120 Madonna Dr · Cool Valley, MO 63121

$119,900

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,008 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 31 Days on market

Built 1953 7,679 sqft lot Est $95k · 27% 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 +21.4/30.0
• DSCR +6.8/10.0
• 1% rule +5.1/10.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.2/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

A great Investment Opportunity! This full brick home with all brick sunporch is ready for your finishing touches. With TLC, this home would make a wonderful home or investment property. This home is tucked away on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Spacious basement with family room and additional sleeping area. Expansive backyard with a drive that will easily park 3 cars. Come bring this home back to life and gain instant equity. Property is being sold “As-Is”. Seller to make no repairs nor provide any inspections.

Key facts

• 7,679 sq ft lot
• Built 1953
• Listed 31 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property type listed as Residential; Above-grade finished area reported as 1,008 (public records)

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service by Ameren; Electricity available; Water available
• Home design: Single-family residence; One story
• Construction: Brick construction
• Exterior features: Front yard; Back yard

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms total (2 on main level, 1 in lower level)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Partially finished basement; Near public transit

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $120k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $178 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $120k).
• Recommended offer: $116k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#116 in MO) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, health & safety F.
• Ferguson-Florissant R-II (suburban): math 7% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #311 of 324 in MO (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Bermuda Elementary (143 students, 98% FRL); Mccluer North High (math 5% / reading 28%, grade F, #487 of 521 statewide, top 93%, 1,136 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 99% FRL vs 70% district-wide (29 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 23 active listings in the ZIP; 36 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 44% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 920 units permitted in St. Louis County in 2024 (250 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($43k/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 $829 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 31 days — a 3% lower offer ($116k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 4y 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 $49k; list at $120k implies a 145% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1953 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $116,303 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 31 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 1953 — 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 D-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: 1.01% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.07%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.36%
• DSCR: 1.28
• GRM: 8.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $94,752
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
242 Emerling Dr	0.16mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,037 (+3%)	1mo	$129,900	$125	82
238 Emerling Dr	0.15mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,032 (+2%)	0mo	$99,900	$97	80
120 Bernhardt Ave	0.38mi	2/2.0	1,002 (-1%)	1mo	$74,900	$75	76
4723 N Hills Ln	0.20mi	3/2.0 (+1)	965 (-4%)	0mo	$85,000	$88	74
8408 Hill Ave	0.37mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,040 (+3%)	3mo	$95,000	$91	66
5547 Holborn Dr	0.54mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,032 (+2%)	3mo	$69,900	$68	63
5520 Holborn Dr	0.58mi	2/2.0	1,032 (+2%)	3mo	$124,000	$120	63
8350 Hill Ave	0.36mi	3/1.0 (+1)	912 (-10%)	1mo	$94,900	$104	61
5616 Parchester Dr	0.44mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,102 (+9%)	1mo	$84,900	$77	58
5614 Sanborn Dr	0.68mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,120 (+11%)	1mo	$104,999	$94	44
5150 Wallingford Dr	0.57mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,118 (+11%)	3mo	$154,900	$139	44
809 Thomas Ave	0.70mi	3/1.0 (+1)	864 (-14%)	4mo	$59,900	$69	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 · 5.21% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.84×
• Total profit: $-5,357
• Equity at exit: $17,877

10-year hold

• IRR: 7.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.65×
• Total profit: $21,708
• Equity at exit: $10,367

Cash invested: $33,572 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Missouri: 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 63121

• Rents YoY: 5.2%
• Active inventory: 23
• Price-to-rent: 8.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,213 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$629
• Tax from tax record: −$102 /mo · $1,219/yr
• Insurance: −$50
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$255
• Net cashflow: $178

Break-even live

Break-even rent $988

Max offer price $119,900

Occupancy floor 80%

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: $29,975
• Closing costs: $3,597
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 36 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
8408 Hill Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	2.0	1040	$1,550	$1.49	23d	1	0.38mi
204 Hawkesbury Dr Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	849	$1,250	$1.47	4d	1	0.46mi
7808 Winward Dr Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	1434	$1,425	$0.99	21d	1	0.48mi
5925 Brand Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	951	$1,200	$1.26	43d	1	0.57mi
7816 Dartmoor Dr Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	950	$1,195	$1.26	43d	1	0.60mi
5900 Sheriton Dr Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	864	$1,050	$1.22	23d	1	0.64mi
5300 Grove Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	840	$1,295	$1.54	23d	1	0.67mi
806 Marvin Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	726	$1,100	$1.52	43d	1	0.71mi
801 Thomas Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	864	$1,350	$1.56	43d	1	0.73mi
5830 Bermuda Dr Unit 34C St. Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	850	$895	$1.05	43d	1	0.78mi
5830 Bermuda Dr Unit 30B St. Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	900	$895	$0.99	23d	1	0.78mi
223 Wiegel Dr Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	864	$1,560	$1.81	12d	1	0.86mi
709 Suburban Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	975	$1,400	$1.44	43d	1	0.89mi
450 S Dade Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	1040	$1,200	$1.15	23d	1	0.92mi
617 Tesmore Pl Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	877	$1,200	$1.37	43d	1	0.93mi
26 Arbor Village Ct Ferguson, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0	714	$950	$1.33	23d	1	0.95mi
5500 Mable Ave Unit 5530 B1 St. Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	850	$915	$1.08	43d	1	0.96mi
5500 Mable Ave Unit 5518 B4 St. Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	750	$835	$1.11	43d	1	0.96mi
519 Graf Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	2.0	887	$1,297	$1.46	20d	1	1.00mi
422 Plaza Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	792	$1,000	$1.26	7d	1	1.00mi
360 S Harvey Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	936	$925	$0.99	43d	1	1.01mi
12 Lee Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	832	$1,080	$1.30	7d	1	1.02mi
6170 Emerald Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	1286	$1,425	$1.11	2d	1	1.06mi
6170 Emerald Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	1286	$1,500	$1.17	14d	1	1.06mi
222 Randolph Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	964	$1,400	$1.45	7d	1	1.06mi
6180 Emerald Ave Saint Louis, MO	2.0	1.0	729	$1,300	$1.78	43d	1	1.08mi
419 S Florissant Rd Ferguson, MO	2.0	1.0	1100	$1,200	$1.09	43d	1	1.10mi
246 Louisa Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	1036	$1,600	$1.54	43d	1	1.11mi
6188 Dupree Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.5	972	$1,300	$1.34	43d	1	1.11mi
265 S Harvey Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.5	1240	$1,350	$1.09	43d	1	1.13mi
110 Paul Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	875	$1,050	$1.20	7d	1	1.13mi
334 Mueller Ave Saint Louis, MO	1.0	1.0	713	$825	$1.16	23d	1	1.15mi
338 Saint Louis Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,200	$1.00	43d	1	1.23mi
296 Meadowcrest Dr Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	960	$1,550	$1.61	14d	1	1.45mi
249 S Hartnett Ave Saint Louis, MO	3.0	1.0	960	$1,220	$1.27	23d	1	1.48mi
9316 Koenig Cir Berkeley, MO	2.0	1.0	720	$1,150	$1.60	4d	5	1.50mi

