17 Cape Henry Ct · Timberlake, VA 24502

$199,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,220 sqft · Townhouse public records · 18 Days on market

Built 1985 910 sqft lot Est $227k · 12% under $199/mo HOA · 12% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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).

• ARV discount +13.0/15.0
• Cash flow +11.0/30.0
• Schools +5.2/10.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• 1% rule +3.2/10.0
• DSCR +3.2/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Must see this move in ready condo in Brookville School District. Recently painted, new flooring and carpet, hardwoods in the LR, and upgraded TRANE Heat Pump. All appliances convey. There's a pool and tennis courts available for your enjoyment. Please call today for your private tour of this lovely home.

Key facts

• Half bath
• Snow removal
• Exterior maintenance

Tags

• PRIVATE BATHROOM
• FULL BATH
• HALF BATH
• EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
• POOL
• SNOW REMOVAL

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Homeowners association with monthly fee of $199; Community pool

Exterior

• Parking: Paved off-street parking
• Utilities: Cable available; Underground utilities
• Home design: Residential townhouse; 2 stories
• Construction: Brick and vinyl siding exterior; Shingle roof
• Exterior features: Patio; Storm door(s); In-ground private pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator; Microwave
• Flooring: Vinyl flooring
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Heat pump heating
• Interior features: Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator; Microwave; Electric water heater
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Main-level laundry in a laundry closet

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $199k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-84 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $184k (7.5% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $163k (17.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $163k (17.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 5.8% vs local median 3.8% in Timberlake — 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 70/100 on livability (#227 in VA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety C-, commute D+, amenities F.
• Campbell County Public School District (rural): math 55% / reading 68% proficiency, ranked #55 of 131 in VA (top 42%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: Leesville Road Elementary (math 73% / reading 72%, grade A, #267 of 1,108 statewide, top 24%, 625 students, 74% FRL); Rustburg Middle (math 49% / reading 65%, grade B, #178 of 342 statewide, top 53%, 606 students, 74% FRL); Brookville High (math 66% / reading 82%, grade B+, #120 of 319 statewide, top 38%, 971 students, 69% FRL) — zoned schools average 72% FRL vs 37% district-wide (35 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.1%/yr); 318 active listings in the ZIP; 20 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 45% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 315 units permitted in Campbell County in 2024 (51 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Campbell County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 18 days — a 2% lower offer ($196k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 12y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $105k; list at $199k implies a 90% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $163,335 (17.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
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: 0.82% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.79%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.81%
• DSCR: 0.92
• GRM: 10.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $226,920
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
86 Cape Charles Square Sq	0.10mi	3/2.5	1,220 (0%)	1mo	$194,900	$160	94
42 Cavalier Ct	0.59mi	3/2.5	1,280 (+5%)	0mo	$165,000	$129	64
223 Portico St	0.43mi	2/2.5 (-1)	1,152 (-6%)	3mo	$220,000	$191	64
419 Rotunda St #2001	0.36mi	3/2.0	1,402 (+15%)	2mo	$316,500	$226	54
420 Capstone Dr #207	0.41mi	3/2.0	1,389 (+14%)	2mo	$316,500	$228	54
121 Melissa Ln	0.71mi	3/2.5	1,336 (+10%)	2mo	$249,000	$186	49
118 Melissa Ln	0.73mi	3/2.5	1,336 (+10%)	1mo	$245,000	$183	49
108 Melissa Ln	0.73mi	3/2.5	1,336 (+10%)	1mo	$248,000	$186	49
206 Capstone Dr #302	0.48mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,062 (-13%)	0mo	$200,000	$188	49
112 Melissa Ln	0.73mi	3/2.5	1,336 (+10%)	2mo	$245,000	$183	48
122 Melissa Ln	0.73mi	3/2.5	1,336 (+10%)	3mo	$245,000	$183	47
206 Capstone Dr #301	0.48mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,062 (-13%)	3mo	$200,000	$188	46

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 · 5.11% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -16.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.39×
• Total profit: $-34,037
• Equity at exit: $29,672

10-year hold

• IRR: -5.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.62×
• Total profit: $-21,268
• Equity at exit: $17,206

Cash invested: $55,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
• State Virginia: 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

VRLTA gives some tenant protections; Northern Virginia courts slower; rural VA landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 24502

• Rents YoY: 5.1%
• Active inventory: 318
• Price-to-rent: 10.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,633 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,044
• Tax from tax record: −$49 /mo · $587/yr
• Insurance: −$83
• HOA: −$199
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$343
• Net cashflow: $-84

