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12108 Coastal Hwy Unit 205D
D Composite 42.86
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +6.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.0/10.0
  • DSCR +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.3/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$38,000

12108 Coastal Hwy Unit 205D · Ocean City, MD 21842
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,148 sqft · Timeshare · 33 Days on market
Built 1987 Est $37k · at est. $600/mo HOA · 24% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Your opportunity to enjoy 13 Weeks a year in an ocean Block Building Just 1 Block from ocean / Beach with an Ocean View

Key facts

  • Outdoor pool
  • Open floor plan
  • Recessed lighting

Tags

OPEN FLOOR PLANENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCESOUTDOOR POOLLANDSCAPED COMMON GROUNDSRECESSED LIGHTINGWET DRY BAR

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Community pool (gunite, fenced); Ground rent paid annually
  • HOA & community: Monthly condo fee of $600; Professional on-site and off-site management; HOA fee includes: appliance maintenance, A/C, air conditioning, common area maintenance, custodial services, electricity, exterior building maintenance, fiber optics, heat, high-speed internet, insurance, laundry, lawn maintenance, management, pest control, pool(s), reserve funds, sewer, snow removal, taxes, trash and water; Community amenities include beach access, cable, elevator, extra storage, outdoor pool, and satellite TV; Property manager present

Exterior

  • Parking: Covered parking in a parking garage (front entry); Secure, lighted and paved parking; Handicap parking available; Private parking with on-street options; A total of 54 garage/parking spaces
  • Security: Secure parking; Building has sprinkler system
  • Utilities: Public water and public sewer; Municipal trash service not provided; Fiber optic internet available; Electric utilities (200+ amp service)
  • Home design: Garden-style building (1–4 floors), unit is a 1-level unit; Unit/flat structure in a 4-story building (The Quarters); Main entrance faces east; Fractional ownership interest; Very good property condition; Entry floor number: 2
  • Construction: Built with block, concrete and synthetic stucco; Metal roof; Above-grade and below-grade structures; Double-hung, double-pane, Low-E energy efficient windows with screens; R‑factor: walls 18, ceilings 32
  • Exterior features: Balcony; Exterior lighting; Outside shower; Secure storage; Sidewalks; Road frontage with year-round access; Ocean view / water view; Public beach access and swimming allowed; Oceanblock location

Interior

  • Kitchen: Built-in microwave; Dishwasher; Disposal; Icemaker; Self-cleaning oven; Electric range/oven; Refrigerator; Eat-in kitchen
  • Bedrooms: Two bedrooms on the main/entry level
  • Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic tile; Luxury vinyl plank
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (including walk-in shower and tub/shower combination)
  • Heating & cooling: Heat pump with electric backup; Central air conditioning; Electric heating and hot water; 200+ amp electric service
  • Interior features: Open floor plan with combination dining/living and kitchen/dining areas; Breakfast area; Dining area; Family room off the kitchen; Wet/dry bar; Elevator access; Recessed lighting; Sprinkler system; Tub shower and walk-in shower; 36"+ wide halls; Block walls and drywall; Six-panel and sliding glass doors; Furnished
  • Laundry & utility: Washer/dryer stacked in unit; Washer/dryer hookup on main floor; ENERGY STAR clothes washer; Dryer - electric (front loading); Water heater

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 2-bed/2.0-bath timeshare listed at $38k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $38k).
  • Recommended offer: $37k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 40.4% vs local median 1.4% in Ocean City — 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 73/100 on livability (#125 in MD) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, health & safety A+, schools B+; Watch: cost of living C-, crime F.
  • Worcester County Public Schools (town): math 30% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #6 of 24 in MD (top 25%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: 673 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 354 units permitted in Worcester County in 2024 (6 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($80k/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 $263 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Worcester County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $11k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 33 days — a 3% lower offer ($37k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 6y 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.
  • Current owner paid $25k; list at $38k implies a 52% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 24% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $36,860 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 33 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  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 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
6.47%
Cap rate
40.42%
Cash-on-cash
121.87%
DSCR
6.42
GRM
1.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$36,736
Comps found
2
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
12108 Coastal Hwy #104 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,093 (-5%) 20mo $35,000 $32 75
12108 Coastal Hwy #401 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,093 (-5%) 22mo $35,000 $32 74

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
6.93×
Total profit
$63,068
Equity at exit
$5,666
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
14.65×
Total profit
$145,184
Equity at exit
$3,286

Cash invested: $10,640 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
27 Tenant-Leaning
State Maryland
27 Tenant-Leaning · D+14
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Failure-to-pay is dismissed if cured before judgment; Baltimore has just-cause; strict deposit rules.

