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222 W Maple St
B- Composite 67.53
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 +26.6/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +9.1/10.0
  • ARV discount +8.5/15.0
  • Rent growth +5.0/5.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$99,000

222 W Maple St · Lansing, MI 48906
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,562 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 52 Days on market
Built 1900 5,227 sqft lot $63/sqft · 17% below area Est $101k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Fixer upper !! All utilities have been on. Come make this your home. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Near Old town.

Key facts

  • 5,227 sq ft lot
  • Built 1900
  • Listed 51 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: Private parking; No attached garage
  • Utilities: Public sewer
  • Home design: Two levels; Built in 1900; Original of Lansing subdivision
  • Construction: Aluminum siding
  • Exterior features: Shingle roof; Asphalt road access

Interior

  • Kitchen: Kitchen (dimensions listed in rooms)
  • Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms including a primary bedroom (dimensions listed in rooms)
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; No central cooling
  • Interior features: Basement: Michigan-style basement; Laundry area (unspecified features)
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry area described as 'Other'

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 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $99k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $266 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $99k).
  • Recommended offer: $96k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.5% vs local median 6.0% in Lansing — 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 79/100 on livability (#94 in MI, #2,182 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D, schools F, crime F.
  • Lansing Public School District (urban): math 14% / reading 23% proficiency, ranked #650 of 760 in MI (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+10.5%/yr); 140 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 54% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 350 units permitted in Ingham County in 2024 (186 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $684 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Ingham County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 52 days — a 3% lower offer ($96k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 4.5% of price; built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $96,030 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 52 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 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  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. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.53%
Cap rate
9.51%
Cash-on-cash
11.50%
DSCR
1.51
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$101,164
List price
$99,000
Delta
-2.14%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
430 Pearl St 0.47mi 3/2.5 1,608 (+3%) 5mo $90,000 $56 67
921 N Sycamore St 0.39mi 3/1.0 1,460 (-6%) 3mo $99,900 $68 65
407 W Cesar E Chavez Ave 0.14mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,408 (-10%) 7mo $94,900 $67 62
738 W Lapeer St 0.60mi 3/1.5 1,479 (-5%) 2mo $158,000 $107 60
905 N Sycamore St 0.40mi 3/1.5 1,368 (-12%) 0mo $130,000 $95 58
514 W Genesee St 0.56mi 3/1.5 1,757 (+12%) 1mo $212,500 $121 50
820 Princeton Ave 0.58mi 4/1.5 (+1) 1,692 (+8%) 4mo $129,900 $77 49
705 Princeton Ave 0.66mi 4/3.0 (+1) 1,662 (+6%) 4mo $115,000 $69 46
200 Mosley Ave 0.73mi 3/2.0 1,380 (-12%) 1mo $157,500 $114 45
423 N Pine St 0.63mi 3/2.0 1,767 (+13%) 5mo $215,000 $122 45
1941 Polly Ave 0.75mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,474 (-6%) 4mo $38,500 $26 44
806 Princeton Ave 0.59mi 3/1.0 1,344 (-14%) 6mo $60,000 $45 40

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
7.8%
Equity multiple
1.33×
Total profit
$9,058
Equity at exit
$14,761
10-year hold
IRR
21.8%
Equity multiple
3.41×
Total profit
$66,831
Equity at exit
$8,560

Cash invested: $27,720 (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.

ZIP-level market 48906

Rents YoY
10.5%
Active inventory
140
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,515 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$519
Tax from tax record
$371 /mo · $4,453/yr
Insurance
$41
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$318
Net cashflow
$266

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,179
Max offer price $99,000
Occupancy floor 77%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $322 -5% $294 +0% $266 +5% $238 +10% $210
Rent -10% $146 -5% $206 +0% $266 +5% $325 +10% $385
Rate -1.0pp $315 -0.5pp $291 base $266 +0.5pp $240 +1.0pp $214

