702 S Clay St · Hopkinsville, KY 42240

$150,000

24 bd · 24.0 ba · 5,440 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 33 Days on market

Built 1810

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• Cash flow +27.8/30.0
• DSCR +9.8/10.0
• 1% rule +7.6/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Schools +2.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great investment opportunity with strong rental history! Located in the heart of downtown at 702 S Clay St, this 6-unit apartment building offers consistent income and high tenant demand within a convenient walking area. Parking in rear for 2 cars and on street. Originally built in 1810, the property has seen numerous key updates, including a new roof and decking in 2022, updated windows in 2016, and an upstairs electrical subpanel added in 2025. Additional improvements include a 52-gallon water heater (approx. 2021) and a new 40-gallon water heater (2025). All sewer lines are equipped with cleanouts for easy maintenance. Units are typically fully occupied, with vacancies only occurring during turnover and repairs. Each unit is equipped with gas heaters, window A/C units, gas stoves, and refrigerators. A solid addition to any investor's portfolio!

Key facts

• Updated windows
• Gas heaters
• New roof

Tags

• 6 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
• NEW ROOF
• UPDATED WINDOWS
• UPSTAIRS ELECTRICAL SUBPANEL
• 52 GALLON WATER HEATER
• GAS HEATERS

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Six-unit building; Gross income reported at $2,700; Net operating income reported at $2,100; Tenants pay cable TV and gas; Owner pays electricity and water

Exterior

• Parking: No designated parking spaces
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas available
• Home design: Multi-family property; Attached building; Two levels
• Construction: Aluminum siding; Shingle roof; Approximate year built
• Exterior features: Corner lot location; Has a view

Interior

• Bedrooms: Six 1-bedroom units
• Flooring: Carpet; Wood; Laminate
• Bathrooms: Six 1-bath units
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
• Interior features: Carpet, Wood, and Laminate flooring
• Laundry & utility: No on-site laundry facilities

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 24-bed/24.0-bath single-family listed at $150k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $457 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
• Recommended offer: $146k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.9% vs local median 4.3% in Hopkinsville — 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 64/100 on livability (#305 in KY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A, health & safety B+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Christian County (town): math 30% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #93 of 165 in KY (top 56%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 61% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Freedom Elementary School (math 9% / reading 13%, grade F, #645 of 676 statewide, top 96%, 547 students, 84% FRL); Christian County High School (math 20% / reading 36%, grade F, #151 of 254 statewide, top 61%, 1,187 students, 67% FRL).
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 20% at this address vs 32% district-wide (-12 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Christian County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.6%/yr); 252 active listings in the ZIP; 193 units permitted in Christian County in 2024 (66 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Christian 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 + 6.6% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 33 days — a 3% lower offer ($146k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1810 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $145,500 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 33 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1810 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. Crime grade is F 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 1.26% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.95%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.04%
• DSCR: 1.58
• GRM: 6.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.61% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 7.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.28×
• Total profit: $11,912
• Equity at exit: $22,365

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.89×
• Total profit: $79,375
• Equity at exit: $12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Kentucky: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+16
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit (URLTA cities); generally landlord-friendly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 42240

• Home prices YoY: -17.5%
• Rents YoY: 6.6%
• Active inventory: 252
• Price-to-rent: 6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,890 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$787
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$188 /mo · $2,250/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$397
• Net cashflow: $457

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,312

Max offer price $150,000

Occupancy floor 71%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $560	-5% $508	+0% $457	+5% $405	+10% $353
Rent	-10% $307	-5% $382	+0% $457	+5% $531	+10% $606
Rate	-1.0pp $532	-0.5pp $495	base $457	+0.5pp $418	+1.0pp $378

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: $37,500
• Closing costs: $4,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 4 events

1. 2026-04-29
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (859 chars)

   Great investment opportunity with strong rental history! Located in the heart of downtown at 702 S Clay St, this 6-unit apartment building offers consistent income and high tenant demand within a convenient walking area. Parking in rear for 2 cars and on street. Originally built in 1810, the property has seen numerous key updates, including a new roof and decking in 2022, updated windows in 2016, and an upstairs electrical subpanel added in 2025. Additional improvements include a 52-gallon water heater (approx. 2021) and a new 40-gallon water heater (2025). All sewer lines are equipped with cleanouts for easy maintenance. Units are typically fully occupied, with vacancies only occurring during turnover and repairs. Each unit is equipped with gas heaters, window A/C units, gas stoves, and refrigerators. A solid addition to any investor's portfolio!

