12108 Coastal Hwy Unit 205D · Ocean City, MD
Flood risk 3/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.12%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $755 – $1,403
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 100°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 18 days/yr
Wind risk 8/10 · Major
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 80.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
🖨 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
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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
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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.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 6.93×
- Total profit
- $63,068
- Equity at exit
- $5,666
- 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
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
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
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- 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
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/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
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2026-06-18days on market $38,000 Active 33 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $38,000 Active 32 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $38,000 Active 31 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $38,000 Active 30 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $38,000 Active 28 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $38,000 Active 27 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $38,000 Active 25 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $38,000 Active 24 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $38,000 Active 23 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $38,000 Active 22 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $38,000 Active 17 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $38,000 Active 16 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $38,000 Active 15 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $38,000 Active 14 DOM
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2026-05-16$38,000 Active
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2021-06-25soldstatus $25,000 Closed 119-char remark
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Your opportunity to enjoy 13 Weeks a year in an ocean Block Building Just 1 Block from ocean / Beach with an Ocean View
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2021-05-27status Pending 119-char remark
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Your opportunity to enjoy 13 Weeks a year in an ocean Block Building Just 1 Block from ocean / Beach with an Ocean View
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2020-06-27$30,000 Active 119-char remark
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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
- 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
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
- 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
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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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 |
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| Aerospace / Defense | 1 | $71B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $25B |
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| Hotels | 1 | $24B |
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| Consumer Goods | 1 | $7B |
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| Real Estate | 1 | $6B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $2B |
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Price history
+26.7% since first listed4 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
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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