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450 Murray Ave

Fourplex · 4 units: 2 bed / 1 bath ×2 and 1 bed / 1 bath ×2 unit split estimated · 2,508 sq ft

Pine River, MN · View the listing ↗

Cash flows

Photos, via Realtor.com.

Asking price
$327,900
4 units · $82K per unit
Monthly cash flow
$856
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$4,750/mo
medium confidence
Break-even price
$488,797
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

Seller-reported rents are $3,250/month on three occupied units, with Unit 2 vacant. That's about $39,000 a year at $327,900, and our underwriting shows $856/month cash flow at a 9.5% cap rate with no rent cap. The numbers look decent, but taxes and unit count are unverified because the county parcel didn't match. Unit 1 at $1,700 is one lease through August 2027, and it's the only rent that's locked in. The photos look like a split-level house with a converted lower unit, not a purpose-built four-plex. Confirm that all four units are legal and licensed, get the real tax bill and the trailing-12 expenses, and ask why the vacant unit is empty. Worth a showing if the paperwork holds.

Things to consider

  1. Income is seller-reported Cash flow depends on $3,250/month holding up. Get leases, deposits and bank deposit proof before trusting it.Listing says: “Rental figures are seller-provided.”
  2. Taxes and unit count unverified The county parcel didn't match, so the real tax bill could shift the cash flow. Confirm legal use as four units.
  3. Vacant Unit 2 is an upside and a question Leasing it adds income, but it may need work or have a legal problem.Listing says: “Unit 2 is vacant and not included in those income figures”
  4. Rents sit below our estimates for some units Unit 3 and Unit 4 rents are under our mid estimates, which suggests upside if tenants turn over. Moving them takes time and turnover cost.
  5. Small-town, rural market Pine River has a thin tenant pool and slow resale. Vacancy could run longer than in a metro.

From the photos

Listing photo 1
1 of 7Plus

Split-level style house with gray siding and an attached 2-stall garage. Roof shingles appear in decent shape.

Listing photo 2
2 of 7Plus

New-looking wood deck on the back; matches the 'new deck' claim.

Listing photo 5
3 of 7Plus

Kitchen has dated white cabinets and laminate counters, but newer-looking vinyl plank flooring and stainless fridge.

Listing photo 9
4 of 7Concern

Bathrooms look original: tile with a worn vanity top and wood-paneled walls with a basic vanity and vinyl floor. Cosmetic updates would be needed.

Listing photo 10
5 of 7Check

Small unit with baseboard heat, older carpet, dated cabinets and a compact kitchen with an older range. Looks like a basement or add-on unit; confirm egress and legality.

Listing photo 8
6 of 7Check

Laundry room has an electric panel on the wall and a washer. Check whether laundry is shared or private and the panel's age and amperage.

Listing photo 1
7 of 7Check

No photos of boiler or furnace, water heater, roof close-ups, or the other units' kitchens, so system condition is unknown.

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

  • Unit 1: $1,700 (lease)Listing says: Unit 1: $1,700/month, leased through August 2027
  • Unit 3: $700 (month-to-month)Listing says: Unit 3: $700/month, month-to-month
  • Unit 4: $850 (month-to-month)Listing says: Unit 4: $850/month, month-to-month
  • Unit 2: $0 (vacant)Listing says: Unit 2 is vacant and not included in those income figures

Condition and repairs

  • doneNew deckListing says: new deck, new kitchen flooring, remote-controlled ceiling fans, and more than $15,000 in recent updates
  • doneNew kitchen flooringListing says: new deck, new kitchen flooring, remote-controlled ceiling fans, and more than $15,000 in recent updates
  • doneUpdated rental licenseListing says: The property also has an updated rental license and offers an established tenant base from day one

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
$327,900
Cash to close
$75,417
Price per unit
$81,975
GRM
5.8

Each month

Cash flow
$856/mo
Cash-on-cash
13.6%
Cap rate
9.5%
DSCR
1.49×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$488,797
Rent that breaks even
$3,652/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$2.72M vs $574K
Cash flow turns positive
year 1

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$4,750
Vacancy (6%)−$285
Collected$4,465
Property tax Listing−$351
Insurance Estimate−$352
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$340
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (8% of rent)−$380
Capital reserve (8% of rent)−$380
Net operating income$2,602
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$1,745
Cash flow$856
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$222

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$2,715,030
Your equity when you sell
$748,145

Sells for $795,899 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($47,754). Rent paid down $262,320 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$1,966,885

$803,387 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$574,093
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$574,093

$75,417 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

The building comes out $2,140,937 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 $2.72M, stocks $574K. 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 $1,150/mo · range $825–$1,475

