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8234 Airport Rd
C Composite 55.73
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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 +29.2/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$99,000

8234 Airport Rd · Berkeley, MO 63134
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 792 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 21 Days on market
Built 1951 7,226 sqft lot Est $74k · 34% over

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Charming bungalow-style home located in the heart of North County! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers a spacious layout of comfortable single-level living, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Built in 1951, the home features classic traditional character with a functional layout and abundant natural light throughout. Situated on a generous large flat lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Conveniently located near schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, shopping, dining, major highways, and Lambert Airport. A great opportunity to own an affordable home in an established neighborhood—schedule your showing today before its too late!

Key facts

  • 7,226 sq ft lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1951

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Living area reported as 792 (public records); Lot size approximately 0.1659 acres
  • Financial info: Seller may consider concessions; Lease not considered

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached garage (1-car)
  • Utilities: Private water source; Ameren electric service; Public sewer
  • Home design: Single-family house; One story; Updated / remodeled condition; Private ownership
  • Construction: Vinyl siding; Asphalt roof; Year built (public records); Concrete perimeter foundation
  • Exterior features: Level lot

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Microwave; Oven
  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main level
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom on the main level
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Double-pane windows; Partially finished basement; Concrete perimeter foundation
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry located in the basement

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/1.0-bath single-family listed at $99k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $345 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $99k).
  • Recommended offer: $98k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 54/100 on livability (#774 in MO) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: health & safety C-, crime F, amenities F.
  • Ferguson-Florissant R-II (suburban): math 7% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #311 of 324 in MO (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Griffith Elementary (math 3% / reading 9%, grade F, #1,069 of 1,115 statewide, top 96%, 282 students, 99% FRL); Mccluer High (math 0% / reading 17%, grade F, #511 of 521 statewide, top 98%, 1,181 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 99% FRL vs 70% district-wide (30 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 70 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 920 units permitted in St. Louis County in 2024 (250 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($45k/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 $684 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.6% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 21 days — a 2% lower offer ($98k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $11k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $42k; list at $99k implies a 136% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1951 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $97,515 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1951 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. 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?
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.22%
Cap rate
10.48%
Cash-on-cash
14.94%
DSCR
1.66
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$73,656
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
8234 Airport Rd 0.00mi 2/1.0 792 (0%) 4mo $75,000 $95 97
6317 Abbott Dr 0.12mi 2/1.0 792 (0%) 5mo $79,900 $101 90
8235 Davenport Dr 0.25mi 1/1.0 (-1) 792 (0%) 5mo $63,000 $80 79
6301 Jefferson Ave 0.26mi 3/1.0 (+1) 816 (+3%) 6mo $62,500 $77 73
222 Henquin Dr 0.48mi 2/1.0 816 (+3%) 1mo $115,000 $141 72
6153 Hancock Ave 0.36mi 2/1.0 732 (-8%) 5mo $59,900 $82 67
8027 Aline Ave 0.35mi 2/1.0 852 (+8%) 6mo $45,000 $53 66
6330 Washington Ave 0.33mi 3/1.0 (+1) 864 (+9%) 1mo $50,000 $58 63
308 Henquin Dr 0.49mi 2/1.0 861 (+9%) 1mo $80,000 $93 62
6300 Evergreen Blvd 0.35mi 3/1.0 (+1) 864 (+9%) 2mo $99,000 $115 62
213 Henquin Dr 0.46mi 1/1.0 (-1) 696 (-12%) 4mo $34,900 $50 50
6640 Torlina Dr 0.73mi 2/1.0 720 (-9%) 2mo $89,500 $124 50

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 · 1.61% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
4.0%
Equity multiple
1.15×
Total profit
$4,241
Equity at exit
$14,761
10-year hold
IRR
12.3%
Equity multiple
1.91×
Total profit
$25,223
Equity at exit
$8,560

Cash invested: $27,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Missouri
81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

ZIP-level market 63134

Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
70
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,211 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$519
Tax from tax record
$51 /mo · $613/yr
Insurance
$41
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$254
Net cashflow
$345

