303 Boyden · Syracuse, NY
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $691 – $1,283
Heat risk 3/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 94°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 16 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- ARV discount +14.0/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.0/10.0
- Rent growth +4.6/5.0
- Livability +3.9/5.0
- Condition / age +3.8/5.0
- Schools +2.5/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$139,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
Turnkey rental property generating $1,450/month in income, offering immediate cash flow from day one. This property is tenant-occupied, making it an ideal addition for investors looking for a stable, income-producing asset. Recent updates add even more value and peace of mind, including a newer roof, newer water heater, and BOTH FULL bathrooms fully remodeled in 2025 with complete tile surrounds, providing long lasting durability and modern appeal for years to come. The existing tenants are long-term occupants currently paying below market rent, presenting a clear opportunity for future upside while maintaining stable occupancy.
Key facts
- Newer roof
- Newer water heater
- 4,950 sq ft lot
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $140k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $579 ($7k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $140k).
- Recommended offer: $136k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 11.3% vs local median 7.5% in Syracuse — 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 (#187 in NY, #2,869 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: crime F, employment D-.
- Syracuse City School District (urban): math 18% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #590 of 590 in NY (top 100%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: Dr Weeks Elementary School (math 4% / reading 12%, grade F, #2,086 of 2,108 statewide, top 99%, 714 students, 91% FRL); Lincoln Middle School (math 8% / reading 14%, grade F, #721 of 729 statewide, top 99%, 508 students, 90% FRL); Henninger High School (math 65% / reading 50%, grade C, #885 of 1,100 statewide, top 81%, 1,499 students, 85% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.4%/yr); 70 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 93d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 616 units permitted in Onondaga County in 2024 (256 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $1,956/mo this rent would consume 50% of the median local household income ($47k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $967 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Onondaga County population projected to shrink 9% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $39k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 56 days — a 3% lower offer ($136k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 10y 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.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1942 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 56 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1942 — 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 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.40% ✓
- Cap rate
- 11.26%
- Cash-on-cash
- 17.72%
- DSCR
- 1.79
- GRM
- 6.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $163,717
- List price
- $139,900
- Delta
- -14.55%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Schuler St | 0.09mi | 4/1.5 | 1,448 (+8%) | 2mo | $225,000 | $155 | 78 |
| 206 Sedgwick St | 0.27mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,368 (+2%) | 2mo | $80,000 | $58 | 76 |
| 209 Boyden St | 0.04mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 1,416 (+6%) | 7mo | $178,571 | $126 | 75 |
| 409 Hixson Ave | 0.26mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 1,232 (-8%) | 2mo | $155,000 | $126 | 66 |
| 508 Elm St | 0.35mi | 4/1.0 | 1,440 (+8%) | 2mo | $160,000 | $111 | 65 |
| 362 Hickok Ave | 0.55mi | 3/1.0 (-1) | 1,320 (-1%) | 5mo | $199,900 | $151 | 60 |
| 321 Dewitt St | 0.53mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 1,310 (-2%) | 7mo | $175,000 | $134 | 59 |
| 408 Stafford Ave | 0.62mi | 4/1.0 | 1,437 (+8%) | 2mo | $197,600 | $138 | 53 |
| 211 Dorchester Ave | 0.60mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,447 (+8%) | 2mo | $291,000 | $201 | 52 |
| 409 Dewitt St | 0.56mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 1,456 (+9%) | 1mo | $215,000 | $148 | 51 |
| 125 Paul Ave | 0.55mi | 4/1.5 | 1,527 (+14%) | 3mo | $210,000 | $138 | 46 |
| 204 Kline St | 0.52mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,524 (+14%) | 4mo | $278,750 | $183 | 44 |
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
- IRR
- 14.7%
- Equity multiple
- 1.63×
- Total profit
- $24,547
- Equity at exit
- $20,860
- IRR
- 27.0%
- Equity multiple
- 3.96×
- Total profit
- $115,998
- Equity at exit
- $12,096
Cash invested: $39,172 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State New York
- 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 9 active · 28 under contract
- Months of supply
- 2.6 mo (39%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $165,000 ($115/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 70 d
- This list price
- 22% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- +6.5% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 13203
- Home prices YoY
- -11.9%
- Rents YoY
- 8.4%
- Active inventory
- 70
- Price-to-rent
- 6.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,956 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$734
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$175 /mo · $2,098/yr
- Insurance
- −$58
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$411
- Net cashflow
- $579
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $675 | -5% $627 | +0% $579 | +5% $530 | +10% $482 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $424 | -5% $501 | +0% $579 | +5% $656 | +10% $733 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $649 | -0.5pp $614 | base $579 | +0.5pp $542 | +1.0pp $505 |
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
- $34,975
- Closing costs
- $4,197
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- 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?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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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 16 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Mariposa St Unit pvt house Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1128 | $2,137 | $1.89 | 62d | 1 | 0.30mi |
| 1801 James St #2 Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1244 | $1,800 | $1.45 | 62d | 1 | 0.37mi |
| 423 Wendell Ter Syracuse, NY | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1312 | $2,500 | $1.91 | 63d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 202 Stafford Ave Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1692 | $1,800 | $1.06 | 62d | 1 | 0.70mi |
| 126 Woodruff Ave Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,675 | $1.40 | 93d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 525 Burnet Ave Unit First Floor Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $1,650 | $1.83 | 93d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 746 E Laurel St Unit 1 Syracuse, NY | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $1,500 | $1.07 | 93d | 1 | 0.94mi |
