686 Emerald Lake Dr · Cocoa, FL 32926

$57,999

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 840 sqft · Other · 23 Days on market

Built 1987 Fair condition

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.7/10.0
• Rent growth +3.9/5.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Nice neighborhood, family friendly. Full 2 bed 2 bath with the guest bathroom being redone a few years ago. Newer water heater. Central AC/heating and metal roof. Lot rent is $460 a month, and an approved application from the park must be completed before purchase. $60,000 or best offer. Home comes as is

Key facts

• Built 1987
• Listed 22 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath other listed at $58k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $838 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $58k).
• Recommended offer: $57k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 72/100 on livability (#344 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, employment D-.
• Brevard (suburban): math 53% / reading 57% proficiency, ranked #19 of 73 in FL (top 26%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.6%/yr); 291 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 4,602 units permitted in Brevard County in 2024 (702 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $401 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Brevard County population projected at +15% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.6% rent growth), your $16k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 23 days — a 2% lower offer ($57k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $57,129 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
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: 2.70% ✓
• Cap rate: 23.63%
• Cash-on-cash: 61.93%
• DSCR: 3.76
• GRM: 3.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.6% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 63.8%
• Equity multiple: 3.97×
• Total profit: $48,217
• Equity at exit: $8,648

10-year hold

• IRR: 69.1%
• Equity multiple: 8.95×
• Total profit: $129,039
• Equity at exit: $5,015

Cash invested: $16,240 (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 32926

• Home prices YoY: -16.9%
• Rents YoY: 5.6%
• Active inventory: 291
• Price-to-rent: 3.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,568 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$304
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$72 /mo · $870/yr
• Insurance: −$24
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$329
• Net cashflow: $838

Break-even live

Break-even rent $507

Max offer price $57,999

Occupancy floor 42%

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: $14,500
• Closing costs: $1,740
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
6877 Blue Bonnet Dr Cocoa, FL	2.0	1.0	720	$1,500	$2.08	23d	1	1.39mi

Listing history 14 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $57,999 Active 23 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $57,999 Active 22 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $57,999 Active 21 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $57,999 Active 20 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $57,999 Active 18 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $57,999 Active 15 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $57,999 Active 13 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $57,999 Active 12 DOM
9. 2026-06-05
   days on market $57,999 Active 9 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $57,999 Active 8 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $57,999 Active 7 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $57,999 Active 6 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $57,999 Active 5 DOM
14. 2026-05-26
    listed $57,999 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $18,820
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,249
• − Property taxes: −$870
• − Insurance: −$290
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,506
• − Management: −$1,506
• − Depreciation: −$1,687
• Taxable income: $9,712
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,331
• After-tax cash flow: $7,727/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 1 photo

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

The home is in fair condition with some exterior repairs needed. It has a good roof and newer water heater, but the exterior paint and siding show signs of wear. Upgrades to the exterior and windows would significantly increase its value.

Repairs flagged

• Minor exterior siding — Slight discoloration
• Minor exterior paint — Some weathering

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and rental value
• Both Replace windows — Improves energy efficiency and value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior siding · Slight discoloration	Minor	$500–3,000
exterior paint · Some weathering	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and rental value ↑
• Both Replace windows — Improves energy efficiency and value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Brevard
• NCES district ID: 1200150
• Math proficiency: 53% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 57% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $49,426
• Composite: 46.86/100
• National rank: #2370
• State rank: #19 of 73 in FL

Livability — Cocoa

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #344
• US rank: #5979

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Brevard County · 602,871 people
• City population: 67,424
• Metro: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
• Population (ZIP): 23,505
• Household income: $70,735
• Rent vs Own: 20.3% rent · 79.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 782.0

Population outlook (Brevard County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 623,254 people
• By 2030: 648,420 · +4.0%
• By 2040: 690,009 · +10.7%
• By 2050: 715,669 · +14.8%
• By 2075: 775,744 · +24.5%
• By 2100: 776,687 · +24.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 72% Black 11% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 9% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 6% Vietnamese 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Brevard

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.8) · D 39.1% · R 59.9% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -10.4pp toward R · 2008: -10.4pp · 2024: -20.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.8 2020: R+16.4 2016: R+19.8 2012: R+12.7 2008: R+10.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -68.32%
• Current HPI: 335.1251
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.60%
• Metro: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 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

1 event — show timeline

• 2026-05-26 Listed $57,999 FSBO.com