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1009 Redwood Dr
B+ Composite 76.5
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 +6.0/15.0
  • Schools +5.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +4.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0

$76,000

1009 Redwood Dr · Breinigsville, PA 18031
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,152 sqft · SingleFamily · 133 Days on market
Built 1990 Good condition $66/sqft · at area comps Est $74k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

1ST MONTH LOT RENT PAID! MOVE RIGHT IN. Green Acres Community Single Family Mobile Home Step into affordable luxury with this completely remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the welcoming Green Acres Community of Breinigsville. Interior Highlights- Spacious galley kitchen with Corian countertops, brand-new appliances, and a bright dinette framed by a wall of windows- Separate laundry/mudroom with convenient access to the rear covered deck- All-new flooring and fixtures throughout, creating a fresh, modern feel Outdoor Living- Front entrance features a covered deck and an enclosed 3-season porch for year-round enjoyment- Rear covered deck offers a private retreat for relaxing or entertain

Key facts

  • Corian countertops
  • Bright dinette
  • Brand-new appliances

Tags

REMODELED HOMESPACIOUS GALLEY KITCHENCORIAN COUNTERTOPSBRAND-NEW APPLIANCESBRIGHT DINETTESEPARATE LAUNDRY MUDROOM

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/2.0-bath single-family listed at $76k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($15k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $76k).
  • Recommended offer: $67k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 27.2% vs local median 2.8% in Breinigsville — 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 (#1,251 in PA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: schools A+, crime A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Parkland SD (suburban): math 59% / reading 70% proficiency, ranked #40 of 539 in PA (top 7%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 15% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.9%/yr); 124 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 765 units permitted in Lehigh County in 2024 (286 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-0.7%/yr); year-one equity from $525 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $546 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Lehigh County population projected at +21% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-0.7% appreciation + 1.9% rent growth), your $21k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 133 days — a 12% lower offer ($67k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 25y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $9k (11%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $66,880 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 133 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  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 A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
3.08%
Cap rate
27.21%
Cash-on-cash
74.70%
DSCR
4.32
GRM
2.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$73,524
List price
$76,000
Delta
3.37%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
19 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
8846 Max Way 0.05mi 3/2.0 1,248 (+8%) 8mo $67,000 $54 77
8774 Breinig Run Cir #342 0.34mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,152 (0%) 4mo $48,000 $42 76
8758 Turkey Ridge Rd 0.52mi 3/2.0 1,152 (0%) 4mo $72,500 $63 72
729 Mosser Rd 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,176 (+2%) 18mo $412,000 $350 72
8816 Breinig Run Cir 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,056 (-8%) 7mo $35,000 $33 70
8966 Breinig Run Cir 0.38mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,152 (0%) 9mo $22,000 $19 69
8709 Breinig Run Cir 0.51mi 3/2.0 1,200 (+4%) 18mo $70,000 $58 55

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.72% appreciation · 1.92% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
71.2%
Equity multiple
4.43×
Total profit
$72,940
Equity at exit
$19,379
10-year hold
IRR
73.2%
Equity multiple
8.71×
Total profit
$164,104
Equity at exit
$21,244

Cash invested: $21,280 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Pennsylvania
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

ZIP-level market 18031

Home prices YoY
-0.3%
Rents YoY
1.9%
Active inventory
124
Price-to-rent
2.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,342 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$399
Tax est. 1.5%
$95 /mo · $1,140/yr
Insurance
$32
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$492
Net cashflow
$1,258

Break-even live

Break-even rent $749
Max offer price $76,000
Occupancy floor 41%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,311 -5% $1,284 +0% $1,258 +5% $1,232 +10% $1,206
Rent -10% $1,073 -5% $1,166 +0% $1,258 +5% $1,351 +10% $1,443
Rate -1.0pp $1,296 -0.5pp $1,277 base $1,258 +0.5pp $1,238 +1.0pp $1,218

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
$19,000
Closing costs
$2,280
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 11 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8749 Breinig Run Cir Breinigsville, PA 2.0 2.0 1029 $1,695 $1.65 3d 1 0.37mi
1145 Martin Rd Breinigsville, PA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,500 $1.67 3d 1 0.80mi
1208 Martin Rd Breinigsville, PA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,450 $1.63 44d 1 0.81mi
1175 Susan Cir Breinigsville, PA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,600 $1.73 44d 1 0.84mi
1177 Susan Cir Breinigsville, PA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,500 $1.67 44d 1 0.85mi
1273 Martin Rd Breinigsville, PA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,550 $1.70 44d 1 0.88mi
8328 Fair Way Breinigsville, PA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,600 $1.73 24d 1 0.92mi
1055 Cetronia Rd Breinigsville, PA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1094 $2,355 $2.15 3d 8 1.08mi
9751 Newtown Rd Unit B Breinigsville, PA 2.0 1.0 1288 $2,300 $1.79 3d 1 1.11mi
8395 Saylor Ct Breinigsville, PA 3.0 1.5 1056 $2,100 $1.99 15d 1 1.16mi
1447 Artisan Ct Breinigsville, PA 2.0 1.5 1056 $2,150 $2.04 15d 1 1.17mi

