14882 Littlefield St · Detroit, MI 48227

$100,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,296 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 35 Days on market

Built 1928 3,920 sqft lot $77/sqft · 49% above area Est $67k · 49% over

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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 +30.0/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.9/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Detroit charming 3-bedroom 1bath brick colonial completed gutted and renovated in 2018 serves as the perfect blend of style, functionality, ideal for both first-time buyer or investment opportunity. This modern residence boasts an open-concept layout, creating an inviting atmosphere for both family living and entertaining guest. The home includes multiple bedrooms, Sledged wooden floors 2018, Renovated kitchen 2019, Hot water tank 2018, Furnace 2019, Updated electrical and PVC piping throughtout the entire home. Security Shutters on ALL lower level! Unfinished basement for you to complete with your own personal touch. This marketing and investment home is not just a property; it's a smart choice for those looking to build equity while enjoying a beautiful, comfortable living space. Owner Occuppied.

Key facts

• Updated electrical
• Renovated kitchen
• Pvc piping

Tags

• BRICK COLONIAL
• OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUT
• SLEDGED WOODEN FLOORS
• RENOVATED KITCHEN
• UPDATED ELECTRICAL
• PVC PIPING

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water
• Home design: Colonial-style single-family residence; Built in 1928
• Construction: Built in 1928; Brick and vinyl siding construction; Asphalt roof
• Exterior features: Brick and vinyl siding exterior; Asphalt roof; Approximately 0.09-acre lot; Public water

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen (10 x 10)
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom (14 x 15); Bedroom 2 (12 x 12); Bedroom 3 (12 x 12)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating
• Interior features: Full basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $436 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
• Recommended offer: $97k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.6%/yr); 385 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 40% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 43% of the median local income ($37k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.6% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 35 days — a 3% lower offer ($97k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 30y 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 $36k; list at $100k implies a 182% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1928 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $97,000 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 35 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1928 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
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: 11.53%
• Cash-on-cash: 18.69%
• DSCR: 1.83
• GRM: 6.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $67,198
• List price: $100,000
• Delta: 48.81%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
14905 Littlefield St	0.03mi	3/1.0	1,368 (+6%)	1mo	$52,000	$38	88
15053 Littlefield St	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,286 (-1%)	2mo	$75,000	$58	86
14931 Monte Vista St	0.42mi	3/1.5	1,307 (+1%)	0mo	$35,000	$27	77
14889 Manor St	0.36mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,375 (+6%)	0mo	$159,000	$116	62
14265 Appoline St	0.50mi	3/2.0	1,384 (+7%)	0mo	$76,000	$55	61
14644 Hubbell St	0.68mi	3/1.0	1,248 (-4%)	2mo	$45,000	$36	61
13192 Schoolcraft	0.71mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,219 (-6%)	1mo	$32,000	$26	51
14321 Ardmore St	0.61mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,188 (-8%)	2mo	$11,000	$9	48
15824 Snowden St	0.65mi	3/1.0	1,127 (-13%)	0mo	$61,000	$54	47
15824 Snowden St	0.65mi	3/1.0	1,127 (-13%)	0mo	$61,000	$54	47
15775 Hartwell St	0.60mi	3/1.0	1,123 (-13%)	3mo	$88,000	$78	47
15841 Steel St	0.70mi	3/1.0	1,460 (+13%)	1mo	$50,000	$34	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 · 5.59% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 13.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.54×
• Total profit: $14,992
• Equity at exit: $14,910

10-year hold

• IRR: 23.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.27×
• Total profit: $63,646
• Equity at exit: $8,646

Cash invested: $28,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48227

• Rents YoY: 5.6%
• Active inventory: 385
• Price-to-rent: 6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,297 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$23 /mo · $272/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$272
• Net cashflow: $436

Break-even live

Break-even rent $745

Max offer price $100,000

Occupancy floor 61%

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: $25,000
• Closing costs: $3,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
15088 Littlefield St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1294	$1,275	$0.99	21d	1	0.16mi
14891 Hartwell St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,150	$1.15	43d	1	0.16mi
14903 Tracey St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1004	$1,100	$1.10	16d	1	0.27mi
15340 Hartwell St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,300	$1.44	16d	1	0.30mi
15388 Appoline St #203 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$850	$0.94	43d	1	0.42mi
15387 Lesure St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1064	$1,350	$1.27	12d	1	0.46mi
14881 Mendota St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1026	$1,100	$1.07	24d	1	0.50mi
14590 Ardmore St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,195	$1.00	2d	1	0.51mi
15517 Lesure St Unit BDRM1A Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$850	$0.85	24d	1	0.57mi
14284 Cruse St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1121	$1,150	$1.03	16d	1	0.60mi
14600 Strathmoor St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1300	$1,450	$1.12	43d	1	0.66mi
15760 Monte Vista St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1080	$1,250	$1.16	43d	1	0.67mi
14559 Strathmoor St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1033	$1,150	$1.11	20d	1	0.69mi
15512 Mendota St Apt 2 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	43d	1	0.69mi
15512 Mendota St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	931	$1,200	$1.29	5d	1	0.69mi
15708 Birwood St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1255	$1,100	$0.88	5d	1	0.75mi
15762 Mark Twain St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	1430	$1,250	$0.87	16d	1	0.80mi
16204 Steel St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	969	$1,150	$1.19	43d	1	0.85mi
13965 Mendota St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1222	$1,294	$1.06	17d	1	0.85mi
16230 Cheyenne St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1653	$1,450	$0.88	43d	1	0.85mi
15341 Lauder St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.5	1080	$1,475	$1.37	16d	1	0.89mi
15765 Washburn St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1093	$950	$0.87	43d	1	0.90mi
14375 Terry St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	1300	$1,425	$1.10	43d	1	0.94mi
15328 Coyle St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	17d	1	0.98mi
16505 Stansbury St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,250	$1.14	10d	1	0.98mi
16505 Stansbury St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1700	$1,345	$0.79	43d	1	0.98mi
15330 Coyle St Unit 2 Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	24d	1	0.98mi
15330 Coyle St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,375	$1.38	24d	1	0.98mi
15330 Coyle St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,425	$1.43	12d	1	0.98mi
14814 Sussex St Unit 2 Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,000	$0.91	43d	1	1.01mi
Ohio St Unit 4 Detroit, MI	4.0	1.5	1400	$750	$0.54	43d	1	1.04mi
14264 Coyle St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,150	$1.15	43d	1	1.06mi
15810 Robson St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1142	$1,500	$1.31	24d	1	1.07mi
15468 Sussex St #2 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,250	$1.39	43d	1	1.08mi
15777 Wisconsin St Unit 77 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$950	$1.06	5d	1	1.10mi
13331 Strathmoor St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1084	$1,100	$1.01	16d	1	1.11mi
14242 Ohio St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1400	$1,000	$0.71	43d	1	1.12mi
13910 Kentucky St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1680	$1,000	$0.60	43d	1	1.13mi
14550 Northlawn St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	950	$1,200	$1.26	16d	1	1.14mi
14104 Coyle St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1327	$1,350	$1.02	5d	1	1.15mi

