1714 Gladstone St · Detroit, MI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $784 – $1,456
Heat risk 3/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 96°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 6 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- Appreciation +5.0/10.0
- Livability +3.7/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.2/5.0
- Schools +0.8/10.0
$149,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, the single-family residence at 1714 Gladstone ST offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the city's history. Constructed in 1920, this property holds the promise of a comfortable and characterful living space. The residence features three bedrooms, providing ample space for rest and relaxation, while the two bathrooms offer convenience and privacy. This 1920 single-family residence at 1714 Gladstone St is ready to become your cherished Detroit home. Please be advised the property may qualify for a $5000 Chase Homebuyer Grant. Buyer may also qualify for Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program. For more information, contact listing agent.
Key facts
- 6,098 sq ft lot
- Built 1920
- Listed 373 days
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 5-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $150k. Condition is rated fair.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $893 ($11k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
- Recommended offer: $132k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 13.4% vs local median 9.6% in Detroit — 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 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: crime F, employment F.
- Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: Thirkell Elementarymiddle School (math 2% / reading 8%, grade F, #1,325 of 1,397 statewide, top 99%, 501 students, 91% FRL); Northwestern High School (math 10% / reading 10%, grade F, #659 of 713 statewide, top 97%, 358 students, 88% FRL) — zoned schools at 90% FRL track the district average.
- Market conditions: 1 active listings in the ZIP; 26 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 65d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 65% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $6k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $4k appreciation (3.0% local appreciation)).
- Wayne County population projected at -17% 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 $42k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
- By year 7, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$35k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 373 days — a 12% lower offer ($132k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 373 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1920 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.51% ✓
- Cap rate
- 13.44%
- Cash-on-cash
- 25.52%
- DSCR
- 2.14
- GRM
- 5.5
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $386,278
- List price
- $149,900
- Delta
- -61.19%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 Clairmount St | 0.19mi | 4/2.0 (-1) | 2,337 (+6%) | 2mo | $82,500 | $35 | 74 |
| 1419 Atkinson St | 0.34mi | 5/2.5 | 2,274 (+4%) | 4mo | $225,000 | $99 | 73 |
| 2011 Atkinson St | 0.28mi | 4/2.0 (-1) | 2,084 (-5%) | 6mo | $245,000 | $118 | 68 |
| 2041 Atkinson St | 0.30mi | 4/2.5 (-1) | 2,308 (+5%) | 5mo | $235,000 | $102 | 66 |
| 2500 Atkinson St | 0.57mi | 5/3.5 | 2,150 (-2%) | 2mo | $106,000 | $49 | 62 |
| 700 Taylor St | 0.70mi | 4/2.5 (-1) | 2,159 (-2%) | 2mo | $330,000 | $153 | 56 |
| 2244 Lamothe St | 0.67mi | 5/1.5 | 2,317 (+5%) | 4mo | $140,000 | $60 | 54 |
| 1441 Longfellow St | 0.43mi | 5/2.5 | 2,463 (+12%) | 5mo | $166,000 | $67 | 54 |
| 2066 Atkinson St | 0.34mi | 4/1.5 (-1) | 1,881 (-14%) | 3mo | $269,000 | $143 | 51 |
| 2544 Atkinson St | 0.60mi | 5/2.5 | 2,429 (+10%) | 6mo | $225,000 | $93 | 48 |
| 686 Atkinson St S | 0.74mi | 5/2.5 | 2,384 (+8%) | 4mo | $195,000 | $82 | 46 |
| 1333 Seward Ave | 0.53mi | 4/1.5 (-1) | 1,904 (-13%) | 2mo | $120,000 | $63 | 44 |
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
- IRR
- 31.6%
- Equity multiple
- 2.78×
- Total profit
- $74,855
- Equity at exit
- $67,402
- IRR
- 31.9%
- Equity multiple
- 5.45×
- Total profit
- $186,746
- Equity at exit
- $103,874
Cash invested: $41,972 (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
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 26 active · 17 under contract
- Months of supply
- 7.8 mo (13%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $229,450 ($97/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 57 d
- This list price
- 27% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- +81.6% above current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 48206 2269
- Active inventory
- 1
- Price-to-rent
- 5.5×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,256 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$786
- Tax from tax record
- −$41 /mo · $494/yr
- Insurance
- −$62
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$474
- Net cashflow
- $893
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $978 | -5% $935 | +0% $893 | +5% $850 | +10% $808 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $714 | -5% $804 | +0% $893 | +5% $982 | +10% $1,071 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $968 | -0.5pp $931 | base $893 | +0.5pp $854 | +1.0pp $814 |
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
- $37,475
- Closing costs
- $4,497
- Club membership (one-time)
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- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 26 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Gladstone St Unit 1 Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2500 | $2,850 | $1.14 | 98d | 1 | 0.17mi |
