19457 Littlefield St · Detroit, MI 48235

$114,900

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,551 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 42 Days on market

Built 1940 4,792 sqft lot Est $141k · 19% under

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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 +28.3/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +7.7/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +3.3/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

Key facts

• 4,792 sq ft lot
• Built 1940
• Listed 42 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $115k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $368 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $115k).
• Recommended offer: $111k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.2%/yr); 283 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($39k/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 $794 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.2% rent growth), your $32k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 42 days — a 3% lower offer ($111k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 7y 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 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $111,453 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 42 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
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: 1.27% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.14%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.74%
• DSCR: 1.61
• GRM: 6.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $141,141
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
20100 Appoline St	0.46mi	3/1.5	1,500 (-3%)	2mo	$90,000	$60	72
13517 Pembroke Ave	0.21mi	3/1.5	1,386 (-11%)	4mo	$92,000	$66	70
18927 Stansbury St	0.54mi	3/2.0	1,523 (-2%)	1mo	$98,000	$64	69
20164 Tracey St	0.47mi	3/1.5	1,461 (-6%)	2mo	$115,000	$79	67
19360 Strathmoor St	0.58mi	3/1.5	1,596 (+3%)	3mo	$145,000	$91	66
20031 Ardmore St	0.52mi	2/1.5 (-1)	1,500 (-3%)	2mo	$105,000	$70	64
18714 Appoline St	0.54mi	3/1.5	1,623 (+5%)	4mo	$162,500	$100	64
20187 Appoline St	0.51mi	3/1.5	1,657 (+7%)	4mo	$110,000	$66	62
19505 Tracey St	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,765 (+14%)	4mo	$188,000	$107	61
18921 Lesure St	0.51mi	3/1.0	1,706 (+10%)	3mo	$215,000	$126	55
19445 Hubbell St	0.66mi	3/1.0	1,660 (+7%)	2mo	$165,000	$99	54
19943 Monte Vista St	0.50mi	3/2.0	1,760 (+14%)	2mo	$185,000	$105	51

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 · 3.25% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 4.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.16×
• Total profit: $5,220
• Equity at exit: $17,132

10-year hold

• IRR: 13.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.13×
• Total profit: $36,322
• Equity at exit: $9,934

Cash invested: $32,172 (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 48235

• Rents YoY: 3.2%
• Active inventory: 283
• Price-to-rent: 6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,455 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$603
• Tax from tax record: −$131 /mo · $1,568/yr
• Insurance: −$48
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$306
• Net cashflow: $368

Break-even live

Break-even rent $989

Max offer price $114,900

Occupancy floor 70%

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: $28,725
• Closing costs: $3,447
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
20042 Freeland St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1445	$1,400	$0.97	16d	1	0.53mi
20426 Tracey St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,200	$1.00	24d	1	0.54mi
18257 Mark Twain St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1185	$1,507	$1.27	16d	1	0.94mi
18964 Coyle St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,350	$1.04	2d	1	0.96mi
20185 Indiana St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.5	1096	$1,275	$1.16	43d	1	1.04mi
20009 Wisconsin St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1051	$1,400	$1.33	17d	1	1.05mi
18935 Indiana St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1248	$1,523	$1.22	4d	1	1.05mi
19986 Cherrylawn St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.5	1144	$1,700	$1.49	17d	1	1.18mi
17540 Pinehurst St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,395	$1.16	43d	1	1.18mi
20110 Northlawn St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,350	$1.23	17d	1	1.26mi
18481 Prest St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1100	$1,300	$1.18	19d	1	1.26mi
21850 Coolidge Hwy #203 Oak Park, MI	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,700	$1.55	4d	1	1.35mi
18675 Forrer St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,225	$1.02	4d	1	1.39mi
19503 Mansfield St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,350	$1.12	16d	1	1.47mi

Listing history 33 events

1. 2025-06-27
   status Pending
2. 2025-03-25
   historical
3. 2024-12-17
   status Pending
4. 2022-09-23
   status Pending
5. 2022-07-28
   historical
6. 2022-06-15
   status Pending
7. 2022-04-12
   historical
8. 2021-10-15
   status Pending
9. 2021-07-13
   historical
10. 2021-04-16
    status Pending
11. 2021-04-13
    historical
12. 2021-02-12
    status Pending
13. 2021-02-09
    historical
14. 2021-01-15
    status Pending
15. 2021-01-13
    historical
16. 2020-06-26
    status Pending
17. 2020-05-05
    historical
18. 2019-10-29
    soldstatus $120,000
19. 2019-09-07
    status Pending 326-char remark

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

20. 2019-09-07
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

21. 2019-08-19
    price $114,900 326-char remark

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

22. 2019-08-19
    price $117,500 326-char remark

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

23. 2019-08-19
    price $114,900

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

24. 2019-08-19
    price $117,500

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

25. 2019-08-15
    price $117,900 326-char remark

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

26. 2019-08-15
    price $117,900

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

27. 2019-07-27
    listed $119,999 Active

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

28. 2019-07-27
    listed $119,999 Active 326-char remark

    Show marketing remark (326 chars)

    Beautiful 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home has been remodeled from top to bottom! It offers a family room, finished basement and a large backyard. Close to freeways and downtown Detroit, this home is a gem with tons of historic charm! Central air unit to be installed prior to closing.

