681A Huntington Dr · Leisure Village West, NJ 08759

$230,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,381 sqft · Condo public records · 69 Days on market

Built 1981 $167/sqft · 23% below area Est $297k · 23% under $423/mo HOA · 15% of rent

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• Cash flow +19.2/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +7.3/10.0
• DSCR +6.1/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Spacious and sun-filled, this 2 bed/2 bath Blair model offers comfortable living in gated 55+ Leisure Village West. The large primary suite includes an ensuite bath, while a versatile den provides the perfect space for a craft room, game room, or home office. The expansive living room flows seamlessly, creating an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio just off the kitchen or unwind in the evening on the wraparound porch just off the dining room. Ideally located, this street-front property offers ample parking for daytime guests, and is just a short walk to the Pines golf course. New HW heater (2026). New roof! BONUS: Monthly HOA includes Xfinity 1GB internet & cable TV. This home is ready for your personal touch!

Key facts

• 9,583 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Pool

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $250 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $230k).
• Recommended offer: $216k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.6% vs local median 5.8% in Leisure Village West — 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 70/100 on livability (#261 in NJ) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, housing A+, employment B+; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
• Manchester Township School District (suburban): math 25% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #320 of 472 in NJ (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 648 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 4d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,434 units permitted in Ocean County in 2024 (868 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.
• Ocean County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 69 days — a 6% lower offer ($216k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $74k; list at $230k implies a 211% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 62% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $216,200 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 69 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
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: 1.23% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.60%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.67%
• DSCR: 1.21
• GRM: 6.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $296,881
• List price: $230,000
• Delta: -22.53%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -8.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.67×
• Total profit: $-21,029
• Equity at exit: $34,294

10-year hold

• IRR: 0.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.05×
• Total profit: $3,402
• Equity at exit: $19,886

Cash invested: $64,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 21 Tenant-Leaning
• State New Jersey: 21 Tenant-Leaning · D+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Anti-eviction Act requires just-cause statewide; rent control in 100+ municipalities; one of the most tenant-friendly states.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 08759

• Active inventory: 648
• Price-to-rent: 6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,835 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax from tax record: −$264 /mo · $3,172/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$423
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$595
• Net cashflow: $250

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,518

Max offer price $230,000

Occupancy floor 86%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $381	-5% $316	+0% $250	+5% $185	+10% $120
Rent	-10% $26	-5% $138	+0% $250	+5% $362	+10% $474
Rate	-1.0pp $366	-0.5pp $309	base $250	+0.5pp $191	+1.0pp $130

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: $57,500
• Closing costs: $6,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
73 Buckingham Dr N Manchester, NJ	2.0	2.0	967	$2,200	$2.28	44d	1	0.79mi
2501 Route 37 Manchester, NJ	2.0	2.0–2.5	1252	$3,468	$2.77	2d	6	0.79mi
19 Marlow Ave Manchester, NJ	2.0	2.0	1551	$2,400	$1.55	2d	1	0.80mi
150 Farm Rd Manchester, NJ	3.0	2.0	1280	$3,000	$2.34	22d	1	0.83mi
616 Lawrence Ave Toms River, NJ	3.0	1.5	1508	$3,100	$2.06	3d	1	0.93mi
2035 Route 37 Manchester, NJ	2.0	2.0	1375	$2,775	$2.02	2d	3	1.11mi
52 Rockingham Way #1 Manchester, NJ	3.0	2.5	1848	$3,275	$1.77	44d	1	1.12mi
501 Bismarck St Toms River, NJ	3.0	1.0	1300	$2,775	$2.13	44d	1	1.35mi
1700 New Jersey 37 Unit 112-11 Toms River, NJ	2.0	2.0	1224	$2,299	$1.88	2d	1	1.46mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $423 · $5,076/yr
• Likely covers: internetcablesecurity
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 18 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $230,000 Active 69 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $230,000 Active 68 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $230,000 Active 67 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $230,000 Active 66 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   pricedays on market $230,000 Active 64 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $240,000 Active 60 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $240,000 Active 59 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $240,000 Active 58 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $240,000 Active 55 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $240,000 Active 54 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $240,000 Active 53 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $240,000 Active 52 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $240,000 Active 51 DOM
14. 2026-04-30
    price $240,000 795-char remark

