198 Lake Frances Dr · West Palm Beach, FL 33411

$149,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 812 sqft · Condo public records · 146 Days on market

Built 1979 $504/mo HOA · 27% of rent

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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 +11.3/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +7.5/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.3/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• DSCR +3.3/10.0
• Rent growth +2.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks

Prepare to be captivated by this gorgeously updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo, offering one of the most spectacular waterviews in Golden Lakes Community! This move-in ready residence has been meticulously renovated with an eye for modern design. The kitchen gleams with new cabinets, elegant quartz countertops, and sleek appliances, all complemented by updated fixtures. Throughout the living areas, new laminate floors and designer touches create a sophisticated ambiance. The master suite boasts a private dressing area with a new vanity and fixtures, ensuring a luxurious daily routine. New blinds and numerous other upgrades complete this home. Step out onto your private patio and unwind as you

Key facts

• Private patio
• Waterviews
• $504 HOA

Tags

• WATERVIEWS
• PRIVATE PATIO
• MANNED GATED COMMUNITY
• RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Pets not allowed
• Financial info: Monthly association fee of $504
• HOA & community: Association with monthly fee; HOA includes cable TV, insurance, grounds maintenance, security, sewer, water, common areas, recreation facility; Community amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Room, Pool, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Workshop Area, Manager On Site, Community Room, Courtesy Bus, Library; Senior community

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned parking; Guest parking
• Security: Gated community with guard
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Three-phase electric; Cable available
• Home design: Condominium; Multi/split levels; 2 total stories; North-facing
• Construction: Stucco and CBS construction
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Waterfront property

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric range; Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator; Garbage disposal; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: No main-level bedrooms indicated
• Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Ceramic tile
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central electric heating; Central air conditioning; Ceiling fan(s)
• Interior features: Walk-in closet(s); Blinds and drapes; Sliding windows
• Laundry & utility: Unfurnished (no built-in laundry items listed)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $149k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-55 ($-662/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $139k (6.5% below list).
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $149k).
• Recommended offer: $131k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 82/100 on livability (#75 in FL, #1,255 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Palm Beach (suburban): math 46% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #34 of 73 in FL (top 47%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Benoist Farms Elementary School (math 22% / reading 28%, grade F, #2,030 of 2,144 statewide, top 95%, 421 students, 80% FRL); Jeaga Middle School (math 18% / reading 30%, grade F, #532 of 571 statewide, top 94%, 941 students, 78% FRL); Royal Palm Beach High School (math 22% / reading 38%, grade F, #441 of 667 statewide, top 67%, 2,343 students, 57% FRL) — zoned schools average 72% FRL vs 52% district-wide (20 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 26% at this address vs 50% district-wide (-23 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Palm Beach average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 574 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 3,974 units permitted in Palm Beach County in 2024 (1,012 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $16k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $15k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Palm Beach County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 0.8% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$40k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 146 days — a 12% lower offer ($131k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 24y 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 $115k; 30% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 27% of rent.

Recommended offer $131,120 (12.0% 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 146 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. 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?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 1.25% ✓
• Cap rate: 5.85%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.59%
• DSCR: 0.93
• GRM: 6.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 0.85% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 22.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.77×
• Total profit: $74,030
• Equity at exit: $134,231

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.3%
• Equity multiple: 6.13×
• Total profit: $214,123
• Equity at exit: $289,474

Cash invested: $41,720 (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 33411

• Home prices YoY: 1.9%
• Rents YoY: 0.8%
• Active inventory: 574
• Price-to-rent: 6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,858 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$781
• Tax from tax record: −$176 /mo · $2,111/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$504
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$390
• Net cashflow: $-55

