7955 NW 5th Ct #103 · Margate, FL 33063

$80,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 990 sqft · Condo public records · 75 Days on market

Built 1975 $495/mo HOA · 28% of rent

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• Cash flow +27.7/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +9.7/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Enjoy easy, low maintenance living in this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offering 990 sq ft of comfortable living space within a well-maintained 55+ community in Margate. The recently refreshed interior provides bright living and dining areas designed for everyday comfort and relaxation. Residents enjoy access to a full range of amenities including a community pool, shuffleboard courts, ping pong, fitness center, library, and card room creating an active and social lifestyle right at home. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, this condo presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy comfort, community, and convenience. CASH ONLY VIRTUALLY STAGED

Key facts

• Shuffleboard courts
• Fitness center
• Community pool

Tags

• COMMUNITY POOL
• SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS
• FITNESS CENTER
• LIBRARY
• CARD ROOM

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Pets not allowed
• HOA & community: Monthly association fee of $495; Association covers common areas, cable TV, recreation facilities, sewer and water; Community amenities include billiard room; Senior community

Exterior

• Parking: One parking space
• Home design: 2-story building; Has attached property; Entry level: 1
• Construction: Block construction; Effective year built
• Exterior features: Storm/security shutters

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator
• Flooring: Carpet
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: First-floor entry; Bedroom on main level

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $80k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $241 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $80k).
• Recommended offer: $75k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.9% vs local median 4.3% in Margate — 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 81/100 on livability (#85 in FL, #1,398 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F.
• Broward (suburban): math 42% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #46 of 73 in FL (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.9%/yr); 548 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,111 units permitted in Broward County in 2024 (1,265 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($63k/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 $553 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Broward County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 75 days — a 6% lower offer ($75k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $9k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $34k; list at $80k implies a 135% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 3.1% of price; HOA is 28% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→27/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $75,200 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 75 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. 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?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 2.21% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.91%
• Cash-on-cash: 12.92%
• DSCR: 1.57
• GRM: 3.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.94% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.04×
• Total profit: $928
• Equity at exit: $11,928

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.66×
• Total profit: $14,710
• Equity at exit: $6,917

Cash invested: $22,400 (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 33063

• Home prices YoY: -18.1%
• Rents YoY: 1.9%
• Active inventory: 548
• Price-to-rent: 3.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,765 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$420
• Tax from tax record: −$206 /mo · $2,468/yr
• Insurance: −$33
• HOA: −$495
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$371
• Net cashflow: $241

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,460

Max offer price $80,000

Occupancy floor 81%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $286	-5% $264	+0% $241	+5% $219	+10% $196
Rent	-10% $102	-5% $171	+0% $241	+5% $311	+10% $381
Rate	-1.0pp $281	-0.5pp $262	base $241	+0.5pp $220	+1.0pp $199

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: $20,000
• Closing costs: $2,400
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1005 Country Club Dr Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	925	$1,475	$1.59	22d	2	0.23mi
1025 Country Club Dr #302 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	920	$1,475	$1.60	25d	1	0.27mi
1035 Country Club Dr Margate, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	925	$1,499	$1.62	25d	2	0.34mi
1010 Country Club Dr #206 Margate, FL	1.0	1.5	775	$1,450	$1.87	25d	1	0.34mi
7605 NW 5th Pl #106 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,500	$1.52	25d	1	0.34mi
1020 NW 80th Ave #203 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,900	$1.90	13d	1	0.35mi
1020 NW 80th Ave #203 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,900	$1.90	3d	1	0.35mi
7600 NW 5th Pl #106 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,600	$1.62	25d	1	0.36mi
1030 Country Club Dr #401 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	930	$1,450	$1.56	5d	1	0.36mi
1030 Country Club Dr #309 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1038	$1,450	$1.40	25d	1	0.36mi
1030 Country Club Dr #401 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	930	$1,450	$1.56	19d	1	0.36mi
7605 NW 5th Ct #204 Margate, FL	1.0	1.0	670	$1,350	$2.01	25d	1	0.36mi
7600 NW 4th Pl #207 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,700	$1.72	25d	1	0.36mi
7500 NW 5th Pl #204 Margate, FL	1.0	1.0	670	$1,400	$2.09	17d	1	0.41mi
7500 NW 5th Pl #204 Margate, FL	1.0	1.0	670	$1,400	$2.09	25d	1	0.41mi
7500 NW 4th Pl Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,850	$1.87	25d	1	0.42mi
7500 NW 4th Pl Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,850	$1.87	3d	1	0.42mi
480 NW 76th Ave #105 Margate, FL	1.0	2.0	960	$1,500	$1.56	25d	1	0.43mi
7897 Golf Circle Dr #108 Margate, FL	1.0	1.5	775	$1,450	$1.87	17d	1	0.44mi
370 NW 76th Ave #202 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,950	$1.77	12d	1	0.46mi
7897 Golf Circle Dr Margate, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	757	$1,450	$1.92	5d	2	0.48mi
260 NW 76th Ave #406 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,700	$1.55	25d	1	0.51mi
260 NW 76th Ave #404 Margate, FL	1.0	2.0	960	$1,500	$1.56	25d	1	0.51mi
7305 NW 5th Pl #206 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,650	$1.67	25d	1	0.55mi
7305 NW 5th Ct #204 Margate, FL	1.0	1.0	670	$1,375	$2.05	25d	1	0.56mi
7300 NW 4th Pl #101 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,400	$1.41	20d	1	0.56mi
7797 Golf Circle Dr Margate, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	834	$1,800	$2.16	5d	2	0.57mi
7300 Lake Circle Dr #107 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,850	$1.68	14d	1	0.57mi
7797 Golf Circle Dr #310 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	930	$1,800	$1.94	25d	1	0.58mi
7205 W Atlantic Blvd #101 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	990	$1,500	$1.52	25d	1	0.60mi
7807 Golf Circle Dr Margate, FL	1.0	1.0–1.5	757	$1,525	$2.01	21d	4	0.62mi
7807 Golf Circle Dr Margate, FL	1.0	1.0–1.5	749	$1,575	$2.10	18d	2	0.62mi
7901 Southgate Blvd Apt C5 North Lauderdale, FL	2.0	2.0	1010	$2,100	$2.08	3d	1	0.63mi
1045 NW 73rd Ave Margate, FL	2.0	1.0	1036	$2,500	$2.41	25d	1	0.64mi
1480 NW 80th Ave #402 Margate, FL	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,875	$1.88	8d	1	0.64mi
8011 Southgate Blvd Unit L1 North Lauderdale, FL	2.0	2.0	1010	$2,100	$2.08	4d	1	0.65mi
8011 Southgate Blvd Unit L1 North Lauderdale, FL	2.0	2.0	1010	$2,099	$2.08	22d	1	0.65mi
1010 NW 72nd Ter Margate, FL	2.0	1.5	1061	$2,200	$2.07	8d	1	0.66mi
1010 NW 72nd Ter Margate, FL	2.0	1.5	1061	$2,250	$2.12	18d	1	0.66mi
755 Riverside Dr #1335 Coral Springs, FL	1.0	1.0	780	$1,800	$2.31	8d	1	0.67mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $495 · $5,940/yr
• Likely covers: poolgym
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-05-13
   status Pending
2. 2026-05-04
   status Active
3. 2026-04-17
   historical Active Under Contract
4. 2026-03-31
   status Active
5. 2026-03-25
   historical Active Under Contract
6. 2026-03-11
   price $80,000
7. 2026-03-05
   price $85,000
8. 2026-02-27
   listed $89,000 Active
9. 2026-02-01
   historical
10. 2026-01-12
    price $97,400
11. 2025-11-17
    status Active
12. 2025-11-15
    historical
13. 2025-11-03
    price $99,800
14. 2025-10-14
    price $104,900
15. 2025-09-05
    price $109,900
16. 2025-08-13
    price $114,900
17. 2025-07-29
    price $117,400
18. 2025-05-15
    listed $119,900 Active
19. 2010-01-28
    soldstatus $34,000
20. 2005-04-25
    soldstatus $76,500
21. 1986-07-01
    soldstatus $39,000
22. 1974-11-01
    soldstatus $25,000

