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6133 Brookwood Dr Unit B
B Composite 70.12
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 +24.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +7.7/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.2/10.0
  • Schools +6.1/10.0
  • Rent growth +5.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$164,900

6133 Brookwood Dr Unit B · Suffolk, VA 23435
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,064 sqft · Townhouse · 78 Days on market
Built 1987 Fair condition 1.00 ac lot $155/sqft · 44% below area Est $292k · 44% under ↓ 6% since listing

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

Listing remarks

This solid 1-story brick home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,064 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. Well-maintained and in good condition overall, this classic property offers the perfect canvas for your personal cosmetic choices and modern updates. The exterior features convenient driveway parking and a spacious backyard enclosed by a wooden privacy fence.

Key facts

  • Spacious backyard
  • Wooden privacy fence
  • Driveway parking

Tags

DRIVEWAY PARKINGSPACIOUS BACKYARDWOODEN PRIVACY FENCE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $165k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $323 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $165k).
  • Recommended offer: $155k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.6% vs local median 3.7% in Suffolk — 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 77/100 on livability (#88 in VA, #2,896 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, employment A-; Watch: crime C-, commute F.
  • Suffolk City Public School District (suburban): math 41% / reading 69% proficiency, ranked #72 of 131 in VA (top 55%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Creekside Elementary (math 44% / reading 66%, grade C, #643 of 1,108 statewide, top 59%, 752 students, 65% FRL); John Yeates Middle (math 60% / reading 83%, grade A, #72 of 342 statewide, top 22%, 506 students, 64% FRL); Nansemond River High (math 44% / reading 87%, grade B, #204 of 319 statewide, top 65%, 1,698 students, 64% FRL) — zoned schools average 64% FRL vs 39% district-wide (25 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+10.6%/yr); 757 active listings in the ZIP; 29 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 88d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 66% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 680 units permitted in Suffolk city in 2024 (0 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 $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Suffolk County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $46k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 78 days — a 6% lower offer ($155k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $155,006 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 78 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  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
1.12%
Cap rate
8.64%
Cash-on-cash
8.39%
DSCR
1.37
GRM
7.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$292,339
List price
$164,900
Delta
-43.59%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
11 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
6125 Brookwood Dr Unit B 0.03mi 3/1.5 1,064 (0%) 1mo $212,830 $200 96
6109 Brookwood Dr Unit B 0.08mi 3/1.5 1,064 (0%) 14mo $203,500 $191 83
2002 Ashworth Way 0.52mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,052 (-1%) 1mo $284,000 $270 64
1006 Ashworth Way 0.52mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,052 (-1%) 13mo $306,870 $292 54
1002 Ashworth Way 0.53mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,052 (-1%) 13mo $312,434 $297 54

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
2.0%
Equity multiple
1.08×
Total profit
$3,647
Equity at exit
$24,587
10-year hold
IRR
16.0%
Equity multiple
2.61×
Total profit
$74,285
Equity at exit
$14,258

Cash invested: $46,172 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
State Virginia
55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
VRLTA gives some tenant protections; Northern Virginia courts slower; rural VA landlord-leaning.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
7 active · 9 under contract
Months of supply
8.4 mo (12%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$299,990 ($240/sqft)
Median days on market
230 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+14.5% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 23435

Rents YoY
10.6%
Active inventory
757
Price-to-rent
7.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,851 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$865
Tax est. 1.5%
$206 /mo · $2,474/yr
Insurance
$69
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$389
Net cashflow
$323

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,443
Max offer price $164,900
Occupancy floor 78%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $437 -5% $380 +0% $323 +5% $266 +10% $209
Rent -10% $177 -5% $250 +0% $323 +5% $396 +10% $469
Rate -1.0pp $406 -0.5pp $365 base $323 +0.5pp $280 +1.0pp $237

