3940 NW 42nd Ave #221 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

$130,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,140 sqft · Condo public records · 38 Days on market

Built 1974 $536/mo HOA · 29% of rent

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• Cash flow +19.6/30.0
• 1% rule +9.4/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.2/10.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Immediate occupancy is available for this beautiful, large corner unit. Two bedroom/two baths with walk-in showers in a HOPA community. All freshly painted, lots of storage, new wooden floors, new fans with lights. The large sun room with hurricane shutters and sliding doors overlooks a serene canal with lots of privacy. Large, updated kitchen, new tankless hot water system, heated pool, recreation center with tennis courts and bocce ball courts are steps away. A full set of white wicker furniture with lamps is included in the purchase price. No pets allowed.

Key facts

• Water views
• Clubhouse
• Tennis courts

Tags

• WATER VIEWS
• CLUBHOUSE
• RESORT-STYLE POOL
• SHUFFLEBOARD
• TENNIS COURTS
• LANDSCAPED COMMON AREAS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Building area reported as 1,088 (public records)
• Financial info: Pets not allowed; Property is part of a senior community
• HOA & community: Community has an association; Monthly HOA (association) fee; Association amenities include: heated pool, fitness center, clubhouse, community room, billiard room, library, hobby room, kitchen facilities, picnic area, tennis court(s), shuffleboard court, dog park, storage, laundry, trash chute, maintenance, maintenance (grounds & structure), pest control, roof repairs, pool service, recreation facility

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned parking; Guest parking (1 parking space total)
• Security: Fire alarm; Smoke detector(s)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable available; Electricity available; Water available; Other utilities available
• Home design: Condominium; One-level unit; Faces east; Topaz South Condos, 4-story building
• Construction: CBS construction
• Exterior features: Waterfront property (other waterfront feature); Built-up roof

Interior

• Kitchen: Disposal; Dishwasher; Electric range; Microwave; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the main level
• Flooring: Tile; Wood
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms on the main level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air; Ceiling fan(s)
• Interior features: Walk-in closet(s); Unfurnished; Resale, updated/remodeled condition
• Laundry & utility: Laundry room; Laundry in multiple locations

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $130k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $149 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $130k).
• Recommended offer: $126k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.7% vs local median 5.6% in Lauderdale Lakes — 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 (#100 in FL, #1,527 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D+, amenities F, employment F.
• Broward (suburban): math 42% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #46 of 73 in FL (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Park Lakes Elementary School (math 35% / reading 44%, grade F, #1,513 of 2,144 statewide, top 73%, 970 students, 82% FRL); Lauderdale Lakes Middle School (math 21% / reading 26%, grade F, #536 of 571 statewide, top 95%, 816 students, 79% FRL); Boyd H. Anderson High School (math 10% / reading 14%, grade F, #622 of 667 statewide, top 93%, 2,038 students, 72% FRL) — zoned schools average 78% FRL vs 51% district-wide (27 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 25% at this address vs 48% district-wide (-22 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Broward average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.4%/yr); 827 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 19d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,111 units permitted in Broward County in 2024 (1,265 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($58k/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 $899 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Broward County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 38 days — a 3% lower offer ($126k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 8y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $85k; list at $130k implies a 53% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 29% of rent.

Recommended offer $126,100 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 38 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. 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?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Crime grade is D 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. 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: 1.44% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.67%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.91%
• DSCR: 1.22
• GRM: 5.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -13.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.54×
• Total profit: $-16,761
• Equity at exit: $19,383

10-year hold

• IRR: -13.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.39×
• Total profit: $-22,339
• Equity at exit: $11,240

Cash invested: $36,400 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33319

• Rents YoY: -1.4%
• Active inventory: 827
• Price-to-rent: 5.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,866 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$682
• Tax from tax record: −$54 /mo · $643/yr
• Insurance: −$54
• HOA: −$536
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$392
• Net cashflow: $149

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,678

Max offer price $130,000

Occupancy floor 87%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $222	-5% $186	+0% $149	+5% $112	+10% $75
Rent	-10% $1	-5% $75	+0% $149	+5% $223	+10% $296
Rate	-1.0pp $214	-0.5pp $182	base $149	+0.5pp $115	+1.0pp $81