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,928

Max offer price $139,251

Occupancy floor 98%

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: $37,250
• Closing costs: $4,470
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
161 Lake Frances Dr Unit 161 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,430	$2.03	8d	1	0.13mi
138 Lake Frances Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	812	$1,845	$2.27	24d	1	0.13mi
230 Lake Dora Dr #230 West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	888	$1,700	$1.91	8d	1	0.16mi
221 Lake Meryl Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,550	$1.55	24d	1	0.30mi
108 Lake Nancy Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	967	$1,800	$1.86	24d	1	0.32mi
155 Lake Carol Dr Unit 155 West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	812	$1,950	$2.40	24d	1	0.37mi
7130 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1086	$2,488	$2.29	3d	9	0.40mi
228 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,500	$2.13	22d	1	0.42mi
129 Lake Carol Dr #129 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,500	$2.50	24d	1	0.42mi
228 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,500	$2.13	24d	1	0.42mi
314 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	888	$1,650	$1.86	21d	1	0.42mi
106 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	812	$1,600	$1.97	24d	1	0.42mi
200 Lake Carol Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	888	$1,750	$1.97	24d	1	0.42mi
173 Lake Dora Dr #173 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,400	$1.99	24d	1	0.42mi
235 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	812	$1,860	$2.29	24d	1	0.42mi
321 Lake Evelyn Dr West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	888	$1,600	$1.80	24d	1	0.42mi
175 Lake Carol Dr #175 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,300	$2.17	24d	1	0.42mi
1542 Lake Crystal Dr Unit H West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	900	$1,900	$2.11	22d	1	0.42mi
1542 Lake Crystal Dr Unit H West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	900	$1,900	$2.11	24d	1	0.42mi
203 Lake Carol Dr West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,500	$2.50	24d	1	0.43mi
1564 Lake Crystal Dr Unit F West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,850	$2.05	17d	1	0.44mi
1545 Lake Crystal Dr Unit D West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	700	$1,675	$2.39	14d	1	0.45mi
1547 Lake Crystal Dr Unit A West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	900	$1,900	$2.11	14d	1	0.46mi
1547 Lake Crystal Dr Unit A West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	900	$1,950	$2.17	24d	1	0.46mi
1525 Lake Crystal Dr Unit C West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,800	$1.99	8d	1	0.49mi
1477 Lake Crystal Dr Unit D West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	928	$1,975	$2.13	17d	1	0.49mi
1465 Lake Crystal Dr Unit A West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,900	$2.10	2d	1	0.53mi
1455 Lake Crystal Dr Unit H West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,850	$2.05	15d	1	0.55mi
1455 Lake Crystal Dr Unit H West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,850	$2.05	14d	1	0.55mi
1760 Windorah Way Unit H West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	1.0	904	$1,850	$2.05	24d	1	0.55mi
1453 Lake Crystal Dr Unit D West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,900	$2.10	14d	1	0.56mi
1139 Lake Terry Dr Unit A West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	918	$2,300	$2.51	21d	1	0.57mi
1133 Golden Lakes Blvd #813 West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	999	$2,050	$2.05	3d	1	0.58mi
1133 Golden Lakes Blvd #813 West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1054	$1,950	$1.85	5d	1	0.58mi
1133 Golden Lakes Blvd #813 West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	999	$2,050	$2.05	24d	1	0.58mi
1500 Windorah Way Unit D West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,850	$2.05	8d	1	0.60mi
1500 Windorah Way Unit D West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,850	$2.05	24d	1	0.60mi
1700 Windorah Way Unit A West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,900	$2.10	14d	1	0.60mi
1660 Windorah Way Unit H West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	2.0	904	$1,900	$2.10	5d	1	0.61mi
1103 Golden Lakes Blvd #1011 West Palm Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	999	$2,100	$2.10	24d	1	0.61mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $504 · $6,048/yr
• Likely covers: water
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 32 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $149,000 Active 146 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $149,000 Active 145 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $149,000 Active 144 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $149,000 Active 143 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $149,000 Active 141 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $149,000 Active 137 DOM
7. 2026-06-07
   days on market $149,000 Active 135 DOM
8. 2026-06-04
   days on market $149,000 Active 132 DOM
9. 2026-06-03
   days on market $149,000 Active 131 DOM
10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $149,000 Active 129 DOM
11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $149,000 Active 128 DOM
12. 2026-03-19
    price $149,000
13. 2026-01-23
    listed $149,900 Active
14. 2026-01-01
    historical
15. 2025-07-28
    price $159,000
16. 2025-06-27
    listed $165,000 Active
17. 2025-06-24
    historical
18. 2025-05-23
    price $159,900
19. 2025-04-21
    price $164,900
20. 2025-03-26
    listed $169,900 Active
21. 2025-03-19
    historical
22. 2025-03-12
    price $179,900
23. 2025-02-20
    listed $189,900 Active
24. 2024-12-30
    soldstatus $115,000
25. 2024-12-20
    soldstatus $115,000 Closed
26. 2024-11-23
    historical Active Under Contract
27. 2024-11-05
    listed $123,500 Active
28. 2002-05-16
    soldstatus $35,000
29. 2002-05-08
    soldstatus $35,000
30. 2002-04-22
    historical
31. 2002-04-10
    listed $35,000
32. 1974-01-01
    soldstatus $19,500

