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1950 N Congresss Ave Unit J211
B Composite 72.16
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Livability +4.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$175,000

1950 N Congresss Ave Unit J211 · West Palm Beach, FL 33401
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,030 sqft · Condo · 220 Days on market
Built 1981 $425/mo HOA · 12% of rent ↓ 12% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

:Investor dream unit already rented $1,850 until 6/14/2026 You can rent right away after the sale. Freshly painted 2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo located just north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd and Palm Beach outlet. Convenient to I95 and Palm Beach International airport.

Key facts

  • $425 HOA
  • Community pool
  • Built 1981

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Pets allowed with size limit
  • Financial info: HOA fee: $425 per month
  • HOA & community: Community clubhouse; Community pool; HOA dues paid monthly

Exterior

  • Parking: No parking details listed
  • Security: No security features listed
  • Utilities: Three-phase electric
  • Home design: Condominium; Resale property; Faces north; Total of 4 stories
  • Construction: Concrete construction
  • Exterior features: Not waterfront; No waterfront features

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the main level
  • Flooring: Clay tile; Tile
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms on the main level
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: No interior-specific features listed
  • Laundry & utility: No washer/dryer or utility details listed

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $175k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $175k).
  • Recommended offer: $154k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 3.8% in West Palm Beach — 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 82/100 on livability (#75 in FL, #1,255 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
  • Palm Beach (suburban): math 46% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #34 of 73 in FL (top 47%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 506 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,974 units permitted in Palm Beach County in 2024 (1,012 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,405/mo this rent would consume 60% of the median local household income ($68k/yr) (locally 2953% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Palm Beach County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.2% rent growth), your $49k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 220 days — a 12% lower offer ($154k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 3y 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

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $154,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 220 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  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. 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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.95%
Cap rate
13.53%
Cash-on-cash
25.86%
DSCR
2.15
GRM
4.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.15% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
22.5%
Equity multiple
1.95×
Total profit
$46,731
Equity at exit
$26,093
10-year hold
IRR
32.1%
Equity multiple
4.28×
Total profit
$160,825
Equity at exit
$15,131

Cash invested: $49,000 (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.

ZIP-level market 33401

Rents YoY
5.2%
Active inventory
506
Price-to-rent
4.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,405 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$918
Tax est. 1.5%
$219 /mo · $2,625/yr
Insurance
$73
HOA
$425
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$715
Net cashflow
$1,056

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,069
Max offer price $175,000
Occupancy floor 64%

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
$43,750
Closing costs
$5,250
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?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 12 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2425 Presidential Way West Palm Beach, FL 2.0 2.0 1294 $4,500 $3.48 24d 1 0.20mi
2400 Presidential Way #1906 West Palm Beach, FL 1.0 2.0 1294 $3,000 $2.32 24d 1 0.26mi
1991 Presidential Way West Palm Beach, FL 1.0 1.0 827 $3,427 $4.14 7d 1 0.29mi
1991 Presidential Way West Palm Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1485 $4,905 $3.30 16d 1 0.29mi
1714 Consulate Pl #101 West Palm Beach, FL 3.0 3.0 1377 $3,000 $2.18 24d 1 0.41mi
1979 Brandywine Rd Unit 1979-108 West Palm Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1395 $3,205 $2.30 24d 1 0.45mi
1912 Stratford Way West Palm Beach, FL 2.0 2.5 1350 $3,000 $2.22 24d 1 1.06mi
290 Courtney Lakes Cir West Palm Beach, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1069 $2,705 $2.53 19d 19 1.21mi
4400 Portofino Way West Palm Beach, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1222 $2,528 $2.07 17d 60 1.28mi
1211 Pine Sage Cir West Palm Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1367 $3,200 $2.34 5d 1 1.31mi
1319 13th St West Palm Beach, FL 3.0 2.0 1215 $3,200 $2.63 24d 1 1.40mi
3590 Village Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1074 $2,798 $2.60 1d 29 1.43mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$425 · $5,100/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 17 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $175,000 Active 220 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $175,000 Active 219 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $175,000 Active 218 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $175,000 Active 217 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $175,000 Active 215 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $175,000 Active 211 DOM
  7. 2026-06-07
    days on market $175,000 Active 209 DOM
  8. 2026-06-04
    days on market $175,000 Active 206 DOM
  9. 2026-06-03
    days on market $175,000 Active 205 DOM
  10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $175,000 Active 203 DOM
  11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $175,000 Active 202 DOM
  12. 2026-05-22
    price $175,000
  13. 2025-11-10
    listed $182,000 Active
  14. 2023-11-29
    historical
  15. 2023-10-09
    status Active
  16. 2023-06-18
    historical
  17. 2023-04-15
    listed $199,000 Active

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$40,865
− Mortgage interest
−$9,803
− Property taxes
−$2,625
− Insurance
−$875
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,269
− Management
−$3,269
− HOA
−$5,100
− Depreciation
−$5,091
Taxable income
$10,833
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,600
After-tax cash flow
$10,071/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
Palm Beach
NCES district ID
1201500
Math proficiency
46% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
53% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$53,943
Composite
42.72/100
National rank
#3160
State rank
#34 of 73 in FL

Livability — West Palm Beach

Score
82/100
State rank
#75
US rank
#1255

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
West Palm Beach, FL
County
Palm Beach County · 1,438,312 people
City population
222,012
Metro
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Population (ZIP)
33,698
Household income
$67,967
Rent vs Own
62.5% rent · 37.5% own
Severe rent burden
2953.0

Population outlook (Palm Beach County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,637,487 people
By 2030
1,743,255 · +6.5%
By 2040
1,948,712 · +19.0%
By 2050
2,132,979 · +30.3%
By 2075
2,530,027 · +54.5%
By 2100
2,706,979 · +65.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
Race & ethnicity
White 43% Black 32% Hispanic / Latino 17% Two or more races 11% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 3% Cuban 3%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 6% Slovak 2% Romanian 2%
Foreign-born
26% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
73% English-only · Spanish 13% French/Haitian/Cajun 7% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Palm Beach

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 50.0% · R 49.2%
2008→2024 swing
-22.1pp toward R · 2008: 22.9pp · 2024: 0.8pp
All cycles
2024: D+0.8 2020: D+12.8 2016: D+15.3 2012: D+17.0 2008: D+22.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -324.96%
Current HPI
367.0978
Rent YoY
▲ 5.15%
Metro
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-12.1% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-22 Price Changed $175,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2025-11-10 Listed $182,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2023-11-29 Listing Removed Beaches MLS
  • 2023-10-09 Relisted Beaches MLS
  • 2023-06-18 Listing Removed Beaches MLS
  • 2023-04-15 Listed $199,000 Beaches MLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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