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$325,000

For Sale - Active
225 W Forest St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,724 Square Feet
0.38 Acres Lot
Built in 1913
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Sep 03, 2025 at 06:30PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$166
Cap Rate
5.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-2.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.89
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
1.4%

Property Description


0.38 Acres Lot
Built in 1913
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Step into this delightful 3-bedroom, 3-bath home that perfectly balances comfort, charm, and functionality. Featuring natural hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout, this home offers warm, inviting spaces from the moment you walk in. The open dining area flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main floor primary bedroom offers easy accessibility, complemented by a convenient main floor laundry setup. The cozy living room features large bay windows and a charming gas-burning stove that creates the perfect setting to relax and unwind. Upstairs you’ll find additional bedrooms with unique character, including versatile spaces ideal for a nursery, home office, or guest suite. There’s also potential to finish the basement, offering even more room to grow and customize. Step outside and enjoy your large, private backyard retreat. The spacious patio with string lights and garden beds is perfect for summer gatherings, while the storage shed provides extra convenience for yard tools and toys. The expansive yard also features a cozy fire-pit and swing area, ideal for making lasting memories. A standout feature of this property is the finished, heated garage—a dream space with plenty of room for storage, a workshop, or the ultimate man cave. Located in a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by mature trees, you’ll love the easy access to local parks, schools, and nearby amenities. This is the home that offers it all—comfort, versatility, and room to make it your own.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage, Heated Garage
  • Details: Heated Garage, Storage, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Block, Concrete
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Vinyl siding
  • Roof Type: Gable

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 200012990
  • Lot Size: 16552 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: (SF) Single Family
  • Year Built: 1913

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,236

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Scott

Listing Details


Listed by:
Charity Ashpole
National Realty Guild
(952) 681-0158

Source:
FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 6745708
FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$166
Cap Rate
5.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-2.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.89
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
1.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$325,000
Amount financed:
-$260,000
Down payment:
$65,000
Closing costs:
$9,750
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$74,750
Square feet:
1,724
Cost per square foot:
$189
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.45

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$260,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,538
Property tax:
$353
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,066

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (14%)
14%-$353-$4,236
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$978-$11,736

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,372 $16,464
Mortgage payments:
-$1,538 -$18,456
Cash flow:
$166 $1,992