1621 Carroll Street Rd · Saginaw, MI 48601

$69,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,398 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 25 Days on market

Built 1884 7,405 sqft lot Est $91k · 24% under ↓ 4% since listing

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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 +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 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

A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

Key facts

• Fresh paint
• New flooring
• Double lot

Tags

• DOUBLE LOT
• SUNROOM
• RENOVATED KITCHEN
• NEW FLOORING
• FRESH PAINT
• UPDATED DOORS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Annual tax information available
• HOA & community: Homeowners association present

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage (1.5 car)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residence; One-story
• Construction: Aluminum and vinyl siding; Slab foundation; Built living area above grade: 1,410 square feet
• Exterior features: Lot approximately 0.17 acres; Lot dimensions: 7405

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: 3 total rooms

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $69k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $514 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $69k).
• Recommended offer: $68k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 15.2% 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 $477 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k 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 $19k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 25 days — a 2% lower offer ($68k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 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 1884 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $67,965 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1884 — 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: 1.75% ✓
• Cap rate: 15.23%
• Cash-on-cash: 31.91%
• DSCR: 2.42
• GRM: 4.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $90,870
• Comps found: 8

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1621 Carroll Street Rd	0.00mi	2/1.0	1,410 (+1%)	1mo	$67,000	$48	98
26 Alamo Ct	0.69mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,300 (-7%)	9mo	$22,000	$17	44
3 Harmony Ct	0.71mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,318 (-6%)	7mo	$101,000	$77	42
139 S 19th St	0.69mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,436 (+3%)	21mo	$55,000	$38	39
31 Harmony Ct	0.65mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,297 (-7%)	18mo	$103,000	$79	34
2604 Lapeer Ave	0.71mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,599 (+14%)	1mo	$51,500	$32	33
35 Harmony Ct	0.65mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,297 (-7%)	20mo	$95,000	$73	32
2415 Needham St	0.75mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,228 (-12%)	12mo	$79,900	$65	28

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 26.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.11×
• Total profit: $21,534
• Equity at exit: $10,288

10-year hold

• IRR: 34.4%
• Equity multiple: 4.15×
• Total profit: $60,866
• Equity at exit: $5,966

Cash invested: $19,320 (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: 4.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,209 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$362
• Tax from tax record: −$51 /mo · $606/yr
• Insurance: −$29
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$254
• Net cashflow: $514

Break-even live

Break-even rent $558

Max offer price $69,000

Occupancy floor 52%

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: $17,250
• Closing costs: $2,070
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-05-06
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

2. 2026-05-06
   status Pending 976-char remark

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

3. 2026-05-02
   historical Active Under Contract

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

4. 2026-05-02
   historical Accepting Backup Offers 976-char remark

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

5. 2026-04-20
   price $69,000 976-char remark

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

6. 2026-04-20
   price $69,000

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

7. 2026-04-11
   listed $72,000 Active

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

8. 2026-04-11
   listed $72,000 Active 976-char remark

   Show marketing remark (976 chars)

   A well maintained and move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a quiet dead-end street, offering added privacy on a spacious double lot. This property blends a peaceful setting with the convenience of city living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout complemented by a beautiful sunroom, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring a renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, updated doors and a refreshed bathroom with new fixtures and vanity. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer furnace and hot water heater, updated plumbing and a new water meter. The roof and gutters were replaced approximately five years ago. A detached garage adds functionality, while the overall condition of the home reflects consistent care and pride of ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with space, updates, and long-term value.

ⓘ 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: $606 · $51/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $834 · $70/mo
• Expected delta: +$228/yr (+$19/mo · 37.7%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 71% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥100°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: $14,503
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,865
• − Property taxes: −$606
• − Insurance: −$345
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,160
• − Management: −$1,160
• − Depreciation: −$2,007
• Taxable income: $5,359
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,286
• After-tax cash flow: $4,878/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

-4.2% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-06 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2026-05-06 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-02 Contingent — REALCOMP
• 2026-05-02 Contingent — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-04-20 Price Changed $69,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-04-20 Price Changed $69,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-04-11 Listed $72,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-04-11 Listed $72,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Property tax history

+10.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $606 · +96.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.