Pike (Applewood) Plan · Middletown, OH 45044

$54,995

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 546 sqft · SingleFamily · 326 Days on market

Good condition $580/mo HOA · 56% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D- 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).

• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +4.6/30.0
• Rent growth +4.1/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Schools +2.0/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Located halfway between Dayton and Cincinnati, just off I-75 at exit 32 (OH-122) at Breiel Boulevard and Lefferson Road, Applewood Pointe is in a quiet suburban neighborhood close to shopping, employment and schools. The community is also the site for Applewood Self Storage, the only facility in the area with 24 hour access for both inside and outside storage for your boat or RV. Community Amenities Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Community Center, and Playground Schools Mayfield Elementary School, Verity Junior High School, and Monroe High School For current prices of homes in Applewood Pointe call our sales office today!

Key facts

• Listed 326 days

🏗️ New construction. Builder plan / spec listing (the home may be to-be-built); metrics use comparable previous sales.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $55k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-138 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $35k (36.4% below list).
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $55k).
• Recommended offer: $35k (36.4% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 72/100 on livability (#389 in OH) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime D+, amenities D+, commute F.
• Middletown City (suburban): math 21% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #610 of 656 in OH (top 93%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 69% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Mayfield Elementary School (math 22% / reading 33%, grade F, #1,188 of 1,584 statewide, top 75%, 451 students, 0% FRL); Middletown Middle School (math 24% / reading 33%, grade F, #580 of 654 statewide, top 89%, 941 students, 0% FRL); Middletown High School (math 18% / reading 19%, grade F, #683 of 781 statewide, top 88%, 1,753 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 69% district-wide (69 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.3%/yr); 203 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,163 units permitted in Butler County in 2024 (356 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent is only 17% of the median local income ($74k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $380 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 326 days — a 12% lower offer ($48k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 56% of rent.

Recommended offer $34,983 (36.4% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 326 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 36% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
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 D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. 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?
8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 1.89% ✓
• Cap rate: 3.28%
• Cash-on-cash: -10.78%
• DSCR: 0.52
• GRM: 4.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.31% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -24.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.11×
• Total profit: $-13,769
• Equity at exit: $8,200

10-year hold

• IRR: -4.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.60×
• Total profit: $-6,098
• Equity at exit: $4,755

Cash invested: $15,399 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 73 Landlord-Friendly
• State Ohio: 73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 45044

• Rents YoY: 6.3%
• Active inventory: 203
• Price-to-rent: 4.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,040 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$288
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$69 /mo · $825/yr
• Insurance: −$23
• HOA: −$580
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$218
• Net cashflow: $-138

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,215

Max offer price $34,983

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-100	-5% $-119	+0% $-138	+5% $-157	+10% $-176
Rent	-10% $-220	-5% $-179	+0% $-138	+5% $-97	+10% $-56
Rate	-1.0pp $-111	-0.5pp $-124	base $-138	+0.5pp $-153	+1.0pp $-167

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: $13,749
• Closing costs: $1,650
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 3 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1420 Villa Ct Unit A Middletown, OH	1.0	1.0	600	$795	$1.32	45d	1	0.48mi
1641 Jackson Ln Middletown, OH	1.0	1.0	600	$925	$1.54	0d	2	0.54mi
1600 Jackson Ln Middletown, OH	2.0	1.0	750	$1,050	$1.40	16d	1	0.61mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $580 · $6,960/yr

Listing history 14 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $54,995 Active 326 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $54,995 Active 323 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $54,995 Active 322 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $54,995 Active 321 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $54,995 Active 320 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $54,995 Active 318 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $54,995 Active 314 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $54,995 Active 313 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $54,995 Active 312 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $54,995 Active 308 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $54,995 Active 307 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $54,995 Active 306 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $54,995 Active 305 DOM
14. 2025-07-31
    listed $54,995 Active 629-char remark

    Show marketing remark (629 chars)

    Located halfway between Dayton and Cincinnati, just off I-75 at exit 32 (OH-122) at Breiel Boulevard and Lefferson Road, Applewood Pointe is in a quiet suburban neighborhood close to shopping, employment and schools. The community is also the site for Applewood Self Storage, the only facility in the area with 24 hour access for both inside and outside storage for your boat or RV. Community Amenities Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Community Center, and Playground Schools Mayfield Elementary School, Verity Junior High School, and Monroe High School For current prices of homes in Applewood Pointe call our sales office today!

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $12,482
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,081
• − Property taxes: −$825
• − Insurance: −$275
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$999
• − Management: −$999
• − HOA: −$6,960
• − Depreciation: −$1,600
• Taxable loss: −$2,255
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$541
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,118/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This single-family home in Applewood Pointe, Ohio, is in good condition with a fresh exterior and well-maintained interior. It offers a good investment opportunity with potential for both resale and rental value through minor updates and improvements.

Value-add opportunities

• Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value.
• Resale Replace worn-out windows — New windows can improve energy efficiency and property value.
• Both Upgrade kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can increase both resale and rental value.
• Both Add smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value by enhancing convenience and energy efficiency.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value. ↑
• Resale Replace worn-out windows — New windows can improve energy efficiency and property value. ↑
• Both Upgrade kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Add smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value by enhancing convenience and energy efficiency. ↑

ⓘ 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: Middletown City
• NCES district ID: 3904440
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -17.00%
• Reading proficiency: 28% ▼ -15.00%
• Median HH income: $36,650
• Composite: 20.35/100
• National rank: #8605
• State rank: #610 of 656 in OH

Livability — Middletown

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #389
• US rank: #6338

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Middletown, OH
• County: Butler County · 381,674 people
• City population: 96,117
• Metro: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
• Population (ZIP): 56,217
• Household income: $73,732
• Rent vs Own: 38.1% rent · 61.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 1532.0

Population outlook (Butler County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 387,706 people
• By 2030: 392,028 · +1.1%
• By 2040: 395,307 · +2.0%
• By 2050: 391,116 · +0.9%
• By 2075: 378,642 · -2.3%
• By 2100: 343,248 · -11.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 72% Black 12% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 7% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 2% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Butler

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+26.3) · D 36.4% · R 62.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.6pp toward R · 2008: -22.6pp · 2024: -26.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+26.3 2020: R+24.0 2016: R+28.3 2012: R+26.2 2008: R+22.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -164.07%
• Current HPI: 219.0479
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.31%
• Metro: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.98%
• F500 in state: 48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	3	$145B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$49B
▸Financial Services	3	$24B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$93B
▸Aerospace / Defense	2	$47B
▸Utilities	2	$33B

Price history

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• 2025-07-31 Listed $54,995 Zillow