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,740

Max offer price $184,146

Occupancy floor —

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: $49,750
• Closing costs: $5,970
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 20 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
121 Colonnade St Lynchburg, VA	2.0–3.0	2.0	1000	$1,395	$1.40	44d	1	0.29mi
119 Cornerstone St Lynchburg, VA	3.0	2.0	1350	$1,595	$1.18	21d	1	0.31mi
120 Portico St Lynchburg, VA	3.0	2.0	1150	$1,395	$1.21	44d	1	0.33mi
419 Rotunda St #2001 Lynchburg, VA	3.0	2.0	1444	$1,875	$1.30	44d	1	0.34mi
419 Rotunda St Lynchburg, VA	3.0	2.0	1402	$1,875	$1.34	21d	1	0.34mi
105 Capital St Lynchburg, VA	2.0–3.0	2.0	1000	$1,449	$1.45	13d	14	0.37mi
100 Capstone Dr #303 Lynchburg, VA	2.0	2.0	1027	$2,250	$2.19	44d	1	0.39mi
203 Capital St Lynchburg, VA	2.0–3.0	2.0	1143	$1,585	$1.39	13d	20	0.40mi
302 Capstone Dr Lynchburg, VA	2.0	2.0	900	$1,225	$1.36	44d	1	0.41mi
120 Clubhouse Dr Lynchburg, VA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1100	$1,325	$1.20	13d	1	0.47mi
142 Mesena Dr Lynchburg, VA	2.0	2.0	1173	$1,275	$1.09	44d	1	0.49mi
116 Melissa Ln Unit 1 Lynchburg, VA	3.0	2.5	1490	$1,795	$1.20	21d	1	0.75mi
104 Tanzalon Dr Lynchburg, VA	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,995	$1.33	13d	1	0.83mi
22 Apala Cir Lynchburg, VA	2.0	1.0–2.0	775	$1,250	$1.61	13d	1	0.93mi
119 Shrader Ln Lynchburg, VA	2.0	1.0	725	$865	$1.19	44d	1	1.00mi
1229 Wood Rd Unit C Lynchburg, VA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,200	$1.33	44d	1	1.08mi
41 Lynette Dr Lynchburg, VA	3.0	1.0	1242	$1,595	$1.28	44d	1	1.11mi
209 Old Graves Mill Rd Lynchburg, VA	2.0–3.0	2.0	1313	$1,430	$1.09	13d	7	1.33mi
240 Beverly Hills Cir Lynchburg, VA	2.0–3.0	2.0–2.5	1402	$1,756	$1.25	21d	10	1.36mi
27 Odara Dr Forest, VA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1285	$1,495	$1.16	13d	1	1.47mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $199 · $2,388/yr
• Likely covers: pool

Listing history 14 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $199,000 Active 18 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $199,000 Active 17 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $199,000 Active 16 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $199,000 Active 15 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $199,000 Active 14 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $199,000 Active 12 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $199,000 Active 11 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $199,000 Active 9 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $199,000 Active 8 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,000 Active 7 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $199,000 Active 6 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $199,000 Active 3 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    remarks 365-char remark
14. 2026-06-01
    listed $199,000 Active 1 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast VA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $587 · $49/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,632 · $136/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,045/yr (+$87/mo · 177.9%)

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 2% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,600
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,147
• − Property taxes: −$587
• − Insurance: −$995
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,568
• − Management: −$1,568
• − HOA: −$2,388
• − Depreciation: −$5,789
• Taxable loss: −$4,442
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,066
• After-tax cash flow: $57/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: Campbell County Public School District
• NCES district ID: 5100600
• Math proficiency: 55% ▼ -29.00%
• Reading proficiency: 68% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $45,915
• Composite: 51.88/100
• National rank: #1656
• State rank: #55 of 131 in VA

Livability — Timberlake

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #227
• US rank: #7595

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Timberlake, VA
• County: Lynchburg City · 97,036 people
• Metro: Lynchburg, VA
• Population (ZIP): 41,979
• Household income: $68,872
• Rent vs Own: 47.7% rent · 52.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 1774.0

Population outlook (Campbell County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 56,306 people
• By 2030: 56,366 · +0.1%
• By 2040: 55,406 · -1.6%
• By 2050: 53,011 · -5.9%
• By 2075: 45,932 · -18.4%
• By 2100: 36,029 · -36.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (68%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 68% Black 19% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 6% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, South Korea, United Kingdom
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Campbell

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+48.6) · D 25.3% · R 73.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -12.3pp toward R · 2008: -36.2pp · 2024: -48.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+48.6 2020: R+44.1 2016: R+47.2 2012: R+39.4 2008: R+36.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -222.79%
• Current HPI: 241.9041
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.11%
• Metro: Lynchburg, VA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.40%
• F500 in state: 50

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in VA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Aerospace / Defense	4	$236B
▸Technology / Defense	3	$32B
▸Financial Services	2	$176B
▸Utilities	2	$27B
▸Insurance	2	$25B
▸Technology	2	$15B

Price history

+188.0% since first listed

12 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-01 Listed $199,000 LMLS
• 2025-02-03 Rental Removed $1,495 SHOWMOJO
• 2024-11-04 Listed for Rent $1,495 SHOWMOJO
• 2024-10-19 Rental Removed $1,495 SHOWMOJO
• 2024-10-15 Listed for Rent $1,495 SHOWMOJO
• 2022-03-31 Price Changed $1,200 RENT.
• 2015-05-11 Sold (Public Records) $105,000 Public Records
• 2015-05-08 Sold (MLS) $104,900 LMLS
• 2014-11-05 Listed $104,900 LMLS
• 2013-09-16 Sold (Public Records) $95,000 Public Records
• 2004-06-03 Sold (Public Records) $82,400 Public Records
• 2000-05-17 Sold (Public Records) $69,100 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $587 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.