2. 2026-04-29
   status Pending 859-char remark

   Show marketing remark (859 chars)

   Great investment opportunity with strong rental history! Located in the heart of downtown at 702 S Clay St, this 6-unit apartment building offers consistent income and high tenant demand within a convenient walking area. Parking in rear for 2 cars and on street. Originally built in 1810, the property has seen numerous key updates, including a new roof and decking in 2022, updated windows in 2016, and an upstairs electrical subpanel added in 2025. Additional improvements include a 52-gallon water heater (approx. 2021) and a new 40-gallon water heater (2025). All sewer lines are equipped with cleanouts for easy maintenance. Units are typically fully occupied, with vacancies only occurring during turnover and repairs. Each unit is equipped with gas heaters, window A/C units, gas stoves, and refrigerators. A solid addition to any investor's portfolio!

3. 2026-03-27
   listed $150,000 Active

   Show marketing remark (859 chars)

   Great investment opportunity with strong rental history! Located in the heart of downtown at 702 S Clay St, this 6-unit apartment building offers consistent income and high tenant demand within a convenient walking area. Parking in rear for 2 cars and on street. Originally built in 1810, the property has seen numerous key updates, including a new roof and decking in 2022, updated windows in 2016, and an upstairs electrical subpanel added in 2025. Additional improvements include a 52-gallon water heater (approx. 2021) and a new 40-gallon water heater (2025). All sewer lines are equipped with cleanouts for easy maintenance. Units are typically fully occupied, with vacancies only occurring during turnover and repairs. Each unit is equipped with gas heaters, window A/C units, gas stoves, and refrigerators. A solid addition to any investor's portfolio!

4. 2026-03-27
   listed $150,000 Active 859-char remark

   Show marketing remark (859 chars)

   Great investment opportunity with strong rental history! Located in the heart of downtown at 702 S Clay St, this 6-unit apartment building offers consistent income and high tenant demand within a convenient walking area. Parking in rear for 2 cars and on street. Originally built in 1810, the property has seen numerous key updates, including a new roof and decking in 2022, updated windows in 2016, and an upstairs electrical subpanel added in 2025. Additional improvements include a 52-gallon water heater (approx. 2021) and a new 40-gallon water heater (2025). All sewer lines are equipped with cleanouts for easy maintenance. Units are typically fully occupied, with vacancies only occurring during turnover and repairs. Each unit is equipped with gas heaters, window A/C units, gas stoves, and refrigerators. A solid addition to any investor's portfolio!

ⓘ 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 ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 7% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,681
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,402
• − Property taxes: −$2,250
• − Insurance: −$750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,814
• − Management: −$1,814
• − Depreciation: −$4,364
• Taxable income: $3,286
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$789
• After-tax cash flow: $4,690/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: Christian County
• NCES district ID: 2101150
• Math proficiency: 30% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $38,961
• Composite: 26.8/100
• National rank: #7118
• State rank: #93 of 165 in KY

Livability — Hopkinsville

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #305
• US rank: #14474

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hopkinsville, KY
• County: Christian County · 51,080 people
• City population: 41,415
• Metro: Clarksville, TN-KY
• Population (ZIP): 41,415
• Household income: $51,534
• Rent vs Own: 46.8% rent · 53.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 1475.0

Population outlook (Christian County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 67,861 people
• By 2030: 65,808 · -3.0%
• By 2040: 60,090 · -11.5%
• By 2050: 54,561 · -19.6%
• By 2075: 45,859 · -32.4%
• By 2100: 38,310 · -43.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority White (65%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 65% Black 23% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 4%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Italian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Christian

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+33.6) · D 32.6% · R 66.1% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: -12.4pp toward R · 2008: -21.2pp · 2024: -33.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+33.6 2020: R+28.4 2016: R+31.4 2012: R+23.8 2008: R+21.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -49.36%
• Current HPI: 233.3958
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.61%
• Metro: Clarksville, TN-KY
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.81%
• F500 in state: 4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in KY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$118B
▸Food / Beverage	1	$7B

Price history

+0.0% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-29 Pending — REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-29 Pending — HCTCBOR
• 2026-03-27 Listed $150,000 REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-27 Listed $150,000 HCTCBOR

Property tax history

+5.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $108 · -4.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.