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Duplex with Detached Two-Car Garage

1220 East Russell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207

1220 East Russell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53207
$325,000
For Sale
$325,000

Updated duplex on a deep lot with a detached 2-car garage off the alley and additional parking pad.

Property Size1,556 SF
Price / SF$208.87
Days on Market42

Property Features for 1220 East Russell Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,556 SF
Property subtype
Two-Family / Two Family

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
Listed by Level Up Team* · License #81284-94
Source Compass
Added: Jun 11 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:37PM Checked: Jul 21 at 1:37PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex offers a flexible layout with an upper and lower unit. The upper kitchen is fully updated, while the lower kitchen has newer counters, and both baths have received updates. The lower unit is described as vacant, supporting an owner-occupant setup while the upper unit can help offset housing costs.

The property is set on a deep lot, providing yard space. A detached two-car garage is located off the alley, along with a parking pad for additional off-street parking. The area is noted as being close to I-794 and Lake Michigan, with nearby walkable dining including Groppi's, Cactus Club, and Palomino.

Overall, the home is positioned as a value-add income and live-in option, with the reported possibility of exploring a conversion to a single-family configuration that would include a primary suite upstairs.

Key Highlights

  • Updated duplex on a deep lot with detached 2‑car garage off the alley and an additional parking pad.
  • 2 units with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath each, for 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths total.
  • Estimated total living area is 1,556 sq ft.

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 $23.3k $15.00
− Vacancy −$980 −$0.63
EGI $22.4k $14.37
− OpEx −$6.7k −$4.31
NOI $15.7k $10.06
1,556 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$223.6K
$195.7K – $260.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,652 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.82%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$207.0K
$181.2K – $241.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $14,492 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.46%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$373.9K
$327.2K – $436.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,174 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Ramirez Restoration Llc General Contractor

Suggested Use

Law Firm Electrical Service HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Accounting Firm Building Supply Dental Office Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Updated duplex on a deep lot with a detached 2-car garage off the alley and additional parking pad.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1220 East Russell Avenue Milwaukee, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $325,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Updated duplex on a deep lot with detached 2‑car garage off the alley and an additional parking pad.; 2 units with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath each, for 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths total.; Estimated total living area is 1,556 sq ft.
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