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901 Massachusetts Ave #98
B Composite 71.08
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
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$75,000

901 Massachusetts Ave #98 · Brent, FL 32505
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,152 sqft · SingleFamily · 336 Days on market
Built 2025 Good condition $65/sqft · 53% below area

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

Listing remarks MLS

Oakstead is an all-age, pet-friendly community designed for comfort and convenience. Located near shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, it offers easy access to everyday essentials. The neighborhood includes a playground and basketball courts, providing space for recreation and connection. Whether you're raising a family or simply looking for a welcoming place to live, Oakstead offers a relaxed environment where neighbors get to know each other. Interested in learning more? Contact us today to explore what Oakstead has to offer.

Key facts

  • Near dining
  • Near shopping
  • Top rated schools

Tags

NEAR SHOPPINGNEAR DININGTOP RATED SCHOOLSPLAYGROUNDBASKETBALL COURTS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $75k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $708 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $75k).
  • Recommended offer: $66k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 17.6% vs local median 6.6% in Brent — 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 69/100 on livability (#484 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime D, amenities F, commute F.
  • Escambia (suburban): math 40% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #56 of 73 in FL (top 77%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Montclair Elementary School (math 42% / reading 29%, grade F, #1,684 of 2,144 statewide, top 79%, 379 students, 91% FRL); Bellview Middle School (math 17% / reading 23%, grade F, #558 of 571 statewide, top 98%, 992 students, 76% FRL); Escambia High School (math 19% / reading 29%, grade F, #529 of 667 statewide, top 80%, 1,655 students, 62% FRL) — zoned schools average 76% FRL vs 58% district-wide (18 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 26% at this address vs 42% district-wide (-16 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Escambia average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.9%/yr); 284 active listings in the ZIP; 39 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 62d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 54% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,479 units permitted in Escambia County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 42% of the median local income ($45k/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 $519 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Escambia County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.9% rent growth), your $21k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 336 days — a 12% lower offer ($66k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $66,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 336 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Crime grade is D 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
2.07%
Cap rate
17.62%
Cash-on-cash
40.45%
DSCR
2.80
GRM
4.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$157,982
List price
$75,000
Delta
-52.53%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4402 Deauville Way 0.28mi 3/1.0 1,212 (+5%) 3mo $103,000 $85 72
1231 Ft Smith Cir 0.20mi 3/2.0 1,274 (+11%) 6mo $219,000 $172 68
4413 Ellysee Way 0.38mi 3/1.5 1,012 (-12%) 5mo $90,000 $89 56
5100 Cranston Ave 0.72mi 3/2.0 1,218 (+6%) 7mo $229,500 $188 51
4505 Ellysee Way 0.55mi 3/2.0 1,279 (+11%) 7mo $182,500 $143 50
1101 Desmonde Dr 0.68mi 3/1.0 1,026 (-11%) 2mo $85,000 $83 44
4509 Cherbourg Way 0.74mi 3/1.5 1,040 (-10%) 5mo $159,000 $153 43
219 Ruby Ave 0.65mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,271 (+10%) 1mo $150,000 $118 42
4531 Versailles Dr 0.71mi 3/1.0 1,023 (-11%) 3mo $151,000 $148 42
702 Loire Way 0.67mi 3/1.0 1,297 (+13%) 6mo $100,000 $77 39
1201 Belair Rd 0.63mi 3/1.5 988 (-14%) 7mo $162,000 $164 39
922 Monclair Rd 0.74mi 3/1.0 1,012 (-12%) 6mo $122,000 $121 36

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 · 4.92% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
39.1%
Equity multiple
2.71×
Total profit
$36,005
Equity at exit
$11,183
10-year hold
IRR
46.4%
Equity multiple
5.88×
Total profit
$102,535
Equity at exit
$6,485

Cash invested: $21,000 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
35 active · 26 under contract
Months of supply
6.6 mo (15%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$89,900 ($88/sqft)
Median days on market
168 d
This list price
31% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+56.2% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 32505

Home prices YoY
-26.5%
Rents YoY
4.9%
Active inventory
284
Price-to-rent
4.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,552 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$393
Tax est. 1.5%
$94 /mo · $1,125/yr
Insurance
$31
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$326
Net cashflow
$708

Break-even live

Break-even rent $656
Max offer price $75,000
Occupancy floor 49%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $760 -5% $734 +0% $708 +5% $682 +10% $656
Rent -10% $585 -5% $646 +0% $708 +5% $769 +10% $830
Rate -1.0pp $746 -0.5pp $727 base $708 +0.5pp $688 +1.0pp $669

