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7632 Pleasant Ave

Fourplex · 4 units: 2 bed / 1 bath ×3 and 1 bed / 1 bath unit split estimated · 4,008 sq ft

Richfield, MN · View the listing ↗

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Asking price
$575,000
4 units · $144K per unit
Monthly cash flow
−$335
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$5,475/mo
medium confidence · 9 rentals within 1.5 mi
Break-even price
$512,032
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

This is a 4-unit Richfield building from 1966 at $575K, and it has been listed 178 days. At our underwriting it loses about $296 a month with a 5.8% cap rate, and break-even is near $519K, so the ask is roughly $56K too high. The listing gives no rents, taxes or expenses, so get the rent roll and trailing-12 first. Photos show one remodeled unit and one older-looking kitchen with an older electric range, so unit condition varies a lot. Worth a showing only if the price drops toward break-even or the actual rents beat our estimates.

Things to consider

  1. Negative cash flow at the asking price Our underwriting shows about -$296 a month at ask, and break-even is about $519K. Buying at ask needs rents well above our estimates.
  2. Month-to-month tenants only Rents are flexible but income is not locked in. Tenants can leave quickly, and the listing gives no rents to check against our estimates.Listing says: “The property benefits from month-to-month leases with long-term tenants”
  3. Unit condition is uneven Only Unit 2 is described as remodeled, so the other units may need turnover work before they command higher rents.Listing says: “a complete remodel of Unit 2 in 2024 featuring new carpet, fresh paint, new blinds”
  4. Taxes and unit count are unverified The county parcel did not match, so property tax, license and legal unit count are unknown. Taxes could be a large expense on a $575K fourplex.
  5. Recent boiler lowers a big capital risk A 2025 boiler removes a major near-term expense, though one boiler also means the owner likely pays the heat bill.Listing says: “including a new boiler (2025), newer windows and a complete remodel of Unit 2 in 2024”

From the photos

Listing photo 10
1 of 7Plus

Unit 2 kitchen appears freshly remodeled: white shaker cabinets, light counters, stainless fridge, tile floor.

Listing photo 9
2 of 7Plus

Unit 2 bathroom appears updated with tiled tub surround, new vanity and fixtures.

Listing photo 2
3 of 7Concern

Another unit's kitchen has older oak cabinets, laminate counters, white appliances and a coil-top electric range; it appears dated but serviceable.

Listing photo 8
4 of 7Plus

Baseboard hot-water radiators in the bedrooms and living areas, consistent with the boiler heat in the listing.

Listing photo 4
5 of 7Check

Wall-mounted air conditioner in the dining area; there appears to be no central air.

Listing photo 6
6 of 7Plus

Fresh carpet and vinyl plank flooring appear in several units; updates look cosmetic and recent.

Listing photo 1
7 of 7Check

No photos of exterior, roof, electrical panels, laundry, parking or the basement; condition of building systems is 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

  • doneNew boiler (2025)Listing says: including a new boiler (2025), newer windows and a complete remodel of Unit 2 in 2024
  • doneUnit 2 complete remodel in 2024: carpet, paint, blinds, windows, cabinets, counters, appliances, bathListing says: a complete remodel of Unit 2 in 2024 featuring new carpet, fresh paint, new blinds
  • doneNewer windowsListing says: newer windows and a complete remodel of Unit 2 in 2024

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
$575,000
Cash to close
$132,250
Price per unit
$143,750
GRM
8.8

Each month

Cash flow
−$335/mo
Cash-on-cash
−3.0%
Cap rate
5.7%
DSCR
0.89×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$512,032
Rent that breaks even
$5,905/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$2.01M vs $1.08M
Cash flow turns positive
year 6

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$5,475
Vacancy (6%)−$328
Collected$5,146
Property tax Listing−$762
Insurance Estimate−$384
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$340
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (8% of rent)−$438
Capital reserve (8% of rent)−$438
Net operating income$2,725
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$3,060
Cash flow−$335
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$389

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$2,012,193
Your equity when you sell
$1,311,935

Sells for $1,395,676 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($83,741). Rent paid down $460,000 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$700,258

$390,057 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$1,079,202
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$1,006,721

$132,250 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

Monthly shortfalls, invested
$72,482

$10,988 you'd have paid in while the building lost money, invested instead.

The building comes out $932,991 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 $2.01M, stocks $1.08M. The property wins.

Comparable rentals

The closest rental listings with each unit's bedroom count, as of 2026-10-06. The estimate is the median asking rent of every rental we found nearby (the count is shown for each); houses are left out. Asking rents from Realtor.com rental listings, not signed leases.

