25948 Penn St · Inkster, MI 48141

$100,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,031 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 2 Days on market

Built 1924 0.25 ac lot Est $124k · 19% under

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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 +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.6/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the ultimate value at 25948 Penn Street, a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is 100% move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. This property stands out with its incredible curb appeal, featuring expansive front and back lots that provide a rare amount of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future growth. Inside, the home shines with fresh finishes and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stainless steel electric appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. Tailor-made for the first-time homebuyer, this property offers a smarter path to homeownership: with a price point this competitive, your monthly mortgage payment will be substantially more cost-effective than renting a comparable home in the area. Secure your future and stop paying your landlord - your stylish, updated home is ready today!

Key facts

• 0.25 acre lot
• Built 1924
• Listed 2 days

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Driveway; No garage
• Utilities: Public water; Sewer available
• Home design: Single family residence; One level; Ground-level entry with steps
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Asphalt roof; Slab foundation; Built above grade: 1,031 finished square feet
• Exterior features: Porch; Back yard fencing; Gravel road access

Interior

• Kitchen: Free‑standing electric range; Free‑standing refrigerator; Stainless steel appliances
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Hot water heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: Gas water heater; Stainless steel appliances
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Gas dryer hookup

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $438 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
• Cap rate 11.6% vs local median 9.3% in Inkster — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 67/100 on livability (#406 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety D, schools F, crime F.
• Westwood Community School District (suburban): math 6% / reading 11% proficiency, ranked #529 of 540 in MI (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 81% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 142 active listings in the ZIP; 24 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 45% of the median local income ($39k/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 $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 2 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 4 sale attempts since 22y 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 $40k; list at $100k implies a 150% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1924 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $100,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1924 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. 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?
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 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: 1.46% ✓
• Cap rate: 11.55%
• Cash-on-cash: 18.78%
• DSCR: 1.84
• GRM: 5.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $123,720
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
25948 Penn St	0.00mi	3/1.0	1,031 (0%)	1mo	$100,000	$97	99
4052 Bayhan St	0.46mi	3/1.0	1,036 (+0%)	4mo	$91,000	$88	75
3854 John Daly St	0.48mi	3/1.5	1,019 (-1%)	2mo	$42,000	$41	72
25895 Annapolis St	0.66mi	3/1.0	1,030 (-0%)	5mo	$139,000	$135	64
25513 Annapolis St	0.72mi	3/1.0	1,040 (+1%)	2mo	$152,000	$146	63
26437 Lehigh St	0.63mi	3/1.0	1,000 (-3%)	3mo	$85,000	$85	63
26825 Kitch St	0.54mi	3/1.0	972 (-6%)	2mo	$130,000	$134	63
26323 Kean St	0.72mi	3/1.0	1,080 (+5%)	1mo	$130,000	$120	58
25036 Colgate St	0.67mi	3/1.0	945 (-8%)	1mo	$85,000	$90	54
26700 Hopkins St	0.74mi	3/1.0	1,110 (+8%)	0mo	$120,000	$108	52
25046 Andover Dr	0.64mi	3/1.0	910 (-12%)	3mo	$140,000	$154	48
24844 Notre Dame St	0.67mi	3/1.0	1,176 (+14%)	4mo	$173,000	$147	42

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 · 2.95% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 10.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.42×
• Total profit: $11,671
• Equity at exit: $14,910

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.64×
• Total profit: $45,950
• Equity at exit: $8,646

Cash invested: $28,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48141

• Home prices YoY: -2.9%
• Rents YoY: 3.0%
• Active inventory: 142
• Price-to-rent: 5.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,458 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$148 /mo · $1,771/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$306
• Net cashflow: $438

Break-even live

Break-even rent $903

Max offer price $100,000

Occupancy floor 65%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $495	-5% $467	+0% $438	+5% $410	+10% $382
Rent	-10% $323	-5% $381	+0% $438	+5% $496	+10% $553
Rate	-1.0pp $489	-0.5pp $464	base $438	+0.5pp $412	+1.0pp $386

