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1426 - 1428 E 1st Street, Duluth, MN, 55805
5-Unit Apartment Building

1426 - 1428 E 1st Street Duluth, MN 55805

For Sale
$500,000

Five fully rented units with recently replaced roof; mix includes studios plus one- and three-bedroom apartments.

Property Size4,828 SF
Price / SF$103.56
Days on Market468

Property Features for 1426 - 1428 E 1st Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,828 SF
Property subtype
General Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1893
Listing Agency: Edina Realty, Inc.
Listed By: Duluth
Source: Xome
Added: Apr 13, 2025 Changed: Jul 22 Last Checked: Jul 24 at 5:18AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 5-unit apartment building offers a simple, income-producing mix of three studio units, one one-bedroom unit, and one three-bedroom unit. The apartments feature hardwood floors and range in size from 444 to 1,090 square feet. All units are currently rented, and the roof has been recently replaced. Total monthly rents are $5,400, and the owner pays utilities.

The property is located near the Lake Superior boardwalk and in Duluth’s East End, close to the University of Minnesota Duluth and the College of St. Scholastica. The remarks also note proximity to Leif Erikson Park/Duluth Rose Garden, Lakewalk and Downtown, as well as very near Chester Creek and its hiking opportunities.

For buyers seeking a small multifamily asset with an in-place tenancy and a recently updated roof, this property provides a clear unit breakdown and current rental figures.

Key Highlights

  • 5‑unit apartment complex near the Lake Superior boardwalk with all units rented
  • Recently replaced roof
  • Unit mix: three studio units, one 1‑bedroom, and one 3‑bedroom apartment

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $76.5k $15.84
− Vacancy −$4.6k −$0.95
EGI $71.9k $14.89
− OpEx −$32.3k −$6.70
NOI $39.5k $8.19
4,828 SF · lease $15.84/SF/yr · vacancy 6.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$564.8K
$494.2K – $659.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,538 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.91%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.87M
$1.64M – $2.19M (±1% cap)
NOI $131,100 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 26.22%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Bakery Catering Service Home Appliance Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Five fully rented units with recently replaced roof; mix includes studios plus one- and three-bedroom apartments.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1426 - 1428 E 1st Street Duluth, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5‑unit apartment complex near the Lake Superior boardwalk with all units rented; Recently replaced roof; Unit mix: three studio units, one 1‑bedroom, and one 3‑bedroom apartment
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