8 Redstone St · Bristol, CT 06489

$189,999

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,423 sqft · Manufactured public records · 5 Days on market

Built 1986 $674/mo HOA · 24% 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 +22.6/30.0
• 1% rule +9.9/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +7.3/10.0
• Schools +5.2/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Completely redone ranch style mobile home set on beautifully lot overlooking brook in Jensen's wonderful 55+ community. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new kitchen with new appliances, new addition with a family room, fireplace and hardwood floors. New heating system, new air conditioning, hot water heater, and nice new decks with awnings. Complex has built in pool and clubhouse. It's the perfect place to retire. Listing agent is executrix for estate.

Key facts

• Large family room
• Gas fireplace
• Large living room

Tags

• GALLEY STYLE KITCHEN
• LARGE LIVING ROOM
• LARGE FAMILY ROOM
• GAS FIREPLACE
• DECK OFF THE REAR

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $190k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $325 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $190k).
• Cap rate 8.3% vs local median 3.3% in Bristol — 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 (#21 in CT, #1,585 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: commute F.
• Southington School District (suburban): math 52% / reading 64% proficiency, ranked #51 of 153 in CT (top 33%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 11% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Zoned schools: Thalberg Elementary School (math 52% / reading 56%, grade C, #207 of 553 statewide, top 38%, 431 students, 19% FRL); Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School (math 43% / reading 63%, grade C+, #71 of 175 statewide, top 41%, 694 students, 24% FRL); Southington High School (math 48% / reading 68%, grade C, #50 of 194 statewide, top 25%, 1,945 students, 22% FRL).
• Market conditions: 111 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• Only 5 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 3 sale attempts since 17y 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 $80k; list at $190k implies a 138% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 24% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; major wind risk, 27% 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 $189,999

Questions for the listing agent

1. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: 1.49% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.34%
• Cash-on-cash: 7.32%
• DSCR: 1.33
• GRM: 5.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.82×
• Total profit: $-9,705
• Equity at exit: $28,329

10-year hold

• IRR: 5.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.37×
• Total profit: $19,838
• Equity at exit: $16,428

Cash invested: $53,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 27 Tenant-Leaning
• State Connecticut: 27 Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Strong tenant statutes; rent commissions in some towns; courts slow especially in cities.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 06489

• Active inventory: 111
• Price-to-rent: 5.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,832 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$996
• Tax from tax record: −$163 /mo · $1,955/yr
• Insurance: −$79
• HOA: −$674
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$595
• Net cashflow: $325

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,421

Max offer price $189,999

Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $432	-5% $378	+0% $325	+5% $271	+10% $217
Rent	-10% $101	-5% $213	+0% $325	+5% $436	+10% $548
Rate	-1.0pp $420	-0.5pp $373	base $325	+0.5pp $275	+1.0pp $225

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: $47,500
• Closing costs: $5,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
90 Town Line Rd Plainville, CT	2.0	1.5	1526	$3,300	$2.16	3d	1	0.09mi
48 Hillside Ave Unit 2 Plainville, CT	2.0	1.0	1777	$1,500	$0.84	25d	1	1.31mi
513 Emmett St Unit B11 Bristol, CT	3.0	1.0	936	$2,000	$2.14	21d	1	1.50mi
513 Emmett St Bristol, CT	3.0	1.0	936	$2,000	$2.14	3d	1	1.50mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $674 · $8,088/yr
• Likely covers: waterpool

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-03-06
   status Under Contract
2. 2026-02-28
   listed $189,999 Active
3. 2015-10-09
   soldstatus $79,900 449-char remark

   Show marketing remark (449 chars)

   Completely redone ranch style mobile home set on beautifully lot overlooking brook in Jensen's wonderful 55+ community. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new kitchen with new appliances, new addition with a family room, fireplace and hardwood floors. New heating system, new air conditioning, hot water heater, and nice new decks with awnings. Complex has built in pool and clubhouse. It's the perfect place to retire. Listing agent is executrix for estate.

4. 2015-09-09
   historical 449-char remark

   Show marketing remark (449 chars)

   Completely redone ranch style mobile home set on beautifully lot overlooking brook in Jensen's wonderful 55+ community. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new kitchen with new appliances, new addition with a family room, fireplace and hardwood floors. New heating system, new air conditioning, hot water heater, and nice new decks with awnings. Complex has built in pool and clubhouse. It's the perfect place to retire. Listing agent is executrix for estate.

5. 2015-05-31
   listed $79,900 449-char remark

   Show marketing remark (449 chars)

   Completely redone ranch style mobile home set on beautifully lot overlooking brook in Jensen's wonderful 55+ community. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new kitchen with new appliances, new addition with a family room, fireplace and hardwood floors. New heating system, new air conditioning, hot water heater, and nice new decks with awnings. Complex has built in pool and clubhouse. It's the perfect place to retire. Listing agent is executrix for estate.

6. 2009-12-14
   soldstatus $65,000
7. 2009-12-09
   soldstatus $65,000
8. 2009-09-11
   listed $79,900

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

Tax reassessment forecast CT · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,955 · $163/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,010 · $251/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,055/yr (+$88/mo · 54.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 72% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $33,980
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,643
• − Property taxes: −$1,955
• − Insurance: −$950
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,718
• − Management: −$2,718
• − HOA: −$8,088
• − Depreciation: −$5,527
• Taxable income: $1,380
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$331
• After-tax cash flow: $3,564/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: Southington School District
• NCES district ID: 0904230
• Math proficiency: 52% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 64% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $81,467
• Composite: 52.38/100
• National rank: #1581
• State rank: #51 of 153 in CT

Livability — Bristol

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #21
• US rank: #1585

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Hartford County · 754,208 people
• City population: 61,684
• Metro: Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
• Population (ZIP): 32,706
• Household income: $126,465
• Rent vs Own: 18.0% rent · 82.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 513.0

Population outlook (Capitol County) Hauer SSP2

• By 2040: 1,063,519

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (87%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 87% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 2% Black 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 13% Lithuanian 7% Russian 2%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada, China, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 88% English-only · Other Indo-European 4% Spanish 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Capitol

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+21.9) · D 60.1% · R 38.2% · Other 1.7%
• All cycles: 2024: D+21.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -161.57%
• Current HPI: 179.8884
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.06%
• F500 in state: 38

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CT)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	4	$38B
▸Insurance	3	$71B
▸Financial Services	2	$25B
▸Transportation / Logistics	2	$18B
▸Healthcare	1	$247B
▸Telecommunications	1	$55B

Price history

+137.8% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-06 Pending — Smart MLS
• 2026-02-28 Listed $189,999 Smart MLS
• 2015-10-09 Sold (MLS) $79,900 Smart MLS
• 2015-09-09 Listing Removed — Smart MLS
• 2015-05-31 Listed $79,900 Smart MLS
• 2009-12-14 Sold (MLS) $65,000 Smart MLS
• 2009-12-09 Sold (Public Records) $65,000 Public Records
• 2009-09-11 Listed $79,900 Smart MLS

Property tax history

+3.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,955 · +5.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.