901 Second St NW · Grand Rapids, MI
Flood risk 6/10 · Moderate
- FEMA flood zone
- D
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.74%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $400 – $4,352
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $784 – $1,456
Heat risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Hot days now (above 96°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 16 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +15.0/15.0
- Cash flow +14.6/30.0
- DSCR +4.5/10.0
- Livability +4.2/5.0
- 1% rule +3.7/10.0
- Rent growth +3.2/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.9/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$240,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to 901 2nd St NW--where classic Grand Rapids character meets everyday living. This 3-bedroom home tells a story the moment you step inside, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and original details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. Natural light moves easily through the home, highlighting the warmth of the living and dining areas; spaces designed for gathering, conversation, and making memories. Just off the living area, a 3-season porch offers a quiet place to unwind, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or extending your living space through the warmer months. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering room to cook, connect, and create your own vision over time. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms that provide a quiet retreat at the end of the day, with flexibility to make the space your own. The basement is currently being professionally waterproofed for the next owner, adding long-term peace of mind and usable space potential. Whether it's relaxing
Key facts
- 3 season porch
- 3,629 sq ft lot
- Garage
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $240k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $58 ($701/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $208k (13.2% below list).
- Recommended offer: $208k (13.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 6.6% vs local median 4.5% in Grand Rapids — 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 83/100 on livability (#44 in MI, #939 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
- Grand Rapids Public Schools (urban): math 15% / reading 29% proficiency, ranked #451 of 540 in MI (top 84%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 80% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.6%/yr); 153 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); 95% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,253 units permitted in Kent County in 2024 (969 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($70k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Kent County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 70 days — a 6% lower offer ($226k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 19 sale attempts since 31y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $36k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 70 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 13% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.87% ✗
- Cap rate
- 6.58%
- Cash-on-cash
- 1.04%
- DSCR
- 1.05
- GRM
- 9.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $323,549
- List price
- $240,000
- Delta
- -25.82%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 1 within 2.0 mi
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 2.64% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -15.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.47×
- Total profit
- $-35,935
- Equity at exit
- $35,785
- IRR
- -7.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.56×
- Total profit
- $-29,615
- Equity at exit
- $20,751
Cash invested: $67,200 (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
ZIP-level market 49504
- Rents YoY
- 2.6%
- Active inventory
- 153
- Price-to-rent
- 9.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,084 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,259
- Tax from tax record
- −$230 /mo · $2,755/yr
- Insurance
- −$100
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$438
- Net cashflow
- $58
Break-even live
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
- $60,000
- Closing costs
- $7,200
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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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?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 20 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 Bridge St NW Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,595 | $1.45 | 43d | 1 | 0.44mi |
| 200 Gold Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1112 | $1,549 | $1.39 | 43d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 601 Lake Michigan Dr NW Unit 601-403 Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $2,150 | $1.95 | 43d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 700 Broadway Ave NW Unit 1 Grand Rapids, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1450 | $2,795 | $1.93 | 43d | 1 | 0.62mi |
| 18 Indiana Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,395 | $1.27 | 43d | 1 | 0.70mi |
| 1044 Muskegon Ave NW Unit 2 Grand Rapids, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,800 | $1.64 | 43d | 1 | 0.76mi |
| 900 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 720 | $2,850 | $3.96 | 2d | 10 | 0.83mi |
| 201 Michigan St NW Grand Rapids, MI | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 981 | $2,800 | $2.85 | 43d | 10 | 0.95mi |
| 734 Crosby St NW Unit 1 Grand Rapids, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1057 | $1,800 | $1.70 | 43d | 1 | 0.98mi |
| 927 Arianna St NW Grand Rapids, MI | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1500 | $3,000 | $2.00 | 43d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 1001 Monroe Ave NW #202 Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1333 | $2,645 | $1.98 | 43d | 1 | 1.08mi |
| 146 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2167 | $4,200 | $1.94 | 43d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 120 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1225 | $1,695 | $1.38 | 43d | 1 | 1.15mi |
| 1335 Hamilton Ave NW Unit 2 Grand Rapids, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1124 | $1,395 | $1.24 | 43d | 1 | 1.15mi |
| 1429 Quarry Ave NW Unit 1 Grand Rapids, MI | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1200 | $1,800 | $1.50 | 43d | 1 | 1.21mi |
| 728 Fairview Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2000 | $2,100 | $1.05 | 43d | 1 | 1.24mi |
| 27 Library St NE #501 Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1109 | $2,925 | $2.64 | 43d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 101 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1250 | $1,302 | $1.04 | 43d | 1 | 1.43mi |
