513 W York Ave · Flint, MI
Flood risk 3/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.1%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $784 – $1,456
Heat risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Hot days now (above 97°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C 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 +15.0/15.0
- Appreciation +6.3/10.0
- 1% rule +5.0/10.0
- DSCR +5.0/10.0
- Livability +3.7/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.1/10.0
$24,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Opportunity awaits with this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a full basement and endless potential. Being sold as-is, this fixer-upper is perfect for investors, renovators, or buyers ready to bring their vision to life. With solid bones and plenty of space, this home is ready for some inspiration and personal touches to restore it to its full charm. Whether you’re looking for your next project or a chance to create your dream home, this property is full of possibilities.
Key facts
- Solid bones
- Plenty of space
- Full basement
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Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Approximately 882 sq ft of above-grade finished living area
- HOA & community: Homeowners association present
Exterior
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
- Home design: Single-family residence; One-story
- Construction: Aluminum and vinyl siding
- Exterior features: Lot in Irvington subdivision; Lot dimensions approximately 4,356 sq ft (0.3 acres); Located near College St and Chestnut St
Interior
- Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
- Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No cooling
- Interior features: Unfinished basement; Total of 3 rooms
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $24k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $603 ($7k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $24k).
- Recommended offer: $23k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 36.5% vs local median 11.5% in Flint — 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 74/100 on livability (#196 in MI, #4,946 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
- Flint School District (urban): math 7% / reading 13% proficiency, ranked #714 of 760 in MI (top 94%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: 99 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 14d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 419 units permitted in Genesee County in 2024 (68 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($33k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $808 of equity ($166 loan paydown + $642 appreciation (2.7% local appreciation)).
- Genesee County population projected at -27% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
- At projected returns (2.7% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $7k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 39 days — a 3% lower offer ($23k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 sale attempts 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: property tax is 3.0% of price.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 39 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1967 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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
- 4.22% ✓
- Cap rate
- 36.46%
- Cash-on-cash
- 107.74%
- DSCR
- 5.79
- GRM
- 2.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $29,988
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 W Austin Ave | 0.29mi | 3/1.5 | 869 (-2%) | 1mo | $34,000 | $39 | 81 |
| 1510 Juliah Ave | 0.34mi | 3/1.0 | 864 (-2%) | 11mo | $39,969 | $46 | 71 |
| 813 Chatham Dr | 0.34mi | 3/1.5 | 942 (+7%) | 1mo | $33,700 | $36 | 70 |
| 518 W Ruth Ave | 0.22mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 816 (-8%) | 3mo | $28,000 | $34 | 70 |
| 1434 Knickerbocker Ave | 0.26mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 800 (-9%) | 0mo | $34,000 | $43 | 67 |
| 1498 W Genesee Ave | 0.65mi | 3/1.0 | 864 (-2%) | 7mo | $77,900 | $90 | 61 |
| 402 W Gracelawn Ave | 0.53mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 864 (-2%) | 8mo | $4,669 | $5 | 60 |
| 309 W Ruth Ave | 0.27mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 1,008 (+14%) | 0mo | $27,000 | $27 | 58 |
| 246 E York St | 0.44mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 800 (-9%) | 1mo | $22,500 | $28 | 58 |
| 5909 Edwards Ave | 0.53mi | 3/1.0 | 936 (+6%) | 10mo | $20,600 | $22 | 57 |
| 302 W Gracelawn Ave | 0.54mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 832 (-6%) | 8mo | $16,000 | $19 | 54 |
| 5722 Susan St | 0.69mi | 3/1.0 | 989 (+12%) | 8mo | $33,000 | $33 | 41 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
2.67% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 7.09×
- Total profit
- $40,940
- Equity at exit
- $10,354
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 14.76×
- Total profit
- $92,459
- Equity at exit
- $15,624
Cash invested: $6,720 (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
ZIP-level market 48505
- Home prices YoY
- 1.3%
- Active inventory
- 99
- Price-to-rent
- 2.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,012 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$126
- Tax from tax record
- −$60 /mo · $725/yr
- Insurance
- −$10
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$213
- Net cashflow
- $603
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
- $6,000
- Closing costs
- $720
- 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 7 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514 W Alma Ave Flint, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 894 | $925 | $1.03 | 13d | 1 | 0.05mi |
