237 Lake Frances Dr #237 · West Palm Beach, FL 33411

$120,000

1 bd · 1.5 ba · 704 sqft · Condo · 108 Days on market

Built 1979 $460/mo HOA · 29% of rent

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• Cash flow +12.0/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.3/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.3/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• DSCR +3.6/10.0
• Rent growth +2.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

This is a FIRST FLOOR unit on a canal and a end unit. It is NOT a REO or Short Sale. New carpet, freshly painted, NEW air conditioning, Stove, dishwasher, Hot Water heater. The owner upgraded and replaced kitchen cabinets. The 2 bathrooms have new vanities. . Steps away from MAIN Clubhouse (Shows, Restaurant, WiFi Lounge, Pool, etc. )activities too many more to mention. Screened patio has canal view. You can have 2 indoor cats or bird, no dogs. Good price. .. .and Ready to go! Motivated seller.

Key facts

• Fitness center
• Renovated bathrooms
• Walk-in closet

Tags

• UPDATED KITCHEN
• RENOVATED BATHROOMS
• WALK-IN CLOSET
• HEATED POOL
• FITNESS CENTER

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Association pool
• Financial info: Pets: Conditional or not allowed (restrictions or possible restrictions)
• HOA & community: Monthly association fee; Association covers management, common areas, cable TV, insurance, laundry, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, pest control, roof, sewer, security, trash and water; Community amenities include billiard room, clubhouse, fitness center, pool, shuffleboard court and transportation service

Exterior

• Parking: 1 covered garage space; Assigned parking; Guest parking
• Security: Security guard
• Utilities: Cable available
• Home design: Attached property; 2 stories; Entry on level 2
• Construction: Block construction; Year built: Unknown
• Exterior features: Balcony; Patio; Open patio; Screened patio; Lakefront waterfront; Has a view

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on upper level; At least one bedroom on main level
• Flooring: Ceramic tile
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning; Ceiling fan(s)
• Interior features: Bedroom on main level; Second floor entry; Living/dining room; Upper-level primary; Walk-in closet(s)
• Laundry & utility: Electric water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.5-bath condo listed at $120k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-28 ($-339/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $116k (3.4% below list).
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $120k).
• Recommended offer: $109k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 6.0% vs local median 3.8% in West Palm Beach — 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 82/100 on livability (#75 in FL, #1,255 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Palm Beach (suburban): math 46% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #34 of 73 in FL (top 47%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 574 active listings in the ZIP; 20 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 3,974 units permitted in Palm Beach County in 2024 (1,012 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $13k of equity ($830 loan paydown + $12k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Palm Beach County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 0.8% rent growth), your $34k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$32k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 108 days — a 9% lower offer ($109k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 25y 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 $28k; list at $120k implies a 329% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 29% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→26/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $109,200 (9.0% 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 108 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. 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?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
8. 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?
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 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: 1.33% ✓
• Cap rate: 6.01%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.01%
• DSCR: 0.96
• GRM: 6.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 0.85% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 22.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.80×
• Total profit: $60,483
• Equity at exit: $108,106

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.5%
• Equity multiple: 6.17×
• Total profit: $173,861
• Equity at exit: $233,134

Cash invested: $33,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33411

• Home prices YoY: 1.9%
• Rents YoY: 0.8%
• Active inventory: 574
• Price-to-rent: 6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,596 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$629
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$150 /mo · $1,800/yr
• Insurance: −$50
• HOA: −$460
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$335
• Net cashflow: $-28

