505 Spencer Dr #211 · West Palm Beach, FL 33409

$174,900

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,081 sqft · Condo public records · 45 Days on market

Built 1977 $771/mo HOA · 27% of rent

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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 +25.5/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +8.5/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.3/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Discover easy living at Spencer Place in central West Palm Beach. This spacious 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo offers comfortable living with an open floor plan, private balcony, and in-unit washer and dryer. Residents enjoy a community pool, elevator access, and convenient parking in a friendly 52-unit building. Located just minutes from major highways, shopping, dining, and downtown West Palm Beach, this home offers both convenience and value in a prime location.

Key facts

• $771 HOA
• 52 parking spots
• Community pool

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Pets allowed (cats only; number limit; pet restrictions possible); 1 unit in community
• HOA & community: Spencer Place Condominium Association; Monthly HOA fee; Association amenities: elevator(s), parking, pool, trash chute, community room, sidewalks, security; HOA covers insurance, grounds maintenance, pest control, trash, water, common areas, elevator, pool service

Exterior

• Parking: 52 parking spaces total; Assigned and guest parking; Covered parking and attached carport; Open parking
• Security: Entry with phone/intercom; Community security
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Sewer and water available
• Home design: Condominium; Multi/split levels; Faces north
• Construction: CBS construction; Other roof
• Exterior features: Entry opposite the pool; No waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator; Disposal
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the main level
• Flooring: Carpet
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms on the main level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air; Ceiling fan(s)
• Interior features: Walk-in closet(s); Blinds on windows; Furnished negotiable
• Laundry & utility: Washer/dryer hookups inside (in kitchen); Electric water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $175k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $410 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $175k).
• Recommended offer: $170k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.1% vs local median 3.8% in West Palm Beach — 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 82/100 on livability (#75 in FL, #1,255 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Palm Beach (suburban): math 46% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #34 of 73 in FL (top 47%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Westward Elementary School (math 30% / reading 29%, grade F, #1,896 of 2,144 statewide, top 90%, 500 students, 81% FRL); Bear Lakes Middle School (math 19% / reading 33%, grade F, #506 of 571 statewide, top 89%, 842 students, 74% FRL); Palm Beach Lakes High School (math 17% / reading 26%, grade F, #546 of 667 statewide, top 82%, 2,688 students, 70% FRL) — zoned schools average 75% FRL vs 52% district-wide (23 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 26% at this address vs 50% district-wide (-24 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Palm Beach average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.1%/yr); 189 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,974 units permitted in Palm Beach County in 2024 (1,012 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Palm Beach County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 45 days — a 3% lower offer ($170k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 2y 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 $44k; list at $175k implies a 298% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 27% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $169,653 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 45 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 1977 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. 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?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
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: 1.60% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.10%
• Cash-on-cash: 10.04%
• DSCR: 1.45
• GRM: 5.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -5.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.79×
• Total profit: $-10,058
• Equity at exit: $26,078

10-year hold

• IRR: -1.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.89×
• Total profit: $-5,271
• Equity at exit: $15,122

Cash invested: $48,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33409

• Home prices YoY: -25.6%
• Rents YoY: -0.1%
• Active inventory: 189
• Price-to-rent: 5.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,806 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$917
• Tax from tax record: −$46 /mo · $552/yr
• Insurance: −$73
• HOA: −$771
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$589
• Net cashflow: $410

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,287

Max offer price $174,900

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: $43,725
• Closing costs: $5,247
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 10 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2615 Hiawatha Ave West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1276	$2,950	$2.31	2d	1	0.57mi
2665 Hiawatha Ave West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1276	$3,005	$2.36	24d	1	0.57mi
2671 Hiawatha Ave West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1276	$3,005	$2.36	24d	1	0.57mi
2677 Hiawatha Ave West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1276	$3,005	$2.36	24d	1	0.57mi
2683 Hiawatha Ave West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1276	$3,005	$2.36	24d	1	0.58mi
2689 Hiawatha Ave West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1276	$2,950	$2.31	2d	1	0.58mi
290 Courtney Lakes Cir West Palm Beach, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1069	$2,705	$2.53	19d	19	0.78mi
1979 Brandywine Rd Unit 1979-108 West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1395	$3,205	$2.30	24d	1	1.19mi
2018 Whitney Rd West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1169	$3,200	$2.74	10d	1	1.35mi
4855 Elmhurst Rd West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1427	$3,600	$2.52	24d	1	1.49mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $771 · $9,252/yr
• Likely covers: pool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 18 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $174,900 Active 45 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $174,900 Active 44 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $174,900 Active 43 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $174,900 Active 42 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $174,900 Active 40 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $174,900 Active 36 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $174,900 Active 35 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $174,900 Active 34 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $174,900 Active 31 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $174,900 Active 30 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $174,900 Active 29 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $174,900 Active 28 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $174,900 Active 27 DOM
14. 2026-05-04
    listed $174,900 Active
15. 2025-07-01
    historical
16. 2024-12-11
    listed $225,000 Active
17. 2000-07-28
    soldstatus $44,000
18. 1997-06-17
    soldstatus $34,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $552 · $46/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,452 · $121/mo
• Expected delta: +$899/yr (+$75/mo · 162.9%)

ⓘ 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) · 23% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $33,673
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,797
• − Property taxes: −$552
• − Insurance: −$874
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,694
• − Management: −$2,694
• − HOA: −$9,252
• − Depreciation: −$5,088
• Taxable income: $2,722
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$653
• After-tax cash flow: $4,264/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: Palm Beach
• NCES district ID: 1201500
• Math proficiency: 46% ▼ -16.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $53,943
• Composite: 42.72/100
• National rank: #3160
• State rank: #34 of 73 in FL

Livability — West Palm Beach

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #75
• US rank: #1255

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: West Palm Beach, FL
• County: Palm Beach County · 1,438,312 people
• City population: 222,012
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 33,489
• Household income: $67,073
• Rent vs Own: 55.3% rent · 44.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1333.0

Population outlook (Palm Beach County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,637,487 people
• By 2030: 1,743,255 · +6.5%
• By 2040: 1,948,712 · +19.0%
• By 2050: 2,132,979 · +30.3%
• By 2075: 2,530,027 · +54.5%
• By 2100: 2,706,979 · +65.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 36% Black 31% White 27% Two or more races 21% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 4% Cuban 8% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 8% Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 34% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 55% English-only · Spanish 30% French/Haitian/Cajun 10% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Palm Beach

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 50.0% · R 49.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -22.1pp toward R · 2008: 22.9pp · 2024: 0.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+0.8 2020: D+12.8 2016: D+15.3 2012: D+17.0 2008: D+22.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -128.54%
• Current HPI: 374.2506
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.15%
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+414.4% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-04 Listed $174,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-07-01 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2024-12-11 Listed $225,000 Beaches MLS
• 2000-07-28 Sold (Public Records) $44,000 Public Records
• 1997-06-17 Sold (Public Records) $34,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $552 · +5.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.