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Updated Duplex with Two-Bedroom Units
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$325,000

1340 N 55th St #1340A, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Two refreshed residences combine functional layouts with rental or owner-occupant flexibility.

Property Size1,738 SF
Price / SF$186
Days on Market31

Property Features for 1340 N 55th St #1340A

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,738 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1926
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By: Don Cornelius · License #23221
Source: Housesthatshine
Added: Jul 31 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 1:31PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex contains 1,738 square feet across two residences, with each unit configured with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Improvements include new carpet in the upper unit, luxury vinyl plank flooring in both kitchens, and fresh paint throughout the property. The 1926-built building offers bright living areas and practical floor plans.

Located at 1340 N 55th St in Milwaukee’s Wick Field neighborhood, the property is just outside Wauwatosa and near parks, shopping, dining, schools, and freeway access. The two-unit configuration supports either occupancy by an owner or continued rental use.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath in each residence
  • 1,738 square feet of total property size
  • New carpet installed in the upper unit

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
$17,483
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
5.38%
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%
$349,660 $349.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$249,757 $249.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$194,256 $194.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,738 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
$26.1K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.63/SF
EGI
$25.0K $14.37/SF
− OpEx
−$7.5K −$4.31/SF
NOI
$17.5K $10.06/SF
Area
Milwaukee, WI
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$349,660
Cap Rate 7%
$249,757
Cap Rate 9%
$194,256

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$249.8K
$218.5K – $291.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,483 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.38%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$231.3K
$202.4K – $269.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.98%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$417.7K
$365.5K – $487.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,236 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Electrical Service Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Parking Lot & Garage Storage Facility

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
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

491
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 53208, WI

29,644
Population
13,778
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
4.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,058
Density / Sq Mi
$50,585
Median Household Income
$40,729
Median Earnings
$924
Median Rent
$196,300
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 refreshed residences combine functional layouts with rental or owner-occupant flexibility.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1340 N 55th St #1340A 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: Two‑unit duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath in each residence; 1,738 square feet of total property size; New carpet installed in the upper unit
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