12510 Duchess St · Detroit, MI 48224

$85,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,090 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 13 Days on market

Built 1939 4,792 sqft lot Est $74k · 15% over

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Why this score? — see what drove the C 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
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• ARV discount +0.9/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover a distinctive single-family residence, meticulously constructed in 1939, located at 12510 Duchess ST, Detroit, MI, USA. This property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a home with enduring character and a rich history, presenting a foundation for contemporary living. The residence encompasses three well-proportioned bedrooms, each designed to offer a private and serene retreat. These spaces provide versatile arrangements for rest, work, or personal sanctuary. This meticulously maintained property represents a compelling opportunity for discerning buyers to establish a sophisticated lifestyle within a historically significant dwelling. We invite you to schedule a private viewing to fully appreciate the unique attributes of this distinguished home. Property is tenant-occupied. All showings must be coordinated with the current tenant, and advance notice is required. Please do not disturb the occupant.

Key facts

• 4,792 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Built 1939

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 1-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residence; Two levels; Ground-level entry
• Construction: Brick construction; Block foundation; Built with shingle roof not specified
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot approximately 0.11 acres (40 x 123.61)

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: Unfinished basement; Total of 3 rooms

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $85k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $229 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $85k).

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 flat; 492 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 19d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($45k/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 $588 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.

Negotiation context

• Only 13 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 11 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 $69k; 23% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 5.0% of price; built in 1939 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $85,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1939 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
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: 1.58% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.52%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.53%
• DSCR: 1.51
• GRM: 5.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $74,120
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
12519 Riad St	0.10mi	3/1.0	1,135 (+4%)	0mo	$100,000	$88	88
12893 Payton St	0.23mi	3/1.0	1,020 (-6%)	2mo	$75,000	$74	78
12660 Duchess St	0.14mi	3/1.0	974 (-11%)	2mo	$55,000	$56	74
11960 Rossiter St	0.31mi	3/1.0	1,164 (+7%)	2mo	$84,000	$72	72
11545 Roxbury St	0.41mi	3/1.0	1,003 (-8%)	1mo	$65,000	$65	67
19100 Kingsville St	0.43mi	3/1.0	972 (-11%)	2mo	$110,000	$113	60
11640 Somerset Ave	0.65mi	3/2.0	1,028 (-6%)	0mo	$70,000	$68	56
11742 Whitehill St	0.47mi	3/1.5	1,228 (+13%)	1mo	$61,000	$50	54
16301 Coram St	0.62mi	3/1.0	929 (-15%)	1mo	$19,500	$21	46
15411 Young St St	0.64mi	3/1.5	1,240 (+14%)	2mo	$95,000	$77	44
15260 Faircrest St	0.62mi	2/1.0 (-1)	942 (-14%)	1mo	$35,000	$37	43
16277 Liberal St	0.74mi	3/1.0	945 (-13%)	1mo	$25,000	$26	42

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 · 0.73% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -2.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.91×
• Total profit: $-2,040
• Equity at exit: $12,674

10-year hold

• IRR: 3.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.25×
• Total profit: $5,906
• Equity at exit: $7,349

Cash invested: $23,800 (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 48224

• Rents YoY: 0.7%
• Active inventory: 492
• Price-to-rent: 5.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,343 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$446
• Tax from tax record: −$351 /mo · $4,217/yr
• Insurance: −$35
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$282
• Net cashflow: $229

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,054

Max offer price $85,000

Occupancy floor 78%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $533	-5% $503	+0% $229	+5% $205	+10% $181
Rent	-10% $123	-5% $176	+0% $229	+5% $282	+10% $335
Rate	-1.0pp $271	-0.5pp $250	base $229	+0.5pp $207	+1.0pp $184