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $100,000 Active 35 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $100,000 Active 34 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $100,000 Active 32 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $100,000 Active 30 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $100,000 Active 29 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $100,000 Active 26 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $100,000 Active 25 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $100,000 Active 24 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $100,000 Active 21 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $100,000 Active 20 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $100,000 Active 19 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $100,000 Active 18 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $100,000 Active 17 DOM
14. 2026-05-14
    listed $100,000 Active 809-char remark

    Show marketing remark (810 chars)

    Detroit charming 3-bedroom 1bath brick colonial completed gutted and renovated in 2018 serves as the perfect blend of style, functionality, ideal for both first-time buyer or investment opportunity. This modern residence boasts an open-concept layout, creating an inviting atmosphere for both family living and entertaining guest. The home includes multiple bedrooms, Sledged wooden floors 2018, Renovated kitchen 2019, Hot water tank 2018, Furnace 2019, Updated electrical and PVC piping throughtout the entire home. Security Shutters on ALL lower level! Unfinished basement for you to complete with your own personal touch. This marketing and investment home is not just a property; it's a smart choice for those looking to build equity while enjoying a beautiful, comfortable living space. Owner Occuppied.

15. 2026-05-14
    listed $100,000 Active 810-char remark

    Show marketing remark (810 chars)

    Detroit charming 3-bedroom 1bath brick colonial completed gutted and renovated in 2018 serves as the perfect blend of style, functionality, ideal for both first-time buyer or investment opportunity. This modern residence boasts an open-concept layout, creating an inviting atmosphere for both family living and entertaining guest. The home includes multiple bedrooms, Sledged wooden floors 2018, Renovated kitchen 2019, Hot water tank 2018, Furnace 2019, Updated electrical and PVC piping throughtout the entire home. Security Shutters on ALL lower level! Unfinished basement for you to complete with your own personal touch. This marketing and investment home is not just a property; it's a smart choice for those looking to build equity while enjoying a beautiful, comfortable living space. Owner Occuppied.

16. 2026-05-14
    listed $100,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (810 chars)

    Detroit charming 3-bedroom 1bath brick colonial completed gutted and renovated in 2018 serves as the perfect blend of style, functionality, ideal for both first-time buyer or investment opportunity. This modern residence boasts an open-concept layout, creating an inviting atmosphere for both family living and entertaining guest. The home includes multiple bedrooms, Sledged wooden floors 2018, Renovated kitchen 2019, Hot water tank 2018, Furnace 2019, Updated electrical and PVC piping throughtout the entire home. Security Shutters on ALL lower level! Unfinished basement for you to complete with your own personal touch. This marketing and investment home is not just a property; it's a smart choice for those looking to build equity while enjoying a beautiful, comfortable living space. Owner Occuppied.

17. 2025-08-19
    historical
18. 2025-06-09
    listed $100,000 Active
19. 2025-06-09
    listed $100,000 Active
20. 2025-06-06
    historical
21. 1996-11-21
    soldstatus $35,500
22. 1996-10-22
    soldstatus $35,500
23. 1996-06-10
    listed $40,900

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $272 · $23/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $906 · $75/mo
• Expected delta: +$634/yr (+$53/mo · 233.4%)

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $15,566
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,602
• − Property taxes: −$272
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,245
• − Management: −$1,245
• − Depreciation: −$2,909
• Taxable income: $3,793
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$910
• After-tax cash flow: $4,322/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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
• NCES district ID: 2601103
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▲ 6.00%
• Median HH income: $25,815
• Composite: 13.06/100
• National rank: #9564
• State rank: #499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #218
• US rank: #5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 40,302
• Household income: $36,527
• Rent vs Own: 40.9% rent · 59.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 2371.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (95%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 95% Two or more races 3% White 1%
• Foreign-born: 1%
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -125.00%
• Current HPI: 186.4158
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.59%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+144.5% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-14 Listed $100,000 SW Michigan MLS
• 2026-05-14 Listed $100,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-05-14 Listed $100,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-08-19 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-06-09 Listed $100,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-06-09 Listed $100,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-06-06 Coming Soon — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 1996-11-21 Sold (Public Records) $35,500 Public Records
• 1996-10-22 Sold (MLS) $35,500 REALCOMP
• 1996-06-10 Listed $40,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

-12.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $272 · -87.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.