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Madison Heights Duplex with Upside

31 W BARRETT Avenue Madison Heights, MI 48071

31 W BARRETT Avenue, Madison Heights, MI, 48071
$275,000
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$275,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Bungalow - Madison Heights, MI

Property Size1,584 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$173.61
AddedFeb 5
Days on Market160
Last RefreshJul 15 at 8:06 pm

Property Features for 31 W BARRETT Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Multi-Family
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Basement, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
Pets allowed
Call
Standard status
Active
APN
2523482012
Size
1,584 SF
Lot size
0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
T1N, R11E, SEC 23 SLATER PARK SUB LOT 54
Tax Annual Amount
5501

Utilities

Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1928
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Building materials
Aluminum
Roof type
Asphalt
Architectural style
Bungalow

Listing agent Evan Bassy

Listing office Keller Williams Paint Creek 440 S Main Street, Troy, MI

Listing date Feb 5, 2026

MLS# 20261007644 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property at 31 W BARRETT Avenue in Madison Heights, MI, is a duplex offering cash flow and value-add potential. The property, appraised at $290,000 in December 2025, features two separate units with tenants currently on month-to-month leases, providing flexibility for improvements and rent increases. The upper unit is Section 8 and rented month to month, while the lower unit offers significant value-add potential and is also month to month. The property size is 1584 square feet, situated on a 0.1-acre lot. The zoning is Multi-Family. Utilities are paid directly by the tenants, with water paid by the landlord and reimbursed through a bill-back system. This property presents an opportunity for an investor seeking a rental or an owner-occupant looking to house hack while enjoying nearby local conveniences. The seller is open to a mortgage takeover with a minimum of 25% down.

Key Highlights

  • Upper‑lower duplex with 2 separate units and tenants on month‑to‑month leases
  • Upper unit is Section 8 and also rented month to month
  • Lower unit is month to month and offers value‑add potential for new owners

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $31.4k $19.80
− Vacancy −$1.4k −$0.89
EGI $30.0k $18.91
− OpEx −$9.0k −$5.67
NOI $21.0k $13.24
1,584 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$299.5K
$262.1K – $349.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,966 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.62%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$277.6K
$242.9K – $323.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,430 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.07%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$341.7K
$299.0K – $398.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.70%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Nail Salon Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Parking Lot & Garage Law Firm Barber Shop Bakery Skin Care Clinic

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Cash-flowing duplex with value-add potential in Madison Heights.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 31 W BARRETT Avenue Madison Heights, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $275,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Upper‑lower duplex with 2 separate units and tenants on month‑to‑month leases; Upper unit is Section 8 and also rented month to month; Lower unit is month to month and offers value‑add potential for new owners
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