880 First Ave · West Haven, CT 06516

$1,000,000

6 bd · 6.0 ba · 5,195 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 14 Days on market

Built 1945 6,969 sqft lot

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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 +25.4/30.0
• DSCR +8.4/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.3/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Schools +2.8/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 6 units. confirmed

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks

Prime 6-family investment opportunity at 880 First Ave in West Haven. Strong income-producing property located just minutes from the University of New Haven, providing consistent rental demand and excellent tenant stability. Well-maintained building with separate utilities, off-street parking, and solid rental history. Ideal for investors seeking steady cash flow with upside potential. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, and public transportation, making it highly attractive to tenants. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or completing a 1031 exchange, this is a turnkey multi-family asset in a high-demand rental market.

Key facts

• Separate utilities
• Solid rental history
• Off-street parking

Tags

• INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTY
• SEPARATE UTILITIES
• OFF-STREET PARKING
• SOLID RENTAL HISTORY
• HIGH-DEMAND RENTAL MARKET

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 6 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $1.00M.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($28k/yr) — positive. Per door: $382/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($11k rent vs $1.00M).
• Cap rate 9.0% vs local median 4.3% in West Haven — 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 83/100 on livability (#6 in CT, #915 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities D.
• West Haven School District (suburban): math 26% / reading 38% proficiency, ranked #121 of 153 in CT (top 79%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: West Haven High School (math 23% / reading 39%, grade F, #135 of 194 statewide, top 70%, 1,780 students, 53% FRL) — zoned schools at 53% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.9%/yr); 146 active listings in the ZIP; 1,059 units permitted in South Central Connecticut Planning Region in 2024 (779 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $11,327/mo this rent would consume 183% of the median local household income ($74k/yr) (locally 2671% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $7k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $30k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.9% rent growth), your $280k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 14 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1945 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 58% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $1,000,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1945 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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. 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 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: 1.13% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.05%
• Cash-on-cash: 9.83%
• DSCR: 1.44
• GRM: 7.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.9% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -0.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.98×
• Total profit: $-5,572
• Equity at exit: $149,103

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.81×
• Total profit: $226,592
• Equity at exit: $86,462

Cash invested: $280,000 (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 06516

• Rents YoY: 3.9%
• Active inventory: 146
• Price-to-rent: 44.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $11,327 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$5,244
• Tax from tax record: −$994 /mo · $11,922/yr
• Insurance: −$417
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$2,379
• Net cashflow: $2,294

Break-even live

Break-even rent $8,423

Max offer price $1,000,000

Occupancy floor 75%

6-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 6× units	2	1	$11,328
Total (6 units)			$11,327

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: $250,000
• Closing costs: $30,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-03-10
   status Under Contract
2. 2026-02-24
   listed $1,000,000 Active

ⓘ 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: $11,922 · $994/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $16,661 · $1,388/mo
• Expected delta: +$4,739/yr (+$395/mo · 39.8%)

ⓘ 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 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 58% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $135,924
• − Mortgage interest: −$56,016
• − Property taxes: −$11,922
• − Insurance: −$5,000
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$10,874
• − Management: −$10,874
• − Depreciation: −$29,091
• Taxable income: $12,148
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,915
• After-tax cash flow: $24,613/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: West Haven School District
• NCES district ID: 0904950
• Math proficiency: 26% ▼ -13.00%
• Reading proficiency: 38% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $52,405
• Composite: 28.05/100
• National rank: #6840
• State rank: #121 of 153 in CT

Livability — West Haven

• Score: 83/100
• State rank: #6
• US rank: #915

Category grades

Amenities D Commute A+ 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

• Census place: West Haven, CT
• County: New Haven County · 688,236 people
• City population: 55,351
• Metro: New Haven-Milford, CT
• Population (ZIP): 55,351
• Household income: $74,382
• Rent vs Own: 49.4% rent · 50.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 2671.0

Population outlook (South Central Connecticut County) Hauer SSP2

• By 2040: 608,362

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
• Race & ethnicity: White 47% Hispanic / Latino 26% Black 18% Two or more races 10% Asian 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 11% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Lithuanian 3% Russian 2%
• Foreign-born: 21% · Canada, Jamaica, China
• Languages at home: 70% English-only · Spanish 17% Other Indo-European 5% Arabic 3%

Political lean MEDSL · South Central Connecticut

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+20.1) · D 59.0% · R 38.9% · Other 2.1%
• All cycles: 2024: D+20.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -312.86%
• Current HPI: 307.0655
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.90%
• Metro: New Haven-Milford, 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

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-10 Pending — Smart MLS
• 2026-02-24 Listed $1,000,000 Smart MLS

Property tax history

+0.7%/yr

Latest (2023): $11,922 · +2.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.