2209 Pasadena St · Detroit, MI 48238

$145,900

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,500 sqft · Townhouse public records · 198 Days on market

Built 1926 3,920 sqft lot $58/sqft · 70% above area

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• Cash flow +25.2/30.0
• DSCR +8.3/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.7/10.0
• Rent growth +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great opportunity to own a spacious Detroit home located near Rosa Parks Blvd, with easy access to freeways, shopping, and restaurants. This property offers generous living space with multiple bedrooms and baths, providing plenty of potential for customization or updates to suit your needs. Whether you're looking to make it your own residence or an investment, this home offers solid potential in a convenient location.

Key facts

• Shopping
• Convenient location
• Restaurants

Tags

• EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS
• SHOPPING
• RESTAURANTS
• GENEROUS LIVING SPACE
• POTENTIAL FOR CUSTOMIZATION
• CONVENIENT LOCATION

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $146k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $328 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $146k).
• Recommended offer: $128k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 346 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,710/mo this rent would consume 62% of the median local household income ($33k/yr) (locally 2172% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 + 6.1% rent growth), your $41k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 198 days — a 12% lower offer ($128k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 15 sale attempts since 10y 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 $40k; list at $146k implies a 265% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1926 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $128,392 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 198 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1926 — 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. Schools are F-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. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.17% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.99%
• Cash-on-cash: 9.65%
• DSCR: 1.43
• GRM: 7.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $85,640
• List price: $145,900
• Delta: 70.36%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.14% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.07×
• Total profit: $2,880
• Equity at exit: $21,754

10-year hold

• IRR: 14.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.32×
• Total profit: $53,973
• Equity at exit: $12,615

Cash invested: $40,852 (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.

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ZIP-level market 48238

• Home prices YoY: -14.4%
• Rents YoY: 6.1%
• Active inventory: 346
• Price-to-rent: 7.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,710 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$765
• Tax from tax record: −$197 /mo · $2,362/yr
• Insurance: −$61
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$359
• Net cashflow: $328

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,295

Max offer price $145,900

Occupancy floor 76%

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: $36,475
• Closing costs: $4,377
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
15537 Normandy St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	2626	$1,400	$0.53	43d	1	0.75mi
2986 Richton St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	2600	$1,200	$0.46	16d	1	0.86mi
3747 Tyler St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	2600	$1,700	$0.65	24d	1	0.91mi
2286 Calvert St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	3402	$1,450	$0.43	15d	1	1.18mi
2655 Collingwood St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.5	1881	$2,700	$1.44	1d	1	1.20mi
16503 Linwood St Detroit, MI	4.0	2.0	2415	$1,800	$0.75	3d	1	1.21mi
3241 Lawrence St Detroit, MI	4.0	2.0	2636	$1,800	$0.68	16d	1	1.27mi
4341 Glendale St Detroit, MI	4.0	2.5	1832	$1,680	$0.92	5d	1	1.27mi
1699 Glynn Ct Detroit, MI	5.0	3.5	2542	$2,500	$0.98	22d	1	1.30mi
41 Richton St Highland Park, MI	5.0	2.0	1871	$1,800	$0.96	2d	1	1.33mi
41 Richton St Highland Park, MI	5.0	2.0	1871	$1,800	$0.96	15d	1	1.33mi
12546 Broadstreet Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1899	$1,250	$0.66	44d	1	1.37mi
106 Geneva St Highland Park, MI	5.0	1.0	1920	$1,450	$0.76	11d	1	1.42mi
13225 Santa Rosa Dr Detroit, MI	5.0	2.0	2100	$1,700	$0.81	5d	1	1.45mi

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $145,900 Active 198 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $145,900 Active 197 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $145,900 Active 195 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $145,900 Active 193 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $145,900 Active 192 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $145,900 Active 189 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $145,900 Active 188 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $145,900 Active 187 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $145,900 Active 184 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $145,900 Active 183 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $145,900 Active 181 DOM
12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $145,900 Active 180 DOM
13. 2025-12-02
    listed $145,900 Active 421-char remark

    Show marketing remark (421 chars)

    Great opportunity to own a spacious Detroit home located near Rosa Parks Blvd, with easy access to freeways, shopping, and restaurants. This property offers generous living space with multiple bedrooms and baths, providing plenty of potential for customization or updates to suit your needs. Whether you're looking to make it your own residence or an investment, this home offers solid potential in a convenient location.