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: $21,250
• Closing costs: $2,550
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
12716 Riad St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	974	$1,275	$1.31	18d	1	0.10mi
11911 Lansdowne St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1350	$1,400	$1.04	44d	1	0.29mi
12075 Rossiter St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,245	$1.13	16d	1	0.30mi
12075 Rossiter St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,245	$1.13	44d	1	0.30mi
19144 Moross Rd Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,050	$1.17	44d	1	0.31mi
11776 Rossiter St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	964	$1,150	$1.19	12d	1	0.31mi
11689 Wayburn St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1142	$1,350	$1.18	44d	1	0.34mi
11611 Morang Ave Detroit, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	709	$1,040	$1.47	44d	1	0.37mi
11620 Rossiter St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1140	$1,200	$1.05	18d	1	0.38mi
18530 Kingsville St Harper Woods, MI	3.0	1.5	1396	$1,375	$0.98	18d	1	0.38mi
11529 Roxbury St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	720	$1,200	$1.67	13d	1	0.42mi
16031 E 7 Mile Rd #5 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1204	$1,200	$1.00	3d	1	0.44mi
16212 Maddelein St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	800	$1,200	$1.50	13d	1	0.44mi
15494 Mapleridge St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	937	$1,275	$1.36	44d	1	0.46mi
15909 Maddelein St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	894	$1,266	$1.42	44d	1	0.51mi
19365 Kingsville St Harper Woods, MI	4.0	1.5	996	$1,650	$1.66	15d	1	0.52mi
19435 McCormick St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	1148	$1,300	$1.13	18d	1	0.53mi
15616 E 7 Mile Rd Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1150	$1,150	$1.00	18d	1	0.53mi
19442 Kingsville St Harper Woods, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,500	$1.50	18d	1	0.56mi
11235 Roxbury St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1062	$1,325	$1.25	18d	1	0.56mi
19639 Moross Rd Unit 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,100	$1.22	44d	1	0.59mi
19152 Woodside St Harper Woods, MI	3.0	1.0	916	$1,500	$1.64	18d	1	0.67mi
15604 Coram St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1210	$1,000	$0.83	44d	1	0.71mi
19661 Kenosha St Harper Woods, MI	3.0	2.0	1000	$1,400	$1.40	25d	1	0.73mi
16225 Manning St Detroit, MI	4.0	2.0	1036	$1,475	$1.42	44d	1	0.78mi
19982 McCormick St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	866	$1,200	$1.39	4d	1	0.79mi
10692 Meuse St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	955	$1,250	$1.31	13d	1	0.80mi
10803 Roxbury St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1150	$900	$0.78	21d	1	0.81mi
10985 Peerless St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,364	$1.36	6d	1	0.82mi
10400 Britain St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	890	$1,100	$1.24	44d	1	0.84mi
15010 Cedargrove St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1018	$1,350	$1.33	44d	1	0.85mi
10370 Britain St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,100	$1.00	44d	1	0.86mi
16446 E State Fair St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1200	$1,350	$1.12	25d	1	0.87mi
10870 Marne St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1156	$1,100	$0.95	18d	1	0.91mi
10177 Boleyn St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	767	$1,250	$1.63	44d	1	0.92mi
10404 Somerset Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1108	$1,475	$1.33	4d	1	0.92mi
11018 Whitehill St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1146	$1,450	$1.27	12d	1	0.92mi
15000 Mayfield St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1146	$970	$0.85	18d	1	0.95mi
9313 Harvard Rd Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1329	$1,200	$0.90	18d	1	0.97mi
10037 Grayton St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,400	$1.40	4d	1	0.98mi

Listing history 9 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $85,000 Active 13 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $85,000 Active 10 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $85,000 Active 9 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $85,000 Active 8 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $85,000 Active 7 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $85,000 Active 5 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $85,000 Active 4 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   remarks 699-char remark
9. 2026-06-08
   listed $85,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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: $4,217 · $351/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,217 · $351/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 ≥95°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: $16,120
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,761
• − Property taxes: −$4,217
• − Insurance: −$425
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,290
• − Management: −$1,290
• − Depreciation: −$2,473
• Taxable income: $1,665
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$400
• After-tax cash flow: $2,344/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): 39,668
• Household income: $44,856
• Rent vs Own: 44.1% rent · 55.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 2515.0

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 (88%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 88% White 8% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 1%
• Common ancestry: Iranian 1% Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1%
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 2%

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: ▼ -226.38%
• Current HPI: 161.886
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.73%
• 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

+49.4% since first listed

24 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-02 Listed $85,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-06-02 Listed $85,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-04-12 Sold (Public Records) $69,000 Public Records
• 2019-10-29 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-10-29 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2019-05-15 Listed $50,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-05-15 Listed $50,000 REALCOMP
• 2019-01-07 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2019-01-06 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-01-04 Listed $37,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-01-04 Listed $37,000 REALCOMP
• 2018-10-13 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-10-13 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2017-12-11 Listed $50,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2017-12-11 Listed $50,000 REALCOMP
• 2010-02-19 Sold (MLS) $8,400 REALCOMP
• 2010-02-19 Sold (MLS) $8,400 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2009-05-01 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2009-02-20 Listed $10,400 REALCOMP
• 2009-02-20 Listed $10,400 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2004-03-01 Sold (Public Records) $88,000 Public Records
• 1997-09-17 Sold (Public Records) $56,900 Public Records
• 1997-05-30 Sold (MLS) $56,900 REALCOMP
• 1996-12-12 Listed $56,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+6.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,217 · -26.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.