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16541 Pottsville Pi 5-Plex
A- Composite 80.38
Why this score? — see what drove the A- 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 +30.0/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.9/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Schools +3.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0

$399,900

16541 Pottsville Pi · Windsor, PA 19526
35 bd · None ba · 2,500 sqft · MultiFamily · 6 Days on market
Built 1900 Good condition 0.33 ac lot

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 5 units. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – 5 UNIT MIXED-USE INCOME PROPERTY! 3 first floor units and 2 second floor units. Looking to expand your investment portfolio? This income-producing 5-unit mixed-use property offers strong rental potential in a highly desirable location! Featuring 3 one-bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom apartments. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just beginning to build your portfolio, this property presents an excellent opportunity for consistent cash flow and long-term appreciation, especially with some updates. Conveniently located close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, tenants will appreciate the accessibility and convenience this l

Key facts

  • Close to schools
  • Mixed-use property
  • 0.33 acre lot

Tags

MIXED-USE PROPERTYSTRONG RENTAL DEMAND AREACLOSE TO SCHOOLS

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Total of 4 units; Gross income reported at $55,000; Gross scheduled income $55,000; Total actual rent $50,160; Net operating income $37,000; Operating expenses $18,000 (includes trash and snow removal); No rent control

Exterior

  • Parking: Off-street parking with 6 spaces (total 6 garage/parking spaces)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Detached property; Year built estimated; Fee simple ownership
  • Construction: Stone and other foundation types
  • Exterior features: Detached structure; Above-grade and below-grade other structures; Lot dimensions per assessor

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Three 1-bedroom units; Two 2-bedroom units
  • Heating & cooling: Window air conditioning units (electric); Heating with electric and oil; Electric hot water
  • Interior features: Estimated living area; Month-to-month existing leases

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 3×1bd/1.5ba + 2×2bd/1.5ba units multifamily listed at $400k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($23k/yr) — positive. Per door: $388/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $400k).
  • Cap rate 12.1% vs local median 1.9% in Windsor — 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 70/100 on livability (#748 in PA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, schools F, amenities F.
  • Hamburg Area SD (other): math 31% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #377 of 539 in PA (top 70%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: 46 active listings in the ZIP; 258 units permitted in Berks County in 2024 (27 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $43k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $40k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Berks County population projected at +3% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $112k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$69k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $399,900

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  3. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.49%
Cap rate
12.11%
Cash-on-cash
20.77%
DSCR
1.92
GRM
5.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
39.8%
Equity multiple
4.05×
Total profit
$341,348
Equity at exit
$360,262
10-year hold
IRR
34.3%
Equity multiple
9.11×
Total profit
$908,301
Equity at exit
$776,918

Cash invested: $111,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Pennsylvania
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

ZIP-level market 19526

Home prices YoY
4.6%
Active inventory
46
Price-to-rent
28.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,952 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,097
Tax est. 1.5%
$500 /mo · $5,998/yr
Insurance
$167
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,250
Net cashflow
$1,938

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,498
Max offer price $399,900
Occupancy floor 62%

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (5 units) $5,952

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
$99,975
Closing costs
$11,997
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.

Listing history 6 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $399,900 Active 6 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $399,900 Active 5 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $399,900 Active 4 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $399,900 Active 3 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    remarks 687-char remark
  6. 2026-06-13
    listed $399,900 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 10% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 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
$71,424
− Mortgage interest
−$22,401
− Property taxes
−$5,998
− Insurance
−$2,000
− Repairs & maintenance
−$5,714
− Management
−$5,714
− Depreciation
−$11,633
Taxable income
$17,964
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$4,311
After-tax cash flow
$18,950/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This 5-unit mixed-use property is in good condition with some cosmetic updates needed. It offers strong rental potential and is located in a highly desirable location.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint the exterior siding — Painting the exterior siding will improve the curb appeal and increase the property's value.
  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Improving the landscaping and curb appeal will enhance the property's visual appeal and attract more tenants or buyers.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint the exterior siding — Painting the exterior siding will improve the curb appeal and increase the property's value.
  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Improving the landscaping and curb appeal will enhance the property's visual appeal and attract more tenants or buyers.

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Hamburg Area SD
NCES district ID
4211340
Math proficiency
31% ▼ -12.00%
Reading proficiency
43% ▼ -15.00%
Median HH income
$55,589
Composite
32.5/100
National rank
#5705
State rank
#377 of 539 in PA

Livability — Windsor

Score
70/100
State rank
#748
US rank
#7475

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Population (ZIP)
11,412

Population outlook (Berks County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
425,767 people
By 2030
428,814 · +0.7%
By 2040
433,463 · +1.8%
By 2050
439,426 · +3.2%
By 2075
478,647 · +12.4%
By 2100
518,507 · +21.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (90%)
Race & ethnicity
White 90% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 3% Black 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 4%
Common ancestry
Polish 7% Romanian 4% Iranian 2%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 2% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Berks

2024 margin
R (+12.2) · D 43.4% · R 55.6%
2008→2024 swing
-21.4pp toward R · 2008: 9.2pp · 2024: -12.2pp
All cycles
2024: R+12.2 2020: R+8.2 2016: R+10.2 2012: R+0.6 2008: D+9.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 13.13%
Current HPI
299.1168
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.68%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-06-12 Listed $399,900 BRIGHT MLS

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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