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
$41,225
Closing costs
$4,947
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 29 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
6141 Old College Dr Apt A Suffolk, VA 2.0 1.5 1010 $1,350 $1.34 10d 1 0.13mi
6080 Camellia Dr Unit A Suffolk, VA 2.0 1.5 1064 $1,450 $1.36 117d 1 0.13mi
6057 Camellia Dr Unit A Suffolk, VA 2.0 1.5 1064 $1,395 $1.31 139d 1 0.19mi
4605 Hardy Ct Suffolk, VA 2.0 2.0 1087 $1,600 $1.47 139d 1 0.27mi
6024 Bradford Dr Suffolk, VA 3.0 2.0 1064 $1,500 $1.41 115d 1 0.28mi
6024 Bradford Dr Unit B Suffolk, VA 3.0 1.5 1055 $1,500 $1.42 88d 1 0.28mi
4613 Hardy Ct Unit B Suffolk, VA 3.0 1.5 1140 $1,550 $1.36 139d 1 0.28mi
2019 Barclay Pl Suffolk, VA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 893 $2,101 $2.35 62d 10 0.41mi
5916 Vernon Dr Suffolk, VA 3.0 1.5 1142 $1,850 $1.62 119d 1 0.41mi
8236 Lee Hall Ave Unit 30 Suffolk, VA 3.0 2.5 1364 $2,500 $1.83 62d 1 0.57mi
1001 Beringer Rd Unit 1007BR33 Suffolk, VA 2.0 2.0 1105 $2,179 $1.97 6d 1 0.58mi
3001 Gateway Dr Suffolk, VA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 979 $2,175 $2.22 0d 11 0.79mi
7190 Harbour Towne Pkwy Suffolk, VA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 897 $1,901 $2.12 5d 1 0.87mi
3413 Newport Dr Chesapeake, VA 4.0 2.0 1422 $2,500 $1.76 58d 1 1.11mi
3772 Pepperwood Ct Portsmouth, VA 2.0 1.5 915 $1,450 $1.58 139d 1 1.20mi
3812 Peach Orchard Cir Portsmouth, VA 3.0 1.0 1082 $1,800 $1.66 139d 1 1.25mi
2000 Ironside Dr Suffolk, VA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1066 $2,699 $2.53 0d 21 1.27mi
3710 Towne Point Rd Unit B Portsmouth, VA 2.0 2.0 892 $1,325 $1.49 140d 1 1.30mi
3305 Portobello Ct Chesapeake, VA 4.0 2.0 1176 $2,500 $2.13 7d 1 1.33mi
3332 Stilworken Dr Chesapeake, VA 4.0 1.5 1300 $1,900 $1.46 119d 1 1.33mi
3634 Towne Point Rd Portsmouth, VA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,355 $1.57 140d 1 1.35mi
1 Peachtree Ct Portsmouth, VA 2.0 1.5 915 $1,650 $1.80 139d 1 1.35mi
3856 Augustine Cir Portsmouth, VA 3.0 1.0 1082 $1,605 $1.48 139d 1 1.37mi
3674A Towne Point Rd Portsmouth, VA 2.0 2.0 900 $1,450 $1.61 3d 1 1.41mi
3725 Sugar Creek Cir Portsmouth, VA 2.0 1.5 915 $1,495 $1.63 67d 1 1.42mi
6200 Hightower Rd Portsmouth, VA 1.0–3.0 1.0–1.5 935 $1,607 $1.72 7d 7 1.45mi
3701 Radford Cir Chesapeake, VA 2.0 1.5 1262 $2,000 $1.58 119d 1 1.45mi
3551 Radford Cir Unit 1 Chesapeake, VA 2.0 2.5 1207 $1,700 $1.41 1d 1 1.47mi
3129 Woodbaugh Dr Chesapeake, VA 3.0 1.5 1441 $2,095 $1.45 6d 1 1.50mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Utilities
Has heating and cooling
Home design
Single-story property1,064 above-grade finished area
Construction
Composition (shingle) roof
Exterior features
Brick veneer exterior

Interior

Bedrooms
6 total rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tub and shower (located on the first level)
Heating & cooling
Electric forced air heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Resale condition

