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15 Marlin Rd
B+ Composite 78.22
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 +29.9/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.8/10.0
  • Schools +6.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$1,375,000

15 Marlin Rd · East Quogue, NY 11942
4 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,536 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 224 Days on market
Built 2014 Good condition 0.26 ac lot $542/sqft · 19% below area Est $1.703M · 19% under $93/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

Discover your ideal retreat in Shinnecock Shores! This two-story residence is perfect for dual-family living, boasting 4 bedrooms, an office, a bonus room, and 3 full bathrooms, all complemented by breathtaking bay views. The home features a 1 car garage and was raised to FEMA compliant height in 2014. The outdoor area is a paradise for water enthusiasts, featuring a private dock with a 75-foot vinyl bulkhead installed in 2021, a roomy shed, a cozy fire pit, and east-facing decks perfect for capturing stunning sunrises. Shinnecock Shores community provides exclusive access to bay beaches, a playground, and deep water canals that lead straight to Shinnecock Bay. Whether you're seeking a tranquil escape or a savvy investment, this property offers endless possibilities. This property is being sold as-is.

Key facts

  • East facing decks
  • Private dock
  • Deep water canals

Tags

BREATHTAKING BAY VIEWSPRIVATE DOCK75 FOOT VINYL BULKHEADEAST FACING DECKSDEEP WATER CANALS

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 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $1.38M. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $5k ($56k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($18k rent vs $1.38M).
  • Recommended offer: $1.21M (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.7% vs local median 6.7% in East Quogue — 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 61/100 on livability (#943 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
  • East Quogue Union Free School District (suburban): math 55% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #342 of 755 in NY (top 45%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 15% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: East Quogue School (math 57% / reading 62%, grade B-, #745 of 2,108 statewide, top 39%, 355 students, 31% FRL) — zoned schools average 31% FRL vs 15% district-wide (16 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 118 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 97d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 58% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 1,366 units permitted in Suffolk County in 2024 (216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $10k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $41k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Suffolk County population projected to shrink 5% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $385k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 224 days — a 12% lower offer ($1.21M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 14y 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 $190k; list at $1.38M implies a 624% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $1,210,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 224 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  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
1.28% ✓
Cap rate
10.73%
Cash-on-cash
15.86%
DSCR
1.71
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$1,703,453
List price
$1,375,000
Delta
-19.28%
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
1 Marlin Rd 0.10mi 5/2.0 (+1) 2,321 (-8%) 4mo $1,750,000 $754 69
6 Oldfield Ln 0.76mi 3/3.0 (-1) 2,420 (-5%) 1mo $1,100,000 $455 43
3 Fairview Rd 0.99mi 4/4.5 2,600 (+2%) 5mo $875,000 $337 42
15 Osprey Ave 0.48mi 4/3.0 2,200 (-13%) 6mo $1,700,000 $773 42
55 Squires Ave 0.88mi 4/3.5 2,374 (-6%) 4mo $1,800,000 $758 41
15 Wild Cherry Ln 0.99mi 4/3.0 2,800 (+10%) 1mo $2,300,000 $821 39
11 Tiana Cir 1.11mi 4/4.0 2,476 (-2%) 13mo $3,825,000 $1,545 38
4 Tamarack Ct 0.94mi 4/2.5 2,266 (-11%) 5mo $1,400,000 $618 37
32 Rolling Hill Rd 1.04mi 3/3.0 (-1) 2,500 (-1%) 15mo $1,410,000 $564 37
18 Squires Ave 0.80mi 4/3.0 2,850 (+12%) 2mo $1,675,000 $588 35
5 Tamarack Ln 0.90mi 4/3.0 2,100 (-17%) 14mo $1,380,000 $657 20
64 Romana Dr 0.89mi 4/3.5 3,015 (+19%) 16mo $1,900,000 $630 16

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
5.0%
Equity multiple
1.19×
Total profit
$74,266
Equity at exit
$205,017
10-year hold
IRR
14.4%
Equity multiple
2.16×
Total profit
$447,540
Equity at exit
$118,885