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
$18,750
Closing costs
$2,250
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 39 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4509 Ellysee Way Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1212 $1,325 $1.09 62d 1 0.55mi
1100 Belair Rd Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.5 1376 $1,695 $1.23 6d 1 0.58mi
4516 Charmonte Way Pensacola, FL 4.0 1.0 1252 $1,600 $1.28 4d 1 0.62mi
3417 W Fisher St Unit C Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1106 $1,350 $1.22 119d 1 0.68mi
918 Montclair Rd Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1012 $1,500 $1.48 109d 1 0.71mi
3516 N S St Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 924 $1,300 $1.41 6d 1 0.77mi
4547 Marseille Dr Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1242 $1,650 $1.33 62d 1 0.81mi
1017 Fremont Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1296 $1,350 $1.04 0d 1 0.81mi
3418 W Yonge St Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.5 1140 $1,245 $1.09 5d 1 0.87mi
707 New York Dr Pensacola, FL 2.0 1.0 1266 $1,149 $0.91 62d 1 0.88mi
902 Lucerne Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1276 $1,600 $1.25 119d 1 0.89mi
5180 Burlington Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1184 $1,650 $1.39 119d 1 0.91mi
5180 Burlington Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1184 $1,650 $1.39 3d 1 0.91mi
3411 W Yonge St Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1356 $1,450 $1.07 6d 1 0.91mi
2 Nevada Cir Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 968 $1,225 $1.27 62d 1 0.97mi
835 S Madison Dr Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1014 $1,600 $1.58 62d 1 1.02mi
5505 Fairview Dr Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1100 $1,700 $1.55 4d 1 1.05mi
2301 W Michigan Ave #21 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.5 1164 $1,325 $1.14 119d 1 1.10mi
2301 W Michigan Ave #17 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.5 1164 $1,700 $1.46 62d 1 1.11mi
2004 Glenwood Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1300 $695 $0.53 6d 1 1.11mi
2301 W Michigan Ave #29 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.5 1164 $1,300 $1.12 6d 1 1.11mi
5409 E Shore Dr Pensacola, FL 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,100 $1.10 6d 1 1.13mi
5409 E Shore Dr Pensacola, FL 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,100 $1.10 62d 1 1.13mi
2303 W Michigan Ave Unit A6 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 1014 $1,300 $1.28 119d 1 1.13mi
912 Clearview Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 888 $1,500 $1.69 5d 1 1.14mi
117 Bayliss Ct Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1406 $1,750 $1.24 4d 1 1.15mi
5602 W Shore Dr Unit B Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 920 $1,250 $1.36 119d 1 1.22mi
221 Edison Dr Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1500 $1,598 $1.07 119d 1 1.22mi
206 Garfield Dr Pensacola, FL 4.0 2.0 1100 $2,100 $1.91 6d 1 1.23mi
925 Twinbrook Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1105 $1,750 $1.58 119d 1 1.30mi
206 Edison Dr Pensacola, FL 4.0 1.0 1100 $1,350 $1.23 62d 1 1.31mi
5841 Last Big Tree Ln Pensacola, FL 4.0 2.0 1375 $1,800 $1.31 6d 1 1.37mi
2300 W Michigan Ave #12 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 1050 $1,300 $1.24 119d 1 1.39mi
3216 Two Sisters Way Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1117 $1,700 $1.52 119d 1 1.41mi
89 Garfield Dr Pensacola, FL 2.0 1.0 1273 $1,195 $0.94 62d 1 1.42mi
2300 W Michigan Ave Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 1075 $1,225 $1.14 6d 2 1.42mi
2300 W Michigan Ave Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 1031 $1,238 $1.20 62d 3 1.42mi
2355 W Michigan Ave Pensacola, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 1150 $1,775 $1.54 6d 9 1.44mi
455 Stara Cir Unit D Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 962 $1,100 $1.14 6d 1 1.44mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-20
    days on market $75,000 Active 336 DOM
  2. 2026-08-19
    days on market $75,000 Active 335 DOM
  3. 2026-08-18
    days on market $75,000 Active 334 DOM
  4. 2026-08-17
    days on market $75,000 Active 333 DOM
  5. 2026-08-16
    days on market $75,000 Active 332 DOM
  6. 2026-08-15
    days on market $75,000 Active 331 DOM
  7. 2026-08-14
    days on market $75,000 Active 330 DOM
  8. 2026-08-13
    days on market $75,000 Active 329 DOM
  9. 2026-08-12
    days on market $75,000 Active 328 DOM
  10. 2026-08-11
    days on market $75,000 Active 327 DOM
  11. 2026-08-10
    days on market $75,000 Active 326 DOM
  12. 2026-08-09
    days on market $75,000 Active 325 DOM
  13. 2026-08-08
    days on market $75,000 Active 324 DOM
  14. 2026-08-07
    days on market $75,000 Active 323 DOM
  15. 2026-08-06
    days on market $75,000 Active 322 DOM
  16. 2026-08-05
    days on market $75,000 Active 321 DOM
  17. 2026-08-04
    days on market $75,000 Active 320 DOM
  18. 2026-08-03
    days on market $75,000 Active 319 DOM
  19. 2026-07-31
    days on market $75,000 Active 316 DOM
  20. 2026-07-30
    days on market $75,000 Active 315 DOM
  21. 2026-07-29
    days on market $75,000 Active 314 DOM
  22. 2026-07-27
    days on market $75,000 Active 312 DOM
  23. 2026-07-25
    days on market $75,000 Active 310 DOM
  24. 2026-07-23
    days on market $75,000 Active 308 DOM
  25. 2026-07-22
    days on market $75,000 Active 307 DOM
  26. 2026-07-21
    days on market $75,000 Active 306 DOM
  27. 2026-07-18
    days on market $75,000 Active 303 DOM
  28. 2026-07-16
    days on market $75,000 Active 301 DOM
  29. 2026-07-16
    days on market $75,000 Active 300 DOM
  30. 2026-07-14
    days on market $75,000 Active 299 DOM
  31. 2026-07-14
    days on market $75,000 Active 298 DOM
  32. 2026-07-12
    days on market $75,000 Active 297 DOM
  33. 2026-07-11
    days on market $75,000 Active 296 DOM
  34. 2026-07-10
    days on market $75,000 Active 295 DOM
  35. 2026-07-09
    days on market $75,000 Active 294 DOM
  36. 2026-07-08
    days on market $75,000 Active 293 DOM
  37. 2026-07-07
    days on market $75,000 Active 292 DOM
  38. 2026-07-06
    days on market $75,000 Active 291 DOM
  39. 2026-07-05
    days on market $75,000 Active 290 DOM
  40. 2026-07-04
    days on market $75,000 Active 289 DOM
  41. 2026-07-03
    days on market $75,000 Active 288 DOM
  42. 2026-07-02
    days on market $75,000 Active 287 DOM
  43. 2026-07-01
    days on market $75,000 Active 286 DOM
  44. 2026-06-30
    days on market $75,000 Active 285 DOM
  45. 2026-06-29
    days on market $75,000 Active 284 DOM
  46. 2026-06-28
    days on market $75,000 Active 283 DOM
  47. 2026-06-28
    days on market $75,000 Active 282 DOM
  48. 2026-06-27
    days on market $75,000 Active 281 DOM
  49. 2026-06-25
    days on market $75,000 Active 279 DOM
  50. 2026-06-23
    days on market $75,000 Active 277 DOM

