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1100 Hickory St
B+ Composite 77.58
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 +4.3/5.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$65,000

1100 Hickory St · Lansing, MI 48912
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 924 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 282 Days on market
Built 1910 4,791 sqft lot $70/sqft · 26% below area Est $88k · 26% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOME IN THE CITY OF LANSING. CURRENTLY RENTED FOR $650/MTH. 48 HOURS FOR ALL SHOWING REQUESTS.

Key facts

  • 4,791 sq ft lot
  • Built 1910
  • Listed 281 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $65k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $606 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $65k).
  • Recommended offer: $57k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 17.5% vs local median 6.0% in Lansing — 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 79/100 on livability (#94 in MI, #2,182 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D, crime F.
  • Lansing Public School District (urban): math 14% / reading 23% proficiency, ranked #650 of 760 in MI (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Pattengill School (600 students, 88% FRL) — zoned schools average 88% FRL vs 68% district-wide (21 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.0%/yr); 100 active listings in the ZIP; 29 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 59% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 350 units permitted in Ingham County in 2024 (186 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $449 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Ingham County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.0% rent growth), your $18k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 282 days — a 12% lower offer ($57k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts 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 $48k; 35% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1910 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $57,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 282 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 1910 — 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
2.06%
Cap rate
17.48%
Cash-on-cash
39.97%
DSCR
2.78
GRM
4.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$87,740
List price
$65,000
Delta
-25.92%
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
1031 Bement St 0.04mi 2/1.0 (-1) 908 (-2%) 1mo $106,500 $117 90
509 Clifford St 0.35mi 3/1.0 936 (+1%) 1mo $32,000 $34 81
1128 Hickory St 0.06mi 2/1.0 (-1) 860 (-7%) 4mo $95,000 $110 78
646 S Clemens Ave 0.70mi 3/1.0 912 (-1%) 1mo $105,100 $115 64
1200 S Holmes St 0.56mi 3/1.0 962 (+4%) 4mo $75,000 $78 64
400 Lathrop St 0.39mi 3/2.0 1,003 (+8%) 2mo $115,000 $115 62
617 S Hosmer St 0.25mi 2/1.0 (-1) 796 (-14%) 2mo $87,000 $109 58
710 Leslie St 0.59mi 2/1.0 (-1) 976 (+6%) 0mo $125,000 $128 58
520 S Leslie St 0.56mi 2/1.0 (-1) 840 (-9%) 1mo $113,000 $135 53
1039 Morgan St 0.37mi 2/2.0 (-1) 827 (-10%) 4mo $135,000 $163 52
421 S Clemens Ave 0.71mi 2/1.0 (-1) 839 (-9%) 2mo $110,000 $131 45
206 Custer Ave 0.57mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,040 (+13%) 2mo $132,000 $127 45

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 · 7.02% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
40.8%
Equity multiple
2.85×
Total profit
$33,720
Equity at exit
$9,692
10-year hold
IRR
49.0%
Equity multiple
6.73×
Total profit
$104,226
Equity at exit
$5,620

Cash invested: $18,200 (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.

ZIP-level market 48912

Rents YoY
7.0%
Active inventory
100
Price-to-rent
4.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,336 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$341
Tax est. 1.5%
$81 /mo · $975/yr
Insurance
$27
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$281
Net cashflow
$606

Break-even live

Break-even rent $569
Max offer price $65,000
Occupancy floor 50%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $651 -5% $629 +0% $606 +5% $584 +10% $561
Rent -10% $501 -5% $553 +0% $606 +5% $659 +10% $712
Rate -1.0pp $639 -0.5pp $623 base $606 +0.5pp $589 +1.0pp $572

