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D- Composite 35.93
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 +7.9/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Appreciation +3.8/10.0
  • Schools +3.2/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.4/10.0
  • DSCR +2.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +1.9/5.0

$347,900

Eclipse Plan · Balm, FL 33598
5 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,451 sqft · SingleFamily · 336 Days on market
Good condition ↓ 11% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

The first floor of this two-story home shares an open layout between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining with access to the patio. A secondary bedroom on the first floor can easily be converted to a guest room or home office. Upstairs is a versatile loft that serves as an additional shared living space, along with three secondary bedrooms and a luxe owner's suite comprised of an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet.

Key facts

  • Guest room
  • Access to patio
  • Open layout

Tags

OPEN LAYOUTACCESS TO PATIOVERSATILE LOFTGUEST ROOMHOME OFFICEEN-SUITE BATHROOM

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $347,900 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $392,521.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 5-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $348k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-411 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $333k (4.3% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $291k (16.2% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $291k (16.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 63/100 on livability (#742 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Hillsborough (suburban): math 47% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #41 of 73 in FL (top 56%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Wimauma Elementary School (math 31% / reading 29%, grade F, #1,882 of 2,144 statewide, top 88%, 543 students, 81% FRL); Shields Middle School (math 29% / reading 27%, grade F, #486 of 571 statewide, top 86%, 1,867 students, 68% FRL); Lennard High School (math 30% / reading 46%, grade F, #328 of 667 statewide, top 50%, 2,404 students, 47% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 32% at this address vs 48% district-wide (-16 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Hillsborough average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.5%/yr); 962 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 120d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 9,053 units permitted in Hillsborough County in 2024 (4,555 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($98k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-2.4%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Hillsborough County population projected at +37% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 336 days — a 12% lower offer ($306k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $291,397 (16.2% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 336 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 16% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  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. 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?
  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 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
0.74%
Cap rate
5.04%
Cash-on-cash
-4.48%
DSCR
0.80
GRM
11.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$392,521
List price
$347,900
Delta
-11.37%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
13606 New Jade Ave 0.38mi 5/3.0 2,490 (+2%) 0mo $393,990 $158 79
13610 New Jade Ave 0.38mi 5/3.0 2,490 (+2%) 0mo $409,990 $165 79
15017 Crosshall Stream Dr 0.24mi 5/3.0 2,605 (+6%) 0mo $418,798 $161 78
15102 Crosshall Stream Dr 0.35mi 5/3.0 2,605 (+6%) 5mo $409,740 $157 69
13607 New Jade Ave 0.41mi 4/3.0 (-1) 2,336 (-5%) 1mo $371,760 $159 68
15039 Coltman Hill Dr 0.42mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,305 (-6%) 4mo $350,000 $152 60
13405 New Jade Ave 0.53mi 4/3.0 (-1) 2,576 (+5%) 5mo $402,630 $156 58
14959 Topaz Blue St 0.62mi 4/3.0 (-1) 2,174 (-11%) 12mo $369,900 $170 37

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-2.35% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-22.1%
Equity multiple
0.20×
Total profit
$-87,415
Equity at exit
$70,054
10-year hold
IRR
-21.9%
Equity multiple
-0.21×
Total profit
$-133,123
Equity at exit
$54,076

Cash invested: $109,906 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
41 active · 29 under contract
Months of supply
17.6 mo (6%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$378,990 ($169/sqft)
Median days on market
59 d
This list price
17% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
-5.4% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 33598

Home prices YoY
-0.9%
Rents YoY
-2.5%
Active inventory
962
Price-to-rent
9.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,914 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,058
Tax est. 1.5%
$491 /mo · $5,888/yr
Insurance
$164
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$612
Net cashflow
$-411

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,434
Max offer price $333,108
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-139 -5% $-275 +0% $-411 +5% $-546 +10% $-682
Rent -10% $-641 -5% $-526 +0% $-411 +5% $-295 +10% $-180
Rate -1.0pp $-213 -0.5pp $-311 base $-411 +0.5pp $-512 +1.0pp $-616