| 240 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 922 | $1,280 | $1.39 | 43d | 2 | 1.47mi |
| 26 Cherry St SW Grand Rapids, MI | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 878 | $1,275 | $1.45 | 43d | 2 | 1.48mi |
Listing history 50 events
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2026-06-18days on market $240,000 Active 70 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $240,000 Active 69 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $240,000 Active 68 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $240,000 Active 67 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $240,000 Active 65 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $240,000 Active 64 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $240,000 Active 62 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $240,000 Active 61 DOM
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2026-06-09price $240,000 Active 60 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $249,900 Active 60 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $249,900 Active 59 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $249,900 Active 56 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $249,900 Active 55 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $249,900 Active 54 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $249,900 Active 53 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $249,900 Active 52 DOM
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2026-04-30price $255,900 999-char remark
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Welcome to 901 2nd St NW--where classic Grand Rapids character meets everyday living. This 3-bedroom home tells a story the moment you step inside, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and original details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. Natural light moves easily through the home, highlighting the warmth of the living and dining areas; spaces designed for gathering, conversation, and making memories. Just off the living area, a 3-season porch offers a quiet place to unwind, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or extending your living space through the warmer months. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering room to cook, connect, and create your own vision over time. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms that provide a quiet retreat at the end of the day, with flexibility to make the space your own. The basement is currently being professionally waterproofed for the next owner, adding long-term peace of mind and usable space potential. Whether it's relaxing
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2026-04-29price $255,900
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Welcome to 901 2nd St NW--where classic Grand Rapids character meets everyday living. This 3-bedroom home tells a story the moment you step inside, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and original details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. Natural light moves easily through the home, highlighting the warmth of the living and dining areas; spaces designed for gathering, conversation, and making memories. Just off the living area, a 3-season porch offers a quiet place to unwind, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or extending your living space through the warmer months. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering room to cook, connect, and create your own vision over time. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms that provide a quiet retreat at the end of the day, with flexibility to make the space your own. The basement is currently being professionally waterproofed for the next owner, adding long-term peace of mind and usable space potential. Whether it's relaxingin the yard or enjoying a neighborhood known for its established feel and proximity to downtown Grand Rapids, this more than just a house, it's something with personality, history, and room to make it your own.
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2026-04-17price $265,900 999-char remark
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Welcome to 901 2nd St NW--where classic Grand Rapids character meets everyday living. This 3-bedroom home tells a story the moment you step inside, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and original details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. Natural light moves easily through the home, highlighting the warmth of the living and dining areas; spaces designed for gathering, conversation, and making memories. Just off the living area, a 3-season porch offers a quiet place to unwind, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or extending your living space through the warmer months. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering room to cook, connect, and create your own vision over time. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms that provide a quiet retreat at the end of the day, with flexibility to make the space your own. The basement is currently being professionally waterproofed for the next owner, adding long-term peace of mind and usable space potential. Whether it's relaxingin the yard or enjoying a neighborhood known for its established feel and proximity to downtown Grand Rapids, this more than just a house, it's something with personality, history, and room to make it your own.
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2026-04-17price $265,900
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Welcome to 901 2nd St NW--where classic Grand Rapids character meets everyday living. This 3-bedroom home tells a story the moment you step inside, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and original details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. Natural light moves easily through the home, highlighting the warmth of the living and dining areas; spaces designed for gathering, conversation, and making memories. Just off the living area, a 3-season porch offers a quiet place to unwind, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or extending your living space through the warmer months. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering room to cook, connect, and create your own vision over time. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms that provide a quiet retreat at the end of the day, with flexibility to make the space your own. The basement is currently being professionally waterproofed for the next owner, adding long-term peace of mind and usable space potential. Whether it's relaxingin the yard or enjoying a neighborhood known for its established feel and proximity to downtown Grand Rapids, this more than just a house, it's something with personality, history, and room to make it your own.
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2026-04-09$275,900 Active 1209-char remark
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2026-04-09$275,900 Active
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Welcome to 901 2nd St NW--where classic Grand Rapids character meets everyday living. This 3-bedroom home tells a story the moment you step inside, with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and original details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. Natural light moves easily through the home, highlighting the warmth of the living and dining areas; spaces designed for gathering, conversation, and making memories. Just off the living area, a 3-season porch offers a quiet place to unwind, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or extending your living space through the warmer months. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering room to cook, connect, and create your own vision over time. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms that provide a quiet retreat at the end of the day, with flexibility to make the space your own. The basement is currently being professionally waterproofed for the next owner, adding long-term peace of mind and usable space potential. Whether it's relaxing
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2022-02-15soldstatus $220,000 Sold
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2022-02-15soldstatus $220,000 Sold
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2022-01-30status Pending
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2022-01-30status Pending
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2022-01-27$220,000 Active
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2022-01-27$220,000 Active
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2022-01-27$220,000
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2021-10-22soldstatus $112,500 Sold
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2021-10-22soldstatus $112,500 Sold
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2021-10-08status Pending
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2021-10-08status Pending
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2021-10-06$109,000 Active
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2021-10-06$109,000 Active
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2021-10-06$109,000
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2015-02-03historical
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2015-02-03historical
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2015-01-31historical
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2002-03-28soldstatus $82,675
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2002-03-28soldstatus $82,675
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2001-11-02historical
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2001-10-27$78,900
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2001-10-27$78,900
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2001-02-27$85,500
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2001-02-27$85,500
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2001-01-06historical
ⓘ 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
- $2,755 · $230/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $3,225 · $269/mo
- Expected delta
- +$471/yr (+$39/mo · 17.1%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone D · 74% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
- $25,011
- − Mortgage interest
- −$13,444
- − Property taxes
- −$2,755
- − Insurance
- −$1,200
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,001
- − Management
- −$2,001
- − Depreciation
- −$6,982
- Taxable loss
- −$3,371
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$809
- After-tax cash flow
- $1,510/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
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- NCES district ID
- 2616440
- Math proficiency
- 15% ▼ -5.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 29% ▼ -1.00%
- Median HH income
- $40,612
- Composite
- 18.62/100
- National rank
- #8899
- State rank
- #451 of 540 in MI
Livability — Grand Rapids
- Score
- 83/100
- State rank
- #44
- US rank
- #939
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Grand Rapids, MI
- County
- Kent County · 533,805 people
- City population
- 181,325
- Metro
- Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Population (ZIP)
- 40,036
- Household income
- $70,119
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2132.0
Population outlook (Kent County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 712,484 people
- By 2030
- 748,618 · +5.1%
- By 2040
- 814,777 · +14.4%
- By 2050
- 868,556 · +21.9%
- By 2075
- 966,487 · +35.7%
- By 2100
- 967,975 · +35.9%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (70%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 70% Hispanic / Latino 16% Two or more races 10% Black 8% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 12% Puerto Rican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 11% Iranian 10% Lithuanian 3%
- Foreign-born
- 8% · Canada, South Korea, China
- Languages at home
- 88% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Kent
- 2024 margin
- Lean D (+5.4) · D 51.8% · R 46.5% · Other 1.7%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +4.8pp toward D · 2008: 0.5pp · 2024: 5.4pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+5.4 2020: D+6.1 2016: R+3.1 2012: R+7.9 2008: D+0.5
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -274.76%
- Current HPI
- 313.231
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 2.64%
- Metro
- Grand Rapids-Kentwood, 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 |
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| Automotive | 2 | $372B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $45B |
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| Automotive Retail | 1 | $29B |
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| Healthcare / Medical Devices | 1 | $23B |
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| Automotive Technology | 1 | $20B |
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Price history
+510.7% since first listed43 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-30 Price Changed $255,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-04-29 Price Changed $255,900 REALCOMP
- 2026-04-29 Price Changed $255,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 2026-04-17 Price Changed $265,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-04-17 Price Changed $265,900 REALCOMP
- 2026-04-17 Price Changed $265,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 2026-04-09 Listed $275,900 REALCOMP
- 2026-04-09 Listed $275,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 2026-04-09 Listed $275,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2022-02-15 Sold (MLS) $220,000 SW Michigan MLS
- 2022-02-15 Sold (MLS) $220,000 REALCOMP
- 2022-01-30 Pending — REALCOMP
- 2022-01-30 Pending — SW Michigan MLS
- 2022-01-27 Listed $220,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2022-01-27 Listed $220,000 SW Michigan MLS
- 2022-01-27 Listed $220,000 REALCOMP
- 2021-10-22 Sold (MLS) $112,500 SW Michigan MLS
- 2021-10-22 Sold (MLS) $112,500 REALCOMP
- 2021-10-08 Pending — SW Michigan MLS
- 2021-10-08 Pending — REALCOMP
- 2021-10-06 Listed $109,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2021-10-06 Listed $109,000 SW Michigan MLS
- 2021-10-06 Listed $109,000 REALCOMP
- 2015-02-03 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
- 2015-02-03 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
- 2015-01-31 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
- 2002-03-28 Sold (MLS) $82,675 REALCOMP
- 2002-03-28 Sold (MLS) $82,675 SW Michigan MLS
- 2001-11-02 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
- 2001-10-27 Listed $78,900 REALCOMP
- 2001-10-27 Listed $78,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 2001-02-27 Listed $85,500 REALCOMP
- 2001-02-27 Listed $85,500 SW Michigan MLS
- 2001-01-06 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
- 2000-08-09 Listed $69,900 REALCOMP
- 2000-08-09 Listed $69,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 1995-09-13 Sold (MLS) $42,900 REALCOMP
- 1995-09-13 Sold (MLS) $42,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 1995-06-02 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
- 1995-06-01 Listed $42,900 REALCOMP
- 1995-06-01 Listed $42,900 SW Michigan MLS
- 1995-03-27 Listed $41,900 REALCOMP
- 1995-03-27 Listed $41,900 SW Michigan MLS
Property tax history
+9.2%/yrLatest (2025): $2,755 · -3.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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