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Renovated Duplex Home

518 Forest Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45229

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518 Forest Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45229
$385,000
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$385,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Cincinnati, OH

Property Size3,028 SF
Lot Size0.22 Acres
Price / SF$127.15
AddedJul 13
Days on Market2
Last RefreshJul 14 at 3:06 pm

Property Features for 518 Forest Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
Driveway, Off Street
Window features
Vinyl Frames
Standard status
Active
APN
113-0002-0046-00
Size
3,028 SF
Lot size
0.22 Acres

Utilities

Heating system
Forced Air, Electric (Heating)

Building Details

Year built
1890
Number of units
2
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Roof type
Shingle

Listing agent Jimmie Powell

Listing office OwnerLand Realty, Inc. 11260 Chester Rd, Suite 260, Cincinnati, OH

Listing date Jul 13, 2026

MLS# 1880279 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 MLS of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This newly renovated duplex-style home is move-in ready, with major exterior and interior improvements completed. Updates include all-new exterior siding, a new roof and guardrail, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, quartz countertops, fully updated bathrooms with new tile, and a brand-new HVAC system.

The property is located at 518 Forest Avenue in Cincinnati, OH 45229, offering a practical setup for an owner who wants to rent one unit and live in the other.

With modern finishes carried through the living spaces and bathrooms, the home is positioned for straightforward, low-effort occupancy following renovation.

Key Highlights

  • Newer renovations include all‑new exterior vinyl siding, a new roof, and a new HVAC system
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, with quartz countertops in the kitchen
  • Fully updated bathrooms with new tile

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 $38.5k $12.72
− Vacancy −$2.3k −$0.75
EGI $36.2k $11.97
− OpEx −$10.9k −$3.59
NOI $25.4k $8.38
3,028 SF · lease $12.72/SF/yr · vacancy 5.90% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$362.4K
$317.1K – $422.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,371 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.59%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$321.4K
$281.2K – $375.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,498 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.84%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$601.9K
$526.7K – $702.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,135 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.94%
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 Law Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Hair Salon Nail Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm (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 - Newly renovated two-unit home with all-new exterior siding, roof, luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz counters, and new HVAC.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 518 Forest Avenue Cincinnati, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $385,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Newer renovations include all‑new exterior vinyl siding, a new roof, and a new HVAC system; Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, with quartz countertops in the kitchen; Fully updated bathrooms with new tile
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