| 2080 Gladstone St #1 Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2426 | $2,850 | $1.17 | 0d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 8951 La Salle Blvd Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2440 | $2,300 | $0.94 | 0d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 8951 La Salle Blvd Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2440 | $2,500 | $1.02 | 110d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 8951 La Salle Blvd Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2440 | $2,000 | $0.82 | 43d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 8951 La Salle Blvd Unit NA Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2440 | $2,100 | $0.86 | 0d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 1699 Glynn Ct Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 3.5 | 2542 | $2,500 | $0.98 | 117d | 1 | 0.63mi |
| 7465 Hanover St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1500 | $1,450 | $0.97 | 23d | 1 | 0.65mi |
| 2685 Clairmount St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1681 | $1,550 | $0.92 | 88d | 1 | 0.67mi |
| 2021 Calvert Ave Unit 2019 Detroit, MI | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2750 | $1,250 | $0.45 | 23d | 1 | 0.71mi |
| 2655 Collingwood St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1881 | $2,700 | $1.44 | 75d | 1 | 0.97mi |
| 6195 16th St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1503 | $1,950 | $1.30 | 76d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 1 Virginia Park St Unit 1 Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1550 | $1,600 | $1.03 | 64d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 150 Glynn Ct Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2100 | $2,225 | $1.06 | 0d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 151 Calvert St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1950 | $2,250 | $1.15 | 17d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 216 Holbrook Unit Na Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2000 | $2,050 | $1.02 | 54d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 216 Holbrook St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2000 | $2,200 | $1.10 | 54d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 3031 Lawrence St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1700 | $1,600 | $0.94 | 112d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 3799 W Philadelphia St Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2200 | $1,650 | $0.75 | 84d | 1 | 1.18mi |
| 3241 Lawrence St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2636 | $1,700 | $0.64 | 18d | 1 | 1.23mi |
| 9024 Quincy St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1410 | $1,350 | $0.96 | 88d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 4114 W Euclid St Detroit, MI | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1500 | $1,600 | $1.07 | 0d | 1 | 1.32mi |
| 558 Holbrook St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1500 | $1,600 | $1.07 | 77d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 242 Harmon St Detroit, MI | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1710 | $1,650 | $0.96 | 56d | 1 | 1.41mi |
| 41 Richton St Highland Park, MI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1871 | $1,800 | $0.96 | 110d | 1 | 1.49mi |
| 41 Richton St Highland Park, MI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1871 | $1,800 | $0.96 | 97d | 1 | 1.49mi |
Listing history 50 events
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2026-09-23remarks 699-char remark
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2026-09-23days on market $149,900 Active 373 DOM
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2026-09-22days on market $149,900 Active 372 DOM
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2026-09-21days on market $149,900 Active 371 DOM
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2026-09-20days on market $149,900 Active 370 DOM
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2026-09-19days on market $149,900 Active 369 DOM
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2026-09-18pricedays on market $149,900 Active 368 DOM
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2026-09-17days on market $159,900 Active 367 DOM
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2026-09-16days on market $159,900 Active 366 DOM
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2026-09-15days on market $159,900 Active 365 DOM
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2026-09-14days on market $159,900 Active 364 DOM
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2026-09-13days on market $159,900 Active 363 DOM
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2026-09-12days on market $159,900 Active 362 DOM
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2026-09-11days on market $159,900 Active 361 DOM
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2026-09-05days on market $159,900 Active 355 DOM
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2026-09-04days on market $159,900 Active 354 DOM
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2026-09-03days on market $159,900 Active 353 DOM
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2026-08-31days on market $159,900 Active 350 DOM
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2026-08-30days on market $159,900 Active 349 DOM
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2026-08-29days on market $159,900 Active 348 DOM
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2026-08-28days on market $159,900 Active 347 DOM
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2026-08-27days on market $159,900 Active 346 DOM
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2026-08-26days on market $159,900 Active 345 DOM
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2026-08-25days on market $159,900 Active 344 DOM
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2026-08-24days on market $159,900 Active 343 DOM
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2026-08-23days on market $159,900 Active 342 DOM
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2026-08-22days on market $159,900 Active 341 DOM