Break-even live

Break-even rent $774
Max offer price $99,000
Occupancy floor 66%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $401 -5% $373 +0% $345 +5% $317 +10% $289
Rent -10% $249 -5% $297 +0% $345 +5% $393 +10% $441
Rate -1.0pp $395 -0.5pp $370 base $345 +0.5pp $319 +1.0pp $293

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
$24,750
Closing costs
$2,970
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8306 Whitewater Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 792 $1,195 $1.51 8d 1 0.02mi
6044 Cascade Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 984 $1,150 $1.17 8d 1 0.09mi
6214 Jefferson Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 816 $1,195 $1.46 24d 1 0.18mi
6132 Eaton Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 792 $1,125 $1.42 24d 1 0.24mi
6333 Peurifoy Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 840 $1,295 $1.54 24d 1 0.29mi
6315 Washington Ave Berkeley, MO 2.0 1.0 739 $1,175 $1.59 16d 1 0.35mi
6334 Washington Ave Berkeley, MO 3.0 1.0 864 $1,100 $1.27 5d 1 0.37mi
6336 Washington Ave Berkeley, MO 2.0 1.0 720 $1,175 $1.63 44d 1 0.37mi
6156 Wulff Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 960 $1,425 $1.48 11d 1 0.37mi
6042 Hancock Ave Berkeley, MO 3.0 1.0 1041 $1,495 $1.44 24d 1 0.38mi
6234 Hancock Ave Berkeley, MO 2.0 1.0 846 $1,050 $1.24 44d 1 0.38mi
222 Henquin Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 816 $1,050 $1.29 18d 1 0.46mi
910 Disco Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 924 $1,260 $1.36 16d 1 0.50mi
60 Mayme Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 960 $1,285 $1.34 44d 1 0.50mi
6625 Thurston Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 939 $1,300 $1.38 44d 1 0.69mi
6625 Thurston Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 939 $1,400 $1.49 24d 1 0.69mi
601 Carson Rd Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 743 $950 $1.28 24d 1 0.78mi
334 Mueller Ave Saint Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 713 $825 $1.16 24d 1 0.92mi
8330 Woodhurst Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1120 $1,000 $0.89 8d 1 0.92mi
422 Plaza Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 792 $1,000 $1.26 8d 1 1.06mi
519 Graf Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 887 $1,297 $1.46 20d 1 1.09mi
360 S Harvey Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 936 $925 $0.99 44d 1 1.10mi
24 Vierling Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 850 $1,290 $1.52 8d 1 1.13mi
5500 Mable Ave Unit 5530 B1 St. Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 850 $915 $1.08 44d 1 1.14mi
5500 Mable Ave Unit 5518 B4 St. Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 750 $835 $1.11 44d 1 1.14mi
450 S Dade Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1040 $1,200 $1.15 24d 1 1.15mi
153 Bascom Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1076 $1,195 $1.11 20d 1 1.17mi
709 Suburban Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 975 $1,400 $1.44 44d 1 1.18mi
171 Elbring Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.5 1008 $1,395 $1.38 13d 1 1.19mi
246 Louisa Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1036 $1,600 $1.54 44d 1 1.20mi
260 Sadonia Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 1088 $1,623 $1.49 20d 1 1.22mi
263 Sadonia Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 888 $1,350 $1.52 44d 1 1.24mi
46 Bascom Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 932 $1,175 $1.26 44d 1 1.27mi
222 Randolph Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 964 $1,400 $1.45 8d 1 1.28mi
7025 Richwood Ln Hazelwood, MO 3.0 1.0 936 $1,375 $1.47 18d 1 1.29mi
1275 N Florissant Rd Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1008 $1,275 $1.26 24d 1 1.35mi
107 Anistasia Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 2.0 1030 $1,400 $1.36 24d 1 1.35mi
204 Flora Dr Saint Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 760 $850 $1.12 8d 1 1.38mi
806 Marvin Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 726 $1,100 $1.52 44d 1 1.39mi
241 Flora Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 703 $1,075 $1.53 24d 1 1.41mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $99,000 Active 21 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $99,000 Active 20 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $99,000 Active 19 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $99,000 Active 18 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $99,000 Active 16 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $99,000 Active 15 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    price $99,000 Active 12 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $110,000 Active 12 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $110,000 Active 11 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $110,000 Active 10 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $110,000 Active 7 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $110,000 Active 6 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $110,000 Active 5 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $110,000 Active 4 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $110,000 Active 3 DOM
  16. 2026-05-29
    listed $110,000 Active
  17. 2026-05-27
    historical $110,000
  18. 2026-03-04
    soldstatus Closed 760-char remark
    Show marketing remark (760 chars)

