18498 Vaughan St · Detroit, MI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $784 – $1,456
Heat risk 3/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 98°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 5 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +30.0/30.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- Rent growth +4.5/5.0
- 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
$75,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
Key facts
- 3,920 sq ft lot
- Garage
- Built 1947
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $75k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $470 ($6k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $75k).
- Recommended offer: $66k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 13.8% vs local median 10.2% 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: schools F, 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.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.0%/yr); 305 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d 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).
- This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($44k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
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 + 8.0% rent growth), your $21k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 183 days — a 12% lower offer ($66k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 8 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $25k (25%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1947 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 183 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1947 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.68% ✓
- Cap rate
- 13.81%
- Cash-on-cash
- 26.86%
- DSCR
- 2.20
- GRM
- 5.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $57,733
- List price
- $75,000
- Delta
- 29.91%
- Verdict
- OVERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19352 Margareta St | 0.35mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,060 (+2%) | 3mo | $105,000 | $99 | 72 |
| 18424 Fielding St | 0.24mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,100 (+6%) | 3mo | $40,000 | $36 | 71 |
| 18555 Edinborough Rd | 0.25mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 950 (-8%) | 2mo | $70,000 | $74 | 68 |
| 18801 Margareta St | 0.66mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,045 (+1%) | 3mo | $60,000 | $57 | 60 |
| 19145 Fielding St | 0.40mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 924 (-11%) | 1mo | $98,000 | $106 | 56 |
| 17511 Westmoreland Rd | 0.46mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 939 (-9%) | 1mo | $100,000 | $106 | 53 |
| 18631 Margareta St | 0.69mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 950 (-8%) | 0mo | $62,000 | $65 | 49 |
| 19749 Huntington Rd | 0.74mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,093 (+6%) | 0mo | $169,999 | $156 | 49 |
| 19003 Curtis St | 0.61mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 1,138 (+10%) | 1mo | $95,000 | $83 | 49 |
| 19105 Curtis St | 0.56mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,156 (+12%) | 3mo | $97,422 | $84 | 45 |
| 18924 Bentler St | 0.70mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 920 (-11%) | 3mo | $74,900 | $81 | 41 |
| 18925 Bentler St | 0.73mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 937 (-9%) | 1mo | $79,900 | $85 | 40 |
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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 26.4%
- Equity multiple
- 2.17×
- Total profit
- $24,466
- Equity at exit
- $11,183
- IRR
- 36.9%
- Equity multiple
- 5.30×
- Total profit
- $90,243
- 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
ZIP-level market 48219
- Home prices YoY
- -10.3%
- Rents YoY
- 8.0%
- Active inventory
- 305
- Price-to-rent
- 5.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,259 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$393
- Tax from tax record
- −$100 /mo · $1,202/yr
- Insurance
- −$31
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$264
- Net cashflow
- $470
Break-even live
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
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18461 Heyden St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,050 | $1.05 | 4d | 1 | 0.10mi |
| 18556 Kentfield St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 952 | $1,250 | $1.31 | 2d | 1 | 0.13mi |
| 18191 Heyden St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 917 | $1,100 | $1.20 | 24d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 18450 Edinborough Rd Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,500 | $1.50 | 43d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 18134 Vaughan St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1060 | $1,150 | $1.08 | 16d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 18274 Fielding St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $1,200 | $1.71 | 16d | 1 | 0.28mi |
| 18205 Stout St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 901 | $1,078 | $1.20 | 24d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 18659 Shaftsbury Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 763 | $1,373 | $1.80 | 12d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 18699 Shaftsbury Ave Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,000 | $1.25 | 43d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 18452 Shaftsbury Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 927 | $1,500 | $1.62 | 16d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 17624 Patton St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1260 | $1,695 | $1.35 | 43d | 1 | 0.46mi |
| 19176 Grandville Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 941 | $1,300 | $1.38 | 4d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 19457 Evergreen Rd Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,200 | $1.09 | 43d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 18437 Trinity St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 875 | $1,364 | $1.56 | 14d | 1 | 0.56mi |
| 19372 Grandville Ave Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.5 | 733 | $1,050 | $1.43 | 14d | 1 | 0.61mi |
| 17654 Sunderland Rd Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,500 | $1.36 | 43d | 1 | 0.65mi |
| 19329 Stahelin Ave Unit 1 Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.5 | 833 | $1,250 | $1.50 | 43d | 1 | 0.71mi |
| 17238 Shaftsbury Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,550 | $1.29 | 43d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 19781 Fielding St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,294 | $1.29 | 4d | 1 | 0.76mi |
| 21434 Karl St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,350 | $1.35 | 43d | 1 | 0.78mi |
| 21455 Pickford St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,275 | $1.27 | 43d | 1 | 0.80mi |
| 18025 Bentler St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 728 | $1,250 | $1.72 | 24d | 1 | 0.82mi |
| 19445 Avon Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1023 | $1,550 | $1.52 | 43d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 21451 Glenco St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1026 | $1,400 | $1.36 | 16d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 21440 Bennett St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1037 | $1,394 | $1.34 | 16d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 17255 Westbrook St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1500 | $1,450 | $0.97 | 11d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 17274 Bentler St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $850 | $1.21 | 43d | 2 | 0.92mi |
| 17274 Bentler St Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $838 | $1.20 | 24d | 2 | 0.92mi |
