45 University Ave SE, Unit 402, Minneapolis 55414 off market $1,300 1 / 1 — 0.6 mi 2026-09-21 93%
327 University Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 off market $990 1 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2024-04-15 93%
1903 3rd St NE, Minneapolis 55418 off market $1,200 1 / 1 — 0.8 mi 2026-04-14 93%
621 5th Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 $975 1 / 1 — 0.9 mi 2024-04-15 93%
1115 1/2 4th St NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,199 1 / 1 — 0.8 mi 2026-04-24 93%
438 University Ave NE, Apt 2, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,450 1 / 1 1,000 0.2 mi 2026-03-27 88%
136 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413 off market $1,599 1 / 1 1,000 0.6 mi 2026-07-16 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

  • highThird unit may not be legal or licensed. County lists a duplex with an ADU, not a triplex. Based on: data: county.dwelling_type · AI review
  • mediumNo rental license on file in the city's data. Ask whether the building is licensed as a rental and when it was last inspected. Public record: Minneapolis Active Rental Licenses: no record for 318 7TH AVE N E
  • mediumListing gives no rents, lease status or occupancy. Income is unverified. Listing says: Great opportunity to house hack and build equity from day one. · AI review
  • mediumCondition claims are vague. 'Newer' mechanicals and roof come with no years or details. Listing says: All three units are in great condition with newer mechanicals, newer roof, and updated kitchens. · AI review
  • lowSold for $461,000 in Feb 2024, more than today's asking price. Ask why the owner is selling again so soon. Public record: Hennepin County parcel 1402924310162: last sale 2024-02-01, $461,000
  • lowVinyl and older siding on a 1900 building with additions. Check for hidden moisture and framing issues. Based on: photo 3 · AI review

Opportunities

  • Long time on market: room to negotiate. Based on: Listing data: 151 days on market
  • Minneapolis has no rent cap, so below-market rents can be raised. Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review
  • Price is below the 2024 sale and 151 days on market gives negotiating room. Based on: data: listing.days_on_market · AI review
  • Owner-occupy one unit to lower your housing cost. Listing says: Great opportunity to house hack and build equity from day one. · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • Is the third unit a legal, permitted unit, and is the building licensed as a rental in Minneapolis?
  • Can I see the rent roll, leases, and trailing-12 expenses?
  • Who pays heat, water and electric, and is it one furnace or separate systems?
  • What are the years on the roof, furnace(s), water heaters and electrical panels?
  • Why is the seller selling after buying at $461K in Feb 2024?
  • Why has it sat 151 days, and have there been price cuts or offers?

Bottom line

Numbers work at the ask on estimated rents, but verify the third unit's legality and actual rents before spending time on an offer. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Public recordHennepin County record, current payable year (non-homestead)$7,914
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$3,493
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. built 1900: +1 pt capital reserve8% / 9%

Price history Realtor.com

On the market since 2026-05-07 (151 days); down $25,100 (5.3%) from the first ask of $475,000; last sold for $461,000 on 2024-03-01.

DateEventPrice
Price changed$449,900
Price changed$460,000
Removed$484,600
Listed$475,000
Sold public record$461,000
Sold$330,000
Price changed$324,900
Listed$349,000
Sold public record$97,450
Removed$179,900
Price changed$179,900
Price changed$189,900
Listed$199,900
Sold public record$97,450
Sold public record$47,500

County record Public record

Recorded asduplex w/adu
Living units3
Year built1900
Market value (2026)$416,700
Property tax$7,914
Special assessmentsnone
Homesteadno
Last sale2024-02-01 · $461,000

Source: Hennepin County parcel records.

City rental license

No record in Minneapolis Active Rental Licenses.

Nearest highway

I 394, about 1709 m away.

Crime in St. Anthony West

170 incidents in the last 12 months (65 per 1,000 residents), +31% vs. the year before. Minneapolis police incidents, all reported offenses (definitions differ from St. Paul's, so don't compare across cities).