58-42 246th Cres #1 · New York, NY 11362

$285,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 800 sqft · Condo · 6 Days on market

Built 1950 Good condition

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• Cash flow +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +4.6/10.0
• 1% rule +4.1/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcoming 1-bedroom lower located in desirable Beech Hills community of Douglaston. Featuring beautiful hardwood floors and a bay window in living room that overlooks the manicured grounds. Kitchen features white shaker cabinets with gold accents and adjacent dedicated dining room space. Bathroom is fully renovated with modern finishes. Spacious bedroom features full wall of custom closets. Unit is situated near major transportation but is nestled away on a quiet street. Come make this yours before it’s gone.

Key facts

• Bay window
• Custom closets
• Hardwood floors

Tags

• HARDWOOD FLOORS
• BAY WINDOW
• WHITE SHAKER CABINETS
• DEDICATED DINING ROOM
• FULLY RENOVATED BATHROOM
• CUSTOM CLOSETS

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: No carport; No designated parking
• Utilities: Public sewer; Cable connected; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected; Phone connected; Public trash collection; Water connected
• Home design: Stock cooperative
• Construction: Brick exterior
• Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Oven; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Includes a bedroom on the first floor
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Baseboard heating; No cooling system
• Interior features: First floor bedroom; First floor full bathroom; No central cooling; Baseboard heating

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $285k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $90 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $261k (8.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $261k (8.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.7% vs local median 2.6% in New York — 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 75/100 on livability (#268 in NY, #4,188 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
• Zoned schools: Elm Tree Elementary School (math 27% / reading 52%, grade F, #1,444 of 2,108 statewide, top 71%, 806 students, 94% FRL); Is 227 Louis Armstrong (math 52% / reading 69%, grade B+, #153 of 729 statewide, top 21%, 1,528 students, 68% FRL); Midwood High School (math 94% / reading 96%, grade A+, #83 of 1,100 statewide, top 8%, 4,062 students, 73% FRL).
• Market conditions: 162 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 5,302 units permitted in Queens County in 2024 (4,918 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Queens County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1950 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $260,677 (8.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1950 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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?
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: 0.91% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.67%
• Cash-on-cash: 1.35%
• DSCR: 1.06
• GRM: 9.1

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: -14.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.49×
• Total profit: $-40,425
• Equity at exit: $42,494

10-year hold

• IRR: -5.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.65×
• Total profit: $-27,679
• Equity at exit: $24,642

Cash invested: $79,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (CITY): 0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City New York: 0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+34

Rent Stabilization Code; HSTPA; 6+ months in housing court.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 11362

• Home prices YoY: -31.1%
• Active inventory: 162
• Price-to-rent: 9.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,607 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,495
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$356 /mo · $4,275/yr
• Insurance: −$119
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$547
• Net cashflow: $90

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,493

Max offer price $285,000

Occupancy floor 92%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $287	-5% $188	+0% $90	+5% $-9	+10% $-107
Rent	-10% $-116	-5% $-13	+0% $90	+5% $193	+10% $296
Rate	-1.0pp $233	-0.5pp $162	base $90	+0.5pp $16	+1.0pp $-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: $71,250
• Closing costs: $8,550
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 7 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
240-53 68th Ave Unit 1st Floor Douglaston, NY	2.0	1.0	900	$2,500	$2.78	26d	1	0.49mi
4420 Douglaston Pkwy Unit 5A Little Neck, NY	2.0	1.0	900	$3,200	$3.56	1d	1	0.81mi
232-15 67th Ave Unit 1FL Flushing, NY	2.0	2.0	900	$2,900	$3.22	6d	1	0.87mi
4212 Marathon Pkwy Little Neck, NY	1.0	1.0	550	$2,375	$4.32	26d	1	0.90mi
4230 Douglaston Pkwy Little Neck, NY	1.0	1.0	700	$1,800	$2.57	21d	1	0.98mi
245-24 77th Cres Jamaica, NY	2.0	1.0	785	$2,600	$3.31	21d	1	1.12mi
76-37 Commonwealth Blvd Unit 2 Jamaica, NY	1.0	1.0	641	$2,200	$3.43	26d	1	1.17mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $0 · $0/yr
• Likely covers: landscaping
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 5 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $285,000 Active 6 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $285,000 Active 3 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $285,000 Active 2 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   remarks 514-char remark
5. 2026-06-15
   listed $285,000 Active 1 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 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $31,281
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,964
• − Property taxes: −$4,275
• − Insurance: −$1,425
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,502
• − Management: −$2,502
• − Depreciation: −$8,291
• Taxable loss: −$3,679
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$883
• After-tax cash flow: $1,960/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 · 1 photo

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This 1-bedroom townhouse in Beech Hills is in good condition with recent renovations. It offers a good investment opportunity with potential for minor updates to enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior brick — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both New flooring in kitchen — Freshens up the space and adds value
• Both New window treatments — Enhances curb appeal and value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting exterior brick — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both New flooring in kitchen — Freshens up the space and adds value ↑
• Both New window treatments — Enhances curb appeal and 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)

No district data.

Livability — New York

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #268
• US rank: #4188

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: New York, NY
• County: Queens County · 1,914,869 people
• City population: 7,731,280
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• Population (ZIP): 18,492
• Household income: $122,090
• Rent vs Own: 24.9% rent · 75.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 250.0

Population outlook (Queens County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,546,320 people
• By 2030: 2,643,059 · +3.8%
• By 2040: 2,815,563 · +10.6%
• By 2050: 2,944,423 · +15.6%
• By 2075: 3,123,338 · +22.7%
• By 2100: 3,098,688 · +21.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
• Race & ethnicity: Asian 48% White 37% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 5% Black 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 3% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Hispanic 1% Scotch-Irish 1%
• Foreign-born: 40% · China, South Korea, Canada
• Languages at home: 47% English-only · Chinese 21% Korean 12% Other Indo-European 9%

Political lean MEDSL · Queens

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+24.6) · D 62.3% · R 37.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -26.2pp toward R · 2008: 50.8pp · 2024: 24.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+24.6 2020: D+45.2 2016: D+53.4 2012: D+58.5 2008: D+50.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -117.12%
• Current HPI: 259.773
• Rent YoY: —
• 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
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

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• 2026-06-15 Listed $285,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid