735 N Brown Ave · Springfield, MO 65802

$115,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,209 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 77 Days on market

Built 1900 9,148 sqft lot $95/sqft · 28% below area Est $159k · 28% under

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• Cash flow +17.7/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +5.5/10.0
• 1% rule +4.0/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +3.7/5.0
• Schools +3.2/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

Key facts

• 9,148 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Built 1900

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $115k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $93 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $103k (10.2% below list).
• Recommended offer: $103k (10.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 7.3% vs local median 4.6% in Springfield — 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 75/100 on livability (#57 in MO, #4,121 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F, employment F.
• Springfield R-XII (urban): math 32% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #174 of 324 in MO (top 54%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.8%/yr); 512 active listings in the ZIP; 22 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,302 units permitted in Greene County in 2024 (250 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $795 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Greene County population projected at +25% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 77 days — a 6% lower offer ($108k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 5y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $103,320 (10.2% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 77 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 10% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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: 0.90% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.26%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.47%
• DSCR: 1.15
• GRM: 9.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $159,294
• List price: $115,000
• Delta: -27.81%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
735 N Brown Ave	0.00mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,209 (0%)	1mo	$115,000	$95	90
1024 N Brown Ave	0.24mi	2/1.0	1,258 (+4%)	2mo	$100,000	$79	80
521 N Warren Ave	0.30mi	2/1.0	1,260 (+4%)	2mo	$119,500	$95	77
1027 Warren Ave	0.35mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,209 (0%)	2mo	$180,000	$149	73
1208 N Fulbright Ave	0.40mi	2/1.0	1,116 (-8%)	0mo	$56,500	$51	68
1205 N Drury Ave	0.57mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,160 (-4%)	3mo	$185,000	$159	55
2916 W Chestnut St	0.47mi	2/1.0	1,040 (-14%)	3mo	$139,000	$134	52
2914 W Chestnut St	0.46mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,040 (-14%)	3mo	$129,000	$124	48
2930 W Lynn St	0.69mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,317 (+9%)	0mo	$149,900	$114	48
2928 W Chestnut St	0.49mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,040 (-14%)	3mo	$119,000	$114	47
1120 N Colgate Ave	0.69mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,119 (-7%)	2mo	$210,000	$188	44
3036 W Water St	0.75mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,040 (-14%)	1mo	$135,000	$130	34

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 · 4.82% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.66×
• Total profit: $-10,811
• Equity at exit: $17,147

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.20×
• Total profit: $6,305
• Equity at exit: $9,943

Cash invested: $32,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Missouri: 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 65802

• Home prices YoY: -31.9%
• Rents YoY: 4.8%
• Active inventory: 512
• Price-to-rent: 9.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,033 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$603
• Tax from tax record: −$72 /mo · $866/yr
• Insurance: −$48
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$217
• Net cashflow: $93

Break-even live

Break-even rent $915

Max offer price $115,000

Occupancy floor 86%

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: $28,750
• Closing costs: $3,450
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 22 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
741 N West Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	912	$950	$1.04	43d	1	0.05mi
740 N West Ave Springfield, MO	3.0	1.0	900	$995	$1.11	23d	1	0.09mi
922 N Glenn Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	780	$1,100	$1.41	43d	1	0.43mi
2602 W College St Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	1350	$995	$0.74	13d	1	0.57mi
2541 W Lincoln St Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	1034	$975	$0.94	43d	1	0.76mi
2854 W Walnut St Springfield, MO	3.0	1.0	945	$995	$1.05	21d	1	0.78mi
3016 W Hovey St Springfield, MO	3.0	2.0	1059	$1,350	$1.27	43d	1	0.78mi
2412 W Lincoln St Springfield, MO	3.0	1.0	1260	$1,295	$1.03	23d	1	0.79mi
1740 W Olive St Springfield, MO	3.0	1.0	736	$1,195	$1.62	13d	1	0.82mi
3028 W Walnut St Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	975	$850	$0.87	21d	1	0.90mi
3002 W Elm St Springfield, MO	3.0	2.0	1128	$1,295	$1.15	21d	1	0.92mi
250 N Hilton Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	2.0	1153	$628	$0.54	13d	1	0.96mi
1406 W Calhoun St Unit B Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	885	$865	$0.98	23d	1	1.04mi
3031 W Pacific St Springfield, MO	3.0	1.5	1008	$1,295	$1.28	21d	1	1.06mi
2204 W Madison St Springfield, MO	3.0	1.0	960	$1,095	$1.14	13d	1	1.17mi
547 S Hilton Ave Springfield, MO	3.0	1.0	1008	$1,175	$1.17	43d	1	1.20mi
1200 W Walnut St Springfield, MO	2.0	2.0	1000	$995	$0.99	13d	3	1.32mi
539 S Fort Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	1500	$1,025	$0.68	13d	1	1.35mi
1020 S Clifton Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	2.0	1010	$950	$0.94	23d	1	1.38mi
627 S Fort Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	880	$895	$1.02	23d	1	1.40mi
1040 S Clifton Ave Springfield, MO	2.0	2.0	1010	$945	$0.94	13d	1	1.44mi
2224 N Clifton Ave Unit 2238-A Springfield, MO	2.0	1.0	756	$695	$0.92	13d	1	1.48mi

