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86 Lona Ln Multi-family
B- Composite 67.34
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 +27.1/30.0
  • DSCR +9.4/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.2/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +6.1/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$360,000

86 Lona Ln · Hampton Manor, NY 12144
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,583 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 2 Days on market
Built 2017 3,920 sqft lot

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks

Seller is kindly asking for any offers to be presented by 10 AM Thursday April 2. Welcome Home to 86 Lona Lane If you've been searching for a home that feels bright, modern, and completely move-in ready, this end-unit townhome in the East Greenbush School District might just be the one that wins your heart. Step inside and you're greeted by an open, sun-filled layout with hardwood floors, white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances--all the finishes buyers love, already done for you. The kitchen flows effortlessly to the dining and living areas, and right out to your Trex deck and patio, perfect for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Upsta

Key facts

  • Laundry room
  • End-unit townhome
  • Trex deck

Tags

END-UNIT TOWNHOMEEAST GREENBUSH SCHOOL DISTRICTTREX DECKFULL WALKOUT BASEMENTLAUNDRY ROOM

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath multifamily listed at $360k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $360k).
  • Cap rate 9.7% vs local median 1.9% in Hampton Manor — 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 (#189 in NY, #2,794 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • East Greenbush Central School District (suburban): math 68% / reading 71% proficiency, ranked #132 of 590 in NY (top 22%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 15% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Columbia High School (math 97% / reading 87%, grade A+, #171 of 1,100 statewide, top 18%, 1,252 students, 27% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 92% at this address vs 70% district-wide (+22 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the East Greenbush Central School District average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 102 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 405 units permitted in Rensselaer County in 2024 (224 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,738/mo this rent would consume 63% of the median local household income ($91k/yr) (locally 541% 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 $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Rensselaer County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • Only 2 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 4 sale attempts since 14y 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.
Recommended offer $360,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
1.32%
Cap rate
9.69%
Cash-on-cash
12.13%
DSCR
1.54
GRM
6.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.9% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-0.8%
Equity multiple
0.97×
Total profit
$-3,045
Equity at exit
$53,677
10-year hold
IRR
6.4%
Equity multiple
1.43×
Total profit
$43,193
Equity at exit
$31,126

Cash invested: $100,800 (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
NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

ZIP-level market 12144

Home prices YoY
-33.4%
Rents YoY
0.9%
Active inventory
102
Price-to-rent
12.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,738 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,888
Tax from tax record
$686 /mo · $8,238/yr
Insurance
$150
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$995
Net cashflow
$1,019

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,449
Max offer price $360,000
Occupancy floor 74%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $4,738

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
$90,000
Closing costs
$10,800
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1 Forrest Pointe Dr East Greenbush, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1193 $2,889 $2.42 14d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-04-03
    status Pending
  2. 2026-03-31
    listed $360,000 Active
  3. 2018-09-18
    price $247,500
  4. 2018-08-26
    listed $250,000 New
  5. 2018-08-24
    historical
  6. 2018-08-13
    price $252,500
  7. 2018-07-30
    price $255,000
  8. 2018-07-23
    price $257,400
  9. 2017-08-23
    listed $260,000 New
  10. 2013-08-22
    historical
  11. 2012-05-21
    listed $212,900

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

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$8,238 · $686/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$8,238 · $686/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 7% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$56,856
− Mortgage interest
−$20,166
− Property taxes
−$8,238
− Insurance
−$1,800
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,548
− Management
−$4,548
− Depreciation
−$10,473
Taxable income
$7,083
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,700
After-tax cash flow
$10,524/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
East Greenbush Central School District
NCES district ID
3609630
Math proficiency
68% ▼ -5.00%
Reading proficiency
71% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$73,174
Composite
61.16/100
National rank
#783
State rank
#132 of 590 in NY

Livability — Hampton Manor

Score
77/100
State rank
#189
US rank
#2794

Category grades

Amenities F 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
Hampton Manor, NY
County
Rensselaer County · 75,590 people
City population
21,631
Metro
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Population (ZIP)
22,111
Household income
$90,738
Rent vs Own
41.0% rent · 59.0% own
Severe rent burden
541.0

Population outlook (Rensselaer County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
162,400 people
By 2030
161,746 · -0.4%
By 2040
158,095 · -2.7%
By 2050
152,966 · -5.8%
By 2075
140,767 · -13.3%
By 2100
124,727 · -23.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (76%)
Race & ethnicity
White 76% Two or more races 8% Asian 7% Hispanic / Latino 6% Black 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 4%
Common ancestry
Romanian 7% Lithuanian 6% Iranian 3%
Foreign-born
7% · Philippines, Canada, China
Languages at home
91% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 3% Spanish 2% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Rensselaer

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 50.7% · R 49.3%
2008→2024 swing
-8.0pp toward R · 2008: 9.3pp · 2024: 1.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+1.4 2020: D+5.6 2016: R+2.9 2012: D+11.8 2008: D+9.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -138.26%
Current HPI
276.2239
Rent YoY
▲ 0.90%
Metro
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+69.1% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-03 Pending Global MLS
  • 2026-03-31 Listed $360,000 Global MLS
  • 2018-09-18 Price Changed $247,500 Global MLS
  • 2018-08-26 Listed $250,000 Global MLS
  • 2018-08-24 Listing Removed Global MLS
  • 2018-08-13 Price Changed $252,500 Global MLS
  • 2018-07-30 Price Changed $255,000 Global MLS
  • 2018-07-23 Price Changed $257,400 Global MLS
  • 2017-08-23 Listed $260,000 Global MLS
  • 2013-08-22 Listing Removed Global MLS
  • 2012-05-21 Listed $212,900 Global MLS

Property tax history

+27.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $8,238 · -4.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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