4001 Hillcrest Dr #705 · Hollywood, FL 33021

$230,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,296 sqft · Condo public records · 100 Days on market

Built 1980 $660/mo HOA · 22% of rent

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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 +19.7/30.0
• 1% rule +8.1/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.2/10.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +3.1/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Beautiful corner unit at 4001 Hillcrest Drive, Unit 705—a bright and spacious home offering comfort and style in a highly desirable 55+ community. This residence features an expansive living area that opens to a private screened balcony, perfect for enjoying relaxing breezes and wide scenic views. Additional conveniences include a generous storage throughout. The building is part of one of Hillcrest’s best-maintained associations, offering residents a peaceful, well-managed environment and access to resort-style amenities. With no rentals permitted, the community maintains an exclusive owner-occupied atmosphere. This corner condo truly stands out—clean, updated, and easy t

Key facts

• Generous storage
• $660 HOA
• Garage

Tags

• PRIVATE SCREENED BALCONY
• GENEROUS STORAGE
• RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Senior community
• Financial info: Pets allowed with size limit (maximum 20 lbs)
• HOA & community: Monthly association fee; Association amenities: bike storage, laundry, pool, trails, trash service, elevators; Association covers: common areas, cable TV, insurance, laundry, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, parking, pest control, pool(s), reserve fund, sewer, security, trash, water

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage; One covered garage space; Two or more parking spaces
• Security: Doorman; Secured elevator; Fire sprinkler system; Smoke detectors
• Utilities: Water included in association services; Sewer included in association services; Electric cooling and heating
• Home design: Attached property (condominium); 12-story building; Entry on level 7
• Construction: Block construction; Resale unit
• Exterior features: Balcony (open, screened); Storm/security shutters; Exterior lighting; Association heated pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Disposal; Microwave; Refrigerator; Eat-in kitchen layout
• Bedrooms: Bedroom on main level
• Flooring: Tile flooring
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric); Ceiling fan(s)
• Interior features: Unfurnished; Built-in features; Closet cabinetry; Eat-in kitchen; Living/dining room; Custom mirrors; Main living area on entry level
• Laundry & utility: Common area laundry; Laundry tub; Laundry room / utility room

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $117 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $230k).
• Recommended offer: $209k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.7% vs local median 3.2% in Hollywood — 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 76/100 on livability (#232 in FL, #3,548 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: amenities D.
• Broward (suburban): math 42% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #46 of 73 in FL (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.4%/yr); 529 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,111 units permitted in Broward County in 2024 (1,265 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,003/mo this rent would consume 51% of the median local household income ($71k/yr) (locally 2151% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — 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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Broward County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 100 days — a 9% lower offer ($209k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $115k; list at $230k implies a 100% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $152/mo; HOA is 22% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AH (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $209,300 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 100 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.31% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.70%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.02%
• DSCR: 1.22
• GRM: 6.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -13.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.52×
• Total profit: $-31,109
• Equity at exit: $34,294

10-year hold

• IRR: -5.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.65×
• Total profit: $-22,801
• Equity at exit: $19,886

Cash invested: $64,400 (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 33021

• Rents YoY: 2.4%
• Active inventory: 529
• Price-to-rent: 6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,003 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax from tax record: −$141 /mo · $1,694/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$152 /mo · $1,824/yr
• HOA: −$660
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$631
• Net cashflow: $117