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
$16,250
Closing costs
$1,950
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 29 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
208 S Bingham St Lansing, MI 4.0 1.0 1020 $1,500 $1.47 15d 1 0.20mi
805 Bement St Unit Hosmer 507 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 1120 $1,075 $0.96 45d 1 0.25mi
507 S Hosmer St Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 1120 $1,075 $0.96 45d 1 0.25mi
1100 Malcolm X St Unit B Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 979 $1,050 $1.07 15d 1 0.26mi
910 Dakin St Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 908 $1,295 $1.43 45d 1 0.37mi
113 Pere Marquette Dr Lansing, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1065 $2,250 $2.11 15d 9 0.53mi
1629 E Michigan Ave Unit 306 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 901 $1,550 $1.72 45d 1 0.59mi
905 E Shiawassee St Unit 837-02 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $750 $0.94 45d 1 0.60mi
905 E Shiawassee St Unit 837-01 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $850 $1.06 45d 1 0.60mi
335 E Saint Joseph St Unit 6 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 700 $949 $1.36 45d 1 0.62mi
1223 Bensch St Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 850 $1,200 $1.41 22d 1 0.64mi
313 E Saint Joseph St Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 475 $1,150 $2.42 15d 7 0.66mi
401 S Washington Sq Unit 205 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 968 $1,355 $1.40 45d 1 0.81mi
2208 Marcus St Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 616 $1,175 $1.91 22d 1 0.84mi
730 Johnson Ave Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 840 $1,225 $1.46 45d 1 0.89mi
2222 E Michigan Ave Unit 411 Lansing, MI 2.0 2.0 900 $1,700 $1.89 22d 1 0.91mi
2222 E Michigan Ave Unit 206 Lansing, MI 2.0 2.0 900 $1,700 $1.89 45d 1 0.91mi
920 S Washington Ave Lansing, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 900 $1,250 $1.39 15d 1 0.94mi
824 Cleveland St Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 839 $1,150 $1.37 22d 1 0.97mi
620 May St Lansing, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1126 $1,578 $1.40 15d 12 0.98mi
414 N Hayford Ave Lansing, MI 3.0 1.0 990 $1,425 $1.44 45d 1 1.07mi
832 N Larch St Apt 3 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 890 $1,095 $1.23 45d 1 1.08mi
427 Seymour Ave Unit 315 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 550 $1,300 $2.36 22d 1 1.19mi
427 Seymour Ave Unit 315 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 550 $1,300 $2.36 45d 1 1.19mi
524 N Walnut St Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,150 $1.15 45d 1 1.27mi
936 N Fairview Ave Lansing, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 825 $1,245 $1.51 45d 2 1.32mi
410 W Lapeer St Unit 1 Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $1,050 $1.31 22d 1 1.34mi
504 W Lapeer St Apt A Lansing, MI 2.0 1.0 600 $895 $1.49 45d 1 1.39mi
1228 N Fairview Ave Lansing, MI 3.0 2.0 1100 $1,700 $1.55 45d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $65,000 Active 282 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $65,000 Active 279 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $65,000 Active 278 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $65,000 Active 277 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $65,000 Active 276 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $65,000 Active 274 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $65,000 Active 273 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $65,000 Active 271 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $65,000 Active 270 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $65,000 Active 269 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $65,000 Active 268 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $65,000 Active 265 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $65,000 Active 264 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $65,000 Active 263 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $65,000 Active 262 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $65,000 Active 261 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $65,000 Active 260 DOM
  18. 2025-09-12
    listed $65,000 Active 114-char remark
    Show marketing remark (114 chars)

    3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOME IN THE CITY OF LANSING. CURRENTLY RENTED FOR $650/MTH. 48 HOURS FOR ALL SHOWING REQUESTS.

  19. 2025-09-12
    listed $65,000 Active 114-char remark
    Show marketing remark (114 chars)

    3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOME IN THE CITY OF LANSING. CURRENTLY RENTED FOR $650/MTH. 48 HOURS FOR ALL SHOWING REQUESTS.

  20. 2004-09-28
    soldstatus $48,000

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$16,032
− Mortgage interest
−$3,641
− Property taxes
−$975
− Insurance
−$325
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,283
− Management
−$1,283
− Depreciation
−$1,891
Taxable income
$6,635
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,592
After-tax cash flow
$5,682/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
Lansing Public School District
NCES district ID
2621150
Math proficiency
14% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
23% ▲ 3.00%
Median HH income
$37,453
Composite
18.76/100
National rank
#14002
State rank
#650 of 760 in MI

Livability — Lansing

Score
79/100
State rank
#94
US rank
#2182

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Lansing, MI
County
Ingham County · 237,052 people
City population
161,269
Metro
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Population (ZIP)
17,674
Household income
$54,429
Rent vs Own
56.0% rent · 44.0% own
Severe rent burden
1171.0

Population outlook (Ingham County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
300,362 people
By 2030
307,808 · +2.5%
By 2040
320,492 · +6.7%
By 2050
333,223 · +10.9%
By 2075
373,693 · +24.4%
By 2100
392,021 · +30.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
Race & ethnicity
White 56% Black 22% Two or more races 12% Hispanic / Latino 10% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 6% Cuban 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 5% Iranian 4% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
84% English-only · Spanish 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Ingham

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.7) · D 63.9% · R 34.2% · Other 2.0%
2008→2024 swing
-3.6pp toward R · 2008: 33.3pp · 2024: 29.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.7 2020: D+32.2 2016: D+27.6 2012: D+27.9 2008: D+33.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -167.67%
Current HPI
171.1549
Rent YoY
▲ 7.02%
Metro
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+35.4% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2025-09-12 Listed $65,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-09-12 Listed $65,000 Greater Lansing AoR
  • 2004-09-28 Sold (Public Records) $48,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+8.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,378 · +3.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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