14351 Clinton Rd · Springport, MI 49284

$49,900

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · SingleFamily · 3 Days on market

Built 1900 0.70 ac lot $35/sqft · 84% below area

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.1/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Located at 14351 Clinton Rd, Springport, MI, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story home offers approximately 1,440 sq ft of living space and sits on a spacious 0.7-acre lot surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and peaceful country views. The property includes a detached garage plus an additional outbuilding. The home features a functional ranch layout ready for your personal updates and vision. The kitchen offers oak cabinetry and solid counter space, while the bedrooms and living areas provide a blank canvas for new flooring, paint, fixtures, and finishes. With well and septic utilities already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create your own private country retreat or investment property in a quiet, desirable Michigan setting. The home is being offered strictly as-is, perfect

Key facts

• 0.7 acre lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1900

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property includes a poultry coop; Directions: US-127 to M-50 W to house

Exterior

• Parking: Detached parking
• Utilities: Septic tank
• Home design: Single-level home; Built in 1900; Irregular-shaped 0.7-acre lot
• Construction: Vinyl siding
• Exterior features: Shingle roof; Paved road access

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen (approx. 14 x 12)
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms (Primary bedroom approx. 11 x 11; Bedroom 2 approx. 11 x 10; Bedroom 3 approx. 10 x 10)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; No central cooling
• Interior features: Basement access via Bilco door; Main-level laundry
• Laundry & utility: Laundry on main level

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $50k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $442 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($996 rent vs $50k).

Location & tenants

• Location reads 61/100 on livability (#565 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, crime F, amenities F.
• Springport Public Schools (rural): math 25% / reading 33% proficiency, ranked #371 of 540 in MI (top 69%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: 18 active listings in the ZIP; 317 units permitted in Jackson County in 2024 (103 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $345 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Jackson County population projected at -13% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $14k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 10 sale attempts since 21y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $49,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 2.00% ✓
• Cap rate: 16.92%
• Cash-on-cash: 37.94%
• DSCR: 2.69
• GRM: 4.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $312,068
• List price: $49,900
• Delta: -84.01%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 3 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
14351 Clinton Rd	0.00mi	3/1.5	1,440 (0%)	1mo	$55,000	$38	99

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 34.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.44×
• Total profit: $20,064
• Equity at exit: $7,440

10-year hold

• IRR: 40.9%
• Equity multiple: 4.85×
• Total profit: $53,761
• Equity at exit: $4,314

Cash invested: $13,972 (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 49284

• Home prices YoY: -26.7%
• Active inventory: 18
• Price-to-rent: 4.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $996 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$262
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$62 /mo · $748/yr
• Insurance: −$21
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$209
• Net cashflow: $442

Break-even live

Break-even rent $437

Max offer price $49,900

Occupancy floor 51%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $476	-5% $459	+0% $442	+5% $425	+10% $407
Rent	-10% $363	-5% $402	+0% $442	+5% $481	+10% $520
Rate	-1.0pp $467	-0.5pp $454	base $442	+0.5pp $429	+1.0pp $416

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: $12,475
• Closing costs: $1,497
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-05-08
   status Pending 799-char remark

   Show marketing remark (799 chars)

   Located at 14351 Clinton Rd, Springport, MI, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story home offers approximately 1,440 sq ft of living space and sits on a spacious 0.7-acre lot surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and peaceful country views. The property includes a detached garage plus an additional outbuilding. The home features a functional ranch layout ready for your personal updates and vision. The kitchen offers oak cabinetry and solid counter space, while the bedrooms and living areas provide a blank canvas for new flooring, paint, fixtures, and finishes. With well and septic utilities already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create your own private country retreat or investment property in a quiet, desirable Michigan setting. The home is being offered strictly as-is, perfect

2. 2026-05-08
   status Pending 799-char remark

   Show marketing remark (799 chars)

   Located at 14351 Clinton Rd, Springport, MI, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story home offers approximately 1,440 sq ft of living space and sits on a spacious 0.7-acre lot surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and peaceful country views. The property includes a detached garage plus an additional outbuilding. The home features a functional ranch layout ready for your personal updates and vision. The kitchen offers oak cabinetry and solid counter space, while the bedrooms and living areas provide a blank canvas for new flooring, paint, fixtures, and finishes. With well and septic utilities already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create your own private country retreat or investment property in a quiet, desirable Michigan setting. The home is being offered strictly as-is, perfect

