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903 Howard Ave Duplex
D Composite 44.44
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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).

  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +7.6/30.0
  • Schools +7.1/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.2/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.9/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +1.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$850,000

903 Howard Ave · Mamaroneck, NY 10543
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,792 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 59 Days on market
Built 1932 5,663 sqft lot $474/sqft · 38% below area Est $1368k · 38% under

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Turnkey two family property with great income potential! It is close to the train station, shops, and schools. The entire building has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. First floor unit features two large bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The flooring through this unit is brand new. Second floor unit features two bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood flooring in this unit has been refinished. The property has a new roof, new windows, fresh paint on outside and inside and was completely re-wired. Perfect opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other or a fantastic opportunity for an investor looking for an income-generating property close to the train station. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

Key facts

  • Harbor island park
  • Two-family duplex
  • Natural light

Tags

TWO-FAMILY DUPLEXCORNER LOTPRIVATE BACKYARD PATIOMAMARONECK RIVERNATURAL LIGHTHARBOR ISLAND PARK

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Access to a park

Exterior

  • Parking: No carport
  • Utilities: Electric service by Con-Edison; Public sewer; Public trash collection
  • Home design: Duplex; Actual property condition
  • Construction: Stucco construction
  • Exterior features: Stucco exterior; Shed(s); Not waterfront

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Two 2-bedroom units
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Baseboard heating; Hot water heating; Natural gas heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: Ceiling fan(s); Unfinished basement
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry in unit; Laundry in basement

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 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $850k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-18k/yr) — negative. Per door: $-740/mo.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $589k (30.7% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $668k (21.4% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $589k (30.7% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 4.9% vs local median 3.1% in Mamaroneck — 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 69/100 on livability (#491 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+; Watch: amenities C-, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Mamaroneck Union Free School District (suburban): math 74% / reading 81% proficiency, ranked #47 of 590 in NY (top 8%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 12% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Mamaroneck Avenue School (math 43% / reading 60%, grade C-, #1,041 of 2,108 statewide, top 50%, 684 students, 49% FRL); Hommocks School (math 65% / reading 79%, grade A, #76 of 729 statewide, top 11%, 1,258 students, 20% FRL); Mamaroneck High School (math 95% / reading 91%, grade A+, #147 of 1,100 statewide, top 14%, 1,660 students, 23% FRL) — zoned schools average 31% FRL vs 12% district-wide (19 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.7%/yr); 126 active listings in the ZIP; 23 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 19d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 954 units permitted in Westchester County in 2024 (649 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $6,679/mo this rent would consume 63% of the median local household income ($126k/yr) (locally 1152% 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 $6k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $26k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Westchester County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 59 days — a 3% lower offer ($824k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 9y 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 $545k; list at $850k implies a 56% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $460/mo; built in 1932 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $588,715 (30.7% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 59 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 31% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  4. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  5. Built in 1932 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  6. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. Schools are B-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?
  9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.79%
Cap rate
4.85%
Cash-on-cash
-5.14%
DSCR
0.77
GRM
10.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$1,368,248
List price
$850,000
Delta
-37.88%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1408 Henry Ave 0.65mi 4/3.0 1,752 (-2%) 3mo $999,000 $570 59
606 Lorraine St 0.27mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,924 (+7%) 17mo $750,000 $390 56
621 2nd St 0.15mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,060 (+15%) 11mo $865,000 $420 54
222 Waverly Ave 0.51mi 4/2.0 1,852 (+3%) 20mo $740,000 $400 54
1306 Henry Ave 0.61mi 4/3.0 1,994 (+11%) 11mo $923,000 $463 40

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 · 6.7% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-24.5%
Equity multiple
0.14×
Total profit
$-205,510
Equity at exit
$126,738
10-year hold
IRR
-10.8%
Equity multiple
0.23×
Total profit
$-183,442
Equity at exit
$73,492

Cash invested: $238,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State New York
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