Listing history 23 events

  1. 2026-06-03
    days on market $76,000 Active 133 DOM
  2. 2026-06-02
    days on market $76,000 Active 132 DOM
  3. 2026-06-01
    days on market $76,000 Active 131 DOM
  4. 2026-05-31
    days on market $76,000 Active 130 DOM
  5. 2026-05-31
    days on market $76,000 Active 129 DOM
  6. 2026-04-07
    status Pending
  7. 2026-04-06
    historical
  8. 2026-03-27
    price $74,999
  9. 2026-03-26
    price $74,999
  10. 2026-03-17
    price $76,000
  11. 2026-03-16
    price $76,000
  12. 2026-03-14
    price $76,000
  13. 2026-03-11
    price $80,000
  14. 2026-03-09
    price $80,000
  15. 2026-03-05
    price $81,000
  16. 2026-03-02
    price $81,000
  17. 2026-02-13
    price $82,500
  18. 2026-02-03
    listed $85,000 Active
  19. 2026-01-21
    listed $85,000 Active
  20. 2025-11-15
    price $44,900
  21. 2001-11-29
    price $54,900
  22. 2001-11-29
    historical
  23. 2001-05-11
    listed $44,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 17% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$28,099
− Mortgage interest
−$4,257
− Property taxes
−$1,140
− Insurance
−$1,178
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,248
− Management
−$2,248
− Depreciation
−$2,211
Taxable income
$14,817
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,556
After-tax cash flow
$11,542/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 · 6 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This completely remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the Green Acres Community of Breinigsville is in excellent condition and ready for move-in. It offers a spacious kitchen, modern bathrooms, and a well-maintained exterior with a covered deck and enclosed porch.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior and landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and adds value for both resale and rental.
  • Resale Upgrading the appliances — Modern appliances improve the home's appeal and functionality.
  • Both Adding smart home features — Enhances convenience and adds value for both resale and rental.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting the exterior and landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and adds value for both resale and rental.
  • Resale Upgrading the appliances — Modern appliances improve the home's appeal and functionality.
  • Both Adding smart home features — Enhances convenience and adds value for both resale and rental.

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Parkland SD
NCES district ID
4218510
Math proficiency
59% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
70% ▼ -12.00%
Median HH income
$77,976
Composite
57.44/100
National rank
#1074
State rank
#40 of 539 in PA

Livability — Breinigsville

Score
63/100
State rank
#1251
US rank
#15041

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Breinigsville, PA
County
Lehigh County · 333,019 people
City population
11,570
Metro
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
Population (ZIP)
11,570
Household income
$113,625
Rent vs Own
23.7% rent · 76.3% own
Severe rent burden
52.0

Population outlook (Lehigh County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
392,957 people
By 2030
408,319 · +3.9%
By 2040
440,007 · +12.0%
By 2050
475,940 · +21.1%
By 2075
590,448 · +50.3%
By 2100
690,314 · +75.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
Race & ethnicity
White 61% Hispanic / Latino 19% Two or more races 17% Asian 12% Black 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 7% Dominican 3%
Common ancestry
Polish 4% Lithuanian 3% Scandinavian 3%
Foreign-born
19% · Canada, United Kingdom, China
Languages at home
76% English-only · Spanish 10% Other Indo-European 8% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Lehigh

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 50.7% · R 48.0% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
-12.9pp toward R · 2008: 15.6pp · 2024: 2.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+2.7 2020: D+7.6 2016: D+4.4 2012: D+7.5 2008: D+15.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -0.72%
Current HPI
267.8218
Rent YoY
▲ 1.92%
Metro
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.68%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+67.0% since first listed
18 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-07 Pending GLVRMLS
  • 2026-04-06 Listing Removed GLVRMLS
  • 2026-03-27 Price Changed $74,999 Fizber.com
  • 2026-03-26 Price Changed $74,999 GLVRMLS
  • 2026-03-17 Price Changed $76,000 ForSaleByOwner.com
  • 2026-03-16 Price Changed $76,000 Fizber.com
  • 2026-03-14 Price Changed $76,000 GLVRMLS
  • 2026-03-11 Price Changed $80,000 ForSaleByOwner.com
  • 2026-03-09 Price Changed $80,000 GLVRMLS
  • 2026-03-05 Price Changed $81,000 ForSaleByOwner.com
  • 2026-03-02 Price Changed $81,000 GLVRMLS
  • 2026-02-13 Price Changed $82,500 GLVRMLS
  • 2026-02-03 Listed $85,000 GLVRMLS
  • 2026-01-21 Listed $85,000 ForSaleByOwner.com
  • 2025-11-15 Price Changed $44,900 GLVRMLS
  • 2001-11-29 Listing Removed GLVRMLS
  • 2001-11-29 Price Changed $54,900 GLVRMLS
  • 2001-05-11 Listed $44,900 GLVRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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