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
300 Norway Ave, Pine River 56474 off market $670 1 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2024-05-03 84%
3800 Agate Ln, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,027 3 / 1 — 9.3 mi 2026-06-01 70%
3626 Obsidian Ln, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,050 3 / 2 — 9.3 mi 2026-06-02 66%
3657 Obsidian Ln, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $995 3 / 2 — 9.3 mi 2026-07-29 66%
3761 Obsidian Ln, Lot B07, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,000 3 / 2 — 9.3 mi 2026-07-31 66%
2751 76th St SW, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $765 1 / 1 — 13.8 mi 2026-02-05 65%
30917 S Oak St, Pequot Lakes 56472 $1,175 2 / 1 — 9.5 mi 2026-10-05 65%
2476 76th St SW, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $995 2 / 1 — 13.5 mi 2026-06-08 61%
3849 Ballards Blvd, Unit 1, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,750 3 / 2.5 1,750 10.5 mi 2023-02-28 60%
520 2nd St SW, Pine River 56474 $1,700 4 / 2 2,300 0.7 mi 2026-09-24 59%

1 bed / 1 bath estimate $1,225/mo · range $850–$1,575

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
300 Norway Ave, Pine River 56474 off market $670 1 / 1 — 0.5 mi 2024-05-03 93%
2751 76th St SW, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $765 1 / 1 — 13.8 mi 2026-02-05 75%
36377 White Pine Knl, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,900 1 / 1 1,300 4.4 mi 2026-09-09 67%
3800 Agate Ln, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,027 3 / 1 — 9.3 mi 2026-06-01 61%
520 2nd St SW, Pine River 56474 $1,700 4 / 2 2,300 0.7 mi 2026-09-24 59%
1633 24th Ave SW, Backus 56435 off market $1,550 4 / 2 2,400 1.5 mi 2026-01-21 59%
3626 Obsidian Ln, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,050 3 / 2 — 9.3 mi 2026-06-02 56%
3657 Obsidian Ln, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $995 3 / 2 — 9.3 mi 2026-07-29 56%
3761 Obsidian Ln, Lot B07, Pequot Lakes 56472 off market $1,000 3 / 2 — 9.3 mi 2026-07-31 56%
30917 S Oak St, Pequot Lakes 56472 $1,175 2 / 1 — 9.5 mi 2026-10-05 56%

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

  • mediumCouldn't match this address to a county parcel record, so taxes and unit count are unverified. Public record: County parcels: no match for 450 MURRAY AVE
  • mediumRents are seller-reported only and unverified; two of three occupied units are month-to-month. Listing says: Rental figures are seller-provided. · AI review
  • mediumVacant unit's condition and reason for vacancy are unknown, and the unit is not generating income. Listing says: Unit 2 is vacant and not included in those income figures · AI review
  • lowMonth-to-month tenants can leave quickly. Count on turnover soon after closing. Listing says: "$1,700/month, leased through August 2027; Unit 3: $700/month, month-to-month ; and Unit 4: $850/month, month-to-month. The property"
  • lowUnit 4 and Unit 3 rents are low and may be tied to long-term tenants or a weak local market. Listing says: Unit 4: $850/month, month-to-month · AI review
  • lowBaseboard heat in the small unit suggests separate electric heat or mixed systems; confirm who pays what. Based on: photo 10 · AI review

Opportunities

  • Long time on market: room to negotiate. Based on: Listing data: 45 days on market, 2 price cuts
  • Lease up the vacant Unit 2 for added income. Listing says: offering additional potential for the next owner · AI review
  • Month-to-month units may be raised toward market, which is not capped here. Based on: data: underwriting.rent_rule · AI review
  • Seller has been listed 45 days, giving room to negotiate. Based on: data: listing.days_on_market · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • Is each of the four units legal and licensed, and does the rental license list four?
  • What is the actual tax bill, and are there any special assessments?
  • Why is Unit 2 vacant, and what condition is it in?
  • Who pays heat, electric, water and trash in each unit, and how are they metered?
  • Can you provide leases, the rent roll and 12 months of expenses?
  • What are the ages of the roof, furnace or boiler, water heater and electrical panels?

Bottom line

Reasonable cash flow on paper, but verify rents, taxes and legal unit count before getting excited. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Listinglisting, tax year 2025. 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.$4,214
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$4,227
Water, sewer, trash / mo Estimateestimate. $85/unit/mo, owner-paid$340
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 2026-04-27 (161 days); down $17,000 (4.9%) from the first ask of $344,900; last sold for $280,000 on 2021-08-23.

DateEventPrice
Price changed$327,900
Listed$334,900
Removed$329,900
Price changed$329,900
Price changed$334,900
Removed$344,900
Removed$349,900
Relisted$339,900
Removed—
Price changed$339,900
Removed—
Listed$344,900
Listed$344,900
Sold$280,000
Listed$299,900
Sold public record$135,000
Sold public record$92,500
Sold public record$92,500

From the listing Listing

Listed asfour plex
Property tax, 2025$4,214
CountyCass
Parcel number942313204

As the listing states it (NorthstarMLS, via Realtor.com). We don't have county records here yet; check the tax, homestead status and special assessments with the county.

Crime, rental-license and vacant-building records are only available for St. Paul and Minneapolis so far. Check with Pine River on rental licensing before you buy.