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3428 Hennepin Ave S

Duplex · 2 units: 2 bed / 1.5 bath ×2 unit split estimated · 2,700 sq ft

Minneapolis, MN · East Bde Maka Ska · View the listing ↗

Far off

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

Asking price
$625,000
2 units · $312K per unit
Monthly cash flow
−$1,624
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$3,800/mo
medium confidence
Break-even price
$319,952
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

This is a nice-looking 1928 Tudor duplex near Bde Maka Ska, but at $625K it does not work as a rental. Our rent estimates are about $1,900 per unit, and the underwriting shows roughly -$1,624 a month and a 3.3% cap rate. It reads like an owner-occupant listing: the description says it makes an excellent owner occupied duplex, and the tax is on a homestead basis, so your tax bill as an investor will likely be higher. Roof replaced in 2023 is a real plus, and the photos show well-kept woodwork and hardwoods. Before a showing, get actual rents and leases, confirm the rental license situation, and decide if you are buying to live in it, because the rental numbers alone don't support the price.

Things to consider

  1. Price far above what the rents support At our estimated rents, the underwriting shows deep negative cash flow. It only works if you live in one unit and accept a large monthly carrying cost.
  2. Rents and leases are unknown The listing gives no rent roll. Our estimates are about $1,900 per unit, but actual rents could differ, and that drives everything.
  3. Rental license is missing in city records An unlicensed rental can limit your ability to collect rent or force costly inspections and repairs.
  4. Taxes and assessments will hit harder for an investor The current bill is a homestead rate with assessments on top, so expect a higher non-homestead bill.
  5. Roof is new, but other systems are unverified The 2023 roof is a plus, yet boiler, wiring and plumbing are not described, and old Tudors can hide costly updates.Listing says: “Roof replaced in 2023.”
  6. Extra unit potential is speculative Adding a unit requires permits, code compliance and licensing, so don't count on it in your numbers.Listing says: “Egress window in lower level sets the stage for additional potential unit”

From the photos

Listing photo 1
1 of 7Plus

Stucco and brick Tudor exterior appears in good shape, with newer-looking shingles on the roof

Listing photo 7
2 of 7Check

Kitchen has original-style wood cabinets with newer LVT flooring; laminate counters and basic appliances appear dated, so a refresh is cosmetic only

Listing photo 5
3 of 7Plus

Hardwood floors, crown molding and arched openings appear well maintained

Listing photo 9
4 of 7Check

Only one kitchen shown, so unit 2's kitchen and bathrooms are not visible

Listing photo 3
5 of 7Check

Window air conditioner visible on neighboring building and mixed window types; ask about window age and efficiency

Listing photo 1
6 of 7Check

No photos of the boiler, electrical panel, basement or bathrooms

Listing photo 4
7 of 7Plus

Front entry has steps with metal railings, and stucco appears intact with no visible cracking

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

Condition and repairs

  • doneRoof replacedListing says: Roof replaced in 2023.
  • doneNew LVT flooring in kitchensListing says: new LVT in kitchens
  • doneUpdated upper unit bathroomListing says: updated upper unit bathroom
  • doneLandscaping, brick paver parking, sprinkler system, deck and screened porchListing says: thoughtful updates to landscaping with brick paver parking area, brick paver sidewalk, sprinkler system, deck and a screened in porch

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
$625,000
Cash to close
$143,750
Price per unit
$312,500
GRM
13.7

Each month

Cash flow
−$1,624/mo
Cash-on-cash
−13.6%
Cap rate
3.3%
DSCR
0.51×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$319,952
Rent that breaks even
$5,882/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$1.43M vs $2.34M
Cash flow turns positive
year 28

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$3,800
Vacancy (6%)−$228
Collected$3,572
Property tax Listing−$825
Insurance Estimate−$206
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$170
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (8% of rent)−$304
Capital reserve (8% of rent)−$304
Net operating income$1,703
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$3,327
Cash flow−$1,624
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$423

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$1,431,704
Your equity when you sell
$1,426,017

Sells for $1,517,039 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($91,022). Rent paid down $500,000 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$5,687

$5,448 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$2,337,897
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$1,094,262

$143,750 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

Monthly shortfalls, invested
$1,243,636

$292,036 you'd have paid in while the building lost money, invested instead.

