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5200 Royalton Rd Unit 9B
D Composite 42.43
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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).

  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +9.3/15.0
  • Cash flow +6.7/30.0
  • Schools +6.7/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +0.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$99,000

5200 Royalton Rd Unit 9B · North Royalton, OH 44133
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 924 sqft · Condo public records · 93 Days on market
Built 1967 $107/sqft · at area comps Est $103k · at est. $629/mo HOA · 42% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium. This beautifully appointed unit boasts a modern, layout with updated flooring. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large kitchen. The living room features a large window that flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are generously sized, offering plenty of space for a comfortable night's sleep. The bathroom has also been recently renovated. Conveniently located on the 3rd floor. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to all the amenities and attractions that the area has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a fully remodeled 2 bed/1bath condominium on the 3rd floor. Long Term tenant at $1,400 a month. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!

Key facts

  • Natural light
  • Large kitchen
  • Updated flooring

Tags

REMODELED CONDOMINIUMUPDATED FLOORINGLARGE KITCHENNATURAL LIGHTRECENTLY RENOVATED BATHROOMPRIME LOCATION

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 $99k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-160 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $71k (28.6% below list).
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $99k).
  • Recommended offer: $71k (28.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 4.3% vs local median 2.6% in North Royalton — 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 (#199 in OH, #3,064 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • North Royalton City (suburban): math 74% / reading 81% proficiency, ranked #60 of 656 in OH (top 9%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 14% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: North Royalton Elementary School (math 84% / reading 77%, grade A+, #159 of 1,584 statewide, top 10%, 1,308 students, 20% FRL); North Royalton Middle School (math 72% / reading 82%, grade A, #70 of 654 statewide, top 11%, 1,132 students, 21% FRL); North Royalton High School (math 63% / reading 85%, grade B+, #83 of 781 statewide, top 11%, 1,314 students, 17% FRL).
  • Market conditions: 151 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 4d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 1,441 units permitted in Cuyahoga County in 2024 (700 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $684 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Cuyahoga County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 93 days — a 9% lower offer ($90k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 24y 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: HOA is 42% of rent.
Recommended offer $70,677 (28.6% 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. It's been on market 93 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 29% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Built in 1967 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. 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?
  6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. Schools are A-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?
  9. 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?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
1.51%
Cap rate
4.35%
Cash-on-cash
-6.94%
DSCR
0.69
GRM
5.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$103,059
List price
$99,000
Delta
-3.94%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
12 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-27.6%
Equity multiple
0.07×
Total profit
$-25,826
Equity at exit
$14,761
10-year hold
IRR
-24.0%
Equity multiple
-0.22×
Total profit
$-33,898
Equity at exit
$8,560

Cash invested: $27,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
73 Landlord-Friendly
State Ohio
73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

ZIP-level market 44133

Active inventory
151
Price-to-rent
5.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,499 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$519
Tax from tax record
$155 /mo · $1,857/yr
Insurance
$41
HOA
$629
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$315
Net cashflow
$-160

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,702
Max offer price $70,677
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-104 -5% $-132 +0% $-160 +5% $-188 +10% $-216
Rent -10% $-279 -5% $-220 +0% $-160 +5% $-101 +10% $-42
Rate -1.0pp $-110 -0.5pp $-135 base $-160 +0.5pp $-186 +1.0pp $-212

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
$24,750
Closing costs
$2,970
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 5 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
14010 Pine Forest Dr North Royalton, OH 1.0–2.0 1.0 840 $1,309 $1.56 3d 16 0.39mi
5301 Royalwood Rd North Royalton, OH 2.0 1.0 900 $1,242 $1.38 3d 2 0.42mi
7475 Glenmont Dr North Royalton, OH 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 860 $1,647 $1.91 3d 29 0.93mi
8290 Royalton Rd North Royalton, OH 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 894 $1,882 $2.11 3d 20 1.30mi
13774 Oakbrook Dr North Royalton, OH 2.0 1.0 705 $1,229 $1.74 3d 15 1.49mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$629 · $7,548/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 28 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $99,000 Active 93 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $99,000 Active 90 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $99,000 Active 89 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $99,000 Active 88 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $99,000 Active 87 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $99,000 Active 85 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $99,000 Active 81 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $99,000 Active 80 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $99,000 Active 79 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $99,000 Active 75 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $99,000 Active 74 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $99,000 Active 73 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $99,000 Active 72 DOM
  14. 2026-03-20
    listed $99,000 Active 797-char remark
    Show marketing remark (797 chars)

    Welcome to this remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium. This beautifully appointed unit boasts a modern, layout with updated flooring. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large kitchen. The living room features a large window that flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are generously sized, offering plenty of space for a comfortable night's sleep. The bathroom has also been recently renovated. Conveniently located on the 3rd floor. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to all the amenities and attractions that the area has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a fully remodeled 2 bed/1bath condominium on the 3rd floor. Long Term tenant at $1,400 a month. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!