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
$24,750
Closing costs
$2,970
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 13 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
712 N Sycamore St Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,650 $1.50 22d 1 0.45mi
433 Seymour Ave Unit 3 Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 1250 $1,395 $1.12 45d 1 0.53mi
919 Princeton Ave Lansing, MI 3.0 1.5 1119 $1,475 $1.32 22d 1 0.58mi
1012 Ontario St Lansing, MI 4.0 2.0 1320 $1,600 $1.21 22d 1 0.64mi
620 May St Lansing, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1126 $1,578 $1.40 15d 12 0.65mi
921 Linden Grove Ave Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 1694 $1,499 $0.88 45d 1 0.96mi
113 Pere Marquette Dr Lansing, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1065 $2,250 $2.11 15d 9 1.00mi
1561 Massachusetts Ave Lansing, MI 3.0 2.0 1100 $1,400 $1.27 45d 1 1.04mi
401 S Washington Sq Unit 201 Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 1254 $1,560 $1.24 45d 1 1.14mi
1102 Clark St Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 1232 $1,550 $1.26 22d 1 1.18mi
605 S Grand Ave Unit 2 Lansing, MI 4.0 1.0 1200 $1,100 $0.92 45d 1 1.33mi
507 S Hosmer St Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 1120 $1,075 $0.96 45d 1 1.40mi
805 Bement St Unit Hosmer 507 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 1120 $1,075 $0.96 45d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $99,000 Active 52 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $99,000 Active 49 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $99,000 Active 48 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $99,000 Active 47 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $99,000 Active 46 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $99,000 Active 44 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $99,000 Active 43 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $99,000 Active 41 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $99,000 Active 40 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $99,000 Active 39 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $99,000 Active 38 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $99,000 Active 35 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $99,000 Active 34 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $99,000 Active 33 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $99,000 Active 32 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $99,000 Active 31 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $99,000 Active 30 DOM
  18. 2026-04-30
    listed $99,000 Active 108-char remark
    Show marketing remark (108 chars)

    Fixer upper !! All utilities have been on. Come make this your home. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Near Old town.

  19. 2026-04-30
    listed $99,000 Active 108-char remark
    Show marketing remark (108 chars)

    Fixer upper !! All utilities have been on. Come make this your home. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Near Old town.

ⓘ 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
$4,453 · $371/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$4,453 · $371/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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 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
$18,184
− Mortgage interest
−$5,546
− Property taxes
−$4,453
− Insurance
−$495
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,455
− Management
−$1,455
− Depreciation
−$2,880
Taxable income
$1,901
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$456
After-tax cash flow
$2,731/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
Lansing Public School District
NCES district ID
2621150
Math proficiency
14% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
23% ▲ 3.00%
Median HH income
$37,453
Composite
18.76/100
National rank
#14002
State rank
#650 of 760 in MI

Livability — Lansing

Score
79/100
State rank
#94
US rank
#2182

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Lansing, MI
County
Ingham County · 237,052 people
City population
161,269
Metro
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Population (ZIP)
25,901
Household income
$64,315
Rent vs Own
30.7% rent · 69.3% own
Severe rent burden
851.0

Population outlook (Ingham County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
300,362 people
By 2030
307,808 · +2.5%
By 2040
320,492 · +6.7%
By 2050
333,223 · +10.9%
By 2075
373,693 · +24.4%
By 2100
392,021 · +30.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
White 64% Black 15% Two or more races 12% Hispanic / Latino 12% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 9%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Lithuanian 2% Iranian 2%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, China
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 5% Other Asian/Pacific 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Ingham

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.7) · D 63.9% · R 34.2% · Other 2.0%
2008→2024 swing
-3.6pp toward R · 2008: 33.3pp · 2024: 29.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.7 2020: D+32.2 2016: D+27.6 2012: D+27.9 2008: D+33.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -135.54%
Current HPI
228.7023
Rent YoY
▲ 10.50%
Metro
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+0.0% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-30 Listed $99,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-30 Listed $99,000 Greater Lansing AoR

Property tax history

+7.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,453 · +3.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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