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Abbey Plan 🏗️ New Construction
F Composite 28.07
Why this score? — see what drove the F 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).

  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Cash flow +5.2/30.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +1.9/10.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$300,990

Abbey Plan · Plainfield, IL 60544
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,462 sqft · Townhouse · 707 Days on market
Good condition $298/mo HOA · 11% of rent ↓ 14% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to the Abbey-a thoughtfully designed ranch-style home offering the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and modern living. Spanning 1,462 square feet, this inviting one-level floorplan features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage, making it an ideal option for those seeking both convenience and space.

Key facts

  • Ranch-style home
  • One-level floorplan
  • $298 HOA

Tags

RANCH-STYLE HOMEONE-LEVEL FLOORPLAN

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $300,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $388,201.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath townhouse listed at $301k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-872 ($-10k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $262k (12.9% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $267k (11.3% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $262k (12.9% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 67/100 on livability (#496 in IL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Plainfield SD 202 (suburban): math 25% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #213 of 620 in IL (top 34%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; only 17% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Lincoln Elementary (math 32% / reading 40%, grade F, #503 of 2,056 statewide, top 25%, 532 students, 0% FRL); Richard Ira Jones Middle School (math 30% / reading 42%, grade F, #182 of 665 statewide, top 28%, 837 students, 0% FRL); Plainfield North High School (math 40% / reading 40%, grade F, #85 of 693 statewide, top 12%, 2,377 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 17% district-wide (17 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: 328 active listings in the ZIP; 30 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 51d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 2,028 units permitted in Will County in 2024 (530 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Will County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 707 days — a 12% lower offer ($265k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $262,056 (12.9% 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 707 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 13% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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 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
0.69%
Cap rate
3.60%
Cash-on-cash
-9.62%
DSCR
0.57
GRM
12.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$388,201
List price
$300,990
Delta
-22.47%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
25512 W Alabaster Cir 0.07mi 2/2.0 1,462 (0%) 1mo $329,990 $226 96
25521 W Alabaster Cir 0.09mi 2/2.0 1,462 (0%) 0mo $336,085 $230 96
25533 W Alabaster Cir 0.06mi 2/2.0 1,462 (0%) 3mo $339,990 $233 95
25503 W Alabaster Cir 0.10mi 2/2.0 1,462 (0%) 2mo $349,990 $239 93
25514 W Alabaster Cir 0.07mi 2/2.0 1,620 (+11%) 1mo $368,780 $228 78
25535 W Alabaster Cir 0.05mi 2/2.0 1,620 (+11%) 2mo $359,990 $222 78
25519 W Alabaster Cir 0.10mi 2/2.0 1,620 (+11%) 0mo $379,825 $234 77
25525 W Alabaster Cir 0.08mi 2/2.0 1,620 (+11%) 2mo $349,990 $216 77
25501 W Alabaster Cir 0.10mi 2/2.5 1,668 (+14%) 3mo $399,985 $240 68
25529 W Alabaster Cir 0.07mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,668 (+14%) 1mo $369,990 $222 67
25505 W Alabaster Cir 0.10mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,668 (+14%) 2mo $389,990 $234 65
25449 W Alabaster Cir 0.11mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,668 (+14%) 3mo $379,990 $228 64

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
-33.4%
Equity multiple
-0.09×
Total profit
$-118,205
Equity at exit
$57,882
10-year hold
IRR
-40.4%
Equity multiple
-0.60×
Total profit
$-173,517
Equity at exit
$33,564

Cash invested: $108,696 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
State Illinois
43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+7
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Chicago RTLO is among the strongest tenant ordinances in the Midwest; downstate is more landlord-friendly.
Balanced market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
20 active · 34 under contract
Months of supply
3.5 mo (28%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$382,492 ($220/sqft)
Median days on market
35 d
This list price
5% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+20.6% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 60544

Home prices YoY
-30.8%
Active inventory
328
Price-to-rent
9.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,670 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,036
Tax est. 1.5%
$485 /mo · $5,823/yr
Insurance
$162
HOA
$298
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$561
Net cashflow
$-872

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,773
Max offer price $262,056
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-603 -5% $-738 +0% $-872 +5% $-1,006 +10% $-1,140
Rent -10% $-1,083 -5% $-977 +0% $-872 +5% $-766 +10% $-661
Rate -1.0pp $-676 -0.5pp $-773 base $-872 +0.5pp $-972 +1.0pp $-1,075

