20201 Yonka St · Detroit, MI 48234

$45,500

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,020 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 6 Days on market

Built 1948 4,356 sqft lot $45/sqft · 49% below area Est $90k · 49% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ 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 +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Charming 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Detroit's Farwell Neighborhood. 3 bed, 2 car garage and more in this bungalow located in Detroit's Farwell neighborhood. This home is ideal for all buyers families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a promising opportunity.

Key facts

• 4,356 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1948

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Water and sewer available
• Home design: Single-family residence; One-and-a-half story; Ground-level entry; Vinyl siding
• Construction: Block foundation
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot roughly 0.1 acre (40 x 110)

Interior

• Bedrooms: 6 total rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: Gas water heater; Full, unfinished basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $46k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $622 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $46k).
• Cap rate 22.7% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 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 (+6.7%/yr); 226 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d 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 $1,347/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($35k/yr) (locally 2372% 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 $315 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k 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 + 6.7% rent growth), your $13k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 10 sale attempts since 18y 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 $19k; list at $46k implies a 139% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 4.9% of price; built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $45,500

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
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: 2.96% ✓
• Cap rate: 22.69%
• Cash-on-cash: 58.58%
• DSCR: 3.61
• GRM: 2.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $89,908
• List price: $45,500
• Delta: -49.39%
• 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
20409 Yonka St	0.09mi	3/1.0	1,050 (+3%)	1mo	$93,000	$89	90
20426 Wexford St	0.13mi	3/1.5	1,009 (-1%)	0mo	$117,000	$116	90
19662 Charest St	0.42mi	3/1.0	1,041 (+2%)	2mo	$69,000	$66	75
19360 Revere St	0.52mi	3/1.0	1,050 (+3%)	2mo	$78,000	$74	69
19672 Justine St	0.54mi	3/1.0	1,050 (+3%)	2mo	$47,500	$45	69
19619 Norwood St	0.40mi	3/1.0	941 (-8%)	2mo	$30,500	$32	67
20811 Sunset Ave	0.42mi	3/1.0	1,090 (+7%)	3mo	$122,000	$112	67
20012 Binder St	0.19mi	3/1.0	871 (-15%)	3mo	$50,500	$58	64
19392 Justine St	0.64mi	3/1.0	1,000 (-2%)	3mo	$45,000	$45	64
19155 Ryan Rd	0.73mi	3/1.0	1,068 (+5%)	2mo	$45,000	$42	57
1737 E Outer Dr	0.52mi	3/1.5	1,124 (+10%)	4mo	$96,000	$85	53
19227 Ryan Rd	0.66mi	3/1.0	919 (-10%)	1mo	$38,000	$41	52

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 · 6.72% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 62.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.95×
• Total profit: $37,565
• Equity at exit: $6,784

10-year hold

• IRR: 68.0%
• Equity multiple: 9.42×
• Total profit: $107,291
• Equity at exit: $3,934

Cash invested: $12,740 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48234

• Home prices YoY: -11.9%
• Rents YoY: 6.7%
• Active inventory: 226
• Price-to-rent: 2.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,347 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$239
• Tax from tax record: −$185 /mo · $2,220/yr
• Insurance: −$19
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$283
• Net cashflow: $622

Break-even live

Break-even rent $560

Max offer price $45,500

Occupancy floor 49%

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: $11,375
• Closing costs: $1,365
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
20000 Norwood St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1150	$1,200	$1.04	24d	1	0.15mi
19930 Binder St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	16d	1	0.24mi
19694 Gallagher St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,150	$1.15	15d	1	0.37mi
20255 Harned St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,374	$1.37	16d	1	0.38mi
19450 Norwood St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	5d	1	0.43mi
19360 Revere St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1050	$1,250	$1.19	24d	1	0.51mi
19995 Goddard St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1292	$1,400	$1.08	21d	1	0.58mi
21155 Warner Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	756	$1,029	$1.36	24d	1	0.70mi
20794 Audrey Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	954	$1,350	$1.42	43d	1	0.79mi
19450 Fenelon St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1062	$1,384	$1.30	5d	1	0.79mi
2034 John B Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	920	$1,261	$1.37	43d	1	0.83mi
20058 Bloom St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1350	$1,450	$1.07	16d	1	0.90mi
19361 Moenart St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,100	$1.10	24d	1	0.97mi
18666 Joseph Campau St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,400	$1.40	16d	1	0.98mi
18662 Sunset St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	726	$1,250	$1.72	17d	1	0.98mi
20263 Caldwell St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	909	$1,350	$1.49	16d	1	0.99mi
19162 Conley St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	43d	1	1.00mi
21516 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	837	$1,375	$1.64	21d	1	1.00mi
18557 Wexford St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1216	$1,250	$1.03	24d	1	1.01mi
19260 Bloom St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,350	$1.23	4d	1	1.08mi
21410 Panama St Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	900	$1,600	$1.78	24d	1	1.12mi
18891 Moenart St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	870	$1,195	$1.37	16d	1	1.14mi
18891 Moenart St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1150	$1,300	$1.13	1d	1	1.14mi
18629 Fleming St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	900	$1,150	$1.28	24d	1	1.15mi
18884 Bloom St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	979	$975	$1.00	43d	1	1.20mi
18884 Bloom St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	979	$975	$1.00	21d	1	1.20mi
18882 Marx St Highland Park, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	43d	1	1.21mi
21465 Syracuse Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	990	$1,375	$1.39	43d	1	1.21mi
1621 E Evelyn Ave Hazel Park, MI	2.0	1.0	749	$1,295	$1.73	18d	1	1.22mi
21456 Syracuse Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	1152	$1,595	$1.38	1d	1	1.23mi
21456 Syracuse Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	1160	$1,595	$1.38	43d	1	1.23mi
18677 Moenart St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1470	$1,200	$0.82	43d	1	1.24mi
1301 E Muir Ave Hazel Park, MI	3.0	2.0	1236	$1,600	$1.29	21d	1	1.27mi
18551 Saint Aubin St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	962	$1,200	$1.25	16d	1	1.28mi
18084 Goddard St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.5	790	$1,050	$1.33	16d	1	1.29mi
22580 Masch Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	988	$1,450	$1.47	24d	1	1.29mi
19415 Gable St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,373	$1.37	24d	1	1.30mi
3951 Los Angeles Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	1258	$1,500	$1.19	24d	1	1.35mi
1211 E Bernhard Ave Hazel Park, MI	2.0	1.0	721	$1,500	$2.08	24d	1	1.37mi
1326 E Evelyn Ave Unit 1032332P Hazel Park, MI	3.0	2.0	1097	$6,448	$5.88	1d	1	1.38mi

