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824 13th St N

Duplex · 2 units: 3 bed / 2 bath and 4 bed / 2 bath · 1,496 sq ft

Virginia, MN · View the listing ↗

Cash flows

Photos courtesy of Z'Up North Realty, via Realtor.com.

Asking price
$71,900
2 units · $36K per unit
Monthly cash flow
$894
at 20% down, 7%
Estimated rent
$2,325/mo
high confidence
Break-even price
$239,836
where cash flow hits $0

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First look

At $71,900 this is a bundle deal, and the listing says you must buy it with 116 and 118 2nd St. S. That changes everything: you aren't buying one duplex, you're buying three properties, and the price for the other two isn't shown. Our model shows $894/month cash flow and a 21% cap rate, but taxes aren't verified and the photos show real deferred maintenance, so don't trust those numbers yet. Nothing is stated about rents, leases, or systems, and the 'fully rented' claim has no rent roll behind it. Get the full bundle price, rent roll, and tax bills before deciding on a showing; if the bundle numbers hold, it may be worth a look, but expect heavy repair costs.

Things to consider

  1. Bundle requirement hides the true deal You must buy three properties, so the real cost, financing, and combined cash flow are unknown. Underwrite the whole package, not this one address.Listing says: “Must purchase as a bundle with 116 2nd St. S. Virginia”
  2. Rents are unverified Our $1,125 and $1,200 estimates are only estimates. The strong modeled cash flow depends on rents actually being collected.
  3. Taxes and unit count not confirmed No county parcel match means taxes, legal unit count and assessments could change the numbers.
  4. Exterior condition suggests heavy repair budget Debris, worn stairs and tired siding hint at deferred maintenance, which eats into the high modeled cap rate.From photo 3
  5. Long time on market at a very low price 62 days at under $72K suggests buyers are balking at the bundle or the condition. There may be room to negotiate.

From the photos

Listing photo 1
1 of 7Concern

Rear entry has wood stairs and a porch that appear worn; handrails look aged and uneven

Listing photo 2
2 of 7Concern

Siding appears dated and weathered with faded and peeling paint on the back of the house

Listing photo 3
3 of 7Concern

Plywood sheets, a metal sheet and debris piled against the rear of the building; one door area appears boarded

Listing photo 3
4 of 7Check

Two-story building with two stacked sets of windows and a separate rear entry, consistent with an up/down layout; confirm unit layout and meters

Listing photo 4
5 of 7Concern

Detached garage with weathered siding and a boarded-looking window; roof condition unclear

Listing photo 2
6 of 7Plus

Detached garage and driveway space appear available for off-street parking

Listing photo 1
7 of 7Check

No interior, kitchen, bath, mechanical or panel photos shown; condition inside is unknown

Based on 4 of the listing photos. Photos can hide as much as they show; an inspection is the real answer.

Condition and repairs

  • neededGeneral rehab / sweat equity neededListing says: ready for some sweat equity

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
$71,900
Cash to close
$16,537
Price per unit
$35,950
GRM
2.6

Each month

Cash flow
$894/mo
Cash-on-cash
64.9%
Cap rate
21.3%
DSCR
3.34×

Break-even

Price that breaks even
$239,836
Rent that breaks even
$1,179/mo

Long run

Year 30: property vs stocks
$1.67M vs $126K
Cash flow turns positive
year 1

Monthly

Monthly breakdown

Rent$2,325
Vacancy (6%)−$140
Collected$2,186
Property tax Estimate−$126
Insurance Estimate−$181
Water, sewer, trash Estimate−$170
Lawn care ($120 × 6 mo ÷ 12)−$60
Repairs (8% of rent)−$186
Capital reserve (8% of rent)−$186
Net operating income$1,277
Mortgage (principal + interest)−$383
Cash flow$894
Principal paid down (equity, not cash)$49

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$1,666,423
Your equity when you sell
$164,049

Sells for $174,520 (value up 3% a year), minus 6% selling cost ($10,471). Rent paid down $57,520 of loan.

Rental profits, invested at 7%
$1,502,374

$564,919 of cash flow over 30 years, plus what it earned invested.

Same money in stocks$125,884
Cash to close, invested at 7%
$125,884

$16,537 put into an index fund instead of the down payment and closing costs.

