533 E 12 St #535 · Flint, MI 48503

$85,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,880 sqft · Condo · 37 Days on market

Built 1944 Fair condition

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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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.1/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Land contract terms available. This is the closest residential duplex opportunity to downtown Flint without downtown pricing. Rare side-by-side brick duplex located just minutes from University of Michigan-Flint, Mott Community College, entertainment, and expressways. This side-by-side brick duplex offers a house-hack opportunity with two spacious 2-bedroom units, each featuring 940 sq. ft. , formal dining rooms, comfortable living areas, and private basements. Located in a growing area near downtown's ongoing revitalization, new restaurants, and expanding community development. Ideal for investors seeking both immediate rental potential and long term appreciation. Approved for Section 8 oc

Key facts

• Added tenant privacy
• Private basements
• 2,613 sq ft lot

Tags

• SIDE BY SIDE BRICK DUPLEX
• PRIVATE BASEMENTS
• ADDED TENANT PRIVACY
• GROWING AREA NEAR DOWNTOWN
• ONGOING REVITALIZATION

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Investment property (multi-family duplex); Two total units

Exterior

• Utilities: Electricity available; Natural gas available; Public water (at street); Public sanitary sewer; Separate electric, gas, water for units
• Home design: Multi-family property (duplex / apartment; 1 to 4 units); Colonial style; 2-story
• Construction: Built in 1944; Basement foundation
• Exterior features: Brick and vinyl siding exterior; Deck; Fenced yard; Porch; Sidewalks; Street lights; Paved street frontage

Interior

• Kitchen: Range/oven; Refrigerator; Formal dining room
• Bedrooms: Bedrooms located on the second floor (Unit 1 and Unit 2); Unit 2 bedroom sizes: 14 x 11 and 11 x 10
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms (total)
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Natural gas fuel
• Interior features: Security system; Basement (full, block)
• Laundry & utility: Separate heat and utilities by unit; Gas water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $85k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $543 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $85k).
• Recommended offer: $82k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.0% vs local median 11.5% in Flint — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 74/100 on livability (#196 in MI, #4,946 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Flint School District (urban): math 7% / reading 13% proficiency, ranked #714 of 760 in MI (top 94%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+12.3%/yr); 135 active listings in the ZIP; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 419 units permitted in Genesee County in 2024 (68 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($44k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $588 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Genesee County population projected at -27% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $24k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 37 days — a 3% lower offer ($82k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1944 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $82,450 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 37 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% 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. Built in 1944 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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 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?
7. 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?
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: 1.68% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.96%
• Cash-on-cash: 27.40%
• DSCR: 2.22
• GRM: 4.9

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 27.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.19×
• Total profit: $28,419
• Equity at exit: $12,674

10-year hold

• IRR: 37.4%
• Equity multiple: 5.36×
• Total profit: $103,824
• Equity at exit: $7,349

Cash invested: $23,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48503

• Home prices YoY: -27.7%
• Rents YoY: 12.3%
• Active inventory: 135
• Price-to-rent: 4.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,431 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$446
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$106 /mo · $1,275/yr
• Insurance: −$35
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$301
• Net cashflow: $543

Break-even live

Break-even rent $744

Max offer price $85,000

Occupancy floor 57%

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: $21,250
• Closing costs: $2,550
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $0 · $0/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $85,000 Active 37 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $85,000 Active 36 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $85,000 Active 35 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $85,000 Active 34 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $85,000 Active 32 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $85,000 Active 31 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $85,000 Active 29 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $85,000 Active 28 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $85,000 Active 27 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $85,000 Active 26 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $85,000 Active 23 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $85,000 Active 22 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $85,000 Active 21 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $85,000 Active 20 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $85,000 Active 19 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $85,000 Active 18 DOM
17. 2026-05-12
    listed $85,000 Active

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,176
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,761
• − Property taxes: −$1,275
• − Insurance: −$425
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,374
• − Management: −$1,374
• − Depreciation: −$2,473
• Taxable income: $5,494
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,319
• After-tax cash flow: $5,202/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 · 19 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

A fair condition, moderate rehab opportunity with potential for significant value increase through exterior updates and interior improvements.

Repairs flagged

• Moderate exterior siding — Weathered and discolored
• Minor interior paint — Some wear
• Minor landscaping — Overgrown vegetation

Value-add opportunities

• Both paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both update flooring — Improves living spaces and rental appeal
• Both update kitchen cabinets — Modernizes kitchen and enhances rental appeal

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior siding · Weathered and discolored	Moderate	$3,000–15,000
interior paint · Some wear	Minor	$500–3,000
landscaping · Overgrown vegetation	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items		$4,000–21,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both update flooring — Improves living spaces and rental appeal ↑
• Both update kitchen cabinets — Modernizes kitchen and enhances rental appeal ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Flint School District
• NCES district ID: 2614520
• Math proficiency: 7% ▬ 0.00%
• Reading proficiency: 13% ▲ 3.00%
• Median HH income: $25,954
• Composite: 10.97/100
• National rank: #14642
• State rank: #714 of 760 in MI

Livability — Flint

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #196
• US rank: #4946

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Flint, MI
• County: Genesee County · 221,329 people
• City population: 93,814
• Metro: Flint, MI
• Population (ZIP): 22,347
• Household income: $44,411
• Rent vs Own: 49.3% rent · 50.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1293.0

Population outlook (Genesee County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 381,312 people
• By 2030: 362,731 · -4.9%
• By 2040: 321,550 · -15.7%
• By 2050: 279,212 · -26.8%
• By 2075: 193,336 · -49.3%
• By 2100: 128,118 · -66.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 55% White 36% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 5% · China, Canada
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Arabic 4% Spanish 1% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Genesee

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 51.4% · R 47.2% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -28.3pp toward R · 2008: 32.5pp · 2024: 4.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+4.2 2020: D+9.3 2016: D+9.5 2012: D+28.2 2008: D+32.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -49.84%
• Current HPI: 130.1152
• Rent YoY: ▲ 12.35%
• Metro: Flint, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

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• 2026-05-12 Listed $85,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS