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613 Trinity Dr #1
D- Composite 39.03
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  • Cash flow +9.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.7/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • DSCR +2.7/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$179,900

613 Trinity Dr #1 · Wayland, MI 49316
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 938 sqft · Condo public records · 10 Days on market
Built 1996 $250/mo HOA · 14% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

Key facts

  • Green space
  • Main-floor condo
  • Private patio

Tags

MAIN-FLOOR CONDOPRIVATE PATIOGREEN SPACESPACIOUS GARAGELOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING

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 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $180k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-119 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $163k (9.6% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $174k (3.3% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $163k (9.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 5.5% vs local median 1.8% in Wayland — 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 77/100 on livability (#117 in MI, #2,796 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Caledonia Community Schools (suburban): math 58% / reading 68% proficiency, ranked #26 of 540 in MI (top 5%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 13% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Emmons Lake Elementary School (math 56% / reading 66%, grade B, #190 of 1,397 statewide, top 14%, 400 students, 24% FRL); Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (math 54% / reading 67%, grade B+, #51 of 493 statewide, top 11%, 683 students, 23% FRL); Caledonia High School (math 47% / reading 73%, grade C+, #73 of 713 statewide, top 11%, 1,464 students, 20% FRL).
  • Market conditions: 257 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 419 units permitted in Allegan County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

  • Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 5 sale attempts since 14y 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.
Recommended offer $162,654 (9.6% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  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 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
0.97%
Cap rate
5.50%
Cash-on-cash
-2.84%
DSCR
0.87
GRM
8.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-20.9%
Equity multiple
0.27×
Total profit
$-36,563
Equity at exit
$26,824
10-year hold
IRR
-14.0%
Equity multiple
0.19×
Total profit
$-40,882
Equity at exit
$15,554

Cash invested: $50,372 (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 49316

Home prices YoY
-33.4%
Active inventory
257
Price-to-rent
8.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,739 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$943
Tax est. 1.5%
$225 /mo · $2,698/yr
Insurance
$75
HOA
$250
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$365
Net cashflow
$-119

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,890
Max offer price $162,654
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $5 -5% $-57 +0% $-119 +5% $-181 +10% $-244
Rent -10% $-257 -5% $-188 +0% $-119 +5% $-50 +10% $18
Rate -1.0pp $-29 -0.5pp $-73 base $-119 +0.5pp $-166 +1.0pp $-213

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
$44,975
Closing costs
$5,397
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.

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$250 · $3,000/yr
Likely covers
watertrashlandscapingsnow removal
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 14 events

  1. 2026-04-28
    status Pending 591-char remark
    Show marketing remark (591 chars)

    Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

  2. 2026-04-28
    status Pending 591-char remark
    Show marketing remark (591 chars)

    Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

  3. 2026-04-28
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (591 chars)

    Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

  4. 2026-04-16
    listed $179,900 Active 591-char remark
    Show marketing remark (591 chars)

    Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

  5. 2026-04-16
    listed $179,900 Active 591-char remark
    Show marketing remark (591 chars)

    Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

  6. 2026-04-16
    listed $179,900 Active
    Show marketing remark (591 chars)

    Discover the convenience of this inviting main-floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This open floorplan has newer flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms. The back door opens to a private patio and a pleasant green space to enjoy. The spacious one-stall garage includes a handy bump-out for extra storage. Located in the Caledonia School District, this condo offers affordable living with a monthly association fee of $250, covering snow removal, lawn care, water, heat, and trash service. A great opportunity for low-maintenance living. Schedule your private showing today!

  7. 2024-12-26
    soldstatus $160,000
  8. 2019-03-01
    soldstatus $115,000
  9. 2012-06-13
    soldstatus $54,900
  10. 2012-05-24
    soldstatus $54,900
  11. 2012-05-24
    soldstatus $54,900
  12. 2012-01-10
    listed $54,900
  13. 2012-01-10
    listed $54,900
  14. 2005-06-15
    soldstatus $79,000

ⓘ 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 ≥97°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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$20,872
− Mortgage interest
−$10,077
− Property taxes
−$2,698
− Insurance
−$900
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,670
− Management
−$1,670
− HOA
−$3,000
− Depreciation
−$5,233
Taxable loss
−$4,376
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,050
After-tax cash flow
$-380/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
Caledonia Community Schools
NCES district ID
2607620
Math proficiency
58% ▲ 2.00%
Reading proficiency
68% ▲ 1.00%
Median HH income
$75,649
Composite
55.98/100
National rank
#1196
State rank
#26 of 540 in MI

Livability — Wayland

Score
77/100
State rank
#117
US rank
#2796

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Kent County · 533,805 people
Metro
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
Population (ZIP)
26,427
Household income
$103,238
Rent vs Own
10.1% rent · 89.9% own
Severe rent burden
96.0

Population outlook (Allegan County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
120,251 people
By 2030
122,204 · +1.6%
By 2040
123,979 · +3.1%
By 2050
122,340 · +1.7%
By 2075
116,088 · -3.5%
By 2100
98,461 · -18.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (82%)
Race & ethnicity
White 82% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 7% Asian 5% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2%
Common ancestry
Iranian 21% Romanian 7% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
7% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
92% English-only · Spanish 2% Vietnamese 2% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Allegan

2024 margin
Strong R (+27.2) · D 35.7% · R 62.9% · Other 1.5%
2008→2024 swing
-16.5pp toward R · 2008: -10.7pp · 2024: -27.2pp
All cycles
2024: R+27.2 2020: R+25.2 2016: R+28.8 2012: R+19.2 2008: R+10.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -117.75%
Current HPI
235.3555
Rent YoY
Metro
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+127.7% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-28 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-28 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-28 Pending SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $179,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $179,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $179,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-12-26 Sold (Public Records) $160,000 Public Records
  • 2019-03-01 Sold (Public Records) $115,000 Public Records
  • 2012-06-13 Sold (Public Records) $54,900 Public Records
  • 2012-05-24 Sold (MLS) $54,900 REALCOMP
  • 2012-05-24 Sold (MLS) $54,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2012-01-10 Listed $54,900 REALCOMP
  • 2012-01-10 Listed $54,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2005-06-15 Sold (Public Records) $79,000 Public Records

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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