The building comes out $1,540,539 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 $1.67M, stocks $126K. 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 / 2 bath estimate $1,125/mo · range $900–$1,350

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
206 S 4th Ave W, Unit 302, Virginia 55792 off market $1,200 3 / 2 — 1.0 mi 2026-07-31 93%
206 S 4th Ave, Apt 101, Virginia 55792 off market $1,200 3 / 2 — 1.0 mi 2025-01-14 92%
8365 Southern Dr, Virginia 55792 off market $875 3 / 2 — 2.2 mi 2026-09-10 91%
8383 Marigold St, Apt 5, Virginia 55792 off market $1,350 3 / 1 — 1.8 mi 2026-08-11 87%
117 2nd St N, Unit 2, Virginia 55792 off market $1,535 3 / 1 970 0.9 mi 2022-10-01 85%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 9, Virginia 55792 off market $895 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-09-28 80%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 11, Virginia 55792 off market $895 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-09-30 80%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 8, Virginia 55792 off market $855 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-06-30 79%
1101 N 7th Ave, Apt 8, Virginia 55792 off market $855 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2025-01-18 79%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 7, Virginia 55792 off market $895 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-05-15 79%

4 bed / 2 bath estimate $1,200/mo · range $1,000–$1,425

AddressRentBd / BaSq ftDistanceListedMatch
206 S 4th Ave W, Unit 302, Virginia 55792 off market $1,200 3 / 2 — 1.0 mi 2026-07-31 83%
206 S 4th Ave, Apt 101, Virginia 55792 off market $1,200 3 / 2 — 1.0 mi 2025-01-14 83%
8365 Southern Dr, Virginia 55792 off market $875 3 / 2 — 2.2 mi 2026-09-10 81%
8383 Marigold St, Apt 5, Virginia 55792 off market $1,350 3 / 1 — 1.8 mi 2026-08-11 77%
117 2nd St N, Unit 2, Virginia 55792 off market $1,535 3 / 1 970 0.9 mi 2022-10-01 76%
804 6th Ave S, Virginia 55792 off market $1,300 4 / 1 — 1.2 mi 2025-12-15 73%
815 13th St N, Virginia 55792 off market $1,350 1 / 1 — 0.0 mi 2025-12-15 70%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 11, Virginia 55792 off market $895 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-09-30 70%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 9, Virginia 55792 off market $895 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-09-28 70%
1101 7th Ave N, Unit 8, Virginia 55792 off market $855 2 / 1 — 0.2 mi 2026-06-30 70%

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

  • highPriced under $100K: usually means major repairs, a fire or condemned building, a contract-for-deed or partial-interest sale, or a listing error. Find out why before anything else. Based on: Listing data: asking $71,900
  • highForced bundle sale with two other properties; total price and combined numbers unknown Listing says: Must purchase as a bundle with 116 2nd St. S. Virginia and it's neighboring property at 118 2nd St. S. Virginia. · 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 824 13TH ST N
  • medium'Fully rented' but no rents, lease terms, or rent roll given Listing says: something that's fully rented out and ready for some sweat equity · AI review
  • mediumExterior debris, plywood sheets and clutter piled at the rear entry; patched-looking siding and boarded openings Based on: photo 3 · AI review
  • lowGarage siding is weathered and a window appears boarded or blocked, with peeling paint Based on: photo 4 · AI review

Opportunities

  • Sweat-equity upside if you can renovate cheaply and rents are below market Listing says: ready for some sweat equity · AI review
  • Detached garage and yard space for added value or parking Based on: photo 2 · AI review

Questions for the agent

  • What is the total price for all three properties in the bundle, and can any be bought separately?
  • Can I see the rent roll, leases, deposits, and 12 months of expenses for each building?
  • Who pays heat, water, and electric, and are there separate meters?
  • Why is it priced under $100K, and has there been any fire, condemnation, or code orders?
  • What are the annual taxes and any special assessments, and is there a rental license?
  • What are the roof, furnace, and electrical panel ages?

Bottom line

Cheap and apparently rented, but it's a forced three-property bundle with rough exteriors and no rent data, so the price tag tells you little until you see the whole package. AI-assisted summary

What the records say

Where each number comes from

Property tax / yr Estimateestimate. No tax record found; 2.1% of price.$1,510
Insurance / yr Estimateestimate. from units, square feet and age; get a quote$2,174
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 2026-08-04 (62 days); last sold for $155,899 on 2024-10-03.

DateEventPrice
Removed$59,000
Listed$71,900
Listed$71,900
Removed—
Price changed$64,999
Price changed$69,999
Price changed$79,999
Listed$90,000
Sold public record$155,899
Sold public record$200,000
Removed—
Removed—
Listed$180,000
Removed—
Listed$420,000
Sold public record$55,000

From the listing Listing

Listed asduplex

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 Virginia on rental licensing before you buy.