305 E Richard St · Ahoskie, NC 27910

$225,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,647 sqft · MultiFamily · 8 Days on market

Built 1993 Fair condition 0.46 ac lot

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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 +28.3/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +7.8/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Appreciation +6.3/10.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.6/10.0

Multi-family units

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

Listing remarks

Excellent investment opportunity! This duplex features two 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments, making it an attractive option for investors seeking rental income or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental revenue. The property offers a functional layout and strong income-producing potential with two separate units. Conveniently located near local schools, shopping, dining, and other amenities, this property provides easy access to everything the area has to offer. Whether you're looking to add to your investment portfolio, begin your real estate investment journey, or take advantage of a multi-family ownership opportunity, 305 Richard Street is worth a look. Don't miss the ch

Key facts

• Easy access
• Two separate units
• Functional layout

Tags

• INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
• TWO SEPARATE UNITS
• FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT
• EASY ACCESS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Zoned R-10; Road frontage on city street and state road; Lot dimensions approximately 154 x 127 x 150 x 127; Lot size about 0.46 acres
• Financial info: Two 2-bedroom units each currently rented at $600

Exterior

• Parking: Concrete parking
• Utilities: Public water; Electricity connected; Sewer connected; Water connected
• Home design: Residential income duplex; Single-story; One level; Entry level on main floor
• Construction: Brick and frame construction; Shingle roof; Slab foundation; Built as a duplex (residential income)
• Exterior features: Corner lot; Has a view; No patio or porch; No pool; No fencing

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: Two 2-bedroom units
• Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
• Heating & cooling: Heat pump; Electric heating; Has cooling
• Interior features: Unfurnished units; No basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $225k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $723 ($9k/yr) — positive. Per door: $361/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $225k).
• Cap rate 10.1% vs local median 7.7% in Ahoskie — 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 57/100 on livability (#600 in NC) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing B+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Hertford County Schools (town): math 14% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #171 of 178 in NC (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Ahoskie Elementary (math 12% / reading 26%, grade F, #1,269 of 1,410 statewide, top 91%, 228 students, 99% FRL); Hertford County Middle (math 6% / reading 26%, grade F, #455 of 475 statewide, top 96%, 536 students, 99% FRL); Hertford County High (math 12% / reading 12%, grade F, #518 of 535 statewide, top 97%, 573 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 99% FRL vs 74% district-wide (26 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 59 active listings in the ZIP; 5 units permitted in Hertford County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $7k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $6k appreciation (2.5% local appreciation)).
• Hertford County population projected at -15% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (2.5% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $63k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$31k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 8 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 78% 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 $225,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
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 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: 1.28% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.15%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.76%
• DSCR: 1.61
• GRM: 6.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

2.52% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.07×
• Total profit: $67,525
• Equity at exit: $95,161

10-year hold

• IRR: 21.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.91×
• Total profit: $183,138
• Equity at exit: $142,143

Cash invested: $63,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Carolina: 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable but court speed varies.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 27910

• Home prices YoY: 1.9%
• Active inventory: 59
• Price-to-rent: 13.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,883 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,180
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$281 /mo · $3,375/yr
• Insurance: −$94
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$605
• Net cashflow: $723

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,968

Max offer price $225,000

Occupancy floor 70%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1	$2,882
Total (2 units)			$2,883

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: $56,250
• Closing costs: $6,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $225,000 Active 8 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $225,000 Active 7 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $225,000 Active 6 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $225,000 Active 5 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $225,000 Active 3 DOM
6. 2026-06-12
   remarks 699-char remark
7. 2026-06-12
   listed $225,000 Active 2 DOM

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 7/10 Severe 78% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $34,596
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,603
• − Property taxes: −$3,375
• − Insurance: −$1,125
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,768
• − Management: −$2,768
• − Depreciation: −$6,545
• Taxable income: $5,412
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,299
• After-tax cash flow: $7,373/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 · 3 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This multi-family property requires moderate repairs and maintenance, including roof, exterior siding, and HVAC upgrades. Improvements in these areas would significantly enhance its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

• Major roof — Signs of wear and possible leaks
• Major exterior siding — Weathered and in poor condition
• Major HVAC/mechanicals — No visible condition

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint and exterior repairs — Fresh paint and repairs would improve curb appeal and property value
• Both HVAC upgrade — Modern HVAC would improve comfort and energy efficiency
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Well-maintained landscaping would enhance curb appeal and property value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
roof · Signs of wear and possible leaks	Major	$15,000–50,000
exterior siding · Weathered and in poor condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
HVAC/mechanicals · No visible condition	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items		$45,000–150,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint and exterior repairs — Fresh paint and repairs would improve curb appeal and property value ↑
• Both HVAC upgrade — Modern HVAC would improve comfort and energy efficiency ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Well-maintained landscaping would enhance curb appeal and property value ↑

ⓘ 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: Hertford County Schools
• NCES district ID: 3702160
• Math proficiency: 14% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 26% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $33,467
• Composite: 16.29/100
• National rank: #9213
• State rank: #171 of 178 in NC

Livability — Ahoskie

• Score: 57/100
• State rank: #600
• US rank: #21815

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Ahoskie, NC
• City population: 10,427
• Population (ZIP): 10,427

Population outlook (Hertford County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 23,401 people
• By 2030: 22,708 · -3.0%
• By 2040: 21,227 · -9.3%
• By 2050: 19,942 · -14.8%
• By 2075: 17,844 · -23.7%
• By 2100: 15,148 · -35.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 59% White 32% Hispanic / Latino 4% Two or more races 3% Native American 2% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 1% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, Philippines
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Hertford

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+26.8) · D 63.0% · R 36.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: -14.8pp toward R · 2008: 41.5pp · 2024: 26.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+26.8 2020: D+34.0 2016: D+37.7 2012: D+44.3 2008: D+41.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 2.52%
• Current HPI: 135.494
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 26

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	2	$213B
▸Retail	2	$95B
▸Industrial Conglomerate	1	$38B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$35B
▸Utilities	1	$30B
▸Industrial Machinery	1	$19B

Price history

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• 2026-06-11 Listed $225,000 Hive MLS