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69 Hidden Lake Ct
B- Composite 68.67
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +26.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +8.7/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.0/10.0
  • Livability +4.3/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.1/5.0
  • Schools +2.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$124,900

69 Hidden Lake Ct · Savannah, GA 31419
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,371 sqft · Townhouse public records · 71 Days on market
Built 1986 1,306 sqft lot Est $232k · 46% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem—perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

Key facts

  • Private courtyard
  • Fireplace
  • 1,306 sq ft lot

Tags

PRIVATE COURTYARDFIREPLACE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $125k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $310 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
  • Recommended offer: $117k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.3% vs local median 4.0% in Savannah — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 86/100 on livability (#1 in GA, #397 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, amenities A+, commute A+; Watch: employment D, schools F.
  • Savannah-Chatham County (urban): math 20% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #134 of 174 in GA (top 77%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.4%/yr); 405 active listings in the ZIP; 20 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 55% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,694 units permitted in Chatham County in 2024 (973 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Chatham County population projected at +33% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 71 days — a 6% lower offer ($117k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $55k (31%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $92k; 37% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 2.6% of price.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $117,406 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 71 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.30%
Cap rate
9.27%
Cash-on-cash
10.64%
DSCR
1.47
GRM
6.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$231,699
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
69 Hidden Lake Ct 0.00mi 2/2.5 1,371 (0%) 1mo $112,500 $82 100
57 Hidden Lake Ct 0.04mi 2/2.5 1,371 (0%) 3mo $180,000 $131 96
40 Hidden Lake Ct Ct 0.11mi 2/2.5 1,371 (0%) 5mo $180,000 $131 90
33 Hidden Lake Ct 0.08mi 2/2.5 1,371 (0%) 10mo $240,000 $175 88
33 Hidden Lake Ct #33691745 0.08mi 2/2.5 1,371 (0%) 10mo $240,000 $175 88
96 Hidden Lake Ct 0.04mi 2/1.5 1,364 (-0%) 13mo $225,000 $165 83
59 Hidden Lake Ct 0.03mi 2/1.5 1,228 (-10%) 5mo $208,000 $169 73
1159 Mohawk St 0.35mi 3/3.0 (+1) 1,554 (+13%) 6mo $254,900 $164 50
12 Kingslan Ct 0.42mi 2/2.0 1,165 (-15%) 4mo $200,000 $172 49
38 Kingslan Ct 0.45mi 2/2.0 1,165 (-15%) 7mo $203,500 $175 46
12300 Apache Ave #604 0.73mi 2/2.0 1,206 (-12%) 7mo $185,000 $153 38
12300 Apache Ave #507 0.72mi 2/2.0 1,206 (-12%) 11mo $225,000 $187 35

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-4.1%
Equity multiple
0.85×
Total profit
$-5,157
Equity at exit
$18,623
10-year hold
IRR
1.4%
Equity multiple
1.08×
Total profit
$2,918
Equity at exit
$10,799

Cash invested: $34,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Georgia
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

ZIP-level market 31419

Home prices YoY
-25.9%
Rents YoY
-1.4%
Active inventory
405
Price-to-rent
6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,624 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$655
Tax from tax record
$266 /mo · $3,194/yr
Insurance
$52
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$341
Net cashflow
$310