  15. 2023-07-18
    soldstatus $95,000
  16. 2023-07-17
    soldstatus $95,000 Closed 761-char remark
    Show marketing remark (761 chars)

    Welcome to this remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium. This beautifully appointed unit boasts a modern, layout with all new flooring. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large kitchen. The living room features a large window that flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are generously sized, offering plenty of space for a comfortable night's sleep. The bathroom has also been recently renovated. Conveniently located on the 3rd floor. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to all the amenities and attractions that the area has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a fully remodeled 2 bed/1bath condominium on the 3rd floor. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!

  17. 2023-05-20
    status Pending 761-char remark
    Show marketing remark (761 chars)

    Welcome to this remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium. This beautifully appointed unit boasts a modern, layout with all new flooring. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large kitchen. The living room features a large window that flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are generously sized, offering plenty of space for a comfortable night's sleep. The bathroom has also been recently renovated. Conveniently located on the 3rd floor. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to all the amenities and attractions that the area has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a fully remodeled 2 bed/1bath condominium on the 3rd floor. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!

  18. 2023-05-13
    listed $89,900 Active 761-char remark
    Show marketing remark (761 chars)

    Welcome to this remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium. This beautifully appointed unit boasts a modern, layout with all new flooring. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large kitchen. The living room features a large window that flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Both bedrooms are generously sized, offering plenty of space for a comfortable night's sleep. The bathroom has also been recently renovated. Conveniently located on the 3rd floor. With its prime location, you'll have easy access to all the amenities and attractions that the area has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a fully remodeled 2 bed/1bath condominium on the 3rd floor. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!

  19. 2022-06-14
    soldstatus $45,000
  20. 2011-10-07
    historical
  21. 2011-04-09
    listed $39,900
  22. 2005-06-22
    soldstatus $45,000
  23. 2002-11-29
    soldstatus $40,000
  24. 2002-10-27
    listed $42,900
  25. 2002-10-19
    historical
  26. 2002-04-19
    listed $46,500
  27. 1989-08-16
    soldstatus $35,000
  28. 1989-08-16
    soldstatus $35,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast OH · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,857 · $155/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,857 · $155/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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥94°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$17,983
− Mortgage interest
−$5,546
− Property taxes
−$1,857
− Insurance
−$495
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,439
− Management
−$1,439
− HOA
−$7,548
− Depreciation
−$2,880
Taxable loss
−$3,220
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$773
After-tax cash flow
$-1,151/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
North Royalton City
NCES district ID
3904454
Math proficiency
74% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
81% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$69,090
Composite
67.39/100
National rank
#381
State rank
#60 of 656 in OH

Livability — North Royalton

Score
77/100
State rank
#199
US rank
#3064

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
North Royalton, OH
County
Cuyahoga County · 1,090,369 people
City population
31,018
Metro
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
Population (ZIP)
31,018
Household income
$83,717
Rent vs Own
28.3% rent · 71.7% own
Severe rent burden
406.0

Population outlook (Cuyahoga County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,244,621 people
By 2030
1,230,093 · -1.2%
By 2040
1,189,108 · -4.5%
By 2050
1,145,706 · -7.9%
By 2075
1,076,557 · -13.5%
By 2100
978,987 · -21.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (87%)
Race & ethnicity
White 87% Two or more races 5% Asian 5% Hispanic / Latino 4% Black 1%
Common ancestry
Romanian 12% Subsaharan African 6% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada
Languages at home
83% English-only · Russian/Polish/Slavic 7% Other Indo-European 3% Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Cuyahoga

2024 margin
Solid D (+31.5) · D 65.4% · R 33.9%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 38.9pp · 2024: 31.5pp
All cycles
2024: D+31.5 2020: D+34.1 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+38.7 2008: D+38.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -151.75%
Current HPI
199.4398
Rent YoY
Metro
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.98%
F500 in state
48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+182.9% since first listed
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-20 Listed $99,000 MLSNOW
  • 2023-07-18 Sold (Public Records) $95,000 Public Records
  • 2023-07-17 Sold (MLS) $95,000 MLSNOW
  • 2023-05-20 Pending MLSNOW
  • 2023-05-13 Listed $89,900 MLSNOW
  • 2022-06-14 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
  • 2011-10-07 Listing Removed MLSNOW
  • 2011-04-09 Listed $39,900 MLSNOW
  • 2005-06-22 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
  • 2002-11-29 Sold (MLS) $40,000 MLSNOW
  • 2002-10-27 Listed $42,900 MLSNOW
  • 2002-10-19 Listing Removed MLSNOW
  • 2002-04-19 Listed $46,500 MLSNOW
  • 1989-08-16 Sold (Public Records) $35,000 Public Records
  • 1989-08-16 Sold (Public Records) $35,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+6.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,857 · -5.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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