5 General Doolittle Rd · Daytona Beach, FL 32124

$230,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,264 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 65 Days on market

Built 1980 9,375 sqft lot

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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 +27.4/30.0
• DSCR +9.6/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.2/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Appreciation +4.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.9/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

Key facts

• New hot water heater
• Stucco exterior
• 9,375 sq ft lot

Tags

• STEEL ROOF INSTALLED IN 2017
• NEW HIGH-IMPACT WINDOWS
• NEW HOT WATER HEATER
• TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT
• CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
• STUCCO EXTERIOR

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $674 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $230k).
• Recommended offer: $216k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 83/100 on livability (#46 in FL, #867 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D-.
• Volusia (suburban): math 44% / reading 49% proficiency, ranked #47 of 73 in FL (top 64%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Palm Terrace Elementary School (math 34% / reading 33%, grade F, #1,758 of 2,144 statewide, top 83%, 592 students, 83% FRL); Mainland High School (math 30% / reading 37%, grade F, #400 of 667 statewide, top 61%, 1,855 students, 64% FRL) — zoned schools average 74% FRL vs 51% district-wide (23 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 34% at this address vs 46% district-wide (-13 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Volusia average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.5%/yr); 333 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 3,402 units permitted in Volusia County in 2024 (681 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($93k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-2.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Volusia County population projected at +19% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-2.0% appreciation + 5.5% rent growth), your $64k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 65 days — a 6% lower offer ($216k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts 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 $31k; list at $230k implies a 642% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $216,200 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 65 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.12% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.81%
• Cash-on-cash: 12.57%
• DSCR: 1.56
• GRM: 7.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-1.99% appreciation · 5.46% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 8.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.34×
• Total profit: $21,952
• Equity at exit: $44,784

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.4%
• Equity multiple: 2.72×
• Total profit: $110,895
• Equity at exit: $38,382

Cash invested: $64,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 32124

• Home prices YoY: -0.6%
• Rents YoY: 5.5%
• Active inventory: 333
• Price-to-rent: 7.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,568 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax from tax record: −$52 /mo · $623/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$539
• Net cashflow: $674

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,714

Max offer price $230,000

Occupancy floor 69%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $805	-5% $740	+0% $674	+5% $609	+10% $544
Rent	-10% $472	-5% $573	+0% $674	+5% $776	+10% $877
Rate	-1.0pp $790	-0.5pp $733	base $674	+0.5pp $615	+1.0pp $554

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: $57,500
• Closing costs: $6,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1465 Admiral Nimitz Ave Daytona Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1420	$2,200	$1.55	24d	1	0.09mi
38 General Doolittle Rd Unit NA Daytona Beach, FL	3.0	2.0	1135	$2,200	$1.94	24d	1	0.27mi

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-03-19
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-17
   status Pending 900-char remark

   Show marketing remark (900 chars)

   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

3. 2026-03-03
   price $219,000 900-char remark

   Show marketing remark (900 chars)

   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

4. 2026-02-06
   status Active 900-char remark

   Show marketing remark (900 chars)

   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

5. 2026-02-06
   status Active

   Show marketing remark (900 chars)

   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

6. 2026-01-24
   status Pending
7. 2026-01-23
   status Pending 900-char remark

   Show marketing remark (900 chars)

   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

8. 2025-12-30
   listed $230,000 Active 900-char remark

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   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

9. 2025-12-30
   listed $230,000 Active

   Show marketing remark (900 chars)

   NEW LISTING OPPORTUNITY! 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a fully fenced front and backyard. Features include a steel roof installed in 2017, new high-impact windows, a new hot water heater, and tile flooring throughout. Concrete construction, stucco exterior and chain-link fencing provide durability, security and low maintenance, and there is no HOA to limit how you live or store your toys. The home offers a functional layout with strong bones and the opportunity for light cosmetic updates to make it your own. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, with quick access to the interstate and just a short drive to the beach. A practical home with key upgrades already completed, outdoor space to enjoy, and a location that makes everyday living easy. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

10. 1980-09-01
    soldstatus $31,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $623 · $52/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,909 · $159/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,286/yr (+$107/mo · 206.5%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 7/10 Severe
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,810
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,884
• − Property taxes: −$623
• − Insurance: −$1,150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,465
• − Management: −$2,465
• − Depreciation: −$6,691
• Taxable income: $4,533
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,088
• After-tax cash flow: $7,005/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: Volusia
• NCES district ID: 1201920
• Math proficiency: 44% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 49% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $42,946
• Composite: 39.2/100
• National rank: #4019
• State rank: #47 of 73 in FL

Livability — Daytona Beach

• Score: 83/100
• State rank: #46
• US rank: #867

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Volusia County · 556,871 people
• City population: 67,539
• Metro: Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 11,409
• Household income: $92,616
• Rent vs Own: 5.8% rent · 94.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 54.0

Population outlook (Volusia County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 572,749 people
• By 2030: 598,695 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 644,880 · +12.6%
• By 2050: 681,451 · +19.0%
• By 2075: 759,957 · +32.7%
• By 2100: 778,902 · +36.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 71% Black 20% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 2% Two or more races 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Italian 2% Portuguese 1%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada, Mexico, South Korea
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Asian/Pacific 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Volusia

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.8) · D 38.7% · R 60.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -27.4pp toward R · 2008: 5.7pp · 2024: -21.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.8 2020: R+14.1 2016: R+13.1 2012: R+1.2 2008: D+5.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -1.99%
• Current HPI: 311.7456
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.46%
• Metro: Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+606.5% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-19 Pending — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-17 Pending — Daytona MLS
• 2026-03-03 Price Changed $219,000 Daytona MLS
• 2026-02-06 Relisted — Daytona MLS
• 2026-02-06 Relisted — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-01-24 Pending — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-01-23 Pending — Daytona MLS
• 2025-12-30 Listed $230,000 Daytona MLS
• 2025-12-30 Listed $230,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 1980-09-01 Sold (Public Records) $31,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $623 · +2.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.