8040 Plainview Ave · Detroit, MI 48228

$117,500

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 960 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 27 Days on market

Built 1950 4,792 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +21.6/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.9/10.0
• 1% rule +5.7/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +1.9/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Charming 3-bedroom bungalow located in Detroit's Warrendale Parkside neighborhood! This well-maintained home offers approximately 960 sq ft of living space with 1.5 baths, spacious living and dining areas, and a full basement providing extra storage or finishing potential. Situated on a fenced lot with convenient access to schools, shopping, dining, and major freeways. Great opportunity for homeowners or investors alike. Schedule your showing today!

Key facts

• Full basement
• Bungalow
• Fenced lot

Tags

• BUNGALOW
• FULL BASEMENT
• FENCED LOT

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Located in Warrendale Parkside subdivision; Directions: From Evergreen Rd, head east on Tireman St, then turn south onto Plainview Ave; property is on the east side of the street.

Exterior

• Parking: No garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residential; One and one-half stories; Ground-level entry; Vinyl siding
• Construction: Vinyl siding construction
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot roughly 35 x 132.74 (0.11 acres)

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No cooling
• Interior features: Unfinished basement; 7 total rooms

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $118k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $180 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $118k).
• Recommended offer: $116k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.1% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — below-typical yield; the buyer is paying a premium for something (appreciation thesis, condition, location) that the cap rate doesn't capture.

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: schools F, 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.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.3%/yr); 363 active listings in the ZIP; 34 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 68% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,252/mo this rent would consume 49% of the median local household income ($31k/yr) (locally 4144% 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 $812 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 27 days — a 2% lower offer ($116k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts 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: built in 1950 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $115,737 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1950 — 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 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?
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: 1.07% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.13%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.55%
• DSCR: 1.29
• GRM: 7.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $56,640
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
7690 Heyden St	0.27mi	3/1.0	1,019 (+6%)	1mo	$73,000	$72	77
7296 Auburn St	0.45mi	3/1.0	968 (+1%)	2mo	$38,000	$39	76
8225 Grandville Ave	0.24mi	2/1.0 (-1)	906 (-6%)	2mo	$36,500	$40	73
7816 Fielding St	0.32mi	3/1.0	1,022 (+6%)	2mo	$57,000	$56	73
7756 Westwood St	0.23mi	3/1.0	871 (-9%)	2mo	$90,000	$103	72
8234 Patton St	0.39mi	3/1.0	1,010 (+5%)	2mo	$60,000	$59	72
8277 Stout St	0.32mi	3/1.0	879 (-8%)	0mo	$45,000	$51	71
7667 Greenview Ave	0.64mi	3/1.0	960 (0%)	2mo	$65,100	$68	68
8427 Piedmont St	0.37mi	3/1.0	1,056 (+10%)	2mo	$62,000	$59	65
8651 Brace Street St	0.65mi	3/1.0	987 (+3%)	2mo	$60,000	$61	63
8309 Brace St	0.56mi	3/1.5	864 (-10%)	1mo	$28,500	$33	54
8686 Artesian St	0.60mi	3/1.0	864 (-10%)	2mo	$35,000	$41	54

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.66×
• Total profit: $-11,258
• Equity at exit: $17,520

10-year hold

• IRR: -4.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.72×
• Total profit: $-9,190
• Equity at exit: $10,159

Cash invested: $32,900 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48228

• Rents YoY: -2.3%
• Active inventory: 363
• Price-to-rent: 7.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,252 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$616
• Tax from tax record: −$144 /mo · $1,733/yr
• Insurance: −$49
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$263
• Net cashflow: $180

