820 Ocean Ave #201 · Ocean City, NJ 08226

$339,900

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 565 sqft · Condo · 346 Days on market

Good condition $602/sqft · 6% below area Est $360k · 6% under $385/mo HOA · 6% of rent

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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 +10.0/15.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.7/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

"Biscayne Suites" Unit #201 - Remarkable investment property with consistent cash flow in a well-managed, well-funded building. Ocean City's only rooftop pool! Center City location puts you and your guests right in the middle of all the action. .. .beach, boardwalk, Asbury Avenue shopping all within ez walking distance. On-Site required front desk rental program ensures a hassle-free, "hands-off" management and investment property. 2024 gross income $24,288. 2025 gross income was $26,195. Unit #201 boasts new TV's in both the LR and BR and new LR furniture. #201 is an END UNIT which affords not only more square footage. .. .but added windows and light as well. An extra set of windows in both the living room and the bedroom. Spacious balcony. Being sold fully furnished and equipped. Shown by appointment, call front desk!

Key facts

• Extra set of windows
• Rooftop pool
• Spacious balcony

Tags

• ROOFTOP POOL
• CENTER CITY LOCATION
• EXTRA SET OF WINDOWS
• SPACIOUS BALCONY
• FULLY FURNISHED

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $340k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($31k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($7k rent vs $340k).
• Recommended offer: $299k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 15.4% vs local median 3.3% in Ocean City — 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 80/100 on livability (#72 in NJ, #1,762 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, employment A+, health & safety A+; Watch: housing D+, cost of living F.
• Ocean City School District (urban): math 31% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #212 of 472 in NJ (top 45%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 419 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 877 units permitted in Cape May County in 2024 (35 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 $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Cape May County population projected at -24% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $95k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 346 days — a 12% lower offer ($299k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $299,112 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 346 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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 A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
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: 1.98% ✓
• Cap rate: 15.37%
• Cash-on-cash: 32.44%
• DSCR: 2.44
• GRM: 4.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $360,281
• List price: $339,900
• Delta: -5.66%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 27.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.15×
• Total profit: $109,099
• Equity at exit: $50,680

10-year hold

• IRR: 35.1%
• Equity multiple: 4.23×
• Total profit: $307,344
• Equity at exit: $29,388

Cash invested: $95,172 (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 08226

• Active inventory: 419
• Price-to-rent: 4.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $6,717 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,782
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$425 /mo · $5,098/yr
• Insurance: −$142
• HOA: −$385
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,411
• Net cashflow: $2,572

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,461

Max offer price $339,900

Occupancy floor 57%

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: $84,975
• Closing costs: $10,197
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
714 West Ave Unit 1308989P Ocean City, NJ	2.0	1.0	742	$6,384	$8.60	43d	1	0.26mi
200 Bay Ave Unit 200 Ocean City, NJ	1.0	1.0	425	$7,800	$18.35	21d	1	0.83mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $385 · $4,620/yr
• Likely covers: pool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $339,900 Active 346 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $339,900 Active 345 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $339,900 Active 344 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $339,900 Active 343 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $339,900 Active 341 DOM
6. 2026-06-12
   days on market $339,900 Active 340 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $339,900 Active 337 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $339,900 Active 336 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $339,900 Active 335 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $339,900 Active 334 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $339,900 Active 331 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $339,900 Active 330 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $339,900 Active 329 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $339,900 Active 328 DOM
15. 2025-11-06
    price $339,900 851-char remark

    Show marketing remark (851 chars)

    "Biscayne Suites" Unit #201 - Remarkable investment property with consistent cash flow in a well-managed, well-funded building. Ocean City's only rooftop pool! Center City location puts you and your guests right in the middle of all the action. .. .beach, boardwalk, Asbury Avenue shopping all within ez walking distance. On-Site required front desk rental program ensures a hassle-free, "hands-off" management and investment property. 2024 gross income $24,288. 2025 gross income was $26,195. Unit #201 boasts new TV's in both the LR and BR and new LR furniture. #201 is an END UNIT which affords not only more square footage. .. .but added windows and light as well. An extra set of windows in both the living room and the bedroom. Spacious balcony. Being sold fully furnished and equipped. Shown by appointment, call front desk!

16. 2025-07-07
    listed $342,500 Active 851-char remark

    Show marketing remark (851 chars)

    "Biscayne Suites" Unit #201 - Remarkable investment property with consistent cash flow in a well-managed, well-funded building. Ocean City's only rooftop pool! Center City location puts you and your guests right in the middle of all the action. .. .beach, boardwalk, Asbury Avenue shopping all within ez walking distance. On-Site required front desk rental program ensures a hassle-free, "hands-off" management and investment property. 2024 gross income $24,288. 2025 gross income was $26,195. Unit #201 boasts new TV's in both the LR and BR and new LR furniture. #201 is an END UNIT which affords not only more square footage. .. .but added windows and light as well. An extra set of windows in both the living room and the bedroom. Spacious balcony. Being sold fully furnished and equipped. Shown by appointment, call front desk!

ⓘ 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: $80,604
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,040
• − Property taxes: −$5,098
• − Insurance: −$1,700
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$6,448
• − Management: −$6,448
• − HOA: −$4,620
• − Depreciation: −$9,888
• Taxable income: $27,361
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$6,567
• After-tax cash flow: $24,302/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 · 13 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This Biscayne Suites unit is in good condition with minimal repairs needed. It offers a good investment opportunity with a well-maintained exterior and interior, and a rooftop pool. New flooring and painting would significantly enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both New flooring — New flooring can enhance the overall appearance and feel of the unit, improving both resale and rental value.
• Both Painting interior walls — Fresh paint can make the unit feel more modern and appealing to potential buyers or renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both New flooring — New flooring can enhance the overall appearance and feel of the unit, improving both resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Painting interior walls — Fresh paint can make the unit feel more modern and appealing to potential buyers or renters. ↑

ⓘ 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: Ocean City School District
• NCES district ID: 3411970
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -9.00%
• Median HH income: $60,444
• Composite: 37.07/100
• National rank: #4506
• State rank: #212 of 472 in NJ

Livability — Ocean City

• Score: 80/100
• State rank: #72
• US rank: #1762

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Ocean City, NJ
• City population: 11,260
• Population (ZIP): 11,260

Population outlook (Cape May County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 88,234 people
• By 2030: 84,144 · -4.6%
• By 2040: 75,146 · -14.8%
• By 2050: 67,389 · -23.6%
• By 2075: 55,732 · -36.8%
• By 2100: 44,972 · -49.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (86%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 86% Hispanic / Latino 9% Black 2% Two or more races 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 7% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 6% Slovak 2% Scotch-Irish 1%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada
• Languages at home: 89% English-only · Spanish 8% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Cape May

• 2024 margin: R (+19.2) · D 39.7% · R 58.9% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -10.6pp toward R · 2008: -8.7pp · 2024: -19.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+19.2 2020: R+15.9 2016: R+19.9 2012: R+8.9 2008: R+8.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -381.90%
• Current HPI: 389.3687
• 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

-0.8% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2025-11-06 Price Changed $339,900 SJSRMLS
• 2025-07-07 Listed $342,500 SJSRMLS