    Charming bungalow-style home located in the heart of North County! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers a spacious layout of comfortable single-level living, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Built in 1951, the home features classic traditional character with a functional layout and abundant natural light throughout. Situated on a generous large flat lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Conveniently located near schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, shopping, dining, major highways, and Lambert Airport. A great opportunity to own an affordable home in an established neighborhood—schedule your showing today before its too late!

  19. 2026-03-03
    status Pending 760-char remark
    Show marketing remark (760 chars)

    Charming bungalow-style home located in the heart of North County! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers a spacious layout of comfortable single-level living, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Built in 1951, the home features classic traditional character with a functional layout and abundant natural light throughout. Situated on a generous large flat lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Conveniently located near schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, shopping, dining, major highways, and Lambert Airport. A great opportunity to own an affordable home in an established neighborhood—schedule your showing today before its too late!

  20. 2026-02-09
    listed $75,000 Active 760-char remark
    Show marketing remark (760 chars)

    Charming bungalow-style home located in the heart of North County! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers a spacious layout of comfortable single-level living, perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Built in 1951, the home features classic traditional character with a functional layout and abundant natural light throughout. Situated on a generous large flat lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Conveniently located near schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, shopping, dining, major highways, and Lambert Airport. A great opportunity to own an affordable home in an established neighborhood—schedule your showing today before its too late!

  21. 2020-12-14
    soldstatus $42,000
  22. 2008-10-21
    soldstatus $39,000
  23. 2003-03-04
    soldstatus $39,900
  24. 1989-05-01
    soldstatus

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$613 · $51/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$960 · $80/mo
Expected delta
+$347/yr (+$29/mo · 56.7%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,531
− Mortgage interest
−$5,546
− Property taxes
−$613
− Insurance
−$495
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,162
− Management
−$1,162
− Depreciation
−$2,880
Taxable income
$2,672
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$641
After-tax cash flow
$3,500/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
Ferguson-Florissant R-II
NCES district ID
2912010
Math proficiency
7% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
20% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$44,610
Composite
11.96/100
National rank
#9666
State rank
#311 of 324 in MO

Livability — Berkeley

Score
54/100
State rank
#774
US rank
#23800

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Berkeley, MO
County
Saint Louis County · 888,823 people
City population
13,059
Metro
St. Louis, MO-IL
Population (ZIP)
13,059
Household income
$44,680
Rent vs Own
45.5% rent · 54.5% own
Severe rent burden
655.0

Population outlook (St. Louis County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,025,227 people
By 2030
1,028,023 · +0.3%
By 2040
1,020,940 · -0.4%
By 2050
1,007,280 · -1.8%
By 2075
987,277 · -3.7%
By 2100
921,984 · -10.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (66%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 66% White 17% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 7%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 8%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada
Languages at home
86% English-only · Spanish 11%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Louis

2024 margin
Strong D (+23.4) · D 60.8% · R 37.4% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
+3.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.9pp · 2024: 23.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+23.4 2020: D+24.0 2016: D+16.2 2012: D+13.7 2008: D+19.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -164.02%
Current HPI
226.9524
Rent YoY
▲ 1.61%
Metro
St. Louis, MO-IL
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.84%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+175.7% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-29 Listed $110,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-27 Coming Soon $110,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-03-04 Sold (MLS) MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-03-03 Pending MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-02-09 Listed $75,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2020-12-14 Sold (Public Records) $42,000 Public Records
  • 2008-10-21 Sold (Public Records) $39,000 Public Records
  • 2003-03-04 Sold (Public Records) $39,900 Public Records
  • 1989-05-01 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

-1.1%/yr

Latest (2022): $613 · +0.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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