2 bed estimate $1,425/mo · range $1,325–$1,500 · 9 rentals within 1.5 mi

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedType
700 American Blvd W, Bloomington $1,419 2 / 1 899 0.4 mi 2025-12-15 Apartment
7611 Knox Ave S, Richfield $1,495 2 / 1.5 925 0.8 mi 2025-01-03 Apartment
424 E 73rd St, Richfield $1,285 2 / 1 750 0.8 mi 2026-09-02 Apartment
695 American Blvd E, Bloomington $1,415 2 / 1 900 0.9 mi 2026-03-09 Apartment
8330 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington $1,355 2 / 1 800 1.0 mi 2025-10-29 Apartment
951 E 77th St, Richfield $1,380 2 / 1 860 1.1 mi 2025-04-30 Apartment
7500 Oliver Ave S Apt 6, Minneapolis $1,260 2 / 1 800 1.2 mi 2026-08-24 Apartment
800 W 65th St, Richfield $1,350 2 / 1 985 1.5 mi 2025-01-08 Apartment
7700 Bloomington Ave S, Richfield $1,249 2 / 1 825 1.5 mi 2025-11-18 Apartment

1 bed estimate $1,200/mo · range $1,125–$1,325 · 16 rentals within 1.5 mi

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedType
700 American Blvd W, Bloomington $1,275 1 / 1 631 0.4 mi 2025-12-15 Apartment
7611 Knox Ave S, Richfield $1,260 1 / 1 720 0.8 mi 2025-01-03 Apartment
631 E 77th St, Richfield $1,134 1 / 1 670 0.9 mi 2025-08-26 Apartment
695 American Blvd E, Bloomington $1,205 1 / 1 750 0.9 mi 2026-03-09 Apartment
8300 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington $1,145 1 / 1 650 1.0 mi 2026-03-14 Apartment
8320 Fremont Ave S Apt 104, Bloomington $1,099 1 / 1 550 1.0 mi — Apartment
951 E 77th St, Richfield $1,120 1 / 1 745 1.1 mi 2025-04-30 Apartment
7530 Oliver Ave S, Richfield $1,075 1 / 1 700 1.2 mi 2026-09-25 Apartment
7527 Penn Ave S Apt 1, Minneapolis $950 1 / 1 550 1.2 mi 2024-08-24 Apartment
7521 Penn Ave S Apt 9, Richfield $979 1 / 1 550 1.2 mi — Apartment

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

Red flags and opportunities

Watch for

  • highNo rents, taxes or expenses given; cash flow is negative at ask and the listing sells on 'passive income' Based on: data: underwriting.cash_flow_monthly · AI review
  • mediumCouldn't match this address to a county parcel record, so taxes and unit count are unverified. Public record: County parcels: no match for 7632 PLEASANT AVE
  • mediumBaseboard hot-water heat from one new boiler likely means the owner pays heat; confirm metering and gas costs Based on: photo 8 · AI review
  • lowMonth-to-month tenants can leave quickly. Count on turnover soon after closing. Listing says: "bathroom with tile tub/shower. The property benefits from month-to-month leases with long-term tenants and historically low turnover"
  • lowWall air conditioner units suggest no central air; tenants may expect more or units may be harder to rent in summer Based on: photo 4 · AI review
  • lowHighway about 250 m away; expect road noise that can limit rents Based on: data: highway.distance_m · AI review

Opportunities

  • Long time on market: room to negotiate. Based on: Listing data: 178 days on market
  • Only Unit 2 is remodeled; other units look dated, so there is room to renovate on turnover and raise rents Based on: photo 2 · AI review
  • Month-to-month leases allow rent adjustments with no rent cap, if tenants stay Listing says: helping provide consistent income and flexibility for future rent adjustments · AI review
  • 178 days on market gives room to negotiate toward the break-even price Based on: data: listing.days_on_market · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • Can I see the current rent roll with each unit's rent, lease start date and deposit?
  • What are trailing-12 expenses: taxes, insurance, heat, water, trash, snow and lawn?
  • Which utilities does the owner pay, and is the heat on one boiler for all four units?
  • Which units besides Unit 2 have been updated, and what is the age of the electrical panels and roof?
  • Why has it been on the market for six months, and have there been price cuts or offers?
  • Is the rental license current for four units, and are there any open city inspection orders?

Bottom line

Decent-looking fourplex with a new boiler, but it loses money at $575K and needs a price near $519K or better rents to work. 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.$9,141
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$4,602
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 2026-04-10 (178 days, relisted 1×); down $49,999 (8.0%) from the first ask of $624,999; last sold for $486,000 on 2021-05-05.

DateEventPrice
Relisted$575,000
Removed$575,000
Price changed$575,000
Price changed$599,900
Price changed$614,990
Listed$624,999
Sold public record$486,000
Sold public record$125,000
Sold public record$208,900
Sold$208,900
Listed$207,500
Sold public record$400,000
Sold public record$51,000

From the listing Listing

Listed asfour plex
Property tax, 2026$9,141
CountyHennepin
Parcel number3402824330026

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 Richfield on rental licensing before you buy.

Nearest highway

I 494;MN 5, about 253 m away.