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,232
Max offer price $124,900
Occupancy floor 76%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$31,225
Closing costs
$3,747
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 20 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
98 Hidden Lake Ct Savannah, GA 2.0 1.5 1228 $1,400 $1.14 13d 1 0.07mi
1114 Mohawk St Savannah, GA 3.0 2.0 1266 $1,750 $1.38 23d 4 0.26mi
1032 Mohawk St Savannah, GA 2.0 2.0 1000 $1,550 $1.55 43d 1 0.32mi
1159 Mohawk St Unit F3 Savannah, GA 2.0 2.0 1137 $1,750 $1.54 23d 1 0.34mi
15 Pointer Pl Savannah, GA 2.0 2.5 1326 $1,850 $1.40 43d 1 0.44mi
1177 Mohawk St Savannah, GA 3.0 2.0 1858 $2,400 $1.29 43d 1 0.46mi
1036 Dutchtown Rd Savannah, GA 2.0 2.0 1000 $1,438 $1.44 23d 1 0.49mi
12220 Apache Ave Savannah, GA 2.0–4.0 1.0–4.0 887 $1,450 $1.63 43d 2 0.58mi
4 Peach Blossom Cir Unit Home Savannah, GA 2.0 2.0 1056 $1,750 $1.66 23d 1 0.60mi
11 Peach Ct Savannah, GA 2.0 2.0 1130 $1,650 $1.46 43d 1 0.65mi
102 Quail Xing Savannah, GA 2.0 1.0 902 $1,650 $1.83 13d 1 0.72mi
12300 Apache Ave Savannah, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 948 $1,695 $1.79 13d 2 0.80mi
12300 Apache Ave Savannah, GA 2.0 2.0 1185 $1,672 $1.41 43d 3 0.80mi
12502 Apache Ave #16 Savannah, GA 3.0 2.5 1735 $2,250 $1.30 43d 1 0.87mi
11 Knollwood Cir Savannah, GA 2.0 2.5 1188 $1,400 $1.18 43d 1 0.97mi
12350 Mercy Blvd Savannah, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 865 $1,420 $1.64 13d 14 1.02mi
59 Knollwood Cir Savannah, GA 1.0 1.5 1018 $1,400 $1.38 43d 1 1.04mi
44 Knollwood Cir Savannah, GA 2.0 2.5 1018 $1,500 $1.47 43d 1 1.09mi
12473 Northwood Rd Savannah, GA 3.0 2.0 1422 $2,000 $1.41 43d 1 1.45mi
406 Montclair Blvd Savannah, GA 3.0 2.0 1422 $1,995 $1.40 13d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-06-03
    days on marketlisting id $124,900 Pending 71 DOM
  2. 2025-12-30
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  3. 2025-12-30
    status Pending 848-char remark
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  4. 2025-12-30
    status Under Contract 841-char remark
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  5. 2025-12-26
    price $124,900
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  6. 2025-12-26
    price $124,900 848-char remark
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  7. 2025-12-26
    price $124,900 841-char remark
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  8. 2025-10-07
    listed $179,900 Active
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  9. 2025-10-07
    listed $179,900 Active 848-char remark
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  10. 2025-10-07
    listed $179,900 New 841-char remark
    Show marketing remark (841 chars)

    PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Charming Savannah Townhome with Courtyard Retreat Welcome to this cozy and cute two-story townhome nestled in the heart of Savannah, GA. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and character. Step inside to discover a warm, inviting layout with a fireplace ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The private courtyard in the back is a hidden gem-perfect for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the Southern breeze. Being sold as-is, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to add their personal touch and make it their own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for a charming getaway in the Hostess City of the South, this townhome is full of potential. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Savannah charm!

  11. 2003-10-24
    soldstatus $91,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$3,194 · $266/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,194 · $266/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$19,493
− Mortgage interest
−$6,996
− Property taxes
−$3,194
− Insurance
−$624
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,559
− Management
−$1,559
− Depreciation
−$3,633
Taxable income
$1,926
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$462
After-tax cash flow
$3,259/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Savannah-Chatham County
NCES district ID
1301020
Math proficiency
20% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
26% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$47,443
Composite
20.14/100
National rank
#8639
State rank
#134 of 174 in GA

Livability — Savannah

Score
86/100
State rank
#1
US rank
#397

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Savannah, GA
County
Chatham County · 271,602 people
City population
216,564
Metro
Savannah, GA
Population (ZIP)
57,077
Household income
$69,635
Rent vs Own
43.8% rent · 56.2% own
Severe rent burden
2575.0

Population outlook (Chatham County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
332,584 people
By 2030
355,508 · +6.9%
By 2040
400,030 · +20.3%
By 2050
443,019 · +33.2%
By 2075
534,579 · +60.7%
By 2100
583,863 · +75.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
Race & ethnicity
White 40% Black 38% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 7% Asian 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 3%
Common ancestry
Slovak 2% Lithuanian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada, Vietnam, South Korea
Languages at home
83% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 2% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Chatham

2024 margin
D (+18.0) · D 58.6% · R 40.6%
2008→2024 swing
+3.6pp toward D · 2008: 14.4pp · 2024: 18.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+18.0 2020: D+18.8 2016: D+14.5 2012: D+12.0 2008: D+14.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -92.38%
Current HPI
264.8625
Rent YoY
▼ -1.44%
Metro
Savannah, GA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.66%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+36.5% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2025-12-30 Pending Hive MLS
  • 2025-12-30 Pending HABR
  • 2025-12-30 Pending GAMLS
  • 2025-12-26 Price Changed $124,900 Hive MLS
  • 2025-12-26 Price Changed $124,900 HABR
  • 2025-12-26 Price Changed $124,900 GAMLS
  • 2025-10-07 Listed $179,900 GAMLS
  • 2025-10-07 Listed $179,900 HABR
  • 2025-10-07 Listed $179,900 Hive MLS
  • 2003-10-24 Sold (Public Records) $91,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,194 · +110.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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