Listing history 25 events

1. 2026-05-09
   status Pending 264-char remark

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   Charming 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Detroit's Farwell Neighborhood. 3 bed, 2 car garage and more in this bungalow located in Detroit's Farwell neighborhood. This home is ideal for all buyers families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a promising opportunity.

2. 2026-05-09
   status Pending 266-char remark

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   Charming 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Detroit's Farwell Neighborhood. 3 bed, 2 car garage and more in this bungalow located in Detroit's Farwell neighborhood. This home is ideal for all buyers families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a promising opportunity.

3. 2026-05-04
   listed $45,500 Active 266-char remark

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   Charming 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Detroit's Farwell Neighborhood. 3 bed, 2 car garage and more in this bungalow located in Detroit's Farwell neighborhood. This home is ideal for all buyers families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a promising opportunity.

4. 2026-05-04
   listed $45,500 Active 264-char remark

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   Charming 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Detroit's Farwell Neighborhood. 3 bed, 2 car garage and more in this bungalow located in Detroit's Farwell neighborhood. This home is ideal for all buyers families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a promising opportunity.

5. 2026-05-01
   historical $45,500 264-char remark

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   Charming 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Detroit's Farwell Neighborhood. 3 bed, 2 car garage and more in this bungalow located in Detroit's Farwell neighborhood. This home is ideal for all buyers families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a promising opportunity.

6. 2025-04-29
   status Pending
7. 2025-04-29
   status Pending
8. 2025-04-29
   historical
9. 2025-04-29
   historical
10. 2025-04-22
    status Active
11. 2025-04-22
    historical
12. 2025-04-01
    listed $75,000 Active
13. 2025-04-01
    listed $75,000 Active
14. 2025-03-25
    historical
15. 2015-06-03
    historical
16. 2015-06-03
    status Active
17. 2015-06-03
    historical
18. 2015-05-22
    historical
19. 2015-05-07
    listed $17,500 Active
20. 2015-05-07
    listed $17,500
21. 2009-03-17
    historical
22. 2009-03-17
    historical
23. 2008-11-05
    listed $7,500
24. 2008-11-05
    listed $7,500
25. 1993-10-20
    soldstatus $19,000

ⓘ 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: $2,220 · $185/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,220 · $185/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 2/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 3% 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: $16,168
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,549
• − Property taxes: −$2,220
• − Insurance: −$228
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,293
• − Management: −$1,293
• − Depreciation: −$1,324
• Taxable income: $7,262
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,743
• After-tax cash flow: $5,720/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): 32,760
• Household income: $35,322
• Rent vs Own: 47.0% rent · 53.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 2372.0

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% White 3% Two or more races 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada, Vietnam, Philippines
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 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: ▼ -44.65%
• Current HPI: 328.8978
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.72%
• 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

+139.5% since first listed

25 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-09 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-09 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2026-05-04 Listed $45,500 REALCOMP
• 2026-05-04 Listed $45,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-01 Coming Soon $45,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-04-29 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-04-29 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2025-04-29 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2025-04-29 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-04-22 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2025-04-22 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2025-04-01 Listed $75,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-04-01 Listed $75,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-03-25 Coming Soon — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-06-03 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2015-06-03 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2015-06-03 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-05-22 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2015-05-07 Listed $17,500 REALCOMP
• 2015-05-07 Listed $17,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2009-03-17 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2009-03-17 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2008-11-05 Listed $7,500 REALCOMP
• 2008-11-05 Listed $7,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 1993-10-20 Sold (Public Records) $19,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,220 · +1.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.