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253 Garth Rd Unit 1T
D Composite 40.6
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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 +7.7/10.0
  • Cash flow +7.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +7.2/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +1.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$269,000

253 Garth Rd Unit 1T · Eastchester, NY 10583
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 950 sqft · Condo · 19 Days on market
Built 1935

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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to The Buckingham; one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. You will immediately feel at home upon entering the foyer of this huge 1 bedroom Coop adorned with arched doorways, period moldings, built-in bookcases and hardwood floors throughout. Imagine relaxing or entertaining in the over-sized living and dining room. The updated, spacious eat-in-kitchen is accented by the Tiffany chandelier and glass display cabinets. The beautifully renovated bathroom features decorative tile and a pedestal sink. The large bedroom offers two exposures and great closet space. The building offers recently renovated marble lobby w/ coffered ceiling, a private outside garden terrace, bike room, on-site laundry, on-site super and a private storage bin. Just 2 blocks from the Scarsdale Metro North train station, shops and restaurants. Qualifies for optional Lake Isle Membership featuring an 18 hole golf course, 8 Tennis courts and 5 swimming pools. Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

Key facts

  • Quartz countertops
  • Eat in kitchen
  • King size bedroom

Tags

OVERSIZED LIVING ROOMEAT IN KITCHENQUARTZ COUNTERTOPSSTAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESKING SIZE BEDROOMTHREE LARGE CLOSETS

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 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $269k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-324 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $269k).
  • Recommended offer: $265k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 78/100 on livability (#159 in NY, #2,451 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: amenities D-, cost of living F, health & safety D-.
  • Eastchester Union Free School District (suburban): math 79% / reading 80% proficiency, ranked #42 of 590 in NY (top 7%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 2% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Greenvale School (math 88% / reading 88%, grade A+, #64 of 2,108 statewide, top 3%, 508 students, 0% FRL); Eastchester Middle School (math 56% / reading 76%, grade A-, #118 of 729 statewide, top 16%, 694 students, 0% FRL); Eastchester Senior High School (math 100% / reading 84%, grade A+, #171 of 1,100 statewide, top 18%, 976 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools at 0% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: 292 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 44% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 954 units permitted in Westchester County in 2024 (649 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent is only 16% of the median local income ($250k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Westchester County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 19 days — a 2% lower offer ($265k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 26y 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 $218k; 23% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 34% of rent; built in 1935 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $264,965 (1.5% 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. Built in 1935 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are A-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. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.27%
Cap rate
4.85%
Cash-on-cash
-5.17%
DSCR
0.77
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-24.7%
Equity multiple
0.16×
Total profit
$-63,468
Equity at exit
$40,109
10-year hold
IRR
-19.3%
Equity multiple
-0.05×
Total profit
$-78,721
Equity at exit
$23,258

Cash invested: $75,320 (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.

ZIP-level market 10583

Active inventory
292
Price-to-rent
6.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,426 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,411
Tax est. 1.5%
$336 /mo · $4,035/yr
Insurance
$112
HOA est. from 1 same-building comp
$1,172
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$720
Net cashflow
$-324

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,837
Max offer price $222,083
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-138 -5% $-231 +0% $-324 +5% $-417 +10% $-510
Rent -10% $-595 -5% $-460 +0% $-324 +5% $-189 +10% $-54
Rate -1.0pp $-189 -0.5pp $-256 base $-324 +0.5pp $-394 +1.0pp $-465

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
$67,250
Closing costs
$8,070
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 9 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
69 Harney Rd Unit 6B Scarsdale, NY 1.0 1.0 725 $2,850 $3.93 44d 1 0.21mi
10 Wright Pl Unit C4 Scarsdale, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,499 $3.57 25d 1 0.34mi
10 Wright Pl Unit A5 Scarsdale, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,550 $3.64 17d 1 0.34mi
10 Wright Pl Unit C6 Scarsdale, NY 1.0 1.0 650 $2,399 $3.69 25d 1 0.34mi
152 Summerfield St Unit 1 Left Scarsdale, NY 2.0 1.0 668 $2,850 $4.27 44d 1 0.53mi
7 Dunwoodie St Unit 1S Scarsdale, NY 1.0 1.0 542 $2,500 $4.61 44d 1 0.56mi
26 East Pkwy Unit 14A Scarsdale, NY 1.0 1.0 810 $3,500 $4.32 44d 1 0.57mi
45 Popham Rd Unit 5L Scarsdale, NY 2.0 2.0 1041 $5,100 $4.90 7d 1 0.59mi
837 White Plains Rd Unit 3R Scarsdale, NY 2.0 1.0 950 $2,500 $2.63 8d 1 0.64mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$0 · $0/yr
Likely covers
pool
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-03-31
    status Pending
  2. 2026-03-12
    listed $269,000 Active
  3. 2017-08-16
    soldstatus $218,000 Sold 1034-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1034 chars)

    Welcome to The Buckingham; one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. You will immediately feel at home upon entering the foyer of this huge 1 bedroom Coop adorned with arched doorways, period moldings, built-in bookcases and hardwood floors throughout. Imagine relaxing or entertaining in the over-sized living and dining room. The updated, spacious eat-in-kitchen is accented by the Tiffany chandelier and glass display cabinets. The beautifully renovated bathroom features decorative tile and a pedestal sink. The large bedroom offers two exposures and great closet space. The building offers recently renovated marble lobby w/ coffered ceiling, a private outside garden terrace, bike room, on-site laundry, on-site super and a private storage bin. Just 2 blocks from the Scarsdale Metro North train station, shops and restaurants. Qualifies for optional Lake Isle Membership featuring an 18 hole golf course, 8 Tennis courts and 5 swimming pools. Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