Cash invested: $385,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State New York
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
1 active · 9 under contract
Months of supply
0.8 mo (133%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$1,449,000 ($635/sqft)
Median days on market
269 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+5.8% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 11942

Home prices YoY
-25.0%
Active inventory
118
Price-to-rent
6.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$17,634 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
−$7,211
Tax from tax record
−$965 /mo · $11,583/yr
Insurance
−$573
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
−$93
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
−$3,703
Net cashflow
$4,662

Break-even live

Break-even rent $11,732
Max offer price $1,375,000
Occupancy floor 69%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $5,441 -5% $5,052 +0% $4,662 +5% $4,273 +10% $3,884
Rent -10% $3,269 -5% $3,966 +0% $4,662 +5% $5,359 +10% $6,056
Rate -1.0pp $5,355 -0.5pp $5,012 base $4,662 +0.5pp $4,306 +1.0pp $3,944

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
$343,750
Closing costs
$41,250
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 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
20 Marlin Rd East Quogue, NY 3.0 2.0 2000 $10,000 $5.00 184d 1 0.07mi
27 Shinnecock Rd East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 3400 $29,000 $8.53 0d 1 0.13mi
23 Whiting Rd East Quogue, NY 4.0 4.0 2296 $15,000 $6.53 0d 1 0.16mi
13 Beachland Ave East Quogue, NY 4.0 4.0 2028 $38,000 $18.74 163d 1 0.34mi
12 Canvasback Ln East Quogue, NY 4.0 2.5 2640 $25,000 $9.47 10d 1 0.62mi
25 Squires Ave East Quogue, NY 3.0 2.0 1900 $4,750 $2.50 12d 1 0.74mi
26 Squires Ave East Quogue, NY 4.0 2.5 2950 $7,000 $2.37 184d 1 0.81mi
10 Foxboro Rd Hampton Bays, NY 4.0 2.5 2308 $4,000 $1.73 0d 1 0.85mi
58 Homewood Dr Hampton Bays, NY 4.0 3.0 2700 $4,500 $1.67 0d 1 0.89mi
10 Skyes Neck Ct East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 2249 $80,000 $35.57 165d 1 0.99mi
43 Homewood Dr Hampton Bays, NY 3.0 3.0 2553 $25,000 $9.79 75d 1 1.00mi
23 Foster Xing East Quogue, NY 4.0 2.5 3133 $20,000 $6.38 96d 1 1.13mi
36 Walker Ave East Quogue, NY 5.0 3.0 2500 $17,999 $7.20 0d 1 1.21mi
2 Bayside Ave East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 2280 $80,000 $35.09 163d 1 1.23mi
4 Bennett Dr East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 2144 $10,000 $4.66 122d 1 1.28mi
4 Bennett Dr East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 2400 $11,000 $4.58 158d 1 1.28mi
3 Bennett Dr East Quogue, NY 4.0 4.0 2673 $5,000 $1.87 184d 1 1.30mi
21 Bayside Ave East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 2900 $22,000 $7.59 6d 1 1.30mi
4 Aerie Way East Quogue, NY 4.0 3.0 2400 $10,000 $4.17 122d 1 1.33mi

