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13 Rippleway Dr #197
B- Composite 65.59
Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.7/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.3/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$49,900

13 Rippleway Dr #197 · Blasdell, NY 14075
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 924 sqft · Manufactured · 65 Days on market
Built 1985 Good condition $54/sqft · 22% above area Est $41k · 22% over ↓ 15% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to easy living in Eaglecrest Mobile Home Park! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home offers comfort, functionality, and great value. Step inside to find a bright and inviting layout featuring first-floor laundry and a spacious mudroom—perfect for keeping things organized year-round. The retro kitchen has plenty of cabinetry and adds character to the home. The 2.5-car garage, plus a lean-to adds plenty of room for parking, storage, or hobbies. Enjoy peace of mind with a roof replaced in 2016, and relax outdoors on the covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Included in sale: washer, dryer, and dishwasher (refrigerators & stove not included) Lot rent is $971, application is required for Mobile Home Park

Key facts

  • Covered front porch
  • Spacious mudroom
  • Retro kitchen

Tags

FIRST-FLOOR LAUNDRYSPACIOUS MUDROOMRETRO KITCHENCOVERED FRONT PORCHROOF REPLACED

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/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $50k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $884 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $50k).
  • Recommended offer: $47k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 27.6% vs local median 4.5% in Blasdell — 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 66/100 on livability (#643 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment D, schools D-, amenities F.
  • Frontier Central School District (suburban): math 54% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #301 of 590 in NY (top 51%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 20% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 262 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 1,244 units permitted in Erie County in 2024 (563 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $345 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.2% rent growth), your $14k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 65 days — a 6% lower offer ($47k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $46,906 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 65 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are D-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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
3.12%
Cap rate
27.55%
Cash-on-cash
75.93%
DSCR
4.38
GRM
2.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$40,867
List price
$49,900
Delta
22.10%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
14 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
32 Brookridge Dr 0.08mi 2/1.0 924 (0%) 2mo $37,250 $40 91
41 S Roxbury Dr 0.24mi 3/2.0 (+1) 924 (0%) 3mo $40,000 $43 81
50 S Roxbury Dr 0.20mi 3/2.0 (+1) 924 (0%) 6mo $84,900 $92 81
69 S Eaglecrest Dr 0.16mi 2/2.0 994 (+8%) 3mo $52,500 $53 78
52 Waterview Pkwy 0.33mi 3/2.0 (+1) 924 (0%) 3mo $65,000 $70 77
87 Waterview Pkwy 0.27mi 2/1.5 924 (0%) 11mo $46,000 $50 76
2 Vibernum Dr 0.33mi 2/1.0 924 (0%) 10mo $26,000 $28 72
8 N Eaglecrest Dr 0.30mi 2/1.0 924 (0%) 13mo $31,000 $34 71
32 Waterview Pkwy 0.36mi 2/1.0 936 (+1%) 8mo $25,000 $27 71
37 Waterview Pkwy 0.37mi 2/1.0 924 (0%) 11mo $56,000 $61 70
17 Rippleway Dr 0.02mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,036 (+12%) 1mo $28,000 $27 69
10 Vibernum Dr 0.32mi 3/1.0 (+1) 924 (0%) 10mo $23,500 $25 68

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 · 5.21% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
78.4%
Equity multiple
4.71×
Total profit
$51,776
Equity at exit
$7,440
10-year hold
IRR
82.5%
Equity multiple
10.51×
Total profit
$132,859
Equity at exit
$4,314

Cash invested: $13,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State New York
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

ZIP-level market 14075

Rents YoY
5.2%
Active inventory
262
Price-to-rent
2.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,556 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$262
Tax est. 1.5%
$62 /mo · $748/yr
Insurance
$21
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$327
Net cashflow
$884

Break-even live

Break-even rent $437
Max offer price $49,900
Occupancy floor 38%

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
$12,475
Closing costs
$1,497
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 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4819 Southwestern Blvd Hamburg, NY 2.0 2.0 1170 $2,055 $1.76 1d 1 0.87mi
3580 Sowles Rd Hamburg, NY 2.0 1.0 850 $1,450 $1.71 1d 1 0.95mi
4600 Southwestern Blvd Hamburg, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 725 $1,750 $2.41 1d 13 0.98mi
4591 Southwestern Blvd Hamburg, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 737 $1,415 $1.92 1d 12 1.12mi

