4130 Causey St · Greensboro, NC 27407

$110,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 728 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 75 Days on market

Built 1951 9,583 sqft lot Est $105k · at est.

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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 +25.1/30.0
• DSCR +8.2/10.0
• 1% rule +5.4/10.0
• ARV discount +5.3/15.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

INVESTORS! Full renovation project in the heart of Greensboro. Corner lot with terrific fenced in backyard. 2 bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Home currently has electric baseboard heat, no AC. Electric meter needs to be reconnected with Duke. Public water/public sewer. Seller put new shingles 2026. Bring your vision to the blank canvas! Easy access to shops and restaurants on Wendover Avenue/ HWY 70, Greensboro Loop & I-40

Key facts

• Fenced in backyard
• New shingles
• Easy access to shops

Tags

• FULL RENOVATION PROJECT
• CORNER LOT
• FENCED IN BACKYARD
• NEW SHINGLES
• EASY ACCESS TO SHOPS
• EASY ACCESS TO RESTAURANTS

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: No homeowners association

Exterior

• Parking: Driveway
• Utilities: Public sewer; Electric water heater
• Home design: Single-story house; Stick/site-built residential property; Built in 1951; Existing structure
• Construction: Asbestos exterior construction material; Crawl space foundation
• Exterior features: Public water; Publicly maintained road; Lot approximately 0.22 acres; No pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric water heater (appliance noted)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Baseboard heating; Electric heating; No central air conditioning
• Interior features: Primary bedroom located on the main level

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $110k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $244 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $110k).
• Recommended offer: $103k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.0% vs local median 3.8% in Greensboro — 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 81/100 on livability (#12 in NC, #1,335 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D, crime F.
• Guilford County Schools (urban): math 39% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #99 of 178 in NC (top 56%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Hunter Elementary (math 31% / reading 29%, grade F, #965 of 1,410 statewide, top 69%, 522 students, 99% FRL); Jackson Middle (math 12% / reading 28%, grade F, #429 of 475 statewide, top 91%, 402 students, 99% FRL); Ben L. Smith High School (math 32% / reading 36%, grade F, #434 of 535 statewide, top 81%, 1,371 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 52% district-wide (47 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 28% at this address vs 42% district-wide (-14 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Guilford County Schools average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.5%/yr); 221 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,843 units permitted in Guilford County in 2024 (2,397 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $761 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Guilford County population projected at +26% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 75 days — a 6% lower offer ($103k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $75k; 47% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1951 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $103,400 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 75 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1951 — 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. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 1.04% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.96%
• Cash-on-cash: 9.51%
• DSCR: 1.42
• GRM: 8.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $104,832
• Comps found: 3

Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
3800 Causey St	0.52mi	2/1.0	782 (+7%)	18mo	$144,000	$184	49
1822 Halcyon St	0.51mi	2/1.0	797 (+10%)	21mo	$115,000	$144	43
1010 Cranbrook St	0.47mi	2/1.0	837 (+15%)	13mo	$110,000	$131	43

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 · 3.5% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -1.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.94×
• Total profit: $-1,738
• Equity at exit: $16,401

10-year hold

• IRR: 8.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.67×
• Total profit: $20,744
• Equity at exit: $9,511

Cash invested: $30,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Carolina: 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable but court speed varies.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 27407

• Rents YoY: 3.5%
• Active inventory: 221
• Price-to-rent: 8.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,149 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$577
• Tax from tax record: −$41 /mo · $490/yr
• Insurance: −$46
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$241
• Net cashflow: $244

Break-even live

Break-even rent $840

Max offer price $110,000

Occupancy floor 74%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $306	-5% $275	+0% $244	+5% $213	+10% $182
Rent	-10% $153	-5% $199	+0% $244	+5% $290	+10% $335
Rate	-1.0pp $300	-0.5pp $272	base $244	+0.5pp $216	+1.0pp $187

