16018 Palos Verdes St · Alva, FL 33982

$340,748

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,874 sqft · SingleFamily · 30 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition

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Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +9.6/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.6/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• 1% rule +2.9/10.0
• DSCR +2.7/10.0
• Appreciation +2.4/10.0

Listing remarks

This impressive 1,874-square-foot two-story home features a spacious open-concept first floor where the kitchen, dining room and family room flow effortlessly together, highlighted by sliding glass doors that open to the backyard. The kitchen shines with shaker-style cabinetry, durable quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances including a slide-in electric range and side-by-side refrigerator. Upstairs, a roomy loft creates separation between the three secondary bedrooms and the tranquil owner's suite, complete with a quartz-topped vanity and full-width mirror. Additional conveniences include a new washer and dryer, energy-efficient systems, and a two-car garage with keyless entry an

Key facts

• Open-concept design
• Serene owner's suite
• Covered lanai

Tags

• OPEN-CONCEPT DESIGN
• COVERED LANAI
• SPACIOUS LOFT
• SERENE OWNER'S SUITE

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price $343,698

Exterior

• Parking: 2 total parking spaces including a 2-car garage
• Home design: Single-family new construction (Columbus plan)
• Construction: Living area approximately 1874
• Exterior features: Residential property located at 16018 Palos Verdes St, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Interior

• Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom (2.5 total)
• Interior features: Spec home (Columbus plan); Active listing

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $341k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-230 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $308k (9.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $269k (21.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $269k (21.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 68/100 on livability (#514 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Charlotte (suburban): math 54% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #22 of 73 in FL (top 30%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.1%/yr); 1037 active listings in the ZIP; 4,585 units permitted in Charlotte County in 2024 (703 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 45% of the median local income ($72k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Charlotte County population projected at +24% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 30 days — a 2% lower offer ($336k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $269,003 (21.1% 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 0.79% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.48%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.89%
• DSCR: 0.87
• GRM: 10.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.13% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -19.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.30×
• Total profit: $-66,713
• Equity at exit: $50,807

10-year hold

• IRR: -10.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.33×
• Total profit: $-63,780
• Equity at exit: $29,462

Cash invested: $95,409 (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 33982

• Home prices YoY: -1.2%
• Rents YoY: 4.1%
• Active inventory: 1037
• Price-to-rent: 10.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,690 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,787
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$426 /mo · $5,111/yr
• Insurance: −$142
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$565
• Net cashflow: $-230

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,981

Max offer price $307,509

Occupancy floor —

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: $85,187
• Closing costs: $10,222
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $340,748 Active 30 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   remarks 699-char remark
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $340,748 Active 29 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $340,748 Active 28 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $340,748 Active 27 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $340,748 Active 25 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $340,748 Active 24 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $340,748 Active 22 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $340,748 Active 21 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    pricedays on market $340,748 Active 20 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $343,698 Active 16 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $343,698 Active 14 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $343,698 Active 13 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $343,698 Active 12 DOM
15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $343,698 Active 11 DOM

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $32,280
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,087
• − Property taxes: −$5,111
• − Insurance: −$1,704
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,582
• − Management: −$2,582
• − Depreciation: −$9,913
• Taxable loss: −$8,699
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,088
• After-tax cash flow: $-669/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 · 26 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This well-maintained two-story home features a modern design with good condition throughout. It offers a spacious layout and is move-in ready, making it an attractive option for both resale and rental markets.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
• Both Updating the flooring in the bathrooms — Modern flooring can improve the look and feel of the bathrooms.
• Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can increase the home's appeal and functionality.
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can enhance convenience and increase the home's value.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can improve curb appeal and add value to the property.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Updating the flooring in the bathrooms — Modern flooring can improve the look and feel of the bathrooms. ↑
• Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can increase the home's appeal and functionality. ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can enhance convenience and increase the home's value. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can improve curb appeal and add value to the property. ↑

ⓘ 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)

• District: Charlotte
• NCES district ID: 1200240
• Math proficiency: 54% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $44,864
• Composite: 45.62/100
• National rank: #2586
• State rank: #22 of 73 in FL

Livability — Alva

• Score: 68/100
• State rank: #514
• US rank: #9471

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Charlotte County · 196,994 people
• Metro: Punta Gorda, FL
• Population (ZIP): 13,006
• Household income: $72,443
• Rent vs Own: 11.2% rent · 88.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 43.0

Population outlook (Charlotte County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 198,646 people
• By 2030: 210,507 · +6.0%
• By 2040: 230,857 · +16.2%
• By 2050: 247,148 · +24.4%
• By 2075: 281,777 · +41.8%
• By 2100: 293,609 · +47.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (81%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 81% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 7% Black 7%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 2% Cuban 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 3% Iranian 3% Slovak 3%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 5% German/W. Germanic 1% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Charlotte

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+34.0) · D 32.7% · R 66.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -26.7pp toward R · 2008: -7.2pp · 2024: -34.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+34.0 2020: R+26.6 2016: R+27.8 2012: R+14.3 2008: R+7.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -5.25%
• Current HPI: 448.5895
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.13%
• Metro: Punta Gorda, 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