3940 NW 42 Ave #315 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

$89,000

1 bd · 2.0 ba · 805 sqft · Condo public records · 99 Days on market

Built 1974 $431/mo HOA · 26% of rent

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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 +26.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +8.8/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Priced to sell, this welcoming condo offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own, with everything move-in ready. Nestled in a vibrant 55+ community, the home features tile and wood flooring, a spacious walk-in closet, a pantry, generous storage, and a beautifully updated shower. Relax and take in peaceful water views from your private balcony. Recent upgrades include a well-maintained A/C system and a tankless water heater. The building received a brand-new roof in 2024 and fresh exterior paint in 2025. Residents can enjoy an impressive array of amenities at the community clubhouse, including a heated pool, fitness center, BBQ area, and shuffleboard. Conveniently located near shoppin

Key facts

• A/c system
• Walk-in closet
• Private balcony

Tags

• WALK-IN CLOSET
• UPDATED SHOWER
• PRIVATE BALCONY
• A/C SYSTEM
• TANKLESS WATER HEATER
• NEW ROOF

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Has association; Monthly HOA fee: $431; Association amenities: Clubhouse, Picnic Area, Parking, Lobby, Maintenance; HOA fee includes insurance, pest control, sewer, trash, water, common areas, elevator; Senior community

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned parking; Has garage with 1 covered garage space; Total parking spaces: 79
• Security: Smoke detector(s)
• Utilities: Water included in HOA; Sewer included in HOA; Trash included in HOA; Elevator service
• Home design: Condominium; Resale; Third-floor entry; 4-story building
• Construction: Block construction
• Exterior features: Screened porch; Waterfront: Yes (no waterfront features specified)

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms on the main level (third floor entry)
• Flooring: Ceramic tile
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Partially furnished; Accessible elevator installed; Smoke detector(s)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $89k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $222 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $89k).
• Recommended offer: $81k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.3% vs local median 5.6% in Lauderdale Lakes — 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 81/100 on livability (#100 in FL, #1,527 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D+, amenities F, employment F.
• Broward (suburban): math 42% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #46 of 73 in FL (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Park Lakes Elementary School (math 35% / reading 44%, grade F, #1,513 of 2,144 statewide, top 73%, 970 students, 82% FRL); Lauderdale Lakes Middle School (math 21% / reading 26%, grade F, #536 of 571 statewide, top 95%, 816 students, 79% FRL); Boyd H. Anderson High School (math 10% / reading 14%, grade F, #622 of 667 statewide, top 93%, 2,038 students, 72% FRL) — zoned schools average 78% FRL vs 51% district-wide (27 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 25% at this address vs 48% district-wide (-22 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Broward average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.4%/yr); 821 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); 2,111 units permitted in Broward County in 2024 (1,265 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($58k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $615 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Broward County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 99 days — a 9% lower offer ($81k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $45k; list at $89k implies a 98% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 26% of rent.

Recommended offer $80,990 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 99 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. 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?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Crime grade is D 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 1.89% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.29%
• Cash-on-cash: 10.70%
• DSCR: 1.48
• GRM: 4.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -5.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.80×
• Total profit: $-4,877
• Equity at exit: $13,270

10-year hold

• IRR: -2.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.85×
• Total profit: $-3,747
• Equity at exit: $7,695

Cash invested: $24,920 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33319

• Rents YoY: -1.4%
• Active inventory: 821
• Price-to-rent: 4.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,682 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$467
• Tax from tax record: −$172 /mo · $2,059/yr
• Insurance: −$37
• HOA: −$431
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$353
• Net cashflow: $222

