495 Emerson St · Rochester, NY 14613

$249,900

8 bd · 4.8 ba · 5,954 sqft · MultiFamily · 6 Days on market

Built 1890 Good condition 8,800 sqft lot Est $262k · at est.

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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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +9.6/15.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +2.2/10.0
• Schools +1.9/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks

Four units. One roof. One decision. $50,160 income generator. This isn't a house — it's a PERFORMING ASSET built for the buyer who understands the difference. Vinyl siding, vinyl windows, new and refinished hardwood floors, and fresh paint throughout mean the heavy lifting is already done — you aren't buying a project, you are buying a platform ready to produce from day one. ALL FOUR UNITS ARE SEPARATELY METERED, so tenants pay their own utilities, your expenses stay predictable, and your numbers stay clean. No overlap. No drag. Just controlled income. Two separate driveways add real-world convenience that reduces tenant friction and supports long-term occupancy — because

Key facts

• Vinyl windows
• Fresh paint
• Vinyl siding

Tags

• VINYL SIDING
• VINYL WINDOWS
• HARDWOOD FLOORS
• FRESH PAINT
• SEPARATELY METERED
• TWO SEPARATE DRIVEWAYS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4 × 2-bed/1.2-bath units multifamily listed at $250k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($34k/yr) — positive. Per door: $709/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $250k).
• Cap rate 19.9% vs local median 9.3% in Rochester — 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 76/100 on livability (#222 in NY, #3,482 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D+, crime F, employment F.
• Rochester City School District (urban): math 21% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #589 of 590 in NY (top 100%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 71 active listings in the ZIP; 1,169 units permitted in Monroe County in 2024 (591 in 5+ unit buildings).

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.
• Monroe County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $70k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1890 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $249,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1890 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 2.31% ✓
• Cap rate: 19.90%
• Cash-on-cash: 48.61%
• DSCR: 3.16
• GRM: 3.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $261,976
• Comps found: 2

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
251 Parkway	0.53mi	9/4.0 (+1)	5,184 (-13%)	7mo	$205,000	$40	39
80 Tacoma St	0.61mi	9/3.0 (+1)	5,312 (-11%)	7mo	$232,000	$44	36

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 46.2%
• Equity multiple: 3.00×
• Total profit: $140,121
• Equity at exit: $37,261

10-year hold

• IRR: 52.0%
• Equity multiple: 6.07×
• Total profit: $354,827
• Equity at exit: $21,607

Cash invested: $69,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 14613

• Home prices YoY: -2.0%
• Active inventory: 71
• Price-to-rent: 14.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $5,774 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,311
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$312 /mo · $3,748/yr
• Insurance: −$104
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,213
• Net cashflow: $2,834

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,186

Max offer price $249,900

Occupancy floor 46%

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 4× units	2	1.2	$5,776
Total (4 units)			$5,774

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: $62,475
• Closing costs: $7,497
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-04-28
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-22
   listed $249,900 Active

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $69,288
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,998
• − Property taxes: −$3,748
• − Insurance: −$1,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$5,543
• − Management: −$5,543
• − Depreciation: −$7,270
• Taxable income: $31,936
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$7,665
• After-tax cash flow: $26,349/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 1 photo

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This multi-family property is in good condition with recent updates, including new hardwood floors and fresh paint. It's ready for immediate occupancy and can be further enhanced with minor exterior and interior improvements.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior and interior as needed — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
• Both Replace any worn-out windows — New windows improve energy efficiency and appearance
• Both Upgrade HVAC system — Modern HVAC system enhances comfort and energy efficiency

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior and interior as needed — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Replace any worn-out windows — New windows improve energy efficiency and appearance ↑
• Both Upgrade HVAC system — Modern HVAC system enhances comfort and energy efficiency ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Rochester City School District
• NCES district ID: 3624750
• Math proficiency: 21% ▬ 0.00%
• Reading proficiency: 26% ▲ 4.00%
• Median HH income: $30,923
• Composite: 18.98/100
• National rank: #8850
• State rank: #589 of 590 in NY

Livability — Rochester

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #222
• US rank: #3482

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Rochester, NY
• City population: 432,803
• Population (ZIP): 14,740

Population outlook (Monroe County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 759,460 people
• By 2030: 757,154 · -0.3%
• By 2040: 740,644 · -2.5%
• By 2050: 714,443 · -5.9%
• By 2075: 645,883 · -15.0%
• By 2100: 547,084 · -28.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 45% White 22% Hispanic / Latino 20% Two or more races 10% Asian 8% Pacific Islander 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 16% Dominican 3%
• Common ancestry: British 2% Serbian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 13% · Canada, India, Philippines
• Languages at home: 79% English-only · Spanish 12% Other Asian/Pacific 5% Other Indo-European 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Monroe

• 2024 margin: D (+19.1) · D 59.5% · R 40.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: +1.4pp toward D · 2008: 17.7pp · 2024: 19.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+19.1 2020: D+21.0 2016: D+14.1 2012: D+17.4 2008: D+17.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -5.56%
• Current HPI: 274.2485
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-28 Pending — UNYREIS
• 2026-04-22 Listed $249,900 UNYREIS