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: $32,500
• Closing costs: $3,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
4191 NW 41st St #418 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1088	$1,700	$1.56	25d	1	0.19mi
4140 NW 44th Ave #411 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1044	$1,500	$1.44	25d	1	0.23mi
4141 NW 44th Ave #117 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1088	$1,950	$1.79	0d	1	0.26mi
4141 NW 44th Ave Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1136	$1,850	$1.63	25d	2	0.28mi
4400 NW 36th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1100	$1,700	$1.55	6d	9	0.35mi
3852 NW 34th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	1443	$950	$0.66	15d	1	0.45mi
3301 NW 47th Ter #308 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	2.0	750	$2,200	$2.93	13d	1	0.66mi
3030 NW 43rd Ave Unit 3030-A Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	1.5	1500	$2,000	$1.33	25d	1	0.70mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter #102 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	710	$1,450	$2.04	25d	1	0.71mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	592	$1,400	$2.36	0d	2	0.72mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	592	$1,400	$2.36	3d	2	0.72mi
3460 NW 50th Ave Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	750	$2,150	$2.87	18d	3	0.72mi
3341 NW 47th Ter #301 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1002	$2,050	$2.05	4d	1	0.74mi
3540 NW 34th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	1.0	1056	$1,200	$1.14	19d	1	0.74mi
2980 NW 43rd Ter #207 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	890	$1,800	$2.02	25d	1	0.76mi
3430 NW 34th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1259	$2,306	$1.83	15d	1	0.77mi
5039 NW 42nd St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1330	$2,200	$1.65	25d	1	0.77mi
3417 NW 44th St #101 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,495	$2.45	22d	1	0.79mi
3417 NW 44th St #101 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,495	$2.45	0d	1	0.79mi
3413 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$1,900	$1.86	25d	1	0.83mi
3413 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$1,900	$1.86	23d	1	0.83mi
3621 NW 30th Ct Oakland Park, FL	2.0	2.5	1104	$2,695	$2.44	15d	1	0.84mi
5051 W Oakland Park Blvd #204 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	944	$1,900	$2.01	25d	1	0.84mi
3099 NW 48th Ave #153 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,850	$1.93	25d	1	0.84mi
3700 Pacific Point Pl Fort Lauderdale, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1030	$2,344	$2.28	0d	21	0.84mi
3541 NW 30th Pl Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	865	$2,076	$2.40	0d	16	0.85mi
3161 NW 47th Ter #111 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	721	$1,500	$2.08	25d	1	0.85mi
3161 NW 47th Ter #110 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	721	$1,500	$2.08	6d	1	0.85mi
3141 NW 47th Ter #430 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1002	$1,700	$1.70	23d	1	0.85mi
3429 NW 44th St #201 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	872	$1,754	$2.01	0d	1	0.85mi
3141 NW 47th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0–2.0	1.5–2.0	861	$1,700	$1.97	25d	2	0.85mi
3409 NW 44th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1096	$1,800	$1.64	4d	1	0.86mi
3409 NW 44th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1096	$1,850	$1.69	5d	2	0.86mi
4709 NW 47th Ave Unit 4709 Tamarac, FL	2.0	2.0	1318	$1,800	$1.37	14d	1	0.87mi
3684 NW 29th Ct Lauderdale Lakes, FL	3.0	2.5	1478	$2,700	$1.83	25d	1	0.88mi
3437 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,000	$1.96	6d	1	0.90mi
3437 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,100	$2.06	25d	1	0.90mi
3001 NW 48th Ave #440 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	705	$1,300	$1.84	25d	1	0.92mi
3070 NW 48th Ter #104 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,750	$1.82	25d	1	0.93mi
3070 NW 48th Ter #405 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,850	$1.93	4d	1	0.93mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $536 · $6,432/yr
• Likely covers: waterpool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-05-11
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-03
   listed $130,000 Active
3. 2019-10-22
   historical 565-char remark

   Show marketing remark (565 chars)

   Immediate occupancy is available for this beautiful, large corner unit. Two bedroom/two baths with walk-in showers in a HOPA community. All freshly painted, lots of storage, new wooden floors, new fans with lights. The large sun room with hurricane shutters and sliding doors overlooks a serene canal with lots of privacy. Large, updated kitchen, new tankless hot water system, heated pool, recreation center with tennis courts and bocce ball courts are steps away. A full set of white wicker furniture with lamps is included in the purchase price. No pets allowed.

4. 2019-10-10
   soldstatus $85,000 Closed 565-char remark

   Show marketing remark (565 chars)

   Immediate occupancy is available for this beautiful, large corner unit. Two bedroom/two baths with walk-in showers in a HOPA community. All freshly painted, lots of storage, new wooden floors, new fans with lights. The large sun room with hurricane shutters and sliding doors overlooks a serene canal with lots of privacy. Large, updated kitchen, new tankless hot water system, heated pool, recreation center with tennis courts and bocce ball courts are steps away. A full set of white wicker furniture with lamps is included in the purchase price. No pets allowed.