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,025

Max offer price $117,500

Occupancy floor 81%

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: $29,375
• Closing costs: $3,525
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 34 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
7794 Vaughan St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	17d	1	0.16mi
8283 Vaughan St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1058	$1,294	$1.22	5d	1	0.23mi
7635 Evergreen Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	690	$1,350	$1.96	44d	1	0.27mi
20431 Tireman St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1020	$1,350	$1.32	17d	1	0.31mi
7411 Stout St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	888	$1,428	$1.61	13d	1	0.43mi
19301 Joy Rd Apt 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	750	$1,100	$1.47	44d	1	0.49mi
8270 Trinity St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	806	$1,528	$1.90	44d	1	0.65mi
8262 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	836	$1,200	$1.44	5d	1	0.81mi
8451 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	867	$1,150	$1.33	44d	1	0.82mi
9090 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	787	$1,250	$1.59	44d	1	0.83mi
9059 Burt Rd Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	980	$1,400	$1.43	44d	1	0.87mi
19449 W Chicago St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	950	$1,500	$1.58	44d	1	0.94mi
8850 Rosemont Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	933	$1,100	$1.18	18d	1	0.95mi
6490 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	960	$1,299	$1.35	17d	1	0.99mi
9401 Fielding St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.00mi
9410 Patton St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.00mi
20529 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.00mi
9404 Patton St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.01mi
20541 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.01mi
20545 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.01mi
20547 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.01mi
20619 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	950	$1,200	$1.26	44d	1	1.03mi
20522 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$950	$0.95	44d	1	1.03mi
20550 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.04mi
20921 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$950	$0.95	44d	1	1.12mi
20935 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	44d	1	1.13mi
9416 Trinity St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$950	$0.95	44d	1	1.13mi
20937 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$950	$0.95	44d	1	1.13mi
20945 W Chicago Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$950	$0.95	44d	1	1.14mi
18450 W Chicago Detroit, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	687	$1,117	$1.62	2d	15	1.18mi
9108 Archdale St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	5d	1	1.20mi
5965 Evergreen Rd Dearborn Heights, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	825	$1,350	$1.64	5d	1	1.31mi
6761 Memorial Ave Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1060	$1,100	$1.04	24d	1	1.37mi
22330 W Warren Ave Redford Charter Twp, MI	2.0	1.0	750	$1,200	$1.60	44d	1	1.37mi

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $117,500 Active 27 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $117,500 Active 26 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $117,500 Active 24 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $117,500 Active 22 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $117,500 Active 21 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $117,500 Active 18 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $117,500 Active 17 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $117,500 Active 16 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $117,500 Active 13 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $117,500 Active 12 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $117,500 Active 11 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $117,500 Active 10 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $117,500 Active 9 DOM
14. 2026-05-20
    listed $117,500 Active

    Show marketing remark (453 chars)

    Charming 3-bedroom bungalow located in Detroit's Warrendale Parkside neighborhood! This well-maintained home offers approximately 960 sq ft of living space with 1.5 baths, spacious living and dining areas, and a full basement providing extra storage or finishing potential. Situated on a fenced lot with convenient access to schools, shopping, dining, and major freeways. Great opportunity for homeowners or investors alike. Schedule your showing today!

15. 2026-05-20
    listed $117,500 Active 453-char remark

    Show marketing remark (453 chars)

    Charming 3-bedroom bungalow located in Detroit's Warrendale Parkside neighborhood! This well-maintained home offers approximately 960 sq ft of living space with 1.5 baths, spacious living and dining areas, and a full basement providing extra storage or finishing potential. Situated on a fenced lot with convenient access to schools, shopping, dining, and major freeways. Great opportunity for homeowners or investors alike. Schedule your showing today!

16. 2026-02-09
    historical
17. 2026-02-09
    historical
18. 2025-12-31
    listed $110,000 Active
19. 2025-12-31
    listed $110,000 Active

ⓘ 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: $1,733 · $144/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,771 · $148/mo
• Expected delta: +$38/yr (+$3/mo · 2.2%)

ⓘ 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 ≥99°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $15,024
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,582
• − Property taxes: −$1,733
• − Insurance: −$588
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,202
• − Management: −$1,202
• − Depreciation: −$3,418
• Taxable income: $300
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$72
• After-tax cash flow: $2,082/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: 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

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 50,117
• Household income: $30,680
• Rent vs Own: 50.7% rent · 49.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 4144.0

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%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 71% White 16% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Arab 2% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada
• Languages at home: 82% English-only · Arabic 11% Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -160.81%
• Current HPI: 168.6843
• Rent YoY: ▼ -2.30%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+6.8% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-20 Listed $117,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-20 Listed $117,500 REALCOMP
• 2026-02-09 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-02-09 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2025-12-31 Listed $110,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-12-31 Listed $110,000 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+17.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,733 · +108.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.