| 246 E York Ave Flint, MI | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $895 | $1.12 | 13d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 5413 DuPont St Flint, MI | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1038 | $900 | $0.87 | 21d | 1 | 0.76mi |
| 5905 Griggs Dr Flint, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 940 | $1,000 | $1.06 | 13d | 1 | 0.96mi |
| 5280 Cedar Shores Ct Flint, MI | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0 | 1150 | $1,148 | $1.00 | 13d | 6 | 1.20mi |
| 2216 Obrien Rd Mount Morris, MI | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1080 | $1,000 | $0.93 | 13d | 1 | 1.32mi |
| 6113 Natchez Dr Mount Morris, MI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $990 | $0.90 | 43d | 1 | 1.35mi |
Listing history 18 events
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2026-06-18days on market $24,000 Active 39 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $24,000 Active 38 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $24,000 Active 37 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $24,000 Active 36 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $24,000 Active 34 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $24,000 Active 33 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $24,000 Active 31 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $24,000 Active 30 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $24,000 Active 29 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $24,000 Active 28 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $24,000 Active 25 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $24,000 Active 24 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $24,000 Active 23 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $24,000 Active 22 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $24,000 Active 21 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $24,000 Active 20 DOM
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2026-05-11$24,000 Active
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2026-05-10$24,000 Active 482-char remark
Show marketing remark (482 chars)
Opportunity awaits with this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a full basement and endless potential. Being sold as-is, this fixer-upper is perfect for investors, renovators, or buyers ready to bring their vision to life. With solid bones and plenty of space, this home is ready for some inspiration and personal touches to restore it to its full charm. Whether you’re looking for your next project or a chance to create your dream home, this property is full of possibilities.
ⓘ 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
- $725 · $60/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $725 · $60/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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 10% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $12,146
- − Mortgage interest
- −$1,344
- − Property taxes
- −$725
- − Insurance
- −$120
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$972
- − Management
- −$972
- − Depreciation
- −$698
- Taxable income
- $7,315
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,756
- After-tax cash flow
- $5,484/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
- Flint School District
- NCES district ID
- 2614520
- Math proficiency
- 7% ▬ 0.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 13% ▲ 3.00%
- Median HH income
- $25,954
- Composite
- 10.97/100
- National rank
- #14642
- State rank
- #714 of 760 in MI
Livability — Flint
- Score
- 74/100
- State rank
- #196
- US rank
- #4946
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Flint, MI
- County
- Genesee County · 221,329 people
- City population
- 93,814
- Metro
- Flint, MI
- Population (ZIP)
- 18,032
- Household income
- $33,283
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 960.0
Population outlook (Genesee County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 381,312 people
- By 2030
- 362,731 · -4.9%
- By 2040
- 321,550 · -15.7%
- By 2050
- 279,212 · -26.8%
- By 2075
- 193,336 · -49.3%
- By 2100
- 128,118 · -66.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (79%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 79% White 11% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 3%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 1% Iranian 1% Lithuanian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 1% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 98% English-only · Spanish 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Genesee
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 51.4% · R 47.2% · Other 1.4%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -28.3pp toward R · 2008: 32.5pp · 2024: 4.2pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+4.2 2020: D+9.3 2016: D+9.5 2012: D+28.2 2008: D+32.5
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 2.67%
- Current HPI
- 202.4878
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- Flint, 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 |
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| Automotive | 2 | $372B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $45B |
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| Automotive Retail | 1 | $29B |
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| Healthcare / Medical Devices | 1 | $23B |
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| Automotive Technology | 1 | $20B |
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Price history
+0.0% since first listed2 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-11 Listed $24,000 REALCOMP
- 2026-05-10 Listed $24,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
Property tax history
+1.2%/yrLatest (2025): $725 · +1.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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