3137 S Washington Ave · Saginaw, MI 48601

$90,000

4 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,147 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 382 Days on market

Built 1904 10,019 sqft lot

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• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Landlords/Investors, enjoy the guaranteed rental payments with this Section 8 rental property. This 4-bedroom property has undergone recent painting, updated bathroom, and other updates. Section 8 pays directly to the owner. The rent is $1550, the landlord receives Positive Cash Flow. Do Not Disturb tenants! Serious buyers only!

Key facts

• 0.23 acre lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1904

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Two-story single-family residence; Ground-level entry with steps
• Construction: Aluminum and vinyl siding; Block foundation
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot approximately 0.23 acres (59 x 170.07)

Interior

• Bathrooms: One full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: Full, unfinished basement; Six total rooms

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $90k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $527 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $90k).
• Recommended offer: $79k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.3% vs local median 8.3% in Saginaw — 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 (#521 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Saginaw School District (urban): math 20% / reading 29% proficiency, ranked #444 of 540 in MI (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 199 active listings in the ZIP; 154 units permitted in Saginaw County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Saginaw County population projected at -25% 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 $25k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 382 days — a 12% lower offer ($79k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 9 sale attempts since 6y 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 $30k; list at $90k implies a 201% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1904 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $79,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 382 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1904 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.63% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.32%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.08%
• DSCR: 2.12
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 18.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.75×
• Total profit: $18,993
• Equity at exit: $13,419

10-year hold

• IRR: 27.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.37×
• Total profit: $59,849
• Equity at exit: $7,782

Cash invested: $25,200 (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 48601

• Home prices YoY: -32.1%
• Active inventory: 199
• Price-to-rent: 5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,465 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$472
• Tax from tax record: −$121 /mo · $1,453/yr
• Insurance: −$38
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$308
• Net cashflow: $527

Break-even live

Break-even rent $798

Max offer price $90,000

Occupancy floor 59%

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: $22,500
• Closing costs: $2,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 39 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $90,000 Active 382 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $90,000 Active 381 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $90,000 Active 380 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $90,000 Active 379 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $90,000 Active 378 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $90,000 Active 376 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $90,000 Active 375 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $90,000 Active 372 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $90,000 Active 371 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $90,000 Active 370 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $90,000 Active 367 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $90,000 Active 366 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $90,000 Active 365 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $90,000 Active 364 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $90,000 Active 363 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $90,000 Active 362 DOM
17. 2025-06-02
    listed $90,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (330 chars)

    Landlords/Investors, enjoy the guaranteed rental payments with this Section 8 rental property. This 4-bedroom property has undergone recent painting, updated bathroom, and other updates. Section 8 pays directly to the owner. The rent is $1550, the landlord receives Positive Cash Flow. Do Not Disturb tenants! Serious buyers only!

18. 2025-06-02
    listed $90,000 Active 330-char remark

    Show marketing remark (330 chars)

    Landlords/Investors, enjoy the guaranteed rental payments with this Section 8 rental property. This 4-bedroom property has undergone recent painting, updated bathroom, and other updates. Section 8 pays directly to the owner. The rent is $1550, the landlord receives Positive Cash Flow. Do Not Disturb tenants! Serious buyers only!

19. 2021-02-02
    soldstatus $29,900
20. 2021-01-28
    soldstatus $29,900 Sold 289-char remark

    Show marketing remark (289 chars)

    TLC NEEDED! Spacious living room with fireplace and original hardwood floor/Formal dining room with custom built-in hutch/Updated kitchen with walls of cabinets and ceramic tile flooring/Over 2000sq. ft. of living space/15 Baths/2-Car detached garage/Deck/A BIT OF REPAIRS HERE AND THERE!

21. 2021-01-28
    soldstatus $29,900 Closed

    Show marketing remark (289 chars)

    TLC NEEDED! Spacious living room with fireplace and original hardwood floor/Formal dining room with custom built-in hutch/Updated kitchen with walls of cabinets and ceramic tile flooring/Over 2000sq. ft. of living space/15 Baths/2-Car detached garage/Deck/A BIT OF REPAIRS HERE AND THERE!