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,632

Max offer price $115,914

Occupancy floor 97%

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: $30,000
• Closing costs: $3,600
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 20 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
161 Lake Frances Dr Unit 161 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,430	$2.03	7d	1	0.07mi
175 Lake Carol Dr #175 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,300	$2.17	24d	1	0.38mi
129 Lake Carol Dr #129 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,500	$2.50	24d	1	0.38mi
228 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,500	$2.13	24d	1	0.38mi
173 Lake Dora Dr #173 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,400	$1.99	24d	1	0.38mi
228 Lake Dora Dr West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	704	$1,500	$2.13	21d	1	0.38mi
203 Lake Carol Dr West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,500	$2.50	24d	1	0.38mi
1545 Lake Crystal Dr Unit D West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	700	$1,675	$2.39	13d	1	0.39mi
1153 Lake Victoria Dr Royal Palm Beach, FL	2.0	1.0	708	$1,725	$2.44	24d	1	0.57mi
1215 N Benoist Farms Rd #203 West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	1.0	708	$1,750	$2.47	24d	1	0.67mi
1990 Augustine Rd West Palm Beach, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1019	$2,051	$2.01	2d	14	0.68mi
1203 N Benoist Farms Rd #107 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	530	$1,480	$2.79	18d	1	0.69mi
1203 N Benoist Farms Rd #107 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	530	$1,480	$2.79	24d	1	0.69mi
1101 N Benoist Farms Rd #106 West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	1.0	708	$1,700	$2.40	24d	1	0.79mi
1080 N Benoist Farms Rd #204 West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	1.0	708	$1,500	$2.12	16d	1	0.81mi
1089 N Benoist Farms Rd #301 West Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	540	$1,550	$2.87	20d	1	0.84mi
1068 N Benoist Farms Rd #205 West Palm Beach, FL	2.0	1.0	708	$1,800	$2.54	24d	1	0.85mi
7080 Banyan Leaf Rd West Palm Beach, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	742	$1,862	$2.51	1d	14	0.95mi
6559 Emerald Dunes Dr Royal Palm Beach, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1060	$1,925	$1.82	24d	2	1.37mi
6482 Emerald Dunes Dr Unit 215 Royal Palm Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	745	$1,700	$2.28	24d	1	1.38mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $460 · $5,520/yr
• Likely covers: waterinternetpool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 31 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $120,000 Active 108 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $120,000 Active 107 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $120,000 Active 106 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $120,000 Active 105 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $120,000 Active 103 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $120,000 Active 99 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $120,000 Active 98 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $120,000 Active 97 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $120,000 Active 94 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $120,000 Active 93 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $120,000 Active 92 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $120,000 Active 91 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $120,000 Active 90 DOM
14. 2026-05-05
    price $120,000
15. 2026-04-30
    price $123,000
16. 2026-03-02
    listed $125,000 Active
17. 2023-04-27
    historical
18. 2019-09-30
    historical Active Under Contract
19. 2019-09-12
    listed $60,000 Active
20. 2015-03-27
    soldstatus $28,000 Closed 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    This is a FIRST FLOOR unit on a canal and a end unit. It is NOT a REO or Short Sale. New carpet, freshly painted, NEW air conditioning, Stove, dishwasher, Hot Water heater. The owner upgraded and replaced kitchen cabinets. The 2 bathrooms have new vanities. . Steps away from MAIN Clubhouse (Shows, Restaurant, WiFi Lounge, Pool, etc. )activities too many more to mention. Screened patio has canal view. You can have 2 indoor cats or bird, no dogs. Good price. .. .and Ready to go! Motivated seller.

21. 2015-03-02
    status Pending 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    This is a FIRST FLOOR unit on a canal and a end unit. It is NOT a REO or Short Sale. New carpet, freshly painted, NEW air conditioning, Stove, dishwasher, Hot Water heater. The owner upgraded and replaced kitchen cabinets. The 2 bathrooms have new vanities. . Steps away from MAIN Clubhouse (Shows, Restaurant, WiFi Lounge, Pool, etc. )activities too many more to mention. Screened patio has canal view. You can have 2 indoor cats or bird, no dogs. Good price. .. .and Ready to go! Motivated seller.