Listing history 25 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $119,900 Active 31 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $119,900 Active 30 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $119,900 Active 29 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $119,900 Active 28 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $119,900 Active 26 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $119,900 Active 25 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $119,900 Active 22 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $119,900 Active 21 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $119,900 Active 20 DOM
10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $119,900 Active 17 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $119,900 Active 16 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $119,900 Active 15 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $119,900 Active 14 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $119,900 Active 13 DOM
15. 2026-05-18
    listed $119,900 Active
16. 2026-05-18
    historical $119,900
17. 2023-02-23
    soldstatus $49,000
18. 2023-02-21
    soldstatus Closed 566-char remark

    Show marketing remark (566 chars)

    A great Investment Opportunity! This full brick home with all brick sunporch is ready for your finishing touches. With TLC, this home would make a wonderful home or investment property. This home is tucked away on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Spacious basement with family room and additional sleeping area. Expansive backyard with a drive that will easily park 3 cars. Come bring this home back to life and gain instant equity. Property is being sold “As-Is”. Seller to make no repairs nor provide any inspections.

19. 2022-12-30
    status Pending 566-char remark

    Show marketing remark (566 chars)

    A great Investment Opportunity! This full brick home with all brick sunporch is ready for your finishing touches. With TLC, this home would make a wonderful home or investment property. This home is tucked away on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Spacious basement with family room and additional sleeping area. Expansive backyard with a drive that will easily park 3 cars. Come bring this home back to life and gain instant equity. Property is being sold “As-Is”. Seller to make no repairs nor provide any inspections.

20. 2022-11-18
    listed $59,900 Active 566-char remark

    Show marketing remark (566 chars)

    A great Investment Opportunity! This full brick home with all brick sunporch is ready for your finishing touches. With TLC, this home would make a wonderful home or investment property. This home is tucked away on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Spacious basement with family room and additional sleeping area. Expansive backyard with a drive that will easily park 3 cars. Come bring this home back to life and gain instant equity. Property is being sold “As-Is”. Seller to make no repairs nor provide any inspections.

21. 2003-12-01
    soldstatus $58,800
22. 2002-09-23
    soldstatus $55,000
23. 1984-11-20
    soldstatus $38,000
24. 1983-01-01
    soldstatus $35,000
25. 1983-01-01
    soldstatus

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,219 · $102/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,219 · $102/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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,554
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,716
• − Property taxes: −$1,219
• − Insurance: −$600
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,164
• − Management: −$1,164
• − Depreciation: −$3,488
• Taxable income: $203
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$49
• After-tax cash flow: $2,085/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: Ferguson-Florissant R-II
• NCES district ID: 2912010
• Math proficiency: 7% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 20% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $44,610
• Composite: 11.96/100
• National rank: #9666
• State rank: #311 of 324 in MO

Livability — Cool Valley

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #116
• US rank: #7242

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Cool Valley, MO
• County: Saint Louis County · 888,823 people
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• Population (ZIP): 25,008
• Household income: $42,701
• Rent vs Own: 48.4% rent · 51.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1611.0

Population outlook (St. Louis County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,025,227 people
• By 2030: 1,028,023 · +0.3%
• By 2040: 1,020,940 · -0.4%
• By 2050: 1,007,280 · -1.8%
• By 2075: 987,277 · -3.7%
• By 2100: 921,984 · -10.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (80%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 80% White 14% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 2%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Louis

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+23.4) · D 60.8% · R 37.4% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: +3.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.9pp · 2024: 23.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+23.4 2020: D+24.0 2016: D+16.2 2012: D+13.7 2008: D+19.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -177.84%
• Current HPI: 100.4494
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.21%
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.84%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B

Price history

+242.6% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-18 Listed $119,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-05-18 Coming Soon $119,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-02-23 Sold (Public Records) $49,000 Public Records
• 2023-02-21 Sold (MLS) — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-12-30 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-11-18 Listed $59,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2003-12-01 Sold (Public Records) $58,800 Public Records
• 2002-09-23 Sold (Public Records) $55,000 Public Records
• 1984-11-20 Sold (Public Records) $38,000 Public Records
• 1983-01-01 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 1983-01-01 Sold (Public Records) $35,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.0%/yr

Latest (2022): $1,219 · +0.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.