22. 2021-01-13
    status Pending 289-char remark

    Show marketing remark (289 chars)

    TLC NEEDED! Spacious living room with fireplace and original hardwood floor/Formal dining room with custom built-in hutch/Updated kitchen with walls of cabinets and ceramic tile flooring/Over 2000sq. ft. of living space/15 Baths/2-Car detached garage/Deck/A BIT OF REPAIRS HERE AND THERE!

23. 2021-01-13
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (289 chars)

    TLC NEEDED! Spacious living room with fireplace and original hardwood floor/Formal dining room with custom built-in hutch/Updated kitchen with walls of cabinets and ceramic tile flooring/Over 2000sq. ft. of living space/15 Baths/2-Car detached garage/Deck/A BIT OF REPAIRS HERE AND THERE!

24. 2021-01-05
    historical
25. 2020-12-22
    listed $29,900 Active 289-char remark

    Show marketing remark (289 chars)

    TLC NEEDED! Spacious living room with fireplace and original hardwood floor/Formal dining room with custom built-in hutch/Updated kitchen with walls of cabinets and ceramic tile flooring/Over 2000sq. ft. of living space/15 Baths/2-Car detached garage/Deck/A BIT OF REPAIRS HERE AND THERE!

26. 2020-12-22
    listed $29,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (289 chars)

    TLC NEEDED! Spacious living room with fireplace and original hardwood floor/Formal dining room with custom built-in hutch/Updated kitchen with walls of cabinets and ceramic tile flooring/Over 2000sq. ft. of living space/15 Baths/2-Car detached garage/Deck/A BIT OF REPAIRS HERE AND THERE!

27. 2020-11-30
    status Pending
28. 2020-11-30
    status Pending
29. 2020-11-30
    historical
30. 2020-11-12
    status Active
31. 2020-11-12
    status Pending
32. 2020-11-02
    status Active
33. 2020-11-02
    status Active
34. 2020-10-26
    historical Contingent - Continue To Show
35. 2020-10-26
    historical Keep Showing-Contgcy Appl
36. 2020-10-25
    status Pending
37. 2020-10-25
    status Pending
38. 2020-10-20
    listed $33,900 Active
39. 2020-10-20
    listed $33,900 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: $1,453 · $121/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,453 · $121/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
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,580
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,041
• − Property taxes: −$1,453
• − Insurance: −$450
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,406
• − Management: −$1,406
• − Depreciation: −$2,618
• Taxable income: $5,204
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,249
• After-tax cash flow: $5,072/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: Saginaw School District
• NCES district ID: 2630390
• Math proficiency: 20% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 29% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $28,940
• Composite: 19.6/100
• National rank: #8755
• State rank: #444 of 540 in MI

Livability — Saginaw

• Score: 63/100
• State rank: #521
• US rank: #15424

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Saginaw, MI
• City population: 54,884
• Population (ZIP): 32,069

Population outlook (Saginaw County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 180,568 people
• By 2030: 172,302 · -4.6%
• By 2040: 153,919 · -14.8%
• By 2050: 135,519 · -24.9%
• By 2075: 97,199 · -46.2%
• By 2100: 65,037 · -64.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 59% White 27% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 10%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Saginaw

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 47.7% · R 51.0% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.6pp toward R · 2008: 17.3pp · 2024: -3.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+3.3 2020: D+0.3 2016: R+1.1 2012: D+11.9 2008: D+17.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -93.46%
• Current HPI: 197.3359
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

+165.5% since first listed

23 events — show timeline

• 2025-06-02 Listed $90,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-06-02 Listed $90,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2021-02-02 Sold (Public Records) $29,900 Public Records
• 2021-01-28 Sold (MLS) $29,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2021-01-28 Sold (MLS) $29,900 REALCOMP
• 2021-01-13 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2021-01-13 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2021-01-05 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2020-12-22 Listed $29,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-12-22 Listed $29,900 REALCOMP
• 2020-11-30 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2020-11-30 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-11-30 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-11-12 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-11-12 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-11-02 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2020-11-02 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-10-26 Contingent — REALCOMP
• 2020-10-26 Contingent — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-10-25 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2020-10-25 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-10-20 Listed $33,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-10-20 Listed $33,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+6.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,453 · -16.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.