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: $25,000
• Closing costs: $3,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 24 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
25722 Carlysle St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.0	1040	$1,450	$1.39	18d	1	0.19mi
25745 Princeton St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.0	1080	$1,500	$1.39	11d	1	0.38mi
3763 Heritage Pkwy Dearborn, MI	2.0	1.5	1035	$1,450	$1.40	44d	1	0.43mi
3755 Heritage Pkwy Dearborn, MI	2.0	1.0	830	$1,450	$1.75	44d	1	0.44mi
26382 Colgate St Inkster, MI	2.0	1.0	850	$935	$1.10	25d	1	0.45mi
26159 Stanford St Inkster, MI	4.0	1.0	1056	$1,350	$1.28	5d	1	0.48mi
26707 Penn St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	900	$1,400	$1.56	5d	1	0.48mi
3809 Heritage Pkwy Dearborn, MI	2.0	1.5	1035	$1,400	$1.35	44d	1	0.50mi
26742 Penn St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	17d	1	0.51mi
26089 Lehigh St Inkster, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,295	$1.44	18d	1	0.52mi
24738 New York St Dearborn, MI	3.0	1.0	1296	$1,800	$1.39	3d	1	0.72mi
26274 McDonald St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.0	1365	$1,575	$1.15	0d	1	0.72mi
27139 Penn St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	832	$675	$0.81	18d	1	0.75mi
25016 Lehigh St Dearborn Heights, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,400	$1.40	5d	1	0.75mi
24442 Union St Dearborn, MI	3.0	1.5	1000	$1,900	$1.90	0d	1	0.83mi
24601 Andover Dr Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.5	1092	$1,700	$1.56	2d	1	0.84mi
24684 Lehigh St Dearborn Heights, MI	4.0	1.0	878	$1,600	$1.82	12d	1	0.85mi
24154 Dartmouth St Dearborn, MI	2.0	1.0	950	$1,275	$1.34	15d	1	0.99mi
24720 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,350	$1.50	44d	1	1.16mi
4481 Westpoint St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	2.0	768	$1,549	$2.02	15d	1	1.31mi
3236 Walnut St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	1096	$1,495	$1.36	0d	1	1.37mi
3901 Academy St Dearborn Heights, MI	4.0	2.0	1400	$2,100	$1.50	0d	1	1.46mi
4518 Madison St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.0	847	$1,200	$1.42	0d	1	1.46mi
27184 Lucerne Dr Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,250	$1.14	44d	1	1.50mi

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-05-06
   status Pending 839-char remark

   Show marketing remark (839 chars)

   Discover the ultimate value at 25948 Penn Street, a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is 100% move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. This property stands out with its incredible curb appeal, featuring expansive front and back lots that provide a rare amount of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future growth. Inside, the home shines with fresh finishes and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stainless steel electric appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. Tailor-made for the first-time homebuyer, this property offers a smarter path to homeownership: with a price point this competitive, your monthly mortgage payment will be substantially more cost-effective than renting a comparable home in the area. Secure your future and stop paying your landlord - your stylish, updated home is ready today!

2. 2026-05-06
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (839 chars)

   Discover the ultimate value at 25948 Penn Street, a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is 100% move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. This property stands out with its incredible curb appeal, featuring expansive front and back lots that provide a rare amount of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future growth. Inside, the home shines with fresh finishes and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stainless steel electric appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. Tailor-made for the first-time homebuyer, this property offers a smarter path to homeownership: with a price point this competitive, your monthly mortgage payment will be substantially more cost-effective than renting a comparable home in the area. Secure your future and stop paying your landlord - your stylish, updated home is ready today!

3. 2026-05-05
   listed $100,000 Active 839-char remark

   Show marketing remark (839 chars)

   Discover the ultimate value at 25948 Penn Street, a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is 100% move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. This property stands out with its incredible curb appeal, featuring expansive front and back lots that provide a rare amount of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future growth. Inside, the home shines with fresh finishes and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stainless steel electric appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. Tailor-made for the first-time homebuyer, this property offers a smarter path to homeownership: with a price point this competitive, your monthly mortgage payment will be substantially more cost-effective than renting a comparable home in the area. Secure your future and stop paying your landlord - your stylish, updated home is ready today!

4. 2026-05-05
   listed $100,000 Active

   Show marketing remark (839 chars)

   Discover the ultimate value at 25948 Penn Street, a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is 100% move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. This property stands out with its incredible curb appeal, featuring expansive front and back lots that provide a rare amount of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future growth. Inside, the home shines with fresh finishes and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stainless steel electric appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. Tailor-made for the first-time homebuyer, this property offers a smarter path to homeownership: with a price point this competitive, your monthly mortgage payment will be substantially more cost-effective than renting a comparable home in the area. Secure your future and stop paying your landlord - your stylish, updated home is ready today!