ⓘ 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: $2,468 · $206/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,468 · $206/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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 27 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,185
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,481
• − Property taxes: −$2,468
• − Insurance: −$400
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,695
• − Management: −$1,695
• − HOA: −$5,940
• − Depreciation: −$2,327
• Taxable income: $2,179
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$523
• After-tax cash flow: $2,371/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: Broward
• NCES district ID: 1200180
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $52,139
• Composite: 40.88/100
• National rank: #3621
• State rank: #46 of 73 in FL

Livability — Margate

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #85
• US rank: #1398

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Margate, FL
• County: Broward County · 1,963,430 people
• City population: 55,466
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 55,466
• Household income: $62,918
• Rent vs Own: 26.3% rent · 73.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 2290.0

Population outlook (Broward County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,207,033 people
• By 2030: 2,360,704 · +7.0%
• By 2040: 2,661,208 · +20.6%
• By 2050: 2,946,698 · +33.5%
• By 2075: 3,602,273 · +63.2%
• By 2100: 3,970,984 · +79.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.72)
• Race & ethnicity: White 34% Hispanic / Latino 29% Black 28% Two or more races 18% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 7% Cuban 3% Dominican 3%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 6% Romanian 2% Estonian 2%
• Foreign-born: 36% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 61% English-only · Spanish 24% French/Haitian/Cajun 7% Other Indo-European 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Broward

• 2024 margin: D (+17.0) · D 58.0% · R 41.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -17.8pp toward R · 2008: 34.7pp · 2024: 17.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+17.0 2020: D+29.8 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+34.9 2008: D+34.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -87.17%
• Current HPI: 393.9225
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.94%
• 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
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+220.0% since first listed

22 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Pending — MARMLS
• 2026-05-04 Relisted — MARMLS
• 2026-04-17 Contingent — MARMLS
• 2026-03-31 Relisted — MARMLS
• 2026-03-25 Contingent — MARMLS
• 2026-03-11 Price Changed $80,000 MARMLS
• 2026-03-05 Price Changed $85,000 MARMLS
• 2026-02-27 Listed $89,000 MARMLS
• 2026-02-01 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2026-01-12 Price Changed $97,400 Beaches MLS
• 2025-11-17 Relisted — Beaches MLS
• 2025-11-15 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2025-11-03 Price Changed $99,800 Beaches MLS
• 2025-10-14 Price Changed $104,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-09-05 Price Changed $109,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-08-13 Price Changed $114,900 Beaches MLS
• 2025-07-29 Price Changed $117,400 Beaches MLS
• 2025-05-15 Listed $119,900 Beaches MLS
• 2010-01-28 Sold (Public Records) $34,000 Public Records
• 2005-04-25 Sold (Public Records) $76,500 Public Records
• 1986-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $39,000 Public Records
• 1974-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $25,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+15.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,468 · +3.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.