| 17274 Bentler St #46 Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $850 | $1.21 | 16d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 19810 Blackstone St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1216 | $1,395 | $1.15 | 43d | 1 | 0.94mi |
| 18494 Ashton Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,600 | $1.60 | 16d | 1 | 0.97mi |
| 20079 Patton St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1150 | $1,550 | $1.35 | 4d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 16823 Stahelin Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1500 | $1,600 | $1.07 | 17d | 1 | 1.03mi |
| 18045 Lahser Rd Detroit, MI | 1.0 | 1.0 | 670 | $960 | $1.43 | 4d | 2 | 1.06mi |
| 21422 Pembroke Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1000 | $1,695 | $1.70 | 16d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 20011 Avon Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,200 | $1.20 | 4d | 1 | 1.08mi |
| 20271 Grandville Ave Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1010 | $1,550 | $1.53 | 23d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 16717 Trinity St Detroit, MI | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1101 | $1,250 | $1.14 | 43d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 16194 Fielding St Unit 2 Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 750 | $950 | $1.27 | 14d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 20068 Faust Ave Detroit, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 750 | $1,100 | $1.47 | 24d | 1 | 1.21mi |
Listing history 31 events
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2026-06-15days on market $75,000 Active 183 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $75,000 Active 181 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $75,000 Active 180 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $75,000 Active 177 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $75,000 Active 176 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $75,000 Active 175 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $75,000 Active 172 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $75,000 Active 171 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $75,000 Active 169 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $75,000 Active 168 DOM
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2026-02-04price $75,000 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2026-02-03price $75,000 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2026-02-03price $75,000
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2026-01-14status Active 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2026-01-13historical 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-12-31price $87,000 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-12-30price $87,000 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-12-30price $87,000
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-12-14$99,700 Active 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-12-14$99,700 Active 977-char remark
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High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-12-14$99,700 Active
Show marketing remark (977 chars)
High-Equity 3BR Project in a Rapidly Improving Area - Cash Only - As-IsThis Detroit property is a prime fix-and-flip or BRRRR investment for any serious investor looking for big spreads, strong ARV potential, and fast rental demand. Located in a high-activity investor zone with improving comps and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment, this home is a textbook value-add project ready for your crew. Featuring a classic Detroit 3-bedroom layout, this property offers the perfect foundation for a full cosmetic renovation--update flooring, paint, mechanicals, kitchen, bath, roof/siding as needed, and watch the ARV climb. The layout makes it easy to open walls and convert to a modern open-concept floor plan that today's buyers and renters want. The area supports strong rent-to-value ratios, making this an ideal BRRRR candidate after rehab. Whether you're flipping for quick equity or holding for long-term cash flow, this property checks every box. Motivated SellerSold as is
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2025-02-19historical
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2024-12-26historical Accepting Backup Offers
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2024-12-26historical Active Under Contract
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2024-12-26historical
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2024-12-17status Active
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2024-12-14historical Accepting Backup Offers
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2024-11-26$85,000 Active
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2024-11-26$85,000 Active
ⓘ 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
- $1,202 · $100/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,202 · $100/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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $15,112
- − Mortgage interest
- −$4,201
- − Property taxes
- −$1,202
- − Insurance
- −$375
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,209
- − Management
- −$1,209
- − Depreciation
- −$2,182
- Taxable income
- $4,734
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,136
- After-tax cash flow
- $4,505/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
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)
- 47,208
- Household income
- $43,655
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 3584.0
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 (88%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 88% White 5% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 1%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 2% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 96% English-only · Spanish 1% 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
- ▼ -65.06%
- Current HPI
- 563.3263
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 8.04%
- 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 |
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| Automotive | 2 | $372B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $45B |
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| Automotive Retail | 1 | $29B |
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| Healthcare / Medical Devices | 1 | $23B |
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| Automotive Technology | 1 | $20B |
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Price history
-11.8% since first listed21 events — show timeline
- 2026-02-04 Price Changed $75,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2026-02-03 Price Changed $75,000 REALCOMP
- 2026-02-03 Price Changed $75,000 SW Michigan MLS
- 2026-01-14 Relisted — REALCOMP
- 2026-01-13 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
- 2025-12-31 Price Changed $87,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2025-12-30 Price Changed $87,000 REALCOMP
- 2025-12-30 Price Changed $87,000 SW Michigan MLS
- 2025-12-14 Listed $99,700 SW Michigan MLS
- 2025-12-14 Listed $99,700 REALCOMP
- 2025-12-14 Listed $99,700 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2025-02-19 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
- 2024-12-26 Contingent — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2024-12-26 Contingent — REALCOMP
- 2024-12-26 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2024-12-18 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2024-12-17 Relisted — REALCOMP
- 2024-12-14 Contingent — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2024-12-14 Contingent — REALCOMP
- 2024-11-26 Listed $85,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2024-11-26 Listed $85,000 REALCOMP
Property tax history
-0.6%/yrLatest (2025): $1,202 · -53.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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