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-05-05
   status Pending 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

2. 2026-03-30
   status Active 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

3. 2026-03-19
   status Pending 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

4. 2026-03-17
   price $115,000 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

5. 2026-02-16
   status Active 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

6. 2026-02-01
   status Pending 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

7. 2026-01-20
   listed $125,000 Active 365-char remark

   Show marketing remark (365 chars)

   Charming Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Springfield!Discover the potential at 735 N Brown Ave, a solid single-family home just minutes from Downtown Springfield, OTC and MSU. This classic residence features a comfortable 1,209 sq. ft. floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking rental income.

8. 2024-11-08
   historical $1,095
9. 2024-09-27
   listed $1,095
10. 2024-05-19
    historical $1,095
11. 2024-04-25
    price $1,095
12. 2024-04-24
    listed $825
13. 2022-02-03
    price $1,095
14. 2021-06-03
    soldstatus
15. 2021-05-03
    soldstatus
16. 2021-04-29
    soldstatus 170-char remark

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    Investment opportunity! 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, multiple living areas, and a 1 car attached garage. Located just a short drive to OTC, MSU, and Downtown Springfield.

17. 2021-04-15
    listed $60,000 170-char remark

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    Investment opportunity! 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, multiple living areas, and a 1 car attached garage. Located just a short drive to OTC, MSU, and Downtown Springfield.

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $866 · $72/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,116 · $93/mo
• Expected delta: +$249/yr (+$21/mo · 28.8%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 0% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $12,398
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,442
• − Property taxes: −$866
• − Insurance: −$575
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$992
• − Management: −$992
• − Depreciation: −$3,345
• Taxable loss: −$814
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$195
• After-tax cash flow: $1,312/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: Springfield R-XII
• NCES district ID: 2928860
• Math proficiency: 32% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $37,886
• Composite: 32.45/100
• National rank: #5717
• State rank: #174 of 324 in MO

Livability — Springfield

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #57
• US rank: #4121

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Springfield, MO
• County: Greene County · 244,327 people
• City population: 223,044
• Metro: Springfield, MO
• Population (ZIP): 46,739
• Household income: $55,019
• Rent vs Own: 41.4% rent · 58.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1818.0

Population outlook (Greene County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 319,054 people
• By 2030: 335,135 · +5.0%
• By 2040: 366,186 · +14.8%
• By 2050: 397,431 · +24.6%
• By 2075: 477,035 · +49.5%
• By 2100: 520,828 · +63.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (81%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 81% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 5% Black 4% Asian 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 2% Vietnamese 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Greene

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.8) · D 38.9% · R 59.7% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -5.0pp toward R · 2008: -15.8pp · 2024: -20.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.8 2020: R+20.1 2016: R+27.4 2012: R+24.4 2008: R+15.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -99.72%
• Current HPI: 212.9826
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.82%
• Metro: Springfield, MO
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.84%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B

Price history

+91.7% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-05 Pending — SOMO
• 2026-03-30 Relisted — SOMO
• 2026-03-19 Pending — SOMO
• 2026-03-17 Price Changed $115,000 SOMO
• 2026-02-16 Relisted — SOMO
• 2026-02-01 Pending — SOMO
• 2026-01-20 Listed $125,000 SOMO
• 2024-11-08 Rental Removed $1,095 APPFOLIO
• 2024-09-27 Listed for Rent $1,095 APPFOLIO
• 2024-05-19 Rental Removed $1,095 APPFOLIO
• 2024-04-25 Price Changed $1,095 APPFOLIO
• 2024-04-24 Listed for Rent $825 APPFOLIO
• 2022-02-03 Price Changed $1,095 RENT.
• 2021-06-03 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2021-05-03 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2021-04-29 Sold (MLS) — SOMO
• 2021-04-15 Listed $60,000 SOMO

Property tax history

+7.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $866 · +10.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.