1961 Marine Terrace Dr Unit L · Maryland Heights, MO 63146

$150,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 868 sqft · Condo public records · 7 Days on market

Built 1988 $280/mo HOA · 18% of rent

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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 +14.3/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +5.7/10.0
• Schools +5.1/10.0
• DSCR +4.3/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +1.8/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

The thoughtfully designed floor plan with 2 beds and 2 full baths features vaulted ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, and a private balcony overlooking the community pool. The home is equipped with stainless steel appliances, modern ceiling fans in the living room and both bedrooms, and the convenience of in-unit laundry. Smart home upgrades include a Wyze smart door lock and Nest thermostat, providing enhanced security, comfort, and energy efficiency. Both bedrooms offer generous closet space, while an additional storage closet off the balcony provides even more room for your belongings. The unit includes one covered parking space and is ideally located with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major commuter routes. Whether you're a first-time buyer or downsizing, this move-in-ready condo is a must-see!

Key facts

• Smart door lock
• Private balcony
• In unit laundry

Tags

• PRIVATE BALCONY
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• IN UNIT LAUNDRY
• SMART DOOR LOCK
• NEST THERMOSTAT
• GENEROUS CLOSET SPACE

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $150k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $27 ($326/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
• Cap rate 6.5% vs local median 4.3% in Maryland Heights — 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 71/100 on livability (#101 in MO) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A-; Watch: health & safety C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Parkway C-2 (suburban): math 49% / reading 62% proficiency, ranked #18 of 324 in MO (top 6%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 14% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-3.0%/yr); 170 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 920 units permitted in St. Louis County in 2024 (250 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $16k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $15k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$41k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 7 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 4 sale attempts since 9y 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.
• Current owner paid $101k; 49% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $150,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
2. 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?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.07% ✓
• Cap rate: 6.51%
• Cash-on-cash: 0.78%
• DSCR: 1.03
• GRM: 7.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 23.7%
• Equity multiple: 2.88×
• Total profit: $78,884
• Equity at exit: $135,132

10-year hold

• IRR: 20.2%
• Equity multiple: 6.31×
• Total profit: $222,844
• Equity at exit: $291,417

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Missouri: 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 63146

• Home prices YoY: 4.9%
• Rents YoY: -3.0%
• Active inventory: 170
• Price-to-rent: 7.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,599 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$787
• Tax from tax record: −$107 /mo · $1,279/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$280
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$336
• Net cashflow: $27

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,564

Max offer price $150,000

Occupancy floor 93%

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: $37,500
• Closing costs: $4,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 8 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2037 Chablis Dr Saint Louis, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	780	$1,588	$2.04	1d	68	0.19mi
2207 Summerhouse Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	804	$1,304	$1.62	3d	21	0.53mi
1951 Oberlin Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	993	$1,684	$1.70	1d	23	0.54mi
1895 Boulder Springs Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1083	$2,258	$2.09	1d	6	0.93mi
12401 Boulder Springs Pkwy St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1006	$2,294	$2.28	1d	10	1.01mi
2050 Lakerun Ct Maryland Heights, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1213	$1,615	$1.33	1d	15	1.03mi
1432 Glenmeade Dr Maryland Heights, MO	3.0	2.0	1090	$2,176	$2.00	10d	1	1.09mi
12545 Markaire Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–4.0	1420	$2,188	$1.54	10d	5	1.18mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $280 · $3,360/yr
• Likely covers: poolsecurity
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $150,000 Active 7 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $150,000 Active 6 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $150,000 Active 5 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $150,000 Active 4 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $150,000 Active 2 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   remarks 699-char remark
7. 2026-06-13
   listed $150,000 Active 1 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,279 · $107/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,455 · $121/mo
• Expected delta: +$176/yr (+$15/mo · 13.7%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,183
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,402
• − Property taxes: −$1,279
• − Insurance: −$750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,535
• − Management: −$1,535
• − HOA: −$3,360
• − Depreciation: −$4,364
• Taxable loss: −$2,042
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$490
• After-tax cash flow: $816/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: Parkway C-2
• NCES district ID: 2923580
• Math proficiency: 49% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 62% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $83,551
• Composite: 50.5/100
• National rank: #1851
• State rank: #18 of 324 in MO

Livability — Maryland Heights

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #101
• US rank: #6808

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Maryland Heights, MO
• County: Saint Louis County · 888,823 people
• City population: 21,924
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• Population (ZIP): 30,678
• Household income: $84,756
• Rent vs Own: 42.5% rent · 57.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1156.0

Population outlook (St. Louis County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,025,227 people
• By 2030: 1,028,023 · +0.3%
• By 2040: 1,020,940 · -0.4%
• By 2050: 1,007,280 · -1.8%
• By 2075: 987,277 · -3.7%
• By 2100: 921,984 · -10.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 63% Asian 17% Black 13% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Scotch-Irish 3% Romanian 3% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 19% · China, South Korea, Canada
• Languages at home: 79% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 7% Other Indo-European 4% Chinese 3%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Louis

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+23.4) · D 60.8% · R 37.4% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: +3.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.9pp · 2024: 23.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+23.4 2020: D+24.0 2016: D+16.2 2012: D+13.7 2008: D+19.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 33.10%
• Current HPI: 711.49
• Rent YoY: ▼ -2.96%
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.84%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B

Price history

+130.8% since first listed

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-11 Listed $150,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-10-16 Sold (MLS) — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-08-31 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-08-16 Listed $148,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-08-12 Coming Soon $148,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2019-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $101,000 Public Records
• 2019-06-27 Sold (MLS) — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2019-05-20 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2019-05-15 Listed $100,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-10-30 Sold (Public Records) $96,000 Public Records
• 2017-10-27 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-10-27 Sold (MLS) — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-09-20 Contingent — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-08-21 Price Changed $96,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2017-08-02 Listed $98,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 1994-07-14 Sold (Public Records) $65,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.9%/yr

Latest (2022): $1,279 · +0.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.