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,401

Max offer price $89,000

Occupancy floor 82%

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: $22,250
• Closing costs: $2,670
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
4191 NW 41st St #418 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1088	$1,700	$1.56	24d	1	0.19mi
4140 NW 44th Ave #411 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1044	$1,500	$1.44	24d	1	0.23mi
4141 NW 44th Ave Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1136	$1,850	$1.63	24d	2	0.28mi
4400 NW 36th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1100	$1,700	$1.55	4d	9	0.35mi
3301 NW 47th Ter #308 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	2.0	750	$2,200	$2.93	11d	1	0.66mi
3033 NW 43rd Ave #108 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	650	$1,590	$2.45	13d	1	0.71mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter #102 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	710	$1,450	$2.04	24d	1	0.71mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	592	$1,400	$2.36	1d	2	0.72mi
3460 NW 50th Ave Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	750	$1,499	$2.00	16d	3	0.72mi
3341 NW 47th Ter #301 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1002	$2,050	$2.05	2d	1	0.74mi
3540 NW 34th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	1.0	1056	$1,200	$1.14	17d	1	0.74mi
2980 NW 43rd Ter #207 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	890	$1,800	$2.02	24d	1	0.76mi
3531 NW 50th Ave #609 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	684	$1,350	$1.97	24d	1	0.76mi
3417 NW 44th St #101 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,495	$2.45	20d	1	0.79mi
3413 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$1,900	$1.86	24d	1	0.83mi
3413 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$1,900	$1.86	21d	1	0.83mi
3621 NW 30th Ct Oakland Park, FL	2.0	2.5	1104	$2,695	$2.44	13d	1	0.84mi
5051 W Oakland Park Blvd #204 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	944	$1,900	$2.01	24d	1	0.84mi
3099 NW 48th Ave #153 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,850	$1.93	24d	1	0.84mi
3700 Pacific Point Pl Fort Lauderdale, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1030	$1,890	$1.83	1d	19	0.84mi
3541 NW 30th Pl Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	865	$1,739	$2.01	1d	14	0.85mi
3161 NW 47th Ter #111 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	721	$1,500	$2.08	24d	1	0.85mi
3161 NW 47th Ter #110 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	721	$1,500	$2.08	5d	1	0.85mi
3141 NW 47th Ter #430 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1002	$1,700	$1.70	21d	1	0.85mi
3141 NW 47th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0–2.0	1.5–2.0	861	$1,440	$1.67	24d	2	0.85mi
3409 NW 44th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1096	$1,800	$1.64	2d	1	0.86mi
3409 NW 44th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1096	$1,850	$1.69	3d	2	0.86mi
2901 NW 47th Ter Unit 348B Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	662	$1,350	$2.04	24d	1	0.89mi
2901 NW 47th Ter Unit 247B Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	662	$1,450	$2.19	24d	1	0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter Unit 132C Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.0	610	$1,500	$2.46	24d	1	0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter Unit 327B Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	662	$1,600	$2.42	7d	1	0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter #327 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	662	$1,500	$2.27	24d	1	0.89mi
3437 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,000	$1.96	5d	1	0.90mi
3437 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1020	$2,100	$2.06	24d	1	0.90mi
3001 NW 48th Ave #440 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	1.0	1.5	705	$1,300	$1.84	24d	1	0.92mi
3070 NW 48th Ter #104 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,750	$1.82	24d	1	0.93mi
3070 NW 48th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,750	$1.82	7d	2	0.93mi
3070 NW 48th Ter #405 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	960	$1,850	$1.93	2d	1	0.93mi
3430 NW 52nd Ave #210 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	944	$1,850	$1.96	24d	1	0.93mi
3401 NW 44th St #205 Lauderdale Lakes, FL	2.0	2.0	1096	$2,000	$1.82	2d	1	0.93mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $431 · $5,172/yr
• Likely covers: waterpoolgym
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 20 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $89,000 Active 99 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $89,000 Active 98 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $89,000 Active 97 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $89,000 Active 96 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $89,000 Active 94 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $89,000 Active 90 DOM
7. 2026-06-07
   days on market $89,000 Active 88 DOM
8. 2026-06-04
   days on market $89,000 Active 85 DOM
9. 2026-06-03
   days on market $89,000 Active 84 DOM
10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $89,000 Active 83 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $89,000 Active 82 DOM
12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $89,000 Active 81 DOM
13. 2026-04-30
    price $89,000
14. 2026-04-24
    price $94,000
15. 2026-04-17
    price $99,000
16. 2026-03-15
    price $103,000
17. 2025-11-08
    listed $105,000 Active
18. 2010-11-01
    soldstatus $45,000
19. 2002-04-11
    soldstatus $23,000
20. 1988-05-01
    soldstatus $31,900

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $2,059 · $172/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,059 · $172/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,180
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,985
• − Property taxes: −$2,059
• − Insurance: −$445
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,614
• − Management: −$1,614
• − HOA: −$5,172
• − Depreciation: −$2,589
• Taxable income: $1,701
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$408
• After-tax cash flow: $2,257/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: Broward
• NCES district ID: 1200180
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $52,139
• Composite: 40.88/100
• National rank: #3621
• State rank: #46 of 73 in FL

Livability — Lauderdale Lakes

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #100
• US rank: #1527

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lauderdale Lakes, FL
• County: Broward County · 1,963,430 people
• City population: 105,666
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 54,450
• Household income: $58,388
• Rent vs Own: 31.9% rent · 68.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 2809.0

Population outlook (Broward County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,207,033 people
• By 2030: 2,360,704 · +7.0%
• By 2040: 2,661,208 · +20.6%
• By 2050: 2,946,698 · +33.5%
• By 2075: 3,602,273 · +63.2%
• By 2100: 3,970,984 · +79.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 61% Hispanic / Latino 17% White 15% Two or more races 11% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 4% Cuban 2% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 13% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 46% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 64% English-only · Spanish 15% French/Haitian/Cajun 15% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Broward

• 2024 margin: D (+17.0) · D 58.0% · R 41.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -17.8pp toward R · 2008: 34.7pp · 2024: 17.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+17.0 2020: D+29.8 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+34.9 2008: D+34.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -202.84%
• Current HPI: 328.4307
• Rent YoY: ▼ -1.38%
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+179.0% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-30 Price Changed $89,000 Beaches MLS
• 2026-04-24 Price Changed $94,000 Beaches MLS
• 2026-04-17 Price Changed $99,000 Beaches MLS
• 2026-03-15 Price Changed $103,000 Beaches MLS
• 2025-11-08 Listed $105,000 Beaches MLS
• 2010-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
• 2002-04-11 Sold (Public Records) $23,000 Public Records
• 1988-05-01 Sold (Public Records) $31,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,059 · +5.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.