29. 2019-05-15
    soldstatus $71,500 Sold 478-char remark

    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Gorgeous 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. Don't miss your opportunity to own an affordable home in Detroit's stable west-side. Close to suburbs, close to freeways, and close to hospitals, shopping, and Detroit Achievement Academy - this home is a gem. Schedule your tour today to see the hardwood floors, historic charm, and spacious back yard. This one is move-in-ready and awaiting your perfect touches to make it beautiful. Contact the listing agent with any questions.

30. 2019-04-17
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Gorgeous 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. Don't miss your opportunity to own an affordable home in Detroit's stable west-side. Close to suburbs, close to freeways, and close to hospitals, shopping, and Detroit Achievement Academy - this home is a gem. Schedule your tour today to see the hardwood floors, historic charm, and spacious back yard. This one is move-in-ready and awaiting your perfect touches to make it beautiful. Contact the listing agent with any questions.

31. 2019-04-17
    status Pending 478-char remark

    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Gorgeous 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. Don't miss your opportunity to own an affordable home in Detroit's stable west-side. Close to suburbs, close to freeways, and close to hospitals, shopping, and Detroit Achievement Academy - this home is a gem. Schedule your tour today to see the hardwood floors, historic charm, and spacious back yard. This one is move-in-ready and awaiting your perfect touches to make it beautiful. Contact the listing agent with any questions.

32. 2019-04-11
    listed $75,000 Active 478-char remark

    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Gorgeous 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. Don't miss your opportunity to own an affordable home in Detroit's stable west-side. Close to suburbs, close to freeways, and close to hospitals, shopping, and Detroit Achievement Academy - this home is a gem. Schedule your tour today to see the hardwood floors, historic charm, and spacious back yard. This one is move-in-ready and awaiting your perfect touches to make it beautiful. Contact the listing agent with any questions.

33. 2019-04-11
    listed $75,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Gorgeous 2-story brick home in Blackstone Park. Don't miss your opportunity to own an affordable home in Detroit's stable west-side. Close to suburbs, close to freeways, and close to hospitals, shopping, and Detroit Achievement Academy - this home is a gem. Schedule your tour today to see the hardwood floors, historic charm, and spacious back yard. This one is move-in-ready and awaiting your perfect touches to make it beautiful. Contact the listing agent with any questions.

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,568 · $131/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,669 · $139/mo
• Expected delta: +$101/yr (+$8/mo · 6.4%)

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

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 ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,459
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,436
• − Property taxes: −$1,568
• − Insurance: −$574
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,397
• − Management: −$1,397
• − Depreciation: −$3,343
• Taxable income: $2,745
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$659
• After-tax cash flow: $3,761/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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
• NCES district ID: 2601103
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▲ 6.00%
• Median HH income: $25,815
• Composite: 13.06/100
• National rank: #9564
• State rank: #499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #218
• US rank: #5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 45,600
• Household income: $39,265
• Rent vs Own: 46.5% rent · 53.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 3064.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (94%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 94% White 3% Two or more races 2% Hispanic / Latino 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -153.02%
• Current HPI: 263.6326
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.25%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, 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

+60.0% since first listed

33 events — show timeline

• 2025-06-27 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2025-03-25 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2024-12-17 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2022-09-23 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2022-07-28 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2022-06-15 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2022-04-12 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2021-10-15 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2021-07-13 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2021-04-16 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2021-04-13 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2021-02-12 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2021-02-09 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2021-01-15 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2021-01-13 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2020-06-26 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2020-05-05 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2019-10-29 Sold (Public Records) $120,000 Public Records
• 2019-09-07 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-09-07 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2019-08-19 Price Changed $114,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-08-19 Price Changed $117,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-08-19 Price Changed $114,900 REALCOMP
• 2019-08-19 Price Changed $117,500 REALCOMP
• 2019-08-15 Price Changed $117,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-08-15 Price Changed $117,900 REALCOMP
• 2019-07-27 Listed $119,999 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-07-27 Listed $119,999 REALCOMP
• 2019-05-15 Sold (MLS) $71,500 REALCOMP
• 2019-04-17 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-04-17 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2019-04-11 Listed $75,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-04-11 Listed $75,000 REALCOMP

Property tax history

-1.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,568 · -39.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.