536-538 Adams Ave

Woodbine, NJ 08270

$425,000C+

6 bd · 4.0 ba · — sqft · Built 1948 · MultiFamily · Under Contract · 34 DOM

Cashflow @ list (25.0% down · 7.5%)

• Estimated rent: $5,000/mo
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,229
• Tax + insurance: −$708
• HOA: −$0
• Vac / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,050
• Net cashflow: $1,013/mo
• Annual: $12,155/yr
• Cap rate: 9.15%
• Cash-on-cash: 10.21%
• DSCR: 1.45
• 1% rule: 1.18%
• Cash to close: $119,000

Investor read

• This is a 2 × 3-bed/?-bath units multifamily listed at $425k. Condition is rated fair.
• At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive. Per door: $506/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $425k).
• It's been on market 34 days — a 3% lower offer ($412k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Recommended offer: $412k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Location reads 59/100 on livability (#498 in NJ) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: crime A+; Watch: employment D, schools F, amenities F.
• Woodbine School District (rural): math 25% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #552 of 612 in NJ (top 90%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 62% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Watch-outs: built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Market conditions: 60 active listings in the ZIP; 877 units permitted in Cape May County in 2024 (35 in 5+ unit buildings).
• Cape May County population projected at -24% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Questions for listing agent

• It's been on market 34 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
• Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
• What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
• Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
• Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
• Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
• Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
• 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.

Repairs flagged (vision-AI assessment)

• Major: roof — The roof appears to be in poor condition and may need to be replaced.
• Major: exterior siding — The exterior siding is peeling and in need of repainting or replacement.
• Major: flooring — The flooring in the living room and kitchen appears to be old and in need of replacement.
• Major: interior walls/paint — The interior walls and ceilings show signs of wear and tear, with peeling paint and discoloration.
• Major: bathrooms — The bathrooms appear to be outdated and in need of updates, with dated fixtures and flooring.
• Major: HVAC/mechanicals — The HVAC system appears to be old and may need to be replaced or serviced.