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47 Cambridge Ct Unit E
D Composite 44.07
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 +17.5/30.0
  • 1% rule +7.7/10.0
  • DSCR +5.5/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +2.0/15.0
  • Schools +1.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$162,900

47 Cambridge Ct Unit E · Leisure Village, NJ 08701
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 841 sqft · SingleFamily · 50 Days on market
Built 1965 Good condition 435 sqft lot $194/sqft · 12% above area Est $145k · 12% over $385/mo HOA · 19% of rent

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

Listing remarks

This updated ground-floor Lancaster model in Leisure Village features a bright, open layout with new flooring, an updated kitchen with newer appliances, and an updated bathroom with a tub. Enjoy outdoor space just steps from your door. A rare highlight is the assigned covered carport - an added convenience not found with many units. Leisure Village, a 55+ gated community offering two pools, an executive golf course, scenic waterfront bike and walking paths, and bocce courts. Ideally located near the Garden State Parkway, shopping, Jersey Shore beaches, and Atlantic City, this home offers comfort, convenience, and an active lifestyle.

Key facts

  • Parking
  • Community pool
  • Built 1965

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Leisure Village association; Monthly association fee; Association amenities: Exercise room, Community room, Pool, Golf course, Clubhouse, Common areas; Association fee covers: Trash, Common area maintenance, Lawn maintenance, Pool, Snow removal

Exterior

  • Parking: No garage
  • Utilities: Public sewer
  • Home design: Condominium ownership (fee simple); Attached property; Model: Lancaster - Updated
  • Construction: Updated Lancaster model
  • Exterior features: Shingle roof; Level lot

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Stove; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Electric heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling fan(s); No fireplaces
  • Laundry & utility: Dryer

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 $163k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $126 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $163k).
  • Recommended offer: $158k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 64/100 on livability (#416 in NJ) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, crime B+, cost of living B; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
  • Lakewood Township School District (suburban): math 17% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #417 of 472 in NJ (top 88%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Oak Street Elem School (math 17% / reading 21%, grade F, #1,030 of 1,303 statewide, top 80%, 534 students, 97% FRL); Lakewood Middle School (math 16% / reading 30%, grade F, #376 of 431 statewide, top 88%, 995 students, 94% FRL); Lakewood High School (math 14% / reading 37%, grade F, #321 of 399 statewide, top 81%, 1,423 students, 86% FRL).
  • Market conditions: 426 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,434 units permitted in Ocean County in 2024 (868 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($65k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Ocean County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 50 days — a 3% lower offer ($158k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 18y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 69% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $158,013 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 50 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 1965 — 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  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
1.27%
Cap rate
7.22%
Cash-on-cash
3.32%
DSCR
1.15
GRM
6.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$145,076
List price
$162,900
Delta
12.29%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
47 E Cambridge Ct Unit 100E 0.02mi 2/1.0 841 (0%) 4mo $156,000 $185 96
42 Cambridge Ct Unit H 0.08mi 2/1.0 841 (0%) 6mo $119,000 $141 92
44G Cambridge Ct #2007 0.10mi 2/1.0 841 (0%) 5mo $155,200 $185 91
103F Edinburgh Ln 0.06mi 2/1.0 858 (+2%) 5mo $115,000 $134 90
110F Edinburgh Ln 0.13mi 2/1.0 858 (+2%) 3mo $130,000 $152 88
41E Cambridge Ct 0.12mi 2/1.0 841 (0%) 7mo $152,900 $182 88
142B Farrington Ct 0.26mi 2/1.0 858 (+2%) 6mo $145,000 $169 79
145B Buckingham Dr 0.22mi 1/1.0 (-1) 808 (-4%) 1mo $179,900 $223 78
653F Plymouth Dr 0.34mi 2/1.0 858 (+2%) 6mo $125,000 $146 76
62D Buckingham Dr 0.14mi 2/1.0 928 (+10%) 5mo $115,000 $124 72
237 Huntington Dr Unit C 0.34mi 1/1.0 (-1) 892 (+6%) 3mo $155,000 $174 66
531A Dartmoor Ct 0.74mi 2/1.0 858 (+2%) 6mo $110,000 $128 57

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-10.9%
Equity multiple
0.60×
Total profit
$-18,095
Equity at exit
$24,289
10-year hold
IRR
-1.4%
Equity multiple
0.91×
Total profit
$-4,323
Equity at exit
$14,085

Cash invested: $45,612 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
21 Tenant-Leaning
State New Jersey
21 Tenant-Leaning · D+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Anti-eviction Act requires just-cause statewide; rent control in 100+ municipalities; one of the most tenant-friendly states.