ZIP-level market 21842

Home prices YoY
-5.0%
Active inventory
673
Price-to-rent
1.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,460 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$199
Tax est. 1.5%
$48 /mo · $570/yr
Insurance
$16
HOA
$600
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$517
Net cashflow
$1,081

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,092
Max offer price $38,000
Occupancy floor 51%

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
$9,500
Closing costs
$1,140
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
117 Newport Bay Dr Unit 117C Ocean City, MD 3.0 2.0 936 $2,700 $2.88 43d 1 0.34mi
9207 Rusty Anchor Rd Ocean City, MD 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,500 $2.08 43d 1 1.36mi
745 Mooring Rd #103 Ocean City, MD 2.0 2.0 792 $2,500 $3.16 43d 1 1.50mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$600 · $7,200/yr

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $38,000 Active 33 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $38,000 Active 32 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $38,000 Active 31 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $38,000 Active 30 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $38,000 Active 28 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $38,000 Active 27 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $38,000 Active 25 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $38,000 Active 24 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $38,000 Active 23 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $38,000 Active 22 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $38,000 Active 17 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $38,000 Active 16 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $38,000 Active 15 DOM
  14. 2026-05-30
    days on market $38,000 Active 14 DOM
  15. 2026-05-16
    listed $38,000 Active
  16. 2021-06-25
    soldstatus $25,000 Closed 119-char remark
    Show marketing remark (119 chars)

    Your opportunity to enjoy 13 Weeks a year in an ocean Block Building Just 1 Block from ocean / Beach with an Ocean View

  17. 2021-05-27
    status Pending 119-char remark
    Show marketing remark (119 chars)

    Your opportunity to enjoy 13 Weeks a year in an ocean Block Building Just 1 Block from ocean / Beach with an Ocean View

  18. 2020-06-27
    listed $30,000 Active 119-char remark
    Show marketing remark (119 chars)

    Your opportunity to enjoy 13 Weeks a year in an ocean Block Building Just 1 Block from ocean / Beach with an Ocean View

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 12% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$29,516
− Mortgage interest
−$2,129
− Property taxes
−$570
− Insurance
−$190
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,361
− Management
−$2,361
− HOA
−$7,200
− Depreciation
−$1,105
Taxable income
$13,600
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,264
After-tax cash flow
$9,703/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
Worcester County Public Schools
NCES district ID
2400720
Math proficiency
30% ▼ -25.00%
Reading proficiency
44% ▼ -20.00%
Median HH income
$56,748
Composite
32.6/100
National rank
#5672
State rank
#6 of 24 in MD

Livability — Ocean City

Score
73/100
State rank
#125
US rank
#5407

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Ocean City, MD
County
Worcester County · 35,603 people
Metro
Salisbury, MD-DE
Population (ZIP)
11,226
Household income
$79,876
Rent vs Own
24.0% rent · 76.0% own
Severe rent burden
322.0

Population outlook (Worcester County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
51,363 people
By 2030
51,191 · -0.3%
By 2040
50,459 · -1.8%
By 2050
49,451 · -3.7%
By 2075
48,533 · -5.5%
By 2100
44,223 · -13.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (86%)
Race & ethnicity
White 86% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 5% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Slovak 3% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, China
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 7% Russian/Polish/Slavic 3% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Worcester

2024 margin
Strong R (+22.0) · D 38.0% · R 60.0% · Other 2.0%
2008→2024 swing
-6.5pp toward R · 2008: -15.5pp · 2024: -22.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+22.0 2020: R+19.0 2016: R+27.9 2012: R+18.3 2008: R+15.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -25.65%
Current HPI
482.18
Rent YoY
Metro
Salisbury, MD-DE
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.97%
F500 in state
12

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MD)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+26.7% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-16 Listed $38,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-06-25 Sold (MLS) $25,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-05-27 Pending BRIGHT MLS
  • 2020-06-27 Listed $30,000 BRIGHT MLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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