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $164,900 Active 78 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $164,900 Active 77 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $164,900 Active 76 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $164,900 Active 75 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $164,900 Active 74 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $164,900 Active 73 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $164,900 Active 72 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    statusdays on market $164,900 Active 71 DOM
  9. 2026-08-28
    status $164,900 Pending 70 DOM
  10. 2026-08-27
    days on market $164,900 Active 70 DOM
  11. 2026-08-26
    days on market $164,900 Active 69 DOM
  12. 2026-08-25
    days on market $164,900 Active 68 DOM
  13. 2026-08-24
    days on market $164,900 Active 67 DOM
  14. 2026-08-23
    days on market $164,900 Active 66 DOM
  15. 2026-08-22
    days on market $164,900 Active 65 DOM
  16. 2026-08-21
    days on market $164,900 Active 64 DOM
  17. 2026-08-20
    days on market $164,900 Active 63 DOM
  18. 2026-08-19
    days on market $164,900 Active 62 DOM
  19. 2026-08-18
    days on market $164,900 Active 61 DOM
  20. 2026-08-17
    days on market $164,900 Active 60 DOM
  21. 2026-08-16
    days on market $164,900 Active 59 DOM
  22. 2026-08-15
    days on market $164,900 Active 58 DOM
  23. 2026-08-14
    days on market $164,900 Active 57 DOM
  24. 2026-08-13
    days on market $164,900 Active 56 DOM
  25. 2026-08-12
    days on market $164,900 Active 55 DOM
  26. 2026-08-11
    days on market $164,900 Active 54 DOM
  27. 2026-08-10
    days on market $164,900 Active 53 DOM
  28. 2026-08-09
    days on market $164,900 Active 52 DOM
  29. 2026-08-08
    days on market $164,900 Active 51 DOM
  30. 2026-08-07
    days on market $164,900 Active 50 DOM
  31. 2026-08-06
    days on market $164,900 Active 49 DOM
  32. 2026-08-05
    days on market $164,900 Active 48 DOM
  33. 2026-08-04
    days on market $164,900 Active 47 DOM
  34. 2026-08-03
    days on market $164,900 Active 46 DOM
  35. 2026-07-31
    days on market $164,900 Active 43 DOM
  36. 2026-07-30
    days on market $164,900 Active 41 DOM
  37. 2026-07-28
    days on market $164,900 Active 40 DOM
  38. 2026-07-26
    days on market $164,900 Active 38 DOM
  39. 2026-07-24
    days on market $164,900 Active 36 DOM
  40. 2026-07-23
    days on market $164,900 Active 35 DOM
  41. 2026-07-22
    days on market $164,900 Active 34 DOM
  42. 2026-07-21
    days on market $164,900 Active 33 DOM
  43. 2026-07-20
    days on market $164,900 Active 32 DOM
  44. 2026-07-18
    days on market $164,900 Active 30 DOM
  45. 2026-07-18
    days on market $164,900 Active 29 DOM
  46. 2026-07-16
    days on market $164,900 Active 28 DOM
  47. 2026-07-15
    days on market $164,900 Active 27 DOM
  48. 2026-07-14
    days on market $164,900 Active 26 DOM
  49. 2026-07-13
    days on market $164,900 Active 25 DOM
  50. 2026-07-13
    days on market $164,900 Active 24 DOM

ⓘ 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 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$22,213
− Mortgage interest
−$9,237
− Property taxes
−$2,474
− Insurance
−$824
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,777
− Management
−$1,777
− Depreciation
−$4,797
Taxable income
$1,327
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$318
After-tax cash flow
$3,555/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 · 13 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $26,600–$47,880 screening

This 1-story brick home requires moderate renovations to improve its condition and appearance. Upgrading the interior paint, carpet, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom fixtures would significantly enhance its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

  • Major exterior paint — Weathered brick and fence
  • Major exterior siding — Weathered brick
  • Major interior paint — Faded paint
  • Major kitchen cabinets — Dated appearance
  • Major bathroom fixtures — Basic fixtures

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal
  • Resale Replace carpet — New carpet improves comfort and appearance
  • Resale Upgrade kitchen cabinets — Modern cabinets increase functionality and value
  • Resale Upgrade bathroom fixtures — Updated fixtures enhance bathroom appeal

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

C Composite school gradezoned avg 61/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Creekside Elementary C VA #643/1,108 Nat'l #9,637/41,679 Middle Colonel Fred Cherry Middle B+ VA #147/342 Nat'l #1,620/14,009 High Nansemond River High B VA #204/319 Nat'l #2,744/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Suffolk City Public School District
NCES district ID
5103710
Math proficiency
41% ▼ -43.00%
Reading proficiency
69% ▼ -8.00%
Median HH income
$65,573
Composite
48.31/100
National rank
#2151
State rank
#72 of 131 in VA
B Composite livability gradescore 77/100

Livability — Suffolk

Score
77/100
State rank
#88
US rank
#2896

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Suffolk, VA
County
Suffolk City · 95,269 people
City population
88,108
Metro
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
Population (ZIP)
33,721
Household income
$111,700
Rent vs Own
31.2% rent · 68.8% own
Severe rent burden
15% of renters

Population outlook (Suffolk County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
95,269 people
By 2030
98,269 · +3.1%
By 2040
103,177 · +8.3%
By 2050
105,777 · +11.0%
By 2075
110,963 · +16.5%
By 2100
103,711 · +8.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
Race & ethnicity
White 47% Black 36% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 6% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 2% Italian 2% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 4% Chinese 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Suffolk

2024 margin
D (+15.9) · D 57.4% · R 41.5% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
+2.7pp toward D · 2008: 13.2pp · 2024: 15.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+15.9 2020: D+17.3 2016: D+13.8 2012: D+15.1 2008: D+13.2

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

-5.7% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-06 Price Changed $164,900 CVRMLS
  • 2026-06-18 Listed $174,900 CVRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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