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
$98,130
Closing costs
$11,776
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
15007 Coltman Hill Pl Wimauma, FL 4.0 2.5 1924 $2,550 $1.33 120d 1 0.33mi
13191 Garnet Raspberry Ave Wimauma, FL 4.0 2.0 1935 $2,500 $1.29 84d 1 0.89mi
13181 Garnet Raspberry Ave Wimauma, FL 4.0 2.0 1935 $2,500 $1.29 120d 1 0.90mi
13095 Calcite Blue Ave Wimauma, FL 4.0 2.0 1936 $2,300 $1.19 113d 1 1.03mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-23
    days on market $347,900 Active 336 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $347,900 Active 335 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $347,900 Active 334 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $347,900 Active 333 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $347,900 Active 332 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $347,900 Active 331 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $347,900 Active 330 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $347,900 Active 329 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $347,900 Active 328 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $347,900 Active 327 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $347,900 Active 326 DOM
  12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $347,900 Active 325 DOM
  13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $347,900 Active 324 DOM
  14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $347,900 Active 318 DOM
  15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $347,900 Active 317 DOM
  16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $347,900 Active 316 DOM
  17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $347,900 Active 313 DOM
  18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $347,900 Active 312 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $347,900 Active 311 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $347,900 Active 310 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $347,900 Active 309 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $347,900 Active 308 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $347,900 Active 307 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $347,900 Active 306 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $347,900 Active 305 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $347,900 Active 304 DOM
  27. 2026-08-20
    days on market $347,900 Active 302 DOM
  28. 2026-08-19
    days on market $347,900 Active 301 DOM
  29. 2026-08-18
    days on market $347,900 Active 300 DOM
  30. 2026-08-17
    days on market $347,900 Active 299 DOM
  31. 2026-08-16
    days on market $347,900 Active 298 DOM
  32. 2026-08-15
    days on market $347,900 Active 297 DOM
  33. 2026-08-14
    days on market $347,900 Active 296 DOM
  34. 2026-08-13
    remarks 458-char remark
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $347,900 Active 295 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $347,900 Active 294 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $347,900 Active 293 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $347,900 Active 292 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $347,900 Active 291 DOM
  40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $347,900 Active 290 DOM
  41. 2026-08-06
    days on market $347,900 Active 288 DOM
  42. 2026-08-05
    days on market $347,900 Active 287 DOM
  43. 2026-08-04
    days on market $347,900 Active 286 DOM
  44. 2026-08-03
    days on market $347,900 Active 285 DOM
  45. 2026-07-31
    days on market $347,900 Active 282 DOM
  46. 2026-07-30
    days on market $347,900 Active 280 DOM
  47. 2026-07-28
    days on market $347,900 Active 279 DOM
  48. 2026-07-26
    days on market $347,900 Active 277 DOM
  49. 2026-07-24
    days on market $347,900 Active 275 DOM
  50. 2026-07-23
    days on market $347,900 Active 274 DOM

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$34,968
− Mortgage interest
−$21,987
− Property taxes
−$5,888
− Insurance
−$1,963
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,797
− Management
−$2,797
− Depreciation
−$11,419
Taxable loss
−$11,884
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,852
After-tax cash flow
$-2,075/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $12,255–$36,765 screening

This two-story home is in good condition with a modern interior and exterior. It has a good foundation and structure, and the landscaping is well-maintained. The home is move-in ready and has the potential for further updates to increase its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both New flooring in living areas — Freshens up the interior and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Upgrading kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Updating bathrooms with modern fixtures — Modernizes the bathrooms and can increase both resale and rental value.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 32/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Wimauma Elementary School F FL #1,882/2,144 Nat'l #26,438/41,679 Middle Shields Middle School F FL #486/571 Nat'l #9,545/14,009 High Lennard High School F FL #328/667 Nat'l #8,877/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Hillsborough
NCES district ID
1200870
Math proficiency
47% ▼ -8.00%
Reading proficiency
50% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$50,622
Composite
41.6/100
National rank
#3435
State rank
#41 of 73 in FL
C Composite livability gradescore 63/100

Livability — Balm

Score
63/100
State rank
#742
US rank
#16016

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Balm, FL
County
Hillsborough County · 1,607,022 people
City population
196
Metro
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Population (ZIP)
32,820
Household income
$97,520
Rent vs Own
12.8% rent · 87.2% own
Severe rent burden
7% of renters

Population outlook (Hillsborough County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,607,022 people
By 2030
1,733,968 · +7.9%
By 2040
1,979,565 · +23.2%
By 2050
2,203,427 · +37.1%
By 2075
2,667,893 · +66.0%
By 2100
2,891,558 · +79.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.67)
Race & ethnicity
White 40% Hispanic / Latino 39% Black 14% Two or more races 11% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 26% Puerto Rican 3% Cuban 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 2% Scotch-Irish 2% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
23% · Canada, Jamaica, Guatemala
Languages at home
62% English-only · Spanish 35% Other Indo-European 1% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Hillsborough

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 47.8% · R 50.9% · Other 1.3%
2008→2024 swing
-10.2pp toward R · 2008: 7.1pp · 2024: -3.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+3.1 2020: D+6.9 2016: D+6.8 2012: D+6.7 2008: D+7.1

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Civics

Price history

-10.5% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-09 Price Changed $347,900 Zillow
  • 2026-05-06 Price Changed $347,400 Zillow
  • 2026-04-20 Price Changed $346,900 Zillow
  • 2026-04-02 Price Changed $346,400 Zillow
  • 2026-03-02 Price Changed $343,400 Zillow
  • 2026-02-13 Price Changed $341,400 Zillow
  • 2025-10-22 Listed $388,900 Zillow

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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