3. 2026-05-05
   listed $49,900 Active 799-char remark

   Show marketing remark (799 chars)

   Located at 14351 Clinton Rd, Springport, MI, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story home offers approximately 1,440 sq ft of living space and sits on a spacious 0.7-acre lot surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and peaceful country views. The property includes a detached garage plus an additional outbuilding. The home features a functional ranch layout ready for your personal updates and vision. The kitchen offers oak cabinetry and solid counter space, while the bedrooms and living areas provide a blank canvas for new flooring, paint, fixtures, and finishes. With well and septic utilities already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create your own private country retreat or investment property in a quiet, desirable Michigan setting. The home is being offered strictly as-is, perfect

4. 2026-05-05
   listed $49,900 Active 799-char remark

   Show marketing remark (799 chars)

   Located at 14351 Clinton Rd, Springport, MI, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story home offers approximately 1,440 sq ft of living space and sits on a spacious 0.7-acre lot surrounded by open fields, mature trees, and peaceful country views. The property includes a detached garage plus an additional outbuilding. The home features a functional ranch layout ready for your personal updates and vision. The kitchen offers oak cabinetry and solid counter space, while the bedrooms and living areas provide a blank canvas for new flooring, paint, fixtures, and finishes. With well and septic utilities already in place, this is a rare opportunity to create your own private country retreat or investment property in a quiet, desirable Michigan setting. The home is being offered strictly as-is, perfect

5. 2013-07-29
   historical
6. 2013-07-29
   historical
7. 2013-07-02
   listed $32,000
8. 2013-07-02
   listed $32,000
9. 2013-06-12
   historical
10. 2012-12-07
    listed $29,900
11. 2007-03-19
    historical
12. 2007-03-19
    historical
13. 2007-01-13
    listed $150,000
14. 2007-01-13
    listed $150,000
15. 2007-01-13
    listed $150,000
16. 2006-07-24
    soldstatus $14,100
17. 2006-02-13
    listed $33,000
18. 2006-01-23
    historical
19. 2005-07-22
    listed $39,600

ⓘ 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 ≥98°F today · 16 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $11,948
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,795
• − Property taxes: −$748
• − Insurance: −$250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$956
• − Management: −$956
• − Depreciation: −$1,452
• Taxable income: $4,792
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,150
• After-tax cash flow: $4,151/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: Springport Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 2632610
• Math proficiency: 25% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 33% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $49,704
• Composite: 25.32/100
• National rank: #7483
• State rank: #371 of 540 in MI

Livability — Springport

• Score: 61/100
• State rank: #565
• US rank: #17955

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 2,436
• Population (ZIP): 2,436

Population outlook (Jackson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 156,365 people
• By 2030: 153,123 · -2.1%
• By 2040: 144,981 · -7.3%
• By 2050: 135,671 · -13.2%
• By 2075: 113,833 · -27.2%
• By 2100: 86,592 · -44.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (93%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 93% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Portuguese 3% Italian 3%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada, Vietnam

Political lean MEDSL · Jackson

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.3) · D 38.6% · R 59.9% · Other 1.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -23.7pp toward R · 2008: 2.4pp · 2024: -21.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.3 2020: R+19.0 2016: R+20.1 2012: R+5.8 2008: D+2.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -72.47%
• Current HPI: 199.1422
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

+38.9% since first listed

21 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-01 Sold (MLS) $55,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-06-01 Sold (MLS) $55,000 Greater Lansing AoR
• 2026-05-08 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2026-05-08 Pending — Greater Lansing AoR
• 2026-05-05 Listed $49,900 REALCOMP
• 2026-05-05 Listed $49,900 Greater Lansing AoR
• 2013-07-29 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2013-07-29 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2013-07-02 Listed $32,000 REALCOMP
• 2013-07-02 Listed $32,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2013-06-12 Listing Removed — Greater Lansing AoR
• 2012-12-07 Listed $29,900 Greater Lansing AoR
• 2007-03-19 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2007-03-19 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
• 2007-01-13 Listed $150,000 REALCOMP
• 2007-01-13 Listed $150,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2007-01-13 Listed $150,000 SW Michigan MLS
• 2006-07-24 Sold (MLS) $14,100 REALCOMP
• 2006-02-13 Listed $33,000 REALCOMP
• 2006-01-23 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2005-07-22 Listed $39,600 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+6.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,148 · +2.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.