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2026-08-21days on market $159,900 Active 340 DOM
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2026-08-20days on market $159,900 Active 339 DOM
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2026-08-19days on market $159,900 Active 338 DOM
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2026-08-18days on market $159,900 Active 337 DOM
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2026-08-17days on market $159,900 Active 336 DOM
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2026-08-16days on market $159,900 Active 335 DOM
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2026-08-14days on market $159,900 Active 333 DOM
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2026-08-13days on market $159,900 Active 332 DOM
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2026-08-12days on market $159,900 Active 331 DOM
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2026-08-11days on market $159,900 Active 330 DOM
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2026-08-10days on market $159,900 Active 329 DOM
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2026-08-09days on market $159,900 Active 328 DOM
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2026-08-08days on market $159,900 Active 327 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $159,900 Active 325 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $159,900 Active 324 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $159,900 Active 323 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $159,900 Active 319 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $159,900 Active 318 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $159,900 Active 317 DOM
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2026-07-28days on market $159,900 Active 316 DOM
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2026-07-26days on market $159,900 Active 314 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $159,900 Active 312 DOM
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2026-07-23$159,900 Active 311 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $494 · $41/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,401 · $117/mo
- Expected delta
- +$907/yr (+$76/mo · 183.7%)
ⓘ 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
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $27,074
- − Mortgage interest
- −$8,397
- − Property taxes
- −$494
- − Insurance
- −$750
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,166
- − Management
- −$2,166
- − Depreciation
- −$4,361
- Taxable income
- $8,741
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,098
- After-tax cash flow
- $8,614/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.
Condition & rehab AI · 10 photos
The home is in fair condition with some minor repairs and maintenance needed. Painting the exterior and refinishing the hardwood flooring can significantly increase its resale value.
Components & finishes AI
Deferred maintenance Est. $3,000–$12,000 screening
- Minor Roof (roof) — No visible signs of damage or wear
- Minor Windows (windows) — No visible signs of damage or wear
- Minor Electrical (electrical) — No visible signs of damage or wear
- Minor Plumbing (plumbing) — No visible signs of damage or wear
- Minor Exterior (exterior) — No visible signs of damage or wear
- Minor Other — No visible signs of damage or wear
Repairs flagged
- Minor exterior paint — The exterior walls show some wear and discoloration, indicating minor paint damage.
- Minor hardwood flooring — The flooring appears worn and could benefit from refinishing.
Value-add opportunities
- Resale paint exterior walls — Painting the exterior walls can improve the home's curb appeal and make it more attractive to potential buyers. ↑
- Resale refinish hardwood flooring — Refinishing the hardwood flooring can make the interior look more modern and appealing to potential buyers. ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- NCES district ID
- 2601103
- Math proficiency
- 10% ▼ -2.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 24% ▲ 6.00%
- Median HH income
- $25,815
- Composite
- 13.06/100
- National rank
- #9564
- State rank
- #499 of 540 in MI
Livability — Detroit
- Score
- 73/100
- State rank
- #218
- US rank
- #5427
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Detroit, MI
Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 1,675,273 people
- By 2030
- 1,620,300 · -3.3%
- By 2040
- 1,502,341 · -10.3%
- By 2050
- 1,384,039 · -17.4%
- By 2075
- 1,124,592 · -32.9%
- By 2100
- 881,193 · -47.4%
Not yet ingested
- Political lean
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- Race & ethnicity
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- Common origin
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- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
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- Rent YoY
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- Metro
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- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.37%
- F500 in state
- 28
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Automotive Parts | 3 | $48B |
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| Automotive | 2 | $372B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $45B |
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| Automotive Retail | 1 | $29B |
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| Healthcare / Medical Devices | 1 | $23B |
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| Automotive Technology | 1 | $20B |
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Price history
+0.0% since first listed2 events — show timeline
- 2025-09-15 Listed $159,900 REALCOMP
- 2025-09-15 Listed $159,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
Property tax history
+1.0%/yrLatest (2025): $494 · +0.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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