Stocks come out $906,193 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 $1.43M, stocks $2.34M. Stocks win.

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 / 1.5 bath estimate $1,900/mo · range $1,700–$2,125

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
3523 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,195 2 / 1 — 0.1 mi 2026-06-12 91%
3351 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,895 2 / 1 — 0.3 mi 2026-02-03 91%
3350 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,595 2 / 1 — 0.3 mi 2026-04-03 91%
3126 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,720 2 / 1 — 0.4 mi 2026-05-19 91%
3024 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,699 2 / 1 — 0.6 mi 2026-04-04 91%
3016 Dupont Ave S, Unit 1, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,975 2 / 1 — 0.6 mi 2026-08-14 91%
3125 Aldrich Ave S, Apt 4, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,600 2 / 1 — 0.6 mi 2026-05-12 91%
3101 E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,995 2 / 1.5 1,233 0.5 mi 2026-05-01 86%
3620 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 55409 off market $1,995 2 / 1 1,496 0.5 mi 2026-05-25 86%
3103 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 off market $1,695 2 / 1 1,300 0.4 mi 2026-06-08 85%

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

  • highOwner-occupant pitch; no rent roll, no rents or lease info given Listing says: This unit makes an excellent owner occupied duplex and prime location rental property. · 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 3428 HENNEPIN AVE
  • mediumAsking is $305,048 above the price where cash flow breaks even ($319,952) at the default scenario. Based on: Derived: price $625,000 vs. break-even $319,952
  • mediumHomestead tax of $8,906 will likely rise on a non-homestead basis for an investor Based on: data: county.homestead · AI review
  • mediumLower-level extra unit is only potential; egress alone doesn't make it legal or licensed Listing says: Egress window in lower level sets the stage for additional potential unit, interior dwelling unit · AI review
  • low$893 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 0402824310018: special assessments (current) = $892.59
  • lowHot-water heat, likely one boiler, so the owner may pay heat Based on: data: county.heat_type · AI review

Opportunities

  • Roof was replaced in 2023, lowering near-term big-ticket risk Listing says: Roof replaced in 2023. · AI review
  • Minneapolis has no rent cap, so rents can follow the market Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review
  • Lower level could add space or a unit if it can be made legal Listing says: Egress window in lower level sets the stage for additional potential unit · AI review
  • Well-kept original woodwork and hardwoods support rent appeal Based on: photo 5 · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • What are the current rents, lease terms, and who lives in each unit?
  • Is the building licensed as a rental, and when was it last inspected?
  • Who pays heat, and is it one boiler or separate systems?
  • What are the $893 in special assessments for, and are they paid at closing?
  • How old are the boiler, water heater, electrical panels and wiring?
  • Has the lower level been permitted or inspected for an added unit?

Bottom line

Pretty, well-kept duplex, but at $625K the rents don't come close to covering costs, so it only makes sense as an owner-occupant purchase. 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.$9,898
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$2,475
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. base rate8% / 8%

Price history Realtor.com

On the market since 2026-09-30 (5 days); last sold for $488,000 on 2006-10-23.

DateEventPrice
Listed$625,000
Sold public record$488,000
Sold public record$115,000

County record Public record

Recorded asduplex
Living units2
Year built1928
Market value (2026)$563,200
Property tax$8,906
Special assessments$893
Homesteadno
Last sale2006-10-01 · $488,000

Source: Hennepin County parcel records.

City rental license

No record in Minneapolis Active Rental Licenses.

Nearest highway

I 35W, about 1883 m away.

Crime in East Bde Maka Ska

142 incidents in the last 12 months (54 per 1,000 residents), −7% vs. the year before. Minneapolis police incidents, all reported offenses (definitions differ from St. Paul's, so don't compare across cities).