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

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,624
− Mortgage interest
−$4,201
− Property taxes
−$1,125
− Insurance
−$375
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,490
− Management
−$1,490
− Depreciation
−$2,182
Taxable income
$7,761
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,863
After-tax cash flow
$6,631/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

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,760–$17,280 screening

The kitchen is in good condition with modern appliances and hardwood floors, but exterior and landscaping improvements could significantly enhance the home's value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Clean windows — Improves natural light and can make the home more attractive to potential buyers or renters.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 26/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Montclair Elementary School F FL #1,684/2,144 Nat'l #22,764/41,679 Middle Bellview Middle School F FL #558/571 Nat'l #11,652/14,009 High Escambia High School F FL #529/667 Nat'l #13,437/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Escambia
NCES district ID
1200510
Math proficiency
40% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
45% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$44,649
Composite
36.04/100
National rank
#4773
State rank
#56 of 73 in FL
C Composite livability gradescore 69/100

Livability — Brent

Score
69/100
State rank
#484
US rank
#8921

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Brent, FL
County
Escambia County · 334,637 people
City population
27,543
Metro
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
Population (ZIP)
27,877
Household income
$44,783
Rent vs Own
47.7% rent · 52.3% own
Severe rent burden
16% of renters

Population outlook (Escambia County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
334,637 people
By 2030
345,779 · +3.3%
By 2040
364,828 · +9.0%
By 2050
378,514 · +13.1%
By 2075
403,220 · +20.5%
By 2100
386,125 · +15.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
Black 48% White 32% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 9% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5% Cuban 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 2% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Escambia

2024 margin
R (+19.5) · D 39.7% · R 59.2% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
-0.2pp no change · 2008: -19.3pp · 2024: -19.5pp
All cycles
2024: R+19.5 2020: R+15.1 2016: R+20.6 2012: R+20.6 2008: R+19.3

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+25.2% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2025-12-19 Price Changed $75,000 Zillow
  • 2025-09-19 Listed $59,900 Zillow

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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