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20091 Annott St
D Composite 42.79
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.0/10.0
  • DSCR +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$14,900

20091 Annott St · Detroit, MI 48205
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 747 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 216 Days on market
Built 1943 5,227 sqft lot $20/sqft · 68% below area

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

Key facts

  • 5,227 sq ft lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1943

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $15k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $894 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $15k).
  • Recommended offer: $13k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 78.3% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 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 rising (+1.3%/yr); 376 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 43% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($39k/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 $103 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $447 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.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.3% rent growth), your $4k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 216 days — a 12% lower offer ($13k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $30k (67%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $12k; 19% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1943 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $13,112 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 216 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1943 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  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. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
8.47%
Cap rate
78.28%
Cash-on-cash
257.11%
DSCR
12.44
GRM
1.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$46,112
List price
$14,900
Delta
-67.69%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
20091 Annott St 0.00mi 2/1.0 747 (0%) 1mo $12,800 $17 99
20083 Bradford St 0.06mi 2/1.0 648 (-13%) 0mo $24,000 $37 75
20520 Dresden St 0.24mi 2/1.5 680 (-9%) 0mo $33,000 $49 72
19735 Annott St 0.29mi 3/1.0 (+1) 780 (+4%) 4mo $69,500 $89 71
19960 Bradford St 0.15mi 3/1.0 (+1) 786 (+5%) 10mo $10,000 $13 71
12426 Sidonie Ave 0.73mi 2/1.0 750 (+0%) 4mo $131,000 $175 63
19758 Waltham St 0.48mi 3/1.0 (+1) 790 (+6%) 3mo $6,000 $8 60
12408 Sarsfield Ave 0.57mi 2/1.0 720 (-4%) 11mo $70,000 $97 59
20310 Hamburg St 0.31mi 3/1.0 (+1) 829 (+11%) 7mo $35,000 $42 57
12484 Sherman Ave 0.65mi 2/1.0 800 (+7%) 3mo $72,000 $90 56
12832 Sherman Ave 0.74mi 2/1.0 696 (-7%) 2mo $100,000 $144 52
11376 Rivard Ave 0.46mi 3/1.0 (+1) 829 (+11%) 8mo $105,000 $127 48

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 · 1.33% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
13.57×
Total profit
$52,451
Equity at exit
$2,222
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
27.55×
Total profit
$110,784
Equity at exit
$1,288

Cash invested: $4,172 (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.

ZIP-level market 48205

Home prices YoY
-28.1%
Rents YoY
1.3%
Active inventory
376
Price-to-rent
1.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,262 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$78
Tax est. 1.5%
$19 /mo · $224/yr
Insurance
$6
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$265
Net cashflow
$894

Break-even live

Break-even rent $130
Max offer price $14,900
Occupancy floor 24%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $904 -5% $899 +0% $894 +5% $889 +10% $884
Rent -10% $794 -5% $844 +0% $894 +5% $944 +10% $994
Rate -1.0pp $901 -0.5pp $898 base $894 +0.5pp $890 +1.0pp $886

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
$3,725
Closing costs
$447
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 7 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
19335 Hoover St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 620 $1,099 $1.77 18d 1 0.57mi
19335 Hoover St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 620 $1,099 $1.77 44d 1 0.58mi
21412 Waltham Rd Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 696 $1,225 $1.76 44d 1 0.74mi
20242 Hickory St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 747 $1,300 $1.74 12d 1 0.79mi
11236 Studebaker Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 672 $1,175 $1.75 44d 1 0.97mi
18667 Algonac St Detroit, MI 1.0 1.0 680 $1,999 $2.94 18d 1 1.00mi
7605 Jackson Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 600 $1,165 $1.94 25d 1 1.25mi

Listing history 14 events

  1. 2026-05-04
    status Pending 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  2. 2026-05-04
    status Pending 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  3. 2026-03-27
    price $14,900 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  4. 2026-03-27
    price $14,900 128-char remark
    Show marketing remark (128 chars)

    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  5. 2026-03-27
    status Active 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  6. 2026-03-27
    historical 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  7. 2026-03-09
    price $19,900 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  8. 2026-03-09
    status Active 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  9. 2026-03-09
    status Active 128-char remark
    Show marketing remark (128 chars)

    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  10. 2026-03-09
    price $19,900 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  11. 2026-02-13
    historical 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  12. 2025-09-04
    listed $45,000 Active 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  13. 2025-09-04
    listed $45,000 Active 128-char remark
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    Amazing opportunity on this Detroit home. Features a basement and garage. Sold as is. Buyer and agent to verify all information.

  14. 1998-03-12
    soldstatus $12,500

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

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 ≥96°F today · 14 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$15,142
− Mortgage interest
−$835
− Property taxes
−$224
− Insurance
−$74
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,211
− Management
−$1,211
− Depreciation
−$433
Taxable income
$11,153
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,677
After-tax cash flow
$8,050/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)
34,187
Household income
$38,966
Rent vs Own
49.4% rent · 50.6% own
Severe rent burden
2121.0

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 (93%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 93% White 3% Two or more races 2%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
98% English-only · Spanish 1%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -91.80%
Current HPI
235.0926
Rent YoY
▲ 1.33%
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

Price history

+19.2% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-04 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-04 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-27 Price Changed $14,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-27 Price Changed $14,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-27 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-27 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-09 Price Changed $19,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-09 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-09 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-09 Price Changed $19,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-02-13 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-09-04 Listed $45,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-09-04 Listed $45,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 1998-03-12 Sold (Public Records) $12,500 Public Records

Property tax history

-2.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $802 · -38.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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