HOA detail $93/mo · $1,116/yr

Likely covers
water

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-11-08
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 224 DOM
  2. 2026-11-07
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 223 DOM
  3. 2026-11-06
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 222 DOM
  4. 2026-11-05
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 221 DOM
  5. 2026-11-04
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 220 DOM
  6. 2026-11-02
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 218 DOM
  7. 2026-11-01
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 217 DOM
  8. 2026-10-31
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 216 DOM
  9. 2026-10-30
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 215 DOM
  10. 2026-10-29
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 214 DOM
  11. 2026-10-28
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 213 DOM
  12. 2026-10-27
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 212 DOM
  13. 2026-10-26
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 211 DOM
  14. 2026-10-26
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 210 DOM
  15. 2026-10-24
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 209 DOM
  16. 2026-10-23
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 208 DOM
  17. 2026-10-22
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 207 DOM
  18. 2026-10-21
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 206 DOM
  19. 2026-10-20
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 205 DOM
  20. 2026-10-19
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 204 DOM
  21. 2026-10-18
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 203 DOM
  22. 2026-10-17
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 202 DOM
  23. 2026-10-16
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 201 DOM
  24. 2026-10-15
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 200 DOM
  25. 2026-10-14
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 199 DOM
  26. 2026-10-13
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 198 DOM
  27. 2026-10-12
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 197 DOM
  28. 2026-10-11
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 196 DOM
  29. 2026-10-10
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 195 DOM
  30. 2026-10-09
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 194 DOM
  31. 2026-10-08
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 193 DOM
  32. 2026-10-07
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 192 DOM
  33. 2026-10-06
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 191 DOM
  34. 2026-10-05
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 190 DOM
  35. 2026-10-04
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 189 DOM
  36. 2026-10-03
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 188 DOM
  37. 2026-10-02
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 187 DOM
  38. 2026-10-01
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 186 DOM
  39. 2026-09-30
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 185 DOM
  40. 2026-09-29
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 184 DOM
  41. 2026-09-28
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 183 DOM
  42. 2026-09-27
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 182 DOM
  43. 2026-09-26
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 181 DOM
  44. 2026-09-25
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 180 DOM
  45. 2026-09-24
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 179 DOM
  46. 2026-09-23
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 178 DOM
  47. 2026-09-22
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 177 DOM
  48. 2026-09-21
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 176 DOM
  49. 2026-09-20
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 175 DOM
  50. 2026-09-19
    days on market $1,375,000 Active 174 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 NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$11,583 · $965/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$17,410 · $1,451/mo
Expected delta
+$5,827/yr (+$486/mo · 50.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone AE · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥90°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$211,607
− Mortgage interest
−$77,021
− Property taxes
−$11,583
− Insurance
−$11,994
− Repairs & maintenance
−$16,929
− Management
−$16,929
− HOA
−$1,116
− Depreciation
−$40,000
Taxable income
$36,036
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$8,649
After-tax cash flow
$47,301/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 · 9 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $12,680–$38,040 screening

This two-story home in Shinnecock Shores is in good condition with a good roof and exterior. It's move-in ready with a good paint job and fresh gutters, making it an attractive option for both resale and rental.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
  • Both Clean gutters — Improves drainage and property value ↑

ⓘ 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.

D Composite school gradezoned avg 60/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary East Quogue School B- NY #745/2,108 Nat'l #7,252/41,679

Schools (NCES district)

District
East Quogue Union Free School District
NCES district ID
3609900
Math proficiency
55% ▬ 0.00%
Reading proficiency
50% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$81,457
Composite
49.79/100
National rank
#4207
State rank
#342 of 755 in NY
C Composite livability gradescore 61/100

Livability — East Quogue

Score
61/100
State rank
#943
US rank
#18348

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
East Quogue, NY
County
Suffolk · 1,505,262 people
City population
5,871
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Population (ZIP)
5,871
Household income
$106,875
Rent vs Own
14.6% rent · 85.4% own
Severe rent burden
4% of renters

Population outlook (Suffolk County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,505,262 people
By 2030
1,498,318 · -0.5%
By 2040
1,471,101 · -2.3%
By 2050
1,424,848 · -5.3%
By 2075
1,337,157 · -11.2%
By 2100
1,217,720 · -19.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (80%)
Race & ethnicity
White 80% Hispanic / Latino 16% Asian 2% Two or more races 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3%
Languages at home
80% English-only · Spanish 12% Other Indo-European 2% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Suffolk

2024 margin
Lean R (+10.0) · D 45.0% · R 55.0%
2008→2024 swing
-16.0pp toward R · 2008: 6.0pp · 2024: -10.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+10.0 2020: R+0.0 2016: R+8.2 2012: D+2.9 2008: D+6.0

Not yet ingested

Civics
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Price history

+634.2% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-02 Listed $1,395,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-01-12 Listing Removed — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-11-10 Listed $1,450,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2012-12-19 Listing Removed — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2012-05-29 Listed $595,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 1992-12-18 Sold (Public Records) $190,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.6%/yr

Latest (2024): $11,583 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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