ZIP-level market 10543

Rents YoY
6.7%
Active inventory
126
Price-to-rent
21.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$6,679 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$4,457
Tax from tax record
$1,483 /mo · $17,801/yr
Insurance
$354
Flood insurance flood zone
−$460 /mo · $5,525/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,403
Net cashflow
$-1,479

Break-even live

Break-even rent $8,551
Max offer price $588,715
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-998 -5% $-1,238 +0% $-1,479 +5% $-1,720 +10% $-1,960
Rent -10% $-2,007 -5% $-1,743 +0% $-1,479 +5% $-1,215 +10% $-951
Rate -1.0pp $-1,051 -0.5pp $-1,263 base $-1,479 +0.5pp $-1,699 +1.0pp $-1,923

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $6,679

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
$212,500
Closing costs
$25,500
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 23 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
625 Lorraine St Mamaroneck, NY 5.0 2.0 1926 $6,300 $3.27 0d 1 0.26mi
209 Halstead Ave Unit 3 Mamaroneck, NY 3.0 1.0 1500 $3,975 $2.65 45d 1 0.38mi
1016 Jefferson Ave Mamaroneck, NY 3.0 1.5 1300 $4,200 $3.23 20d 1 0.40mi
1408 Henry Ave #2 Mamaroneck, NY 3.0 1.5 1400 $4,200 $3.00 45d 1 0.64mi
14 Fremont St Unit 1 Harrison, NY 3.0 2.0 1500 $4,300 $2.87 9d 1 0.71mi
29 Fremont St Unit B Harrison, NY 3.0 2.0 1330 $4,500 $3.38 45d 1 0.74mi
94 Thatcher Ave Harrison, NY 4.0 3.5 2600 $8,250 $3.17 0d 1 0.80mi
505 Prospect Ave Mamaroneck, NY 3.0 1.5 1500 $6,700 $4.47 15d 1 0.84mi
1035 Shore Acres Dr Mamaroneck, NY 4.0 3.0 1988 $9,900 $4.98 0d 1 0.85mi
658 Shore Acres Dr Mamaroneck, NY 3.0 3.5 2062 $18,000 $8.73 0d 1 0.86mi
132 Halstead Ave Unit 4D Harrison, NY 3.0 2.5 1329 $6,850 $5.15 45d 1 0.95mi
317 Hornidge Rd Mamaroneck, NY 4.0 2.0 1600 $5,500 $3.44 18d 1 1.01mi
8 Marion Ave #6 Harrison, NY 3.0 2.5 1420 $6,400 $4.51 6d 1 1.04mi
69 Oak St Unit B Harrison, NY 3.0 3.5 2100 $7,000 $3.33 0d 1 1.05mi
530 West St Harrison, NY 4.0 2.5 2331 $6,000 $2.57 45d 1 1.06mi
135 Webster Ave Harrison, NY 3.0 1.0 1500 $3,300 $2.20 20d 1 1.11mi
140 Rockwell St Unit A Harrison, NY 3.0 2.5 1850 $7,000 $3.78 6d 1 1.20mi
8 Davenport St Harrison, NY 3.0 2.0 1700 $5,000 $2.94 4d 1 1.22mi
69 Ellsworth Ave Harrison, NY 3.0 2.5 2000 $6,500 $3.25 45d 1 1.29mi
52 Nelson Ave Unit 2 Harrison, NY 3.0 1.5 1450 $4,000 $2.76 20d 1 1.29mi
89 Crystal St Harrison, NY 3.0 2.5 1700 $8,250 $4.85 20d 1 1.46mi
87 Crystal St Harrison, NY 3.0 2.5 1700 $8,250 $4.85 20d 1 1.46mi
332 Halstead Ave Harrison, NY 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1116 $5,000 $4.48 0d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $850,000 Active 59 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $850,000 Active 56 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $850,000 Active 55 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $850,000 Active 54 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $850,000 Active 53 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $850,000 Active 51 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $875,000 Active 47 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $875,000 Active 46 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $875,000 Active 45 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $875,000 Active 42 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $875,000 Active 41 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $875,000 Active 40 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $875,000 Active 39 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $875,000 Active 38 DOM
  15. 2026-04-23
    listed $875,000 Active 1492-char remark
  16. 2017-11-21
    soldstatus $545,000
  17. 2017-11-09
    soldstatus $545,000 Sold 985-char remark
    Show marketing remark (985 chars)

