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18 Avenue A
B Composite 74.92
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
  • ARV discount +11.2/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$110,000

18 Avenue A · Burlington, VT 05408
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 840 sqft · Manufactured public records · 64 Days on market
Built 2013 $131/sqft · 8% below area Est $120k · 8% under $425/mo HOA · 14% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home located in the desirable North Avenue Co-Op! Situated on a nice corner lot, this home offers a spacious and functional layout with plenty of natural light throughout. The bright living room creates a warm and inviting atmosphere and flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, making it ideal for everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, perfect for meal prep and storage. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living space. The laundry space adds everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy the benefits of a corner lot with added privacy, along with a storage shed that provides plenty of room for tools, outdoor equipment, or seasonal items. Located just minutes from downtown Burlington, this home offers easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, parks, and more. Affordable, convenient, and full of potential. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this charming home your own!

Key facts

  • Easy access
  • Natural light
  • Storage shed

Tags

CORNER LOTSTORAGE SHEDLAUNDRY HOOK-UPSNATURAL LIGHTEAT-IN KITCHENEASY ACCESS

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 3-bed/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $110k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($16k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $110k).
  • Recommended offer: $103k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 21.0% vs local median 3.1% in Burlington — 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 74/100 on livability (#19 in VT, #4,619 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, health & safety A+, schools B; Watch: cost of living D, crime F, amenities F.
  • Market conditions: 43 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 898 units permitted in Chittenden County in 2024 (554 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $761 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Chittenden County population projected at +8% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 64 days — a 6% lower offer ($103k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $30k; list at $110k implies a 267% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Recommended offer $103,400 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 64 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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 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
2.82%
Cap rate
20.96%
Cash-on-cash
52.37%
DSCR
3.33
GRM
3.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$119,900
List price
$110,000
Delta
-8.26%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
1 within 2.0 mi
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
21 Avenue C 0.03mi 3/1.0 924 (+10%) 5mo $119,900 $130 78
3 Avenue E 0.09mi 2/2.0 (-1) 960 (+14%) 16mo $125,000 $130 50

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
50.4%
Equity multiple
3.21×
Total profit
$68,051
Equity at exit
$16,401
10-year hold
IRR
55.9%
Equity multiple
6.54×
Total profit
$170,563
Equity at exit
$9,511

Cash invested: $30,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
41 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
State Vermont
41 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+15
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Just-cause in Burlington (2022); strong habitability.

ZIP-level market 05408

Active inventory
43
Price-to-rent
3.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,107 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$577
Tax from tax record
$63 /mo · $753/yr
Insurance
$46
HOA
$425
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$652
Net cashflow
$1,344

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,406
Max offer price $110,000
Occupancy floor 52%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,406 -5% $1,375 +0% $1,344 +5% $1,313 +10% $1,282
Rent -10% $1,099 -5% $1,221 +0% $1,344 +5% $1,467 +10% $1,590
Rate -1.0pp $1,400 -0.5pp $1,372 base $1,344 +0.5pp $1,316 +1.0pp $1,287

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
$27,500
Closing costs
$3,300
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
18 Valade St Burlington, VT 2.0 1.0 1080 $2,400 $2.22 21d 1 1.14mi
125 Cambrian Way Burlington, VT 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1149 $4,050 $3.52 21d 6 1.42mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$425 · $5,100/yr

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    days on market $110,000 Active 64 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $110,000 Active 63 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $110,000 Active 62 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $110,000 Active 61 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $110,000 Active 60 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $110,000 Active 58 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $110,000 Active 57 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $110,000 Active 55 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $110,000 Active 54 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $110,000 Active 53 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $110,000 Active 52 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $110,000 Active 49 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $110,000 Active 48 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $110,000 Active 47 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $110,000 Active 46 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $110,000 Active 45 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $110,000 Active 44 DOM
  18. 2026-05-11
    price $110,000 1040-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1040 chars)

    Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home located in the desirable North Avenue Co-Op! Situated on a nice corner lot, this home offers a spacious and functional layout with plenty of natural light throughout. The bright living room creates a warm and inviting atmosphere and flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, making it ideal for everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, perfect for meal prep and storage. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living space. The laundry space adds everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy the benefits of a corner lot with added privacy, along with a storage shed that provides plenty of room for tools, outdoor equipment, or seasonal items. Located just minutes from downtown Burlington, this home offers easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, parks, and more. Affordable, convenient, and full of potential. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this charming home your own!

  19. 2026-04-16
    listed $120,000 Active 1040-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1040 chars)

    Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home located in the desirable North Avenue Co-Op! Situated on a nice corner lot, this home offers a spacious and functional layout with plenty of natural light throughout. The bright living room creates a warm and inviting atmosphere and flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, making it ideal for everyday living and casual entertaining. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, perfect for meal prep and storage. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living space. The laundry space adds everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy the benefits of a corner lot with added privacy, along with a storage shed that provides plenty of room for tools, outdoor equipment, or seasonal items. Located just minutes from downtown Burlington, this home offers easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, parks, and more. Affordable, convenient, and full of potential. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this charming home your own!

  20. 2010-03-30
    soldstatus $30,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast VT · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$753 · $63/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,421 · $118/mo
Expected delta
+$669/yr (+$56/mo · 88.8%)

ⓘ 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 ≥93°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% 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
$37,286
− Mortgage interest
−$6,162
− Property taxes
−$753
− Insurance
−$550
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,983
− Management
−$2,983
− HOA
−$5,100
− Depreciation
−$3,200
Taxable income
$15,555
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,733
After-tax cash flow
$12,397/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)

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Livability — Burlington

Score
74/100
State rank
#19
US rank
#4619

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Burlington, VT
City population
31,662
Population (ZIP)
10,199

Population outlook (Chittenden County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
170,769 people
By 2030
174,716 · +2.3%
By 2040
180,337 · +5.6%
By 2050
183,768 · +7.6%
By 2075
194,646 · +14.0%
By 2100
194,933 · +14.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (85%)
Race & ethnicity
White 85% Two or more races 6% Black 4% Hispanic / Latino 3% Asian 3%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 9% Slovak 5% Romanian 5%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
89% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 3% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Chittenden

2024 margin
Solid D (+53.6) · D 75.4% · R 21.7% · Other 2.9%
2008→2024 swing
+8.9pp toward D · 2008: 44.8pp · 2024: 53.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+53.6 2020: D+54.5 2016: D+46.8 2012: D+41.9 2008: D+44.8

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -212.09%
Current HPI
319.5442
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
F500 in state
0

Price history

+266.7% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-11 Price Changed $110,000 PrimeMLS
  • 2026-04-16 Listed $120,000 PrimeMLS
  • 2010-03-30 Sold (Public Records) $30,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-3.2%/yr

Latest (2024): $753 · +10.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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