1750 N Hix Rd · Westland, MI 48185

$58,000

4 bd · 1.0 ba · 748 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 6 Days on market

Built 1940 1.24 ac lot

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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
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.6/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Here is your chance to rehab a smaller home on a wonderful, partially wooded acre + Lot in the west end of Westland. Home and garage will require a serious renovation. This is a classic cat house, it smells bad inside and will need a dumpster to collect all the refuse. All parties must sign the waiver accepting responsibility to enter the premises. This is an estate, and was a single family owned home since it was built. It also could be used as a tear down and allow you to have a beautifully wooded acre + lot to build on. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining any inspections and repairs required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Property is sold as is, where is, with no warranties express or implied.

Key facts

• 1.24 acre lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1940

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $58k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $786 ($9k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $58k).
• Cap rate 22.6% vs local median 4.4% in Westland — 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 77/100 on livability (#124 in MI, #3,067 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, employment C-, crime D+.
• Wayne-Westland Community School District (suburban): math 11% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #474 of 540 in MI (top 88%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Zoned schools: Pd Graham Elementary School (math 12% / reading 32%, grade F, #1,035 of 1,397 statewide, top 77%, 404 students, 59% FRL); Adlai Stevenson Middle School (math 10% / reading 34%, grade F, #408 of 493 statewide, top 84%, 678 students, 55% FRL); John Glenn High School (math 21% / reading 45%, grade F, #402 of 713 statewide, top 56%, 1,542 students, 53% FRL) — zoned schools at 56% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 163 active listings in the ZIP; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($61k/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 $401 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.2% rent growth), your $16k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts 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

• Watch-outs: property tax is 3.3% of price; built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $58,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
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. 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?
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: 2.78% ✓
• Cap rate: 22.56%
• Cash-on-cash: 58.11%
• DSCR: 3.59
• GRM: 3.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.17% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 53.2%
• Equity multiple: 3.24×
• Total profit: $36,304
• Equity at exit: $8,648

10-year hold

• IRR: 57.3%
• Equity multiple: 5.87×
• Total profit: $79,118
• Equity at exit: $5,015

Cash invested: $16,240 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48185

• Rents YoY: 0.2%
• Active inventory: 163
• Price-to-rent: 3.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,612 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$304
• Tax from tax record: −$158 /mo · $1,900/yr
• Insurance: −$24
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$338
• Net cashflow: $786

Break-even live

Break-even rent $616

Max offer price $58,000

Occupancy floor 46%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $819	-5% $803	+0% $786	+5% $770	+10% $754
Rent	-10% $659	-5% $723	+0% $786	+5% $850	+10% $914
Rate	-1.0pp $816	-0.5pp $801	base $786	+0.5pp $771	+1.0pp $756

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: $14,500
• Closing costs: $1,740
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 5 events

1. 2025-08-18
   status Pending 721-char remark

   Show marketing remark (721 chars)

   Here is your chance to rehab a smaller home on a wonderful, partially wooded acre + Lot in the west end of Westland. Home and garage will require a serious renovation. This is a classic cat house, it smells bad inside and will need a dumpster to collect all the refuse. All parties must sign the waiver accepting responsibility to enter the premises. This is an estate, and was a single family owned home since it was built. It also could be used as a tear down and allow you to have a beautifully wooded acre + lot to build on. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining any inspections and repairs required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Property is sold as is, where is, with no warranties express or implied.

2. 2025-08-18
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (721 chars)

   Here is your chance to rehab a smaller home on a wonderful, partially wooded acre + Lot in the west end of Westland. Home and garage will require a serious renovation. This is a classic cat house, it smells bad inside and will need a dumpster to collect all the refuse. All parties must sign the waiver accepting responsibility to enter the premises. This is an estate, and was a single family owned home since it was built. It also could be used as a tear down and allow you to have a beautifully wooded acre + lot to build on. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining any inspections and repairs required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Property is sold as is, where is, with no warranties express or implied.

3. 2025-08-13
   listed $58,000 Active 721-char remark

   Show marketing remark (721 chars)

   Here is your chance to rehab a smaller home on a wonderful, partially wooded acre + Lot in the west end of Westland. Home and garage will require a serious renovation. This is a classic cat house, it smells bad inside and will need a dumpster to collect all the refuse. All parties must sign the waiver accepting responsibility to enter the premises. This is an estate, and was a single family owned home since it was built. It also could be used as a tear down and allow you to have a beautifully wooded acre + lot to build on. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining any inspections and repairs required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Property is sold as is, where is, with no warranties express or implied.

4. 2025-08-13
   listed $58,000 Active

   Show marketing remark (721 chars)

   Here is your chance to rehab a smaller home on a wonderful, partially wooded acre + Lot in the west end of Westland. Home and garage will require a serious renovation. This is a classic cat house, it smells bad inside and will need a dumpster to collect all the refuse. All parties must sign the waiver accepting responsibility to enter the premises. This is an estate, and was a single family owned home since it was built. It also could be used as a tear down and allow you to have a beautifully wooded acre + lot to build on. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining any inspections and repairs required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Property is sold as is, where is, with no warranties express or implied.

5. 2025-08-13
   historical $58,000 721-char remark

   Show marketing remark (721 chars)

   Here is your chance to rehab a smaller home on a wonderful, partially wooded acre + Lot in the west end of Westland. Home and garage will require a serious renovation. This is a classic cat house, it smells bad inside and will need a dumpster to collect all the refuse. All parties must sign the waiver accepting responsibility to enter the premises. This is an estate, and was a single family owned home since it was built. It also could be used as a tear down and allow you to have a beautifully wooded acre + lot to build on. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining any inspections and repairs required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Property is sold as is, where is, with no warranties express or implied.

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,900 · $158/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,900 · $158/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,339
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,249
• − Property taxes: −$1,900
• − Insurance: −$290
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,547
• − Management: −$1,547
• − Depreciation: −$1,687
• Taxable income: $9,118
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,188
• After-tax cash flow: $7,249/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: Wayne-Westland Community School District
• NCES district ID: 2600015
• Math proficiency: 11% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 27% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $43,524
• Composite: 16.4/100
• National rank: #9195
• State rank: #474 of 540 in MI

Livability — Westland

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #124
• US rank: #3067

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Westland, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 83,633
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 48,530
• Household income: $60,854
• Rent vs Own: 43.2% rent · 56.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 2263.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 63% Black 22% Two or more races 7% Asian 5% Hispanic / Latino 5%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 11% Lithuanian 3% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 87% English-only · Other Indo-European 5% Arabic 2% Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -265.65%
• Current HPI: 237.7594
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.17%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+0.0% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2025-08-18 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-08-18 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2025-08-13 Listed $58,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-08-13 Listed $58,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-08-13 Coming Soon $58,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Property tax history

+2.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,900 · -1.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.