14. 2025-12-02
    listed $145,900 Active 421-char remark

    Show marketing remark (421 chars)

    Great opportunity to own a spacious Detroit home located near Rosa Parks Blvd, with easy access to freeways, shopping, and restaurants. This property offers generous living space with multiple bedrooms and baths, providing plenty of potential for customization or updates to suit your needs. Whether you're looking to make it your own residence or an investment, this home offers solid potential in a convenient location.

15. 2022-12-13
    soldstatus $40,000 Sold
16. 2022-12-13
    soldstatus $40,000 Closed
17. 2022-12-02
    status Pending
18. 2022-12-02
    status Pending
19. 2022-11-20
    price $40,000
20. 2022-11-20
    price $40,000
21. 2022-10-21
    price $55,000
22. 2022-10-21
    price $55,000
23. 2022-09-29
    listed $65,000 Active
24. 2022-09-29
    listed $65,000 Active
25. 2020-10-08
    soldstatus $67,500
26. 2020-05-15
    historical
27. 2020-05-05
    historical
28. 2020-02-21
    price $30,000
29. 2020-02-20
    price $30,000
30. 2020-02-13
    price $28,000
31. 2020-02-12
    price $28,000
32. 2020-02-09
    price $30,000
33. 2020-02-09
    status Active
34. 2020-02-08
    price $30,000
35. 2020-02-08
    status Active
36. 2020-02-08
    status Pending
37. 2020-02-07
    status Pending
38. 2019-11-14
    listed $40,000 Active
39. 2019-11-14
    listed $40,000 Active
40. 2019-06-17
    historical
41. 2019-06-17
    historical
42. 2019-05-23
    price $22,000
43. 2019-05-22
    price $22,000
44. 2019-05-22
    price $18,000
45. 2019-03-05
    listed $33,000 Active
46. 2019-03-05
    listed $33,000 Active
47. 2016-10-14
    soldstatus $3,600 Sold
48. 2016-10-14
    soldstatus $3,600 Closed
49. 2016-10-14
    soldstatus $3,600 Closed
50. 2016-09-16
    status Pending

ⓘ 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: $2,362 · $197/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,362 · $197/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 ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,523
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,173
• − Property taxes: −$2,362
• − Insurance: −$730
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,642
• − Management: −$1,642
• − Depreciation: −$4,244
• Taxable income: $1,731
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$415
• After-tax cash flow: $3,525/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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
• NCES district ID: 2601103
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▲ 6.00%
• Median HH income: $25,815
• Composite: 13.06/100
• National rank: #9564
• State rank: #499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #218
• US rank: #5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 24,731
• Household income: $33,315
• Rent vs Own: 53.0% rent · 47.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 2172.0

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: Predominantly Black (94%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 94% Two or more races 3% White 1%
• Foreign-born: 1%

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: ▼ -31.96%
• Current HPI: 189.6227
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.14%
• 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

+4068.6% since first listed

47 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-02 Listed $145,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-12-02 Listed $145,900 REALCOMP
• 2022-12-13 Sold (MLS) $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-12-13 Sold (MLS) $40,000 REALCOMP
• 2022-12-02 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-12-02 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2022-11-20 Price Changed $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-11-20 Price Changed $40,000 REALCOMP
• 2022-10-21 Price Changed $55,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-10-21 Price Changed $55,000 REALCOMP
• 2022-09-29 Listed $65,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-09-29 Listed $65,000 REALCOMP
• 2020-10-08 Sold (Public Records) $67,500 Public Records
• 2020-05-15 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-05-05 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2020-02-21 Price Changed $30,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-02-20 Price Changed $30,000 REALCOMP
• 2020-02-13 Price Changed $28,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-02-12 Price Changed $28,000 REALCOMP
• 2020-02-09 Price Changed $30,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-02-09 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-02-08 Price Changed $30,000 REALCOMP
• 2020-02-08 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2020-02-08 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-02-07 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2019-11-14 Listed $40,000 REALCOMP
• 2019-11-14 Listed $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-06-17 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2019-06-17 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-05-23 Price Changed $22,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-05-22 Price Changed $22,000 REALCOMP
• 2019-05-22 Price Changed $18,000 REALCOMP
• 2019-03-05 Listed $33,000 REALCOMP
• 2019-03-05 Listed $33,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-10-14 Sold (MLS) $3,600 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-10-14 Sold (MLS) $3,600 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-10-14 Sold (MLS) $3,600 REALCOMP
• 2016-09-16 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-09-16 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2016-09-13 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-09-13 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2016-08-15 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-08-15 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-08-15 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2016-08-10 Listed $3,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-08-10 Listed $3,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-08-10 Listed $3,500 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+6.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,362 · -51.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.