    Turnkey two family property with great income potential! It is close to the train station, shops, and schools. The entire building has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. First floor unit features two large bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The flooring through this unit is brand new. Second floor unit features two bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood flooring in this unit has been refinished. The property has a new roof, new windows, fresh paint on outside and inside and was completely re-wired. Perfect opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other or a fantastic opportunity for an investor looking for an income-generating property close to the train station. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

  18. 2017-09-06
    historical Pending 985-char remark
    Show marketing remark (985 chars)

    Turnkey two family property with great income potential! It is close to the train station, shops, and schools. The entire building has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. First floor unit features two large bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The flooring through this unit is brand new. Second floor unit features two bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood flooring in this unit has been refinished. The property has a new roof, new windows, fresh paint on outside and inside and was completely re-wired. Perfect opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other or a fantastic opportunity for an investor looking for an income-generating property close to the train station. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

  19. 2017-08-09
    listed $535,000 Active 985-char remark
    Show marketing remark (985 chars)

    Turnkey two family property with great income potential! It is close to the train station, shops, and schools. The entire building has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom. First floor unit features two large bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The flooring through this unit is brand new. Second floor unit features two bedrooms, large living room, fully renovated bathroom, and a fully renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood flooring in this unit has been refinished. The property has a new roof, new windows, fresh paint on outside and inside and was completely re-wired. Perfect opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other or a fantastic opportunity for an investor looking for an income-generating property close to the train station. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

  20. 2017-05-18
    soldstatus $273,250

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

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$17,801 · $1,483/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$17,801 · $1,483/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 5/10 Major FEMA zone AE · 30% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 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
$80,148
− Mortgage interest
−$47,613
− Property taxes
−$17,801
− Insurance
−$9,775
− Repairs & maintenance
−$6,412
− Management
−$6,412
− Depreciation
−$24,727
Taxable loss
−$32,592
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$7,822
After-tax cash flow
$-9,927/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
Mamaroneck Union Free School District
NCES district ID
3618240
Math proficiency
74% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
81% ▲ 9.00%
Median HH income
$111,011
Composite
71.4/100
National rank
#228
State rank
#47 of 590 in NY

Livability — Mamaroneck

Score
69/100
State rank
#491
US rank
#8656

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Mamaroneck, NY
County
Westchester County · 709,332 people
City population
20,989
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
20,989
Household income
$126,417
Rent vs Own
41.8% rent · 58.2% own
Severe rent burden
1152.0

Population outlook (Westchester County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,028,035 people
By 2030
1,051,636 · +2.3%
By 2040
1,098,520 · +6.9%
By 2050
1,136,044 · +10.5%
By 2075
1,196,925 · +16.4%
By 2100
1,175,147 · +14.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
Race & ethnicity
White 59% Hispanic / Latino 27% Two or more races 11% Asian 5% Black 4% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 4% Dominican 2%
Common ancestry
Russian 3% Romanian 2% Scotch-Irish 2%
Foreign-born
28% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
60% English-only · Spanish 23% Other Indo-European 8% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Westchester

2024 margin
Strong D (+26.3) · D 63.1% · R 36.9%
2008→2024 swing
-1.3pp toward R · 2008: 27.6pp · 2024: 26.3pp
All cycles
2024: D+26.3 2020: D+36.3 2016: D+32.8 2012: D+22.2 2008: D+27.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -220.53%
Current HPI
268.4687
Rent YoY
▲ 6.70%
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+211.1% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-13 Price Changed $850,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-23 Listed $875,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-11-21 Sold (Public Records) $545,000 Public Records
  • 2017-11-09 Sold (MLS) $545,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-09-06 Contingent OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-08-09 Listed $535,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-05-18 Sold (Public Records) $273,250 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $17,801 · +4.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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