    Show marketing remark (795 chars)

    Spacious and sun-filled, this 2 bed/2 bath Blair model offers comfortable living in gated 55+ Leisure Village West. The large primary suite includes an ensuite bath, while a versatile den provides the perfect space for a craft room, game room, or home office. The expansive living room flows seamlessly, creating an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio just off the kitchen or unwind in the evening on the wraparound porch just off the dining room. Ideally located, this street-front property offers ample parking for daytime guests, and is just a short walk to the Pines golf course. New HW heater (2026). New roof! BONUS: Monthly HOA includes Xfinity 1GB internet & cable TV. This home is ready for your personal touch!

15. 2026-04-10
    listed $264,900 Active 795-char remark

    Show marketing remark (795 chars)

    Spacious and sun-filled, this 2 bed/2 bath Blair model offers comfortable living in gated 55+ Leisure Village West. The large primary suite includes an ensuite bath, while a versatile den provides the perfect space for a craft room, game room, or home office. The expansive living room flows seamlessly, creating an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio just off the kitchen or unwind in the evening on the wraparound porch just off the dining room. Ideally located, this street-front property offers ample parking for daytime guests, and is just a short walk to the Pines golf course. New HW heater (2026). New roof! BONUS: Monthly HOA includes Xfinity 1GB internet & cable TV. This home is ready for your personal touch!

16. 1994-06-23
    soldstatus $74,000
17. 1981-05-01
    soldstatus $70,872
18. 1981-03-01
    soldstatus $72,230

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

Tax reassessment forecast NJ · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $3,172 · $264/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,449 · $371/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,278/yr (+$106/mo · 40.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 24% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 62% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $34,022
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,884
• − Property taxes: −$3,172
• − Insurance: −$1,150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,722
• − Management: −$2,722
• − HOA: −$5,076
• − Depreciation: −$6,691
• Taxable loss: −$394
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$95
• After-tax cash flow: $3,100/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: Manchester Township School District
• NCES district ID: 3409450
• Math proficiency: 25% ▼ -17.00%
• Reading proficiency: 44% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $38,905
• Composite: 28.8/100
• National rank: #6662
• State rank: #320 of 472 in NJ

Livability — Leisure Village West

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #261
• US rank: #7714

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Leisure Village West, NJ
• Population (ZIP): 34,290

Population outlook (Ocean County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 586,991 people
• By 2030: 581,403 · -1.0%
• By 2040: 564,913 · -3.8%
• By 2050: 538,149 · -8.3%
• By 2075: 468,845 · -20.1%
• By 2100: 350,297 · -40.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (87%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 87% Hispanic / Latino 5% Black 4% Two or more races 4% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 8% Scotch-Irish 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 88% English-only · Spanish 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Ocean

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+36.0) · D 31.4% · R 67.4% · Other 1.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -17.6pp toward R · 2008: -18.4pp · 2024: -36.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+36.0 2020: R+28.7 2016: R+34.0 2012: R+17.7 2008: R+18.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -347.85%
• Current HPI: 274.4679
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.05%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NJ)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Consumer Goods	3	$31B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$153B
▸Technology	2	$21B
▸Insurance	2	$20B
▸Healthcare	2	$19B
▸Financial Services	1	$70B

Price history

+232.3% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-30 Price Changed $240,000 MOMLS
• 2026-04-10 Listed $264,900 MOMLS
• 1994-06-23 Sold (Public Records) $74,000 Public Records
• 1981-05-01 Sold (Public Records) $70,872 Public Records
• 1981-03-01 Sold (Public Records) $72,230 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,172 · -6.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.