22. 2015-02-19
    price $31,999 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    This is a FIRST FLOOR unit on a canal and a end unit. It is NOT a REO or Short Sale. New carpet, freshly painted, NEW air conditioning, Stove, dishwasher, Hot Water heater. The owner upgraded and replaced kitchen cabinets. The 2 bathrooms have new vanities. . Steps away from MAIN Clubhouse (Shows, Restaurant, WiFi Lounge, Pool, etc. )activities too many more to mention. Screened patio has canal view. You can have 2 indoor cats or bird, no dogs. Good price. .. .and Ready to go! Motivated seller.

23. 2014-10-22
    listed $33,500 Active 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    This is a FIRST FLOOR unit on a canal and a end unit. It is NOT a REO or Short Sale. New carpet, freshly painted, NEW air conditioning, Stove, dishwasher, Hot Water heater. The owner upgraded and replaced kitchen cabinets. The 2 bathrooms have new vanities. . Steps away from MAIN Clubhouse (Shows, Restaurant, WiFi Lounge, Pool, etc. )activities too many more to mention. Screened patio has canal view. You can have 2 indoor cats or bird, no dogs. Good price. .. .and Ready to go! Motivated seller.

24. 2011-01-04
    historical
25. 2010-03-18
    listed $19,000
26. 2004-02-25
    soldstatus $40,900
27. 2004-01-22
    historical
28. 2003-12-05
    listed $49,000
29. 2001-06-21
    soldstatus $26,200
30. 2001-05-19
    historical
31. 2001-04-26
    listed $26,900

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% 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: $19,155
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,722
• − Property taxes: −$1,800
• − Insurance: −$600
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,532
• − Management: −$1,532
• − HOA: −$5,520
• − Depreciation: −$3,491
• Taxable loss: −$2,042
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$490
• After-tax cash flow: $151/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: Palm Beach
• NCES district ID: 1201500
• Math proficiency: 46% ▼ -16.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $53,943
• Composite: 42.72/100
• National rank: #3160
• State rank: #34 of 73 in FL

Livability — West Palm Beach

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #75
• US rank: #1255

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Palm Beach County · 1,438,312 people
• City population: 222,012
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 76,863
• Household income: $92,591
• Rent vs Own: 20.5% rent · 79.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1870.0

Population outlook (Palm Beach County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,637,487 people
• By 2030: 1,743,255 · +6.5%
• By 2040: 1,948,712 · +19.0%
• By 2050: 2,132,979 · +30.3%
• By 2075: 2,530,027 · +54.5%
• By 2100: 2,706,979 · +65.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 44% Hispanic / Latino 24% Black 23% Two or more races 16% Asian 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 5% Cuban 4% Dominican 2%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 6% Romanian 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 26% · Canada, Jamaica, China
• Languages at home: 73% English-only · Spanish 17% French/Haitian/Cajun 4% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Palm Beach

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 50.0% · R 49.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -22.1pp toward R · 2008: 22.9pp · 2024: 0.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+0.8 2020: D+12.8 2016: D+15.3 2012: D+17.0 2008: D+22.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 17.04%
• Current HPI: 903.78
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.85%
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+346.1% since first listed

18 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-05 Price Changed $120,000 MARMLS
• 2026-04-30 Price Changed $123,000 MARMLS
• 2026-03-02 Listed $125,000 MARMLS
• 2023-04-27 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2019-09-30 Contingent — Beaches MLS
• 2019-09-12 Listed $60,000 Beaches MLS
• 2015-03-27 Sold (MLS) $28,000 Beaches MLS
• 2015-03-02 Pending — Beaches MLS
• 2015-02-19 Price Changed $31,999 Beaches MLS
• 2014-10-22 Listed $33,500 Beaches MLS
• 2011-01-04 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2010-03-18 Listed $19,000 Beaches MLS
• 2004-02-25 Sold (MLS) $40,900 Beaches MLS
• 2004-01-22 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2003-12-05 Listed $49,000 Beaches MLS
• 2001-06-21 Sold (MLS) $26,200 Beaches MLS
• 2001-05-19 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2001-04-26 Listed $26,900 Beaches MLS