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,855

Max offer price $230,000

Occupancy floor 91%

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: $57,500
• Closing costs: $6,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
3932 Long Leaf Ln #1 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.5	1675	$3,400	$2.03	24d	1	0.09mi
1101 Banyan Dr Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1768	$4,100	$2.32	24d	1	0.12mi
4200 Hillcrest Dr #503 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1132	$2,300	$2.03	24d	1	0.13mi
839 S Highland Dr Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1748	$2,500	$1.43	7d	1	0.27mi
839 S Highland Dr Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1748	$3,000	$1.72	24d	1	0.27mi
919 Hillcrest Dr #303 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1100	$2,000	$1.82	24d	1	0.31mi
4209 Jefferson St Unit 4209 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1697	$7,200	$4.24	2d	1	0.32mi
632 S Crescent Dr Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1744	$6,500	$3.73	24d	1	0.35mi
632 S Crescent Dr Unit 1533630P Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1743	$7,380	$4.23	7d	1	0.35mi
911 S Park Rd Hollywood, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1123	$2,619	$2.33	1d	24	0.38mi
555 S Luna Ct Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1036	$2,120	$2.05	5d	2	0.44mi
812 S Park Rd Hollywood, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	999	$2,424	$2.43	2d	24	0.45mi
400 S Luna Ct #2 Hollywood, FL	2.0	1.0	960	$2,300	$2.40	24d	1	0.48mi
3624 Jackson St Unit 21 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,900	$1.73	3d	1	0.49mi
570 S Park Rd Unit 13-6 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,400	$2.26	24d	1	0.50mi
530 S Park Rd Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,375	$2.24	18d	1	0.52mi
640 S Park Rd Unit 14-4 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,200	$2.08	17d	1	0.52mi
640 S Park Rd Unit 34-4 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,250	$2.12	24d	1	0.52mi
640 S Park Rd Unit 14-4 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,300	$2.17	24d	1	0.52mi
640 S Park Rd Unit 12-4 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1236	$2,950	$2.39	24d	1	0.52mi
3500 Jackson St Unit 203 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	875	$1,995	$2.28	24d	1	0.53mi
1455 Silk Oak Dr #1455 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.5	1800	$4,100	$2.28	24d	1	0.55mi
1455 Silk Oak Dr #1455 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.5	1800	$4,250	$2.36	7d	1	0.55mi
4802 Washington St #5 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1080	$2,500	$2.31	24d	1	0.55mi
3600 Van Buren St Hollywood, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1055	$2,350	$2.23	3d	4	0.56mi
450 S Park Rd Unit 5-307 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1084	$2,800	$2.58	24d	1	0.56mi
470 S Park Rd Unit 7-307 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.0	1084	$3,250	$3.00	24d	1	0.56mi
3501 Jackson St #309 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1170	$2,500	$2.14	24d	1	0.56mi
4764 Eucalyptus Dr Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.5	1780	$3,950	$2.22	14d	1	0.56mi
4764 Eucalyptus Dr Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.5	1780	$3,950	$2.22	24d	1	0.56mi
4812 Washington St #7 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1080	$2,200	$2.04	18d	1	0.57mi
4812 Washington St Unit 147 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1080	$2,200	$2.04	7d	1	0.58mi
460 S Park Rd Unit 6-304 Hollywood, FL	2.0	1.0	918	$1,950	$2.12	5d	1	0.58mi
981 Hillcrest Ct #114 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	899	$2,000	$2.22	24d	1	0.59mi
3601 Van Buren St Hollywood, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	941	$2,195	$2.33	3d	3	0.59mi
4810 Eucalyptus Dr #3 Hollywood, FL	3.0	2.5	1421	$3,200	$2.25	20d	1	0.60mi
530 S Park Rd Unit 17-11 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,300	$2.17	22d	1	0.60mi
530 S Park Rd Unit 12-11 Hollywood, FL	2.0	2.0	1060	$2,375	$2.24	15d	1	0.60mi
4901 Washington St Hollywood, FL	3.0	3.0	1397	$4,850	$3.47	24d	1	0.60mi
4901 Washington St Hollywood, FL	3.0	3.0	1397	$4,850	$3.47	5d	1	0.60mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $660 · $7,920/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $230,000 Active 100 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   pricedays on market $230,000 Active 99 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $250,000 Active 98 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $250,000 Active 97 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $250,000 Active 95 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $250,000 Active 91 DOM
7. 2026-06-07
   days on market $250,000 Active 89 DOM
8. 2026-06-04
   days on market $250,000 Active 86 DOM
9. 2026-06-03
   days on market $250,000 Active 85 DOM
10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $250,000 Active 84 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $250,000 Active 83 DOM
12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $250,000 Active 82 DOM
13. 2026-03-10
    listed $250,000 Active
14. 2026-03-09
    historical
15. 2026-02-19
    price $250,000
16. 2025-12-08
    listed $259,500 Active
17. 2025-10-24
    historical
18. 2025-08-29
    price $269,500
19. 2025-07-15
    listed $275,000 Active
20. 2017-11-21
    soldstatus $115,000
21. 2004-06-22
    soldstatus $105,000
22. 1979-10-01
    soldstatus $48,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,694 · $141/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,909 · $159/mo
• Expected delta: +$215/yr (+$18/mo · 12.7%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone AH · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 6 d/yr ≥105°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $36,039
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,884
• − Property taxes: −$1,694
• − Insurance: −$2,974
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,883
• − Management: −$2,883
• − HOA: −$7,920
• − Depreciation: −$6,691
• Taxable loss: −$1,890
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$454
• After-tax cash flow: $1,863/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: Broward
• NCES district ID: 1200180
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $52,139
• Composite: 40.88/100
• National rank: #3621
• State rank: #46 of 73 in FL

Livability — Hollywood

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #232
• US rank: #3548

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hollywood, FL
• County: Broward County · 1,963,430 people
• City population: 109,079
• Metro: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 48,464
• Household income: $71,318
• Rent vs Own: 32.1% rent · 67.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 2151.0

Population outlook (Broward County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,207,033 people
• By 2030: 2,360,704 · +7.0%
• By 2040: 2,661,208 · +20.6%
• By 2050: 2,946,698 · +33.5%
• By 2075: 3,602,273 · +63.2%
• By 2100: 3,970,984 · +79.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
• Race & ethnicity: White 45% Hispanic / Latino 37% Two or more races 17% Black 13% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 5% Cuban 10% Dominican 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Scotch-Irish 2% Hispanic 2%
• Foreign-born: 35% · Canada, Jamaica, Dominican Republic
• Languages at home: 53% English-only · Spanish 33% French/Haitian/Cajun 4% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Broward

• 2024 margin: D (+17.0) · D 58.0% · R 41.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -17.8pp toward R · 2008: 34.7pp · 2024: 17.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+17.0 2020: D+29.8 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+34.9 2008: D+34.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -404.28%
• Current HPI: 429.7129
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.41%
• 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

+415.5% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-10 Listed $250,000 MARMLS
• 2026-03-09 Listing Removed — MARMLS
• 2026-02-19 Price Changed $250,000 MARMLS
• 2025-12-08 Listed $259,500 MARMLS
• 2025-10-24 Listing Removed — MARMLS
• 2025-08-29 Price Changed $269,500 MARMLS
• 2025-07-15 Listed $275,000 MARMLS
• 2017-11-21 Sold (Public Records) $115,000 Public Records
• 2004-06-22 Sold (Public Records) $105,000 Public Records
• 1979-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $48,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,694 · -19.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.