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
$97,050
Closing costs
$11,646
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 30 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
25650 W Wakefield Dr Unit 2003 Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1840 $2,900 $1.58 3d 1 0.98mi
25704 W Wakefield Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1840 $2,900 $1.58 18d 1 0.99mi
14514 Thomas Jefferson Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1400 $2,200 $1.57 77d 1 0.99mi
14612 Thomas Jefferson Dr Plainfield, IL 2.0 2.5 1495 $2,600 $1.74 6d 1 1.02mi
25706 W Wakefield Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1767 $2,800 $1.58 76d 1 1.03mi
14942 S McCarthy Cir Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,900 $1.64 59d 1 1.03mi
14934 S McCarthy Cir Unit 14934 Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,700 $1.53 113d 1 1.05mi
14936 S McCarthy Cir Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,900 $1.64 114d 1 1.05mi
24708 George Washington Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1344 $2,495 $1.86 120d 1 1.05mi
14638 Patriot Square Dr W Plainfield, IL 2.0 2.5 1757 $2,500 $1.42 33d 1 1.07mi
25736 W Yorkshire Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,800 $1.59 139d 1 1.08mi
25647 W Wakefield Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,800 $1.59 8d 1 1.08mi
25750 W Yorkshire Dr Unit 25750 Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,800 $1.59 25d 1 1.08mi
25752 W Yorkshire Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,950 $1.67 54d 1 1.08mi
14951 S McCarthy Cir Unit 14951 Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,850 $1.62 93d 1 1.08mi
25732 W Wakefield Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1767 $3,100 $1.75 139d 1 1.09mi
25720 W Yorkshire Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1764 $2,800 $1.59 108d 1 1.10mi
14750 Wallin Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 1.0–2.0 1092 $2,427 $2.22 2d 23 1.13mi
24618 George Washington Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.0 1690 $2,400 $1.42 20d 1 1.18mi
24615 Patriot Square Dr S #1483 Plainfield, IL 2.0 2.5 1483 $2,500 $1.69 1d 1 1.19mi
24617 Patriot Square Dr S Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,600 $1.48 46d 1 1.19mi
24617 Patriot Square Dr S Unit 24617 Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,700 $1.54 48d 1 1.19mi
24617 Patriot Square Dr S Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,600 $1.48 12d 1 1.19mi
24617 Patriot Square Dr S Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,600 $1.48 25d 1 1.19mi
24617 Patriot Square Dr S Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,700 $1.54 50d 1 1.19mi
24617 Patriot Square Dr S Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,500 $1.42 1d 1 1.19mi
14525 Samuel Adams Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1757 $2,500 $1.42 62d 1 1.19mi
13725 S Sanibel St Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1818 $3,500 $1.93 0d 1 1.33mi
24463 John Adams Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1759 $2,650 $1.51 70d 1 1.41mi
24463 John Adams Dr Plainfield, IL 3.0 2.5 1759 $2,650 $1.51 90d 1 1.41mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-22
    days on market $300,990 Active 707 DOM
  2. 2026-09-21
    days on market $300,990 Active 706 DOM
  3. 2026-09-20
    days on market $300,990 Active 705 DOM
  4. 2026-09-19
    days on market $300,990 Active 704 DOM
  5. 2026-09-18
    days on market $300,990 Active 703 DOM
  6. 2026-09-17
    days on market $300,990 Active 702 DOM
  7. 2026-09-16
    days on market $300,990 Active 701 DOM
  8. 2026-09-15
    days on market $300,990 Active 700 DOM
  9. 2026-09-14
    days on market $300,990 Active 699 DOM
  10. 2026-09-13
    days on market $300,990 Active 698 DOM
  11. 2026-09-12
    days on market $300,990 Active 697 DOM
  12. 2026-09-11
    days on market $300,990 Active 696 DOM
  13. 2026-09-05
    days on market $300,990 Active 690 DOM
  14. 2026-09-04
    days on market $300,990 Active 689 DOM
  15. 2026-09-02
    days on market $300,990 Active 687 DOM
  16. 2026-08-31
    days on market $300,990 Active 685 DOM
  17. 2026-08-29
    days on market $300,990 Active 683 DOM
  18. 2026-08-28
    days on market $300,990 Active 682 DOM
  19. 2026-08-27
    days on market $300,990 Active 681 DOM
  20. 2026-08-26
    days on market $300,990 Active 680 DOM
  21. 2026-08-25
    pricedays on market $300,990 Active 679 DOM
  22. 2026-08-24
    days on market $299,990 Active 678 DOM
  23. 2026-08-23
    days on market $299,990 Active 677 DOM
  24. 2026-08-22
    days on market $299,990 Active 676 DOM
  25. 2026-08-21
    days on market $299,990 Active 675 DOM
  26. 2026-08-20
    days on market $299,990 Active 674 DOM
  27. 2026-08-19
    days on market $299,990 Active 673 DOM
  28. 2026-08-18
    days on market $299,990 Active 672 DOM
  29. 2026-08-17
    days on market $299,990 Active 671 DOM
  30. 2026-08-16
    days on market $299,990 Active 670 DOM
  31. 2026-08-15
    days on market $299,990 Active 669 DOM
  32. 2026-08-14
    days on market $299,990 Active 668 DOM
  33. 2026-08-13
    days on market $299,990 Active 667 DOM
  34. 2026-08-12
    days on market $299,990 Active 666 DOM
  35. 2026-08-11
    days on market $299,990 Active 665 DOM
  36. 2026-08-10
    days on market $299,990 Active 664 DOM
  37. 2026-08-09
    days on market $299,990 Active 663 DOM
  38. 2026-08-08
    days on market $299,990 Active 662 DOM
  39. 2026-08-06
    days on market $299,990 Active 660 DOM
  40. 2026-08-05
    days on market $299,990 Active 659 DOM
  41. 2026-08-04
    days on market $299,990 Active 658 DOM
  42. 2026-08-03
    days on market $299,990 Active 657 DOM
  43. 2026-07-31
    days on market $299,990 Active 654 DOM
  44. 2026-07-30
    days on market $299,990 Active 652 DOM
  45. 2026-07-28
    days on market $299,990 Active 651 DOM
  46. 2026-07-26
    days on market $299,990 Active 649 DOM
  47. 2026-07-24
    days on market $299,990 Active 647 DOM
  48. 2026-07-23
    days on market $299,990 Active 646 DOM
  49. 2026-07-22
    days on market $299,990 Active 645 DOM
  50. 2026-07-21
    days on market $299,990 Active 644 DOM