| 135 Lexington Ave Unit 22 Syracuse, NY | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1150 | $2,500 | $2.17 | 93d | 1 | 0.96mi |
| 205A Hawley Ave Unit 211C Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1350 | $1,675 | $1.24 | 93d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 205A Hawley Ave Unit 213C Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1350 | $1,650 | $1.22 | 93d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 1108 Madison St Unit 2 Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1580 | $2,080 | $1.32 | 93d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 297 Norwood Ave Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1188 | $2,050 | $1.73 | 70d | 1 | 1.14mi |
| 912 Park St Unit 1 Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1040 | $1,200 | $1.15 | 93d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 118 Niven St Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1150 | $1,650 | $1.43 | 70d | 1 | 1.30mi |
| 416 Pearl St Unit 2 Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $2,400 | $2.67 | 63d | 1 | 1.38mi |
| 205 Fellows Ave Unit 1 Syracuse, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1638 | $1,800 | $1.10 | 70d | 1 | 1.44mi |
Property features AI
Exterior
- Parking
- No garageNo driveway
- Utilities
- Public water connectedSewer connected
- Home design
- 2-story houseExisting construction
- Construction
- Wood siding exteriorBlock foundation
- Exterior features
- Corner lotRectangular lotLot dimensions approximately 66 x 75
Interior
- Kitchen
- DishwasherGas ovenGas rangeMicrowaveRefrigerator
- Bedrooms
- 1 main-level bedroomTotal rooms: 9
- Flooring
- HardwoodLuxury vinylTileVaried flooring
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms1 main-level bathroom
- Heating & cooling
- Gas heatingRadiator heating
- Interior features
- Separate/formal dining roomBedroom on main levelFull basement
- Laundry & utility
- Gas water heater
Listing history 20 events
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2026-06-17days on market $139,900 Active 56 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $139,900 Active 55 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $139,900 Active 54 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $139,900 Active 52 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $139,900 Active 51 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $139,900 Active 49 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $139,900 Active 48 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $139,900 Active 47 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $139,900 Active 46 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $139,900 Active 43 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $139,900 Active 41 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $139,900 Active 40 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $139,900 Active 39 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $139,900 Active 38 DOM
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2026-04-22$139,900 Active 832-char remark
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2016-10-29historical
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2016-10-03price $34,900
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2016-09-30$47,000 Active
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2016-09-08historical
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2016-07-27$52,000 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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥94°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low 0% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $23,474
- − Mortgage interest
- −$7,837
- − Property taxes
- −$2,098
- − Insurance
- −$700
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,878
- − Management
- −$1,878
- − Depreciation
- −$4,070
- Taxable income
- $5,014
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,203
- After-tax cash flow
- $5,740/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 · 1 photo
This turnkey rental property is in good condition with recent updates, including a newer roof and fully remodeled bathrooms. It offers immediate cash flow and has potential for future value appreciation.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and property value ↑
- Both Clean gutters — Improves drainage and property value ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic 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.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Syracuse City School District
- NCES district ID
- 3628590
- Math proficiency
- 18% ▼ -5.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 26% ▬ 0.00%
- Median HH income
- $32,097
- Composite
- 17.83/100
- National rank
- #9007
- State rank
- #590 of 590 in NY
Livability — Syracuse
- Score
- 77/100
- State rank
- #187
- US rank
- #2869
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Syracuse, NY
- County
- Onondaga County · 467,894 people
- City population
- 152,627
- Metro
- Syracuse, NY
- Population (ZIP)
- 16,180
- Household income
- $46,997
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 9% of renters
Population outlook (Onondaga County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 467,894 people
- By 2030
- 463,381 · -1.0%
- By 2040
- 447,697 · -4.3%
- By 2050
- 426,399 · -8.9%
- By 2075
- 373,661 · -20.1%
- By 2100
- 307,967 · -34.2%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.67)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 52% Black 22% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 9% Asian 7%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Puerto Rican 6% Cuban 2%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 3% Lithuanian 2% Iranian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 13% · Canada, India, Philippines
- Languages at home
- 81% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 3% Other Asian/Pacific 3%
Political lean MEDSL · Onondaga
- 2024 margin
- D (+17.3) · D 58.6% · R 41.4%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -3.0pp toward R · 2008: 20.3pp · 2024: 17.3pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+17.3 2020: D+20.6 2016: D+12.8 2012: D+21.1 2008: D+20.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -35.69%
- Current HPI
- 263.2588
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 8.39%
- Metro
- Syracuse, NY
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.60%
- F500 in state
- 92
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 10 | $950B |
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| Consumer Goods | 9 | $162B |
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| Insurance | 4 | $225B |
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| Telecommunications | 2 | $144B |
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| Pharmaceuticals | 2 | $112B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $69B |
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Price history
+169.0% since first listed6 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-22 Listed $139,900 CNYIS
- 2016-10-29 Listing Removed — CNYIS
- 2016-10-03 Price Changed $34,900 CNYIS
- 2016-09-30 Listed $47,000 CNYIS
- 2016-09-08 Listing Removed — CNYIS
- 2016-07-27 Listed $52,000 CNYIS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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