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Tenant-Occupied Duplex
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$250,000

127 S 31st St, Lafayette, IN 47904

Two-unit residential property with separate off-street parking and tenant-paid utilities.

Property Size2,532 SF
Price / SF$98.74
Days on Market32

Property Features for 127 S 31st St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,532 SF
Property subtype Residential Income
Occupancy 100%

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,662

Building Details

Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Lafayette
Listed By: Amy Bray
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jul 22 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 4:41AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,532-square-foot duplex includes two residential units, both occupied at present. The front unit is expected to become vacant after the current tenant moves out next month, while the rear unit has a lease extending through July 2027.

Each unit has available off-street parking, and tenants pay all utilities. Washer and dryer appliances are tenant-owned and will not convey with the property. The duplex is located at 127 S 31st St in Lafayette, Indiana.

Key Highlights

  • 2,532‑square‑foot duplex with two residential units
  • Both units are currently tenant‑occupied
  • Rear unit lease runs through July 2027

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$22,296
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.92%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$445,920 $445.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$318,514 $318.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$247,733 $247.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,532 SF 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.
Gross rent
$41.0K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$480 −$0.19/SF
EGI
$40.5K $16.01/SF
− OpEx
−$18.2K −$7.20/SF
NOI
$22.3K $8.81/SF
Area
Tippecanoe County, IN
Vacancy
1.17%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$445,920
Cap Rate 7%
$318,514
Cap Rate 9%
$247,733

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$345.5K
$302.4K – $403.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.68%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$318.5K
$278.7K – $371.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,296 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.92%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$584.6K
$511.5K – $682.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,920 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.37%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Locksmith Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Wine and Liquor Store Veterinary Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,230
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 47904, IN

16,571
Population
7,776
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
5.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,857
Density / Sq Mi
$46,841
Median Household Income
$34,455
Median Earnings
$965
Median Rent
$118,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit residential property with separate off-street parking and tenant-paid utilities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 127 S 31st St Lafayette, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,532‑square‑foot duplex with two residential units; Both units are currently tenant‑occupied; Rear unit lease runs through July 2027
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