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

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$32,036
− Mortgage interest
−$21,745
− Property taxes
−$5,823
− Insurance
−$1,941
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,563
− Management
−$2,563
− HOA
−$3,576
− Depreciation
−$11,293
Taxable loss
−$17,469
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$4,192
After-tax cash flow
$-6,269/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This thoughtfully designed ranch-style townhouse is in excellent condition with a modern kitchen and well-maintained exterior. It offers a great balance of comfort and functionality, making it an ideal option for those seeking both convenience and space. With minor updates, it can further enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Adding a smart home system — A smart home system can improve convenience and energy efficiency, attracting more buyers and renters.
  • Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can make the kitchen more functional and appealing to potential buyers and renters.
F Composite school gradezoned avg 36/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Lincoln Elementary F IL #503/2,056 Nat'l #22,595/41,679 Middle Richard Ira Jones Middle School F IL #182/665 Nat'l #7,206/14,009 High Plainfield Academy

Schools (NCES district)

District
Plainfield SD 202
NCES district ID
1731740
Math proficiency
25% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
32% ▼ -14.00%
Median HH income
$90,706
Composite
28.83/100
National rank
#6653
State rank
#213 of 620 in IL
C Composite livability gradescore 67/100

Livability — Plainfield

Score
67/100
State rank
#496
US rank
#10260

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Plainfield, IL
County
Will County · 705,368 people
City population
75,140
Metro
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Population (ZIP)
27,306
Household income
$108,304
Rent vs Own
15.8% rent · 84.2% own
Severe rent burden
3% of renters

Population outlook (Will County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
705,368 people
By 2030
708,154 · +0.4%
By 2040
702,692 · -0.4%
By 2050
680,249 · -3.6%
By 2075
611,990 · -13.2%
By 2100
516,215 · -26.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (70%)
Race & ethnicity
White 70% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 10% Black 9% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 8% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 14% Subsaharan African 2% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada
Languages at home
83% English-only · Spanish 8% Other Indo-European 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Will

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 50.1% · R 48.5% · Other 1.4%
2008→2024 swing
-11.6pp toward R · 2008: 13.2pp · 2024: 1.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+1.6 2020: D+8.3 2016: D+5.7 2012: D+3.7 2008: D+13.2

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Civics

Price history

-14.3% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-31 Price Changed $299,990 Zillow
  • 2026-03-28 Price Changed $357,990 Zillow
  • 2026-03-05 Price Changed $299,990 Zillow
  • 2025-11-05 Price Changed $357,990 Zillow
  • 2025-08-29 Price Changed $355,990 Zillow
  • 2025-07-11 Price Changed $345,990 Zillow
  • 2025-06-17 Price Changed $342,990 Zillow
  • 2025-06-09 Price Changed $341,990 Zillow
  • 2025-05-01 Price Changed $339,990 Zillow
  • 2025-03-21 Price Changed $336,990 Zillow
  • 2025-03-11 Price Changed $331,990 Zillow
  • 2025-03-06 Price Changed $329,990 Zillow
  • 2024-10-15 Listed $349,990 Zillow

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

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