20401 Norwood St · Detroit, MI 48234

$75,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 973 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 3 Days on market

Built 1948 3,485 sqft lot Est $56k · 33% over

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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).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Please do not approach the home, there is a tenant!!! Long term tenant bringing in $1000.00 a month in rental income. Home is being cared for by the tenant. This is a great addition to any portfolio or a great option for a single-family residence. More photos to come soon.

Key facts

• 3,485 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1948

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residence; One and one-half stories; Ground-level entry with steps
• Construction: Brick exterior; Block foundation
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot approximately 0.08 acres (36 x 98)

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling reported
• Interior features: Unfinished basement; Total of 3 rooms

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $75k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $395 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $75k).
• Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 10.0% in Detroit — 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 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: crime F, employment F.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Mason Academy (381 students, 92% FRL); Clippert Academy (379 students, 82% FRL); Pershing High School (math 10% / reading 10%, grade F, #659 of 713 statewide, top 97%, 408 students, 89% FRL) — zoned schools at 88% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.7%/yr); 227 active listings in the ZIP; 35 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,348/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($35k/yr) (locally 2372% 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 $519 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.7% rent growth), your $21k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 14 sale attempts since 11y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 3.0% of price; flood insurance adds $56/mo; built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $75,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
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 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: 1.80% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.49%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.72%
• DSCR: 2.14
• GRM: 4.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $56,434
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
20426 Wexford St	0.13mi	3/1.5	1,009 (+4%)	1mo	$117,000	$116	85
20409 Yonka St	0.05mi	3/1.0	1,050 (+8%)	1mo	$93,000	$89	83
19619 Norwood St	0.48mi	3/1.0	941 (-3%)	2mo	$30,500	$32	71
20012 Binder St	0.29mi	3/1.0	871 (-10%)	3mo	$50,500	$58	66
19662 Charest St	0.47mi	3/1.0	1,041 (+7%)	2mo	$69,000	$66	64
20180 Charest St	0.20mi	3/1.0	840 (-14%)	5mo	$45,000	$54	64
20811 Sunset Ave	0.41mi	3/1.0	1,090 (+12%)	3mo	$122,000	$112	59
19392 Justine St	0.74mi	3/1.0	1,000 (+3%)	3mo	$45,000	$45	58
19360 Revere St	0.60mi	3/1.0	1,050 (+8%)	2mo	$78,000	$74	57
19672 Justine St	0.63mi	3/1.0	1,050 (+8%)	2mo	$47,500	$45	56
19227 Ryan Rd	0.75mi	3/1.0	919 (-6%)	1mo	$38,000	$41	55
19725 Lamont St	0.75mi	3/1.0	835 (-14%)	4mo	$10,000	$12	38

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 · 6.72% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 20.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.87×
• Total profit: $18,327
• Equity at exit: $11,183

10-year hold

• IRR: 31.3%
• Equity multiple: 4.43×
• Total profit: $71,975
• Equity at exit: $6,485

Cash invested: $21,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48234

• Home prices YoY: -11.9%
• Rents YoY: 6.7%
• Active inventory: 227
• Price-to-rent: 4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,348 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$393
• Tax from tax record: −$190 /mo · $2,286/yr
• Insurance: −$31
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$56 /mo · $666/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$283
• Net cashflow: $395

Break-even live

Break-even rent $849

Max offer price $75,000

Occupancy floor 66%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $437	-5% $416	+0% $395	+5% $373	+10% $352
Rent	-10% $288	-5% $341	+0% $395	+5% $448	+10% $501
Rate	-1.0pp $432	-0.5pp $414	base $395	+0.5pp $375	+1.0pp $355

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: $18,750
• Closing costs: $2,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 35 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
20255 Harned St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,374	$1.37	18d	1	0.32mi
19930 Binder St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,450	$1.45	18d	1	0.33mi
19694 Gallagher St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,150	$1.15	17d	1	0.41mi
19450 Norwood St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	7d	1	0.50mi
19360 Revere St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1050	$1,250	$1.19	26d	1	0.58mi
21155 Warner Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	756	$1,029	$1.36	26d	1	0.62mi
2034 John B Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	920	$1,261	$1.37	45d	1	0.75mi
20794 Audrey Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	954	$1,350	$1.42	45d	1	0.81mi
19450 Fenelon St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1062	$1,384	$1.30	7d	1	0.87mi
21516 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	837	$1,375	$1.64	24d	1	0.92mi
18666 Joseph Campau St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,400	$1.40	18d	1	1.04mi
20263 Caldwell St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	909	$1,350	$1.49	18d	1	1.04mi
19361 Moenart St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,100	$1.10	26d	1	1.05mi
18662 Sunset St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	726	$1,250	$1.72	19d	1	1.07mi
19162 Conley St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	45d	1	1.08mi
21410 Panama St Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	900	$1,600	$1.78	26d	1	1.13mi
1621 E Evelyn Ave Hazel Park, MI	2.0	1.0	749	$1,295	$1.73	20d	1	1.14mi
19260 Bloom St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,350	$1.23	6d	1	1.16mi
18629 Fleming St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	900	$1,150	$1.28	26d	1	1.18mi
21465 Syracuse Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	990	$1,375	$1.39	45d	1	1.22mi
18882 Marx St Highland Park, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	45d	1	1.22mi
18891 Moenart St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	870	$1,195	$1.37	18d	1	1.23mi
22580 Masch Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	988	$1,450	$1.47	26d	1	1.26mi
18884 Bloom St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	979	$975	$1.00	24d	1	1.29mi
18884 Bloom St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	979	$975	$1.00	45d	1	1.29mi
1731 E Pearl Ave Hazel Park, MI	3.0	1.0	844	$1,500	$1.78	22d	1	1.30mi
1326 E Evelyn Ave Unit 1032332P Hazel Park, MI	3.0	2.0	1097	$6,448	$5.88	0d	1	1.30mi
1211 E Bernhard Ave Hazel Park, MI	2.0	1.0	721	$1,500	$2.08	26d	1	1.30mi
18551 Saint Aubin St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	962	$1,200	$1.25	18d	1	1.31mi
18084 Goddard St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.5	790	$1,050	$1.33	18d	1	1.33mi
1019 E Hayes Ave Unit 1032331P Hazel Park, MI	3.0	1.0	1033	$5,281	$5.11	0d	1	1.36mi
19415 Gable St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,373	$1.37	26d	1	1.37mi
3840 Bart Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	1062	$1,350	$1.27	26d	1	1.43mi
2709 Capitol Ave Warren, MI	3.0	2.0	1056	$1,649	$1.56	45d	1	1.45mi
22622 Panama Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.5	920	$1,395	$1.52	13d	1	1.46mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $75,000 Active 3 DOM
2. 2026-06-19
   remarks 273-char remark
3. 2026-06-19
   listed $75,000 Active 1 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,286 · $190/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,286 · $190/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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 77% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,180
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,201
• − Property taxes: −$2,286
• − Insurance: −$1,042
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,294
• − Management: −$1,294
• − Depreciation: −$2,182
• Taxable income: $3,881
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$931
• After-tax cash flow: $3,804/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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
• NCES district ID: 2601103
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▲ 6.00%
• Median HH income: $25,815
• Composite: 13.06/100
• National rank: #9564
• State rank: #499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #218
• US rank: #5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 32,760
• Household income: $35,322
• Rent vs Own: 47.0% rent · 53.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 2372.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (94%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 94% White 3% Two or more races 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada, Vietnam, Philippines
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -44.65%
• Current HPI: 328.8978
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.72%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+11.9% since first listed

34 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-18 Listed $75,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-06-18 Listed $75,000 REALCOMP
• 2021-02-03 Sold (Public Records) $71,250 Public Records
• 2020-06-23 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-06-23 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2020-05-01 Listed $48,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-05-01 Listed $48,000 REALCOMP
• 2019-12-21 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-12-21 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2019-10-15 Listed $47,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-10-15 Listed $47,500 REALCOMP
• 2018-03-19 Sold (MLS) $30,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-03-19 Sold (MLS) $30,000 REALCOMP
• 2018-02-15 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-02-15 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2018-02-06 Listed $37,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-02-06 Listed $37,500 REALCOMP
• 2017-10-26 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2017-10-26 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2017-08-22 Price Changed $32,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2017-08-21 Price Changed $32,000 REALCOMP
• 2017-08-02 Listed $35,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2017-08-02 Listed $35,000 REALCOMP
• 2016-05-01 Sold (MLS) $5,300 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-05-01 Sold (MLS) $5,300 REALCOMP
• 2016-03-01 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-03-01 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2016-02-16 Listed $5,300 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2016-02-16 Listed $5,300 REALCOMP
• 2015-12-09 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2015-12-09 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-11-27 Listed $9,600 REALCOMP
• 2015-11-27 Listed $9,600 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2003-11-19 Sold (Public Records) $67,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,286 · +1.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.