5. 2026-04-29
   historical $100,000 839-char remark

   Show marketing remark (839 chars)

   Discover the ultimate value at 25948 Penn Street, a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is 100% move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. This property stands out with its incredible curb appeal, featuring expansive front and back lots that provide a rare amount of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future growth. Inside, the home shines with fresh finishes and a kitchen equipped with brand-new stainless steel electric appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. Tailor-made for the first-time homebuyer, this property offers a smarter path to homeownership: with a price point this competitive, your monthly mortgage payment will be substantially more cost-effective than renting a comparable home in the area. Secure your future and stop paying your landlord - your stylish, updated home is ready today!

6. 2005-02-21
   soldstatus $40,000 383-char remark

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   PERFECT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER OR AN INVESTOR. ALL THE MAJORS FINISHED. WINDOWS 1 YR OLD, ROOF 4 YRS OLD, FURNACE AND C/A 4 YRS OLD. HOME IS ON A HUGE TRIPLE LOT THAT IS EXTRA DEEP!!! "AS IS" SALE. CITY INSPECTION REPORT ON FILE AT LISTING OFFICE. BUILDABLE LOT AVAILABLE WITH PURCHASE. CHECK W/ CITY FOR ANY BUILDING RESTRICTIONS. SELLER MOTIVATED!!!! BRING OFFER

7. 2005-02-21
   soldstatus $40,000

   Show marketing remark (383 chars)

   PERFECT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER OR AN INVESTOR. ALL THE MAJORS FINISHED. WINDOWS 1 YR OLD, ROOF 4 YRS OLD, FURNACE AND C/A 4 YRS OLD. HOME IS ON A HUGE TRIPLE LOT THAT IS EXTRA DEEP!!! "AS IS" SALE. CITY INSPECTION REPORT ON FILE AT LISTING OFFICE. BUILDABLE LOT AVAILABLE WITH PURCHASE. CHECK W/ CITY FOR ANY BUILDING RESTRICTIONS. SELLER MOTIVATED!!!! BRING OFFER

8. 2005-02-03
   historical
9. 2004-03-23
   listed $56,000 383-char remark

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   PERFECT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER OR AN INVESTOR. ALL THE MAJORS FINISHED. WINDOWS 1 YR OLD, ROOF 4 YRS OLD, FURNACE AND C/A 4 YRS OLD. HOME IS ON A HUGE TRIPLE LOT THAT IS EXTRA DEEP!!! "AS IS" SALE. CITY INSPECTION REPORT ON FILE AT LISTING OFFICE. BUILDABLE LOT AVAILABLE WITH PURCHASE. CHECK W/ CITY FOR ANY BUILDING RESTRICTIONS. SELLER MOTIVATED!!!! BRING OFFER

10. 2004-03-23
    listed $56,000

    Show marketing remark (383 chars)

    PERFECT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER OR AN INVESTOR. ALL THE MAJORS FINISHED. WINDOWS 1 YR OLD, ROOF 4 YRS OLD, FURNACE AND C/A 4 YRS OLD. HOME IS ON A HUGE TRIPLE LOT THAT IS EXTRA DEEP!!! "AS IS" SALE. CITY INSPECTION REPORT ON FILE AT LISTING OFFICE. BUILDABLE LOT AVAILABLE WITH PURCHASE. CHECK W/ CITY FOR ANY BUILDING RESTRICTIONS. SELLER MOTIVATED!!!! BRING OFFER

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,771 · $148/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,771 · $148/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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,498
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,602
• − Property taxes: −$1,771
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,400
• − Management: −$1,400
• − Depreciation: −$2,909
• Taxable income: $3,916
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$940
• After-tax cash flow: $4,319/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: Westwood Community School District
• NCES district ID: 2611640
• Math proficiency: 6% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 11% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $36,350
• Composite: 7.06/100
• National rank: #9967
• State rank: #529 of 540 in MI

Livability — Inkster

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #406
• US rank: #11087

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Inkster, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 25,428
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 25,428
• Household income: $39,252
• Rent vs Own: 53.2% rent · 46.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 1558.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 72% White 17% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Arabic 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -11.74%
• Current HPI: 390.2139
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.95%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+78.6% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-06 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-06 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2026-05-05 Listed $100,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-05 Listed $100,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-04-29 Coming Soon $100,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2005-02-21 Sold (MLS) $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2005-02-21 Sold (MLS) $40,000 REALCOMP
• 2005-02-03 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2004-03-23 Listed $56,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2004-03-23 Listed $56,000 REALCOMP

Property tax history

-1.2%/yr

Latest (2022): $1,771 · -4.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.