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3020 W Kentucky St
B+ Composite 75.15
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
  • ARV discount +13.4/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$79,999

3020 W Kentucky St · Louisville, KY 40211
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,152 sqft · SingleFamily · 1 Days on market
Built 1925 5,345 sqft lot Est $92k · 13% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Great Investment! Maintained Property

Key facts

  • New flooring
  • Updated kitchen
  • New roof

Tags

NEW ROOFNEW FLOORINGUPDATED KITCHENUPDATED BATHROOM

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: No association fee

Exterior

  • Parking: No designated parking
  • Utilities: Electricity connected; Natural gas available; Sewer and water information not provided
  • Home design: Single-family residence; Shotgun architectural style; Two stories; Facing direction not provided; Entry level not provided
  • Construction: Built in 1925; Aluminum siding; Shingle roof; Above-grade finished area reported; Below-grade unfinished area reported
  • Exterior features: Sidewalk along the lot; No fencing

Interior

  • Kitchen: Kitchen on the first floor
  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms total; Two bedrooms on the first floor; One bedroom on the second floor
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Five total rooms; Unfinished basement
  • Laundry & utility: No first-floor laundry

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $80k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $474 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $80k).
  • Cap rate 13.4% vs local median 5.0% in Louisville — 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 63/100 on livability (#333 in KY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, health & safety D+, schools D-.
  • Jefferson County (urban): math 19% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #121 of 165 in KY (top 73%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.9%/yr); 140 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,836 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (1,558 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,226/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($32k/yr) (locally 1483% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $553 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Jefferson County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.9% rent growth), your $22k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 3 sale attempts since 4y 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.
  • Current owner paid $40k; list at $80k implies a 100% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1925 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $79,999

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1925 — 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
1.53%
Cap rate
13.40%
Cash-on-cash
25.38%
DSCR
2.13
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$92,160
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3212 W Kentucky St 0.15mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,104 (-4%) 2mo $45,000 $41 78
802 Sutcliffe Ave 0.52mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,162 (+1%) 4mo $110,000 $95 66
3322 W Kentucky St 0.25mi 3/1.0 1,296 (+12%) 2mo $85,000 $66 66
1331 S 28th St 0.60mi 3/1.5 1,152 (0%) 6mo $60,000 $52 66
3419 Greenwood Ave 0.37mi 3/1.0 1,033 (-10%) 3mo $120,000 $116 63
844 Louis Coleman Jr Dr 0.32mi 3/1.0 1,008 (-12%) 3mo $109,000 $108 62
2615 Greenwood Ave 0.42mi 3/1.0 988 (-14%) 3mo $71,000 $72 54
722 S 37th St 0.61mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,092 (-5%) 4mo $46,000 $42 54
1412 Beech St 0.68mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,127 (-2%) 4mo $90,000 $80 54
101 Saunders 0.69mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,148 (-0%) 5mo $145,000 $126 54
2316 Greenwood Ave 0.62mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,228 (+7%) 3mo $80,000 $65 53
1419 S 28th St 0.74mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,203 (+4%) 6mo $100,000 $83 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 · 4.87% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
20.9%
Equity multiple
1.87×
Total profit
$19,548
Equity at exit
$11,928
10-year hold
IRR
30.2%
Equity multiple
3.94×
Total profit
$65,831
Equity at exit
$6,917

Cash invested: $22,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Kentucky
83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+16
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit (URLTA cities); generally landlord-friendly.

ZIP-level market 40211

Home prices YoY
-33.4%
Rents YoY
4.9%
Active inventory
140
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,226 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$420
Tax from tax record
$42 /mo · $504/yr
Insurance
$33
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$257
Net cashflow
$474