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $49,900 Active 65 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $49,900 Active 64 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $49,900 Active 63 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $49,900 Active 62 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $49,900 Active 60 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $49,900 Active 57 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $49,900 Active 56 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $49,900 Active 55 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $49,900 Active 54 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $49,900 Active 51 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $49,900 Active 50 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $49,900 Active 49 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $49,900 Active 48 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $49,900 Active 47 DOM
  15. 2026-05-05
    price $49,900 788-char remark
    Show marketing remark (788 chars)

    Welcome to easy living in Eaglecrest Mobile Home Park! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home offers comfort, functionality, and great value. Step inside to find a bright and inviting layout featuring first-floor laundry and a spacious mudroom—perfect for keeping things organized year-round. The retro kitchen has plenty of cabinetry and adds character to the home. The 2.5-car garage, plus a lean-to adds plenty of room for parking, storage, or hobbies. Enjoy peace of mind with a roof replaced in 2016, and relax outdoors on the covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Included in sale: washer, dryer, and dishwasher (refrigerators & stove not included) Lot rent is $971, application is required for Mobile Home Park

  16. 2026-04-14
    listed $59,000 Active 788-char remark
    Show marketing remark (788 chars)

    Welcome to easy living in Eaglecrest Mobile Home Park! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home offers comfort, functionality, and great value. Step inside to find a bright and inviting layout featuring first-floor laundry and a spacious mudroom—perfect for keeping things organized year-round. The retro kitchen has plenty of cabinetry and adds character to the home. The 2.5-car garage, plus a lean-to adds plenty of room for parking, storage, or hobbies. Enjoy peace of mind with a roof replaced in 2016, and relax outdoors on the covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Included in sale: washer, dryer, and dishwasher (refrigerators & stove not included) Lot rent is $971, application is required for Mobile Home Park

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥91°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,666
− Mortgage interest
−$2,795
− Property taxes
−$748
− Insurance
−$250
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,493
− Management
−$1,493
− Depreciation
−$1,452
Taxable income
$10,435
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,504
After-tax cash flow
$8,104/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 · 1 photo

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained mobile home in Eaglecrest Mobile Home Park offers a good condition with minor repairs needed. Upgrades to the exterior and interior can significantly enhance its value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor Kitchen cabinets — Visible wear
  • Minor Flooring — Some wear

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace carpet — Improves comfort and value
  • Both Update kitchen cabinets — Modernizes and adds value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Kitchen cabinets · Visible wear Minor $500–3,000
Flooring · Some wear Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items $1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace carpet — Improves comfort and value
  • Both Update kitchen cabinets — Modernizes and adds value

ⓘ 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
Frontier Central School District
NCES district ID
3611670
Math proficiency
54% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
55% ▼ -10.00%
Median HH income
$58,807
Composite
47.36/100
National rank
#2291
State rank
#301 of 590 in NY

Livability — Blasdell

Score
66/100
State rank
#643
US rank
#12059

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Erie County · 714,559 people
Metro
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Population (ZIP)
44,520
Household income
$83,383
Rent vs Own
26.4% rent · 73.6% own
Severe rent burden
824.0

Population outlook (Erie County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
933,037 people
By 2030
935,181 · +0.2%
By 2040
928,531 · -0.5%
By 2050
905,725 · -2.9%
By 2075
834,037 · -10.6%
By 2100
708,033 · -24.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (92%)
Race & ethnicity
White 92% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3% Black 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 20% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
2% · Canada
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Erie

2024 margin
Lean D (+9.7) · D 54.8% · R 45.2%
2008→2024 swing
-7.9pp toward R · 2008: 17.5pp · 2024: 9.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+9.7 2020: D+14.7 2016: D+4.8 2012: D+15.6 2008: D+17.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -261.10%
Current HPI
300.2852
Rent YoY
▲ 5.21%
Metro
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-15.4% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-05 Price Changed $49,900 WNYREIS
  • 2026-04-14 Listed $59,000 WNYREIS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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