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5292 Americana
B Composite 72.64
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 +4.4/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$56,900

5292 Americana · New Baltimore, MI 48064
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 960 sqft · Manufactured · 72 Days on market
Built 2026 Good condition $59/sqft · 199% above area

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

Listing remarks MLS

Land is leased, not owned.

Key facts

  • Built 2026
  • Listed 71 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $57k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $554 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $57k).
  • Recommended offer: $53k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 18.0% vs local median 2.6% in New Baltimore — 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 85/100 on livability (#30 in MI, #597 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, cost of living A+; Watch: health & safety D+, amenities F.
  • Anchor Bay School District (suburban): math 44% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #91 of 540 in MI (top 17%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; only 20% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: 29 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 232 units permitted in St. Clair County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $393 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • St. Clair County population projected at -20% 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 $16k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 72 days — a 6% lower offer ($53k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $53,486 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 72 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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. 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?
  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
2.11%
Cap rate
17.98%
Cash-on-cash
41.73%
DSCR
2.86
GRM
4.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$19,000
List price
$56,900
Delta
199.47%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
1 within 2.0 mi
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5238 Bud Ln 0.09mi 2/1.0 1,000 (+4%) 3mo $19,000 $19 82

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
38.4%
Equity multiple
2.64×
Total profit
$26,082
Equity at exit
$8,484
10-year hold
IRR
44.8%
Equity multiple
5.28×
Total profit
$68,218
Equity at exit
$4,920

Cash invested: $15,932 (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.

ZIP-level market 48064

Home prices YoY
-34.8%
Active inventory
29
Price-to-rent
4.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,199 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$298
Tax est. 1.5%
$71 /mo · $854/yr
Insurance
$24
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$252
Net cashflow
$554

Break-even live

Break-even rent $498
Max offer price $56,900
Occupancy floor 49%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $593 -5% $574 +0% $554 +5% $534 +10% $515
Rent -10% $459 -5% $507 +0% $554 +5% $601 +10% $649
Rate -1.0pp $583 -0.5pp $568 base $554 +0.5pp $539 +1.0pp $524

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
$14,225
Closing costs
$1,707
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5407 Aloha Ln Casco, MI 2.0–3.0 2.0–3.0 1152 $1,199 $1.04 0d 1 0.21mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $56,900 Active 72 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $56,900 Active 69 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $56,900 Active 68 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $56,900 Active 67 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $56,900 Active 66 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $56,900 Active 64 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $56,900 Active 60 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $56,900 Active 59 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $56,900 Active 58 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $56,900 Active 55 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $56,900 Active 54 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $56,900 Active 53 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $56,900 Active 52 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $56,900 Active 51 DOM
  15. 2026-04-10
    listed $56,900 Active 26-char remark
    Show marketing remark (26 chars)

    Land is leased, not owned.

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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,388
− Mortgage interest
−$3,187
− Property taxes
−$854
− Insurance
−$284
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,151
− Management
−$1,151
− Depreciation
−$1,655
Taxable income
$6,105
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,465
After-tax cash flow
$5,183/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 · 2 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This modern manufactured home in Ravinia Anchor Bay is in excellent condition with a good condition score of 80. It is move-in ready with smart home features and energy-efficient appliances, making it an attractive option for both resale and rental markets.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Smart home features — Enhances comfort and energy efficiency.
  • Both Smart thermostats — Improves energy efficiency and comfort.
  • Both Smart lighting — Enhances energy efficiency and ambiance.
  • Both Smart security systems — Enhances safety and convenience.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Smart home features — Enhances comfort and energy efficiency.
  • Both Smart thermostats — Improves energy efficiency and comfort.
  • Both Smart lighting — Enhances energy efficiency and ambiance.
  • Both Smart security systems — Enhances safety and convenience.

ⓘ 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
Anchor Bay School District
NCES district ID
2602790
Math proficiency
44% ▼ -12.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▼ -7.00%
Median HH income
$70,173
Composite
43.85/100
National rank
#2925
State rank
#91 of 540 in MI

Livability — New Baltimore

Score
85/100
State rank
#30
US rank
#597

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Population (ZIP)
3,996

Population outlook (St. Clair County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
154,587 people
By 2030
150,031 · -2.9%
By 2040
138,177 · -10.6%
By 2050
124,390 · -19.5%
By 2075
95,825 · -38.0%
By 2100
68,672 · -55.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (92%)
Race & ethnicity
White 92% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4%
Common ancestry
Romanian 16% Lithuanian 11% German 2%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 4% German/W. Germanic 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Clair

2024 margin
Solid R (+34.6) · D 32.0% · R 66.6% · Other 1.4%
2008→2024 swing
-37.3pp toward R · 2008: 2.6pp · 2024: -34.6pp
All cycles
2024: R+34.6 2020: R+30.2 2016: R+31.4 2012: R+7.1 2008: D+2.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -123.97%
Current HPI
232.1357
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-04-10 Listed $56,900 Zillow

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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