Break-even live

Break-even rent $626
Max offer price $79,999
Occupancy floor 56%

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
$20,000
Closing costs
$2,400
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3122 W Kentucky St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1030 $1,150 $1.12 23d 1 0.06mi
832 Hazel St Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 720 $1,095 $1.52 3d 1 0.14mi
2912 Greenwood Ave Louisville, KY 3.0 2.0 1362 $1,150 $0.84 16d 1 0.17mi
2825 Greenwood Ave #2 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 1300 $995 $0.77 23d 1 0.20mi
2825 Greenwood Ave #4 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1440 $1,250 $0.87 23d 1 0.20mi
2821 Greenwood Ave #1 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1113 $1,300 $1.17 23d 1 0.21mi
1115 S 32nd St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1393 $1,275 $0.92 21d 1 0.26mi
1115 S 32nd St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1393 $1,275 $0.92 23d 1 0.26mi
814 S 33rd St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1104 $1,350 $1.22 3d 1 0.30mi
2724 Garland Ave Unit 202 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 950 $745 $0.78 3d 1 0.31mi
2710 W Kentucky St Apt 2 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1015 $1,300 $1.28 23d 1 0.33mi
2711 W Kentucky St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1155 $1,100 $0.95 23d 1 0.33mi
2708 Greenwood Ave Apt 1 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,300 $1.18 23d 1 0.35mi
737 S 33rd St Louisville, KY 4.0 1.0 1356 $1,595 $1.18 23d 1 0.35mi
2634 Garland Ave Unit A Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1152 $940 $0.82 23d 1 0.38mi
2634 Garland Ave Unit B Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1152 $895 $0.78 20d 1 0.38mi
701 Hazel St Unit 3 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 832 $800 $0.96 10d 1 0.38mi
3215 Virginia Ave Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 975 $924 $0.95 23d 1 0.40mi
803 S 35th St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1486 $1,350 $0.91 23d 1 0.41mi
1155 S 28th St Unit 4 Louisville, KY 4.0 2.0 1010 $1,350 $1.34 23d 1 0.43mi
1145 Louis Coleman Jr Dr Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 913 $875 $0.96 23d 1 0.44mi
2706 Hale Ave Unit 1 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,400 $1.27 23d 1 0.46mi
2706 Hale Ave Unit 2 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 900 $1,250 $1.39 23d 1 0.46mi
3514 Grand Ave Louisville, KY 3.0 1.5 1450 $1,295 $0.89 21d 1 0.47mi
2913 Dumesnil St Apt 3 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1112 $740 $0.67 10d 1 0.47mi
666 Eastlawn Ave Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 936 $895 $0.96 16d 1 0.49mi
2733 Chase Ct Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 900 $900 $1.00 16d 1 0.57mi
2416 Garland Ave Louisville, KY 3.0 2.0 1172 $1,600 $1.37 23d 1 0.58mi
2614 Virginia Ave Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 975 $925 $0.95 23d 1 0.58mi
823 S 38th St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,195 $1.09 3d 1 0.63mi
1339 S 28th St Unit 3 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1125 $1,175 $1.04 20d 1 0.63mi
1418 Beech St Unit 2 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 1000 $980 $0.98 21d 1 0.71mi
848 S 23rd St Louisville, KY 3.0 1.5 1050 $1,450 $1.38 23d 1 0.73mi
729 S 39th St Unit 1 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 800 $800 $1.00 23d 1 0.74mi
652 S 37th St #9 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1070 $1,095 $1.02 23d 1 0.76mi
1439 Beech St Apt 1 Louisville, KY 3.0 1.5 1000 $820 $0.82 23d 1 0.76mi
3611 Regatta Way Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 1035 $1,450 $1.40 16d 1 0.76mi
648 S 37th St #3 Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 807 $850 $1.05 23d 1 0.77mi
3421 River Park Dr Louisville, KY 3.0 1.0 994 $1,250 $1.26 23d 1 0.78mi
2411 Elliott Ave Louisville, KY 2.0 1.0 892 $895 $1.00 23d 1 0.80mi

Listing history 2 events

  1. 2026-06-17
    remarks 625-char remark
  2. 2026-06-17
    listed $79,999 Active 1 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 KY · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$504 · $42/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$688 · $57/mo
Expected delta
+$184/yr (+$15/mo · 36.5%)

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,714
− Mortgage interest
−$4,481
− Property taxes
−$504
− Insurance
−$400
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,177
− Management
−$1,177
− Depreciation
−$2,327
Taxable income
$4,647
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,115
After-tax cash flow
$4,571/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
Jefferson County
NCES district ID
2102990
Math proficiency
19% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
35% ▼ -11.00%
Median HH income
$47,885
Composite
23.45/100
National rank
#7884
State rank
#121 of 165 in KY

Livability — Louisville

Score
63/100
State rank
#333
US rank
#15887

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Louisville, KY
County
Jefferson County · 790,184 people
City population
769,292
Metro
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Population (ZIP)
20,407
Household income
$31,749
Rent vs Own
58.6% rent · 41.4% own
Severe rent burden
1483.0

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
823,112 people
By 2030
849,343 · +3.2%
By 2040
895,696 · +8.8%
By 2050
933,630 · +13.4%
By 2075
1,028,262 · +24.9%
By 2100
1,072,675 · +30.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (90%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 90% White 5% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 1%
Common ancestry
Italian 1%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

2024 margin
D (+16.6) · D 57.4% · R 40.9% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
+4.5pp toward D · 2008: 12.0pp · 2024: 16.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+16.6 2020: D+20.1 2016: D+13.3 2012: D+11.1 2008: D+12.0

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -88.22%
Current HPI
176.337
Rent YoY
▲ 4.87%
Metro
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.81%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in KY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+66.7% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-17 Listed $79,999 Metro Search MLS
  • 2022-06-29 Sold (MLS) $40,000 Metro Search MLS
  • 2022-06-02 Pending Metro Search MLS
  • 2022-04-18 Relisted Metro Search MLS
  • 2022-04-18 Price Changed $30,000 Metro Search MLS
  • 2022-04-01 Pending Metro Search MLS
  • 2022-02-26 Listed $48,000 Metro Search MLS

Property tax history

-3.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $504 · -1.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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