ZIP-level market 08701

Active inventory
426
Price-to-rent
6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,072 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$854
Tax est. 1.5%
$204 /mo · $2,444/yr
Insurance
$68
HOA
$385
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$435
Net cashflow
$126

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,912
Max offer price $162,900
Occupancy floor 89%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $239 -5% $182 +0% $126 +5% $70 +10% $14
Rent -10% $-38 -5% $44 +0% $126 +5% $208 +10% $290
Rate -1.0pp $208 -0.5pp $168 base $126 +0.5pp $84 +1.0pp $41

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
$40,725
Closing costs
$4,887
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 11 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
47L Cambridge Ct Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0 841 $1,795 $2.13 26d 1 0.03mi
106A Edinburgh Ln Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0 858 $2,200 $2.56 19d 1 0.13mi
341B Canterbury Ct Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0 982 $2,275 $2.32 24d 1 0.35mi
335A Canterbury Ct Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0 982 $1,950 $1.99 20d 1 0.44mi
278C Kingston Ct Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0 1000 $2,250 $2.25 3d 1 0.47mi
219 Buckingham Ct Lakewood, NJ 1.0 1.0 663 $1,900 $2.87 45d 1 0.49mi
1042C Aberdeen Dr Unit C Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0 982 $2,000 $2.04 5d 1 1.20mi
523 Sophee Ln #1000 Lakewood, NJ 1.0 1.0 889 $1,800 $2.02 0d 1 1.20mi
824A Balmoral Ct Unit A Toms River, NJ 2.0 1.0 982 $2,200 $2.24 20d 1 1.26mi
829A Balmoral Ct Unit 1001 Lakewood, NJ 1.0 1.0 663 $1,600 $2.41 26d 1 1.29mi
1100 Deer Path Lakewood, NJ 2.0 1.0–1.5 1187 $2,575 $2.17 0d 4 1.48mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$385 · $4,620/yr
Likely covers
waterpoolsecurity

Listing history 23 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $162,900 Active 50 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $162,900 Active 47 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $162,900 Active 46 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $162,900 Active 45 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $162,900 Active 44 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $162,900 Active 42 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $162,900 Active 41 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $162,900 Active 38 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $162,900 Active 37 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $162,900 Active 36 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $162,900 Active 33 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $162,900 Active 32 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $162,900 Active 31 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $162,900 Active 30 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $162,900 Active 29 DOM
  16. 2026-05-02
    listed $162,900 Active 642-char remark
  17. 2026-05-01
    historical $162,900 642-char remark
  18. 2011-05-31
    listed $78,900
  19. 2011-05-29
    listed $78,900
  20. 2010-04-06
    listed $85,500
  21. 2008-10-24
    listed $94,500
  22. 2008-09-13
    listed $94,900
  23. 2008-08-09
    listed $102,900

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 69% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 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
$24,864
− Mortgage interest
−$9,125
− Property taxes
−$2,444
− Insurance
−$814
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,989
− Management
−$1,989
− HOA
−$4,620
− Depreciation
−$4,739
Taxable loss
−$856
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$205
After-tax cash flow
$1,719/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 · 8 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This updated ground-floor Lancaster model in Leisure Village is in good condition with a bright, open layout and new flooring. It offers a covered carport and is located in a gated community with amenities like two pools and an executive golf course.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and outdoor space
  • Both painting — fresh paint can improve the home's appearance
  • Resale upgrading appliances — newer appliances can attract more buyers

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and outdoor space
  • Both painting — fresh paint can improve the home's appearance
  • Resale upgrading appliances — newer appliances can attract more buyers

ⓘ 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
Lakewood Township School District
NCES district ID
3408220
Math proficiency
17% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
28% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$42,301
Composite
19.21/100
National rank
#8813
State rank
#417 of 472 in NJ

Livability — Leisure Village

Score
64/100
State rank
#416
US rank
#14624

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Leisure Village, NJ
County
Ocean County · 439,426 people
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
139,149
Household income
$64,959
Rent vs Own
48.5% rent · 51.5% own
Severe rent burden
5757.0

Population outlook (Ocean County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
586,991 people
By 2030
581,403 · -1.0%
By 2040
564,913 · -3.8%
By 2050
538,149 · -8.3%
By 2075
468,845 · -20.1%
By 2100
350,297 · -40.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (84%)
Race & ethnicity
White 84% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 5% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 2% Dominican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Italian 5% Scotch-Irish 2%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
77% English-only · Spanish 9% German/W. Germanic 7% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Ocean

2024 margin
Solid R (+36.0) · D 31.4% · R 67.4% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
-17.6pp toward R · 2008: -18.4pp · 2024: -36.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+36.0 2020: R+28.7 2016: R+34.0 2012: R+17.7 2008: R+18.4

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -682.83%
Current HPI
465.344
Rent YoY
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.05%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NJ)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+58.3% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-02 Listed $162,900 MOMLS
  • 2026-05-01 Coming Soon $162,900 MOMLS
  • 2011-05-31 Listed $78,900 MOMLS
  • 2011-05-29 Listed $78,900 MOMLS
  • 2010-04-06 Listed $85,500 MOMLS
  • 2008-10-24 Listed $94,500 MOMLS
  • 2008-09-13 Listed $94,900 MOMLS
  • 2008-08-09 Listed $102,900 MOMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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