  4. 2017-05-30
    historical Pending 1034-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1034 chars)

    Welcome to The Buckingham; one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. You will immediately feel at home upon entering the foyer of this huge 1 bedroom Coop adorned with arched doorways, period moldings, built-in bookcases and hardwood floors throughout. Imagine relaxing or entertaining in the over-sized living and dining room. The updated, spacious eat-in-kitchen is accented by the Tiffany chandelier and glass display cabinets. The beautifully renovated bathroom features decorative tile and a pedestal sink. The large bedroom offers two exposures and great closet space. The building offers recently renovated marble lobby w/ coffered ceiling, a private outside garden terrace, bike room, on-site laundry, on-site super and a private storage bin. Just 2 blocks from the Scarsdale Metro North train station, shops and restaurants. Qualifies for optional Lake Isle Membership featuring an 18 hole golf course, 8 Tennis courts and 5 swimming pools. Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

  5. 2017-04-11
    listed $218,000 Active 1034-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1034 chars)

    Welcome to The Buckingham; one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. You will immediately feel at home upon entering the foyer of this huge 1 bedroom Coop adorned with arched doorways, period moldings, built-in bookcases and hardwood floors throughout. Imagine relaxing or entertaining in the over-sized living and dining room. The updated, spacious eat-in-kitchen is accented by the Tiffany chandelier and glass display cabinets. The beautifully renovated bathroom features decorative tile and a pedestal sink. The large bedroom offers two exposures and great closet space. The building offers recently renovated marble lobby w/ coffered ceiling, a private outside garden terrace, bike room, on-site laundry, on-site super and a private storage bin. Just 2 blocks from the Scarsdale Metro North train station, shops and restaurants. Qualifies for optional Lake Isle Membership featuring an 18 hole golf course, 8 Tennis courts and 5 swimming pools. Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,

  6. 2014-03-15
    price $202,500 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  7. 2014-01-27
    price $119,500
  8. 2014-01-27
    price $249,000
  9. 2011-01-21
    soldstatus $202,500 Sold 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  10. 2010-12-01
    historical 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  11. 2010-09-07
    historical Pending 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  12. 2010-09-07
    price $215,000 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  13. 2010-07-28
    price $215,000 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  14. 2010-05-20
    listed $225,000 Active 456-char remark
    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    This extra large 1BR is in one of Garth Road's most prestigious buildings. The apartment has a large living room & a spacious new eat-in-kitchen. Kitchen Tiffany light included. Fully Renovated bath with ceramic tile. Lots of closets, including huge custom bedroom closet. Outside terrace with tables, perfect for summer! Hardwood floors and built in bookcase in foyer. The maintenance does not reflect STAR credit. Eligible for Lake Isle pool/golf.

  15. 2005-09-27
    soldstatus $266,000
  16. 2005-07-01
    historical
  17. 2005-05-26
    listed $266,000
  18. 2000-10-19
    soldstatus $127,500
  19. 2000-08-10
    historical
  20. 2000-07-07
    listed $127,500

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$41,115
− Mortgage interest
−$15,068
− Property taxes
−$4,035
− Insurance
−$1,345
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,289
− Management
−$3,289
− HOA
−$14,064
− Depreciation
−$7,825
Taxable loss
−$7,801
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,872
After-tax cash flow
$-2,019/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.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Eastchester Union Free School District
NCES district ID
3610080
Math proficiency
79% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
80% ▲ 9.00%
Median HH income
$96,944
Composite
71.74/100
National rank
#216
State rank
#42 of 590 in NY

Livability — Eastchester

Score
78/100
State rank
#159
US rank
#2451

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Eastchester, NY
County
Westchester County · 709,332 people
City population
10,274
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
40,207
Household income
$250,001
Rent vs Own
15.2% rent · 84.8% own
Severe rent burden
560.0

Population outlook (Westchester County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,028,035 people
By 2030
1,051,636 · +2.3%
By 2040
1,098,520 · +6.9%
By 2050
1,136,044 · +10.5%
By 2075
1,196,925 · +16.4%
By 2100
1,175,147 · +14.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
Race & ethnicity
White 63% Asian 20% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 7% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 2% Dominican 2%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 6% Romanian 5% Italian 3%
Foreign-born
25% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
72% English-only · Other Indo-European 8% Chinese 6% Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Westchester

2024 margin
Strong D (+26.3) · D 63.1% · R 36.9%
2008→2024 swing
-1.3pp toward R · 2008: 27.6pp · 2024: 26.3pp
All cycles
2024: D+26.3 2020: D+36.3 2016: D+32.8 2012: D+22.2 2008: D+27.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -851.83%
Current HPI
283.4725
Rent YoY
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+111.0% since first listed
20 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-31 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-03-12 Listed $269,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-08-16 Sold (MLS) $218,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-05-30 Contingent OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2017-04-11 Listed $218,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2014-03-15 Price Changed $202,500 HGMLS
  • 2014-01-27 Price Changed $249,000 HGMLS
  • 2014-01-27 Price Changed $119,500 HGMLS
  • 2011-01-21 Sold (MLS) $202,500 HGMLS
  • 2010-12-01 Delisted HGMLS
  • 2010-09-07 Contingent HGMLS
  • 2010-09-07 Price Changed $215,000 HGMLS
  • 2010-07-28 Price Changed $215,000 HGMLS
  • 2010-05-20 Listed $225,000 HGMLS
  • 2005-09-27 Sold (MLS) $266,000 HGMLS
  • 2005-07-01 Delisted HGMLS
  • 2005-05-26 Listed $266,000 HGMLS
  • 2000-10-19 Sold (MLS) $127,500 HGMLS
  • 2000-08-10 Delisted HGMLS
  • 2000-07-07 Listed $127,500 HGMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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