ⓘ 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: $2,111 · $176/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,111 · $176/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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,301
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,346
• − Property taxes: −$2,111
• − Insurance: −$745
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,784
• − Management: −$1,784
• − HOA: −$6,048
• − Depreciation: −$4,335
• Taxable loss: −$2,852
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$684
• After-tax cash flow: $22/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: Palm Beach
• NCES district ID: 1201500
• Math proficiency: 46% ▼ -16.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $53,943
• Composite: 42.72/100
• National rank: #3160
• State rank: #34 of 73 in FL

Livability — West Palm Beach

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #75
• US rank: #1255

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Palm Beach County · 1,438,312 people
• City population: 222,012
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 76,863
• Household income: $92,591
• Rent vs Own: 20.5% rent · 79.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1870.0

Population outlook (Palm Beach County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,637,487 people
• By 2030: 1,743,255 · +6.5%
• By 2040: 1,948,712 · +19.0%
• By 2050: 2,132,979 · +30.3%
• By 2075: 2,530,027 · +54.5%
• By 2100: 2,706,979 · +65.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 44% Hispanic / Latino 24% Black 23% Two or more races 16% Asian 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 5% Cuban 4% Dominican 2%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 6% Romanian 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 26% · Canada, Jamaica, China
• Languages at home: 73% English-only · Spanish 17% French/Haitian/Cajun 4% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Palm Beach

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 50.0% · R 49.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -22.1pp toward R · 2008: 22.9pp · 2024: 0.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+0.8 2020: D+12.8 2016: D+15.3 2012: D+17.0 2008: D+22.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 17.04%
• Current HPI: 903.78
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.85%
• 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

+664.1% since first listed

21 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-19 Price Changed $149,000 Beaches MLS
• 2026-01-23 Listed $149,900 Beaches MLS
• 2026-01-01 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2025-07-28 Price Changed $159,000 Beaches MLS
• 2025-06-27 Listed $165,000 Beaches MLS
• 2025-06-24 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2025-05-23 Price Changed $159,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-04-21 Price Changed $164,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-03-26 Listed $169,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-03-19 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2025-03-12 Price Changed $179,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-02-20 Listed $189,900 Beaches MLS
• 2024-12-30 Sold (Public Records) $115,000 Public Records
• 2024-12-20 Sold (MLS) $115,000 Beaches MLS
• 2024-11-23 Contingent — Beaches MLS
• 2024-11-05 Listed $123,500 Beaches MLS
• 2002-05-16 Sold (Public Records) $35,000 Public Records
• 2002-05-08 Sold (MLS) $35,000 Beaches MLS
• 2002-04-22 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2002-04-10 Listed $35,000 Beaches MLS
• 1974-01-01 Sold (Public Records) $19,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+16.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,111 · +521.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.