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: $27,500
• Closing costs: $3,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 10 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
4203-21 Hewitt St Greensboro, NC	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	830	$1,165	$1.40	15d	20	0.14mi
1007 Pineland St Greensboro, NC	1.0–3.0	1.0	900	$1,062	$1.18	15d	5	0.21mi
3940 Overland Hts Greensboro, NC	2.0	1.0	600	$950	$1.58	25d	1	0.63mi
3900 Overland Hts Greensboro, NC	2.0	1.0	738	$1,025	$1.39	15d	13	0.76mi
1918 Peale Ter Unit D Greensboro, NC	1.0	1.0	575	$850	$1.48	15d	1	1.00mi
2002 Cedar Fork Dr Greensboro, NC	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	742	$1,300	$1.75	25d	1	1.13mi
3755 Oakwood Dr Greensboro, NC	2.0	1.0–1.5	850	$888	$1.04	25d	2	1.23mi
4215 Bernau Ave Greensboro, NC	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	819	$1,299	$1.59	15d	24	1.29mi
1606 Pinecroft Rd Greensboro, NC	1.0–3.0	1.0	765	$1,088	$1.42	25d	1	1.30mi
2904 W Florida St Greensboro, NC	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	746	$1,095	$1.47	22d	3	1.47mi

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $110,000 Active 75 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $110,000 Active 74 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $110,000 Active 73 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $110,000 Active 72 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $110,000 Active 70 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $110,000 Active 67 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $110,000 Active 66 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $110,000 Active 65 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $110,000 Active 64 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $110,000 Active 60 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $110,000 Active 59 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $110,000 Active 58 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $110,000 Active 57 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $110,000 Active 56 DOM
15. 2026-04-04
    listed $110,000 Active
16. 2026-03-18
    soldstatus $75,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast NC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $490 · $41/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $902 · $75/mo
• Expected delta: +$412/yr (+$34/mo · 84.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 15% 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: $13,787
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,162
• − Property taxes: −$490
• − Insurance: −$550
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,103
• − Management: −$1,103
• − Depreciation: −$3,200
• Taxable income: $1,179
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$283
• After-tax cash flow: $2,646/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: Guilford County Schools
• NCES district ID: 3701920
• Math proficiency: 39% ▲ 1.00%
• Reading proficiency: 45% ▲ 1.00%
• Median HH income: $46,315
• Composite: 35.78/100
• National rank: #4842
• State rank: #99 of 178 in NC

Livability — Greensboro

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #12
• US rank: #1335

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Greensboro, NC
• County: Guilford County · 487,190 people
• City population: 329,421
• Metro: Greensboro-High Point, NC
• Population (ZIP): 51,697
• Household income: $59,427
• Rent vs Own: 51.4% rent · 48.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 2360.0

Population outlook (Guilford County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 584,596 people
• By 2030: 616,851 · +5.5%
• By 2040: 678,451 · +16.1%
• By 2050: 734,788 · +25.7%
• By 2075: 862,985 · +47.6%
• By 2100: 948,704 · +62.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 42% White 32% Asian 11% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 7% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 6%
• Common ancestry: Ukrainian 2% Slovak 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 20% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 73% English-only · Spanish 9% Arabic 4% Vietnamese 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Guilford

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+21.8) · D 60.2% · R 38.4% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: +3.5pp toward D · 2008: 18.4pp · 2024: 21.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+21.8 2020: D+23.1 2016: D+20.0 2012: D+16.5 2008: D+18.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -138.48%
• Current HPI: 223.3145
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.50%
• Metro: Greensboro-High Point, NC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 26

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	2	$213B
▸Retail	2	$95B
▸Industrial Conglomerate	1	$38B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$35B
▸Utilities	1	$30B
▸Industrial Machinery	1	$19B

Price history

+46.7% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-04 Listed $110,000 Triad MLS
• 2026-03-18 Sold (Public Records) $75,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $490 · -70.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.