5. 2019-10-10
   soldstatus $85,000

   Show marketing remark (565 chars)

   Immediate occupancy is available for this beautiful, large corner unit. Two bedroom/two baths with walk-in showers in a HOPA community. All freshly painted, lots of storage, new wooden floors, new fans with lights. The large sun room with hurricane shutters and sliding doors overlooks a serene canal with lots of privacy. Large, updated kitchen, new tankless hot water system, heated pool, recreation center with tennis courts and bocce ball courts are steps away. A full set of white wicker furniture with lamps is included in the purchase price. No pets allowed.

6. 2019-04-23
   historical

   Show marketing remark (565 chars)

   Immediate occupancy is available for this beautiful, large corner unit. Two bedroom/two baths with walk-in showers in a HOPA community. All freshly painted, lots of storage, new wooden floors, new fans with lights. The large sun room with hurricane shutters and sliding doors overlooks a serene canal with lots of privacy. Large, updated kitchen, new tankless hot water system, heated pool, recreation center with tennis courts and bocce ball courts are steps away. A full set of white wicker furniture with lamps is included in the purchase price. No pets allowed.

7. 2019-04-23
   listed $89,900 Active 565-char remark

   Show marketing remark (565 chars)

   Immediate occupancy is available for this beautiful, large corner unit. Two bedroom/two baths with walk-in showers in a HOPA community. All freshly painted, lots of storage, new wooden floors, new fans with lights. The large sun room with hurricane shutters and sliding doors overlooks a serene canal with lots of privacy. Large, updated kitchen, new tankless hot water system, heated pool, recreation center with tennis courts and bocce ball courts are steps away. A full set of white wicker furniture with lamps is included in the purchase price. No pets allowed.

8. 2018-12-01
   price $89,900
9. 2018-10-15
   listed $94,900 Active
10. 2017-06-26
    soldstatus $72,500
11. 2008-02-26
    soldstatus $85,000
12. 2003-01-09
    soldstatus $61,000
13. 1999-04-20
    soldstatus $31,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $643 · $54/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,079 · $90/mo
• Expected delta: +$436/yr (+$36/mo · 67.8%)

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,396
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,282
• − Property taxes: −$643
• − Insurance: −$650
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,792
• − Management: −$1,792
• − HOA: −$6,432
• − Depreciation: −$3,782
• Taxable income: $24
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$6
• After-tax cash flow: $1,781/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: Broward
• NCES district ID: 1200180
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $52,139
• Composite: 40.88/100
• National rank: #3621
• State rank: #46 of 73 in FL

Livability — Lauderdale Lakes

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #100
• US rank: #1527

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lauderdale Lakes, FL
• County: Broward County · 1,963,430 people
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 54,450
• Household income: $58,388
• Rent vs Own: 31.9% rent · 68.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 2809.0

Population outlook (Broward County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,207,033 people
• By 2030: 2,360,704 · +7.0%
• By 2040: 2,661,208 · +20.6%
• By 2050: 2,946,698 · +33.5%
• By 2075: 3,602,273 · +63.2%
• By 2100: 3,970,984 · +79.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 61% Hispanic / Latino 17% White 15% Two or more races 11% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 4% Cuban 2% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 13% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 46% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 64% English-only · Spanish 15% French/Haitian/Cajun 15% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Broward

• 2024 margin: D (+17.0) · D 58.0% · R 41.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -17.8pp toward R · 2008: 34.7pp · 2024: 17.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+17.0 2020: D+29.8 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+34.9 2008: D+34.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -202.84%
• Current HPI: 328.4307
• Rent YoY: ▼ -1.38%
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+319.4% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-11 Pending — Beaches MLS
• 2026-04-03 Listed $130,000 Beaches MLS
• 2019-10-22 Listing Removed — MARMLS
• 2019-10-10 Sold (Public Records) $85,000 Public Records
• 2019-10-10 Sold (MLS) $85,000 MARMLS
• 2019-04-23 Listed $89,900 MARMLS
• 2019-04-23 Listing Removed — MARMLS
• 2018-12-01 Price Changed $89,900 MARMLS
• 2018-10-15 Listed $94,900 MARMLS
• 2017-06-26 Sold (Public Records) $72,500 Public Records
• 2008-02-26 Sold (Public Records) $85,000 Public Records
• 2003-01-09 Sold (Public Records) $61,000 Public Records
• 1999-04-20 Sold (Public Records) $31,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $643 · +1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.