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Elm Plan 🏗️ New Construction
B Composite 72.42
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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
  • 1% rule +8.9/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +5.0/5.0
  • Schools +4.7/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$309,900

Elm Plan · Wilmington, OH 45177
5 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,415 sqft · SingleFamily · 755 Days on market
Excellent condition ↓ 9% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Come see the gorgeous Elm Floorplan at Creekview, a new home community in Wilmington, OH! This 5 bedroom and 3 bath two-story home is ideal home for you. As you enter the home from the covered front porch you will be greeted by a modern layout where the foyer leads to the dining room or optional flex space. The Elm offers an open environment that allows for easy flow from the kitchen, dining nook, the great room, and backyard. The kitchen provides storage space, an expansive eat-in island, and stainless-steel appliances. For your convenience, the kitchen offers direct access to the garage, a full bathroom, and a bedroom. Upstairs provides ample space with wide hallways, a loft, and walk-in laundry room. Four spacious bedrooms await you upstairs, each with spacious closets for your family's storage needs. The third bathroom is centrally located with double vanity sinks and low-maintenance vinyl flooring. The spacious primary bedroom features two built-in windows providing natural light, a deluxe 4-piece bathroom, and a walk-in closet for additional storage. Located in the beautiful Creekview Community in Wilmington, OH, the Elm offers not just a home, but a community with amenities that cater to a vibrant lifestyle. Schedule a visit today and discover why the Elm is the perfect place to call home. We can't wait to welcome you to the neighborhood! Please note that the images are representative of the plan only.

Key facts

  • Large center island
  • Private bath
  • Walk-in closets

Tags

CONCRETE PATIOLARGE CENTER ISLANDPRIVATE BATHWALK-IN CLOSETS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $309,900 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $323,816.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 5-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $310k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($16k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $310k).
  • Recommended offer: $273k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.2% vs local median 5.5% in Wilmington — 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 77/100 on livability (#202 in OH, #3,127 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities D, commute F, employment F.
  • Wilmington City (town): math 42% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #492 of 656 in OH (top 75%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Denver Place Elementary School (math 59% / reading 56%, grade C+, #721 of 1,584 statewide, top 46%, 473 students, 52% FRL); Rodger O. Borror Middle School (math 35% / reading 44%, grade F, #519 of 654 statewide, top 80%, 502 students, 48% FRL); Wilmington High School (math 24% / reading 62%, grade F, #494 of 781 statewide, top 63%, 663 students, 46% FRL) — zoned schools at 49% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: 123 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 119 units permitted in Clinton County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,500/mo this rent would consume 77% of the median local household income ($70k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Clinton County population projected at -12% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $91k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 755 days — a 12% lower offer ($273k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $272,712 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 755 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.39%
Cap rate
11.17%
Cash-on-cash
17.43%
DSCR
1.78
GRM
6.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$323,816
List price
$309,900
Delta
-4.30%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
977 N South St 0.22mi 5/3.0 2,415 (0%) 4mo $324,900 $135 86
42 E Kentucky Ave 0.24mi 5/3.0 2,415 (0%) 13mo $348,110 $144 78
15 E Kentucky Ave 0.24mi 5/3.0 2,415 (0%) 14mo $353,375 $146 78
375 Curtis Dr 0.23mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,330 (-4%) 5mo $295,000 $127 72
440 Hiatt Ave 0.52mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,368 (-2%) 2mo $359,000 $152 64
987 N South St 0.22mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 6mo $270,000 $125 60
988 N South St 0.22mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 6mo $335,063 $155 60
69 E Kentucky Ave 0.16mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 10mo $344,900 $160 59
988 N South St 0.22mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 8mo $335,063 $155 59
23 E Kentucky Ave 0.17mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 11mo $339,415 $157 58
34 E Kentucky Ave 0.24mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 10mo $282,000 $131 55
5 W Kentucky Ave 0.24mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,156 (-11%) 12mo $340,750 $158 54

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
8.8%
Equity multiple
1.35×
Total profit
$31,487
Equity at exit
$48,282
10-year hold
IRR
18.0%
Equity multiple
2.50×
Total profit
$135,719
Equity at exit
$27,998

Cash invested: $90,669 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
73 Landlord-Friendly
State Ohio
73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
11 active · 4 under contract
Months of supply
6.6 mo (15%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$314,900 ($146/sqft)
Median days on market
44 d
This list price
36% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
-8.2% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 45177

Active inventory
123
Price-to-rent
5.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,500 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,698
Tax est. 1.5%
$405 /mo · $4,857/yr
Insurance
$135
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$945
Net cashflow
$1,317

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,833
Max offer price $323,816
Occupancy floor 66%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,541 -5% $1,429 +0% $1,317 +5% $1,205 +10% $1,093
Rent -10% $962 -5% $1,139 +0% $1,317 +5% $1,495 +10% $1,673
Rate -1.0pp $1,480 -0.5pp $1,400 base $1,317 +0.5pp $1,233 +1.0pp $1,148

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
$80,954
Closing costs
$9,714
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
160 Columbus St Wilmington, OH 4.0 1.5 2962 $4,500 $1.52 15d 1 0.87mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $309,900 Active 755 DOM
  2. 2026-08-07
    days on market $309,900 Active 754 DOM
  3. 2026-08-06
    days on market $309,900 Active 753 DOM
  4. 2026-08-05
    days on market $309,900 Active 752 DOM
  5. 2026-08-04
    days on market $309,900 Active 751 DOM
  6. 2026-08-03
    days on market $309,900 Active 750 DOM
  7. 2026-07-31
    days on market $309,900 Active 747 DOM
  8. 2026-07-30
    days on market $309,900 Active 746 DOM
  9. 2026-07-30
    days on market $309,900 Active 745 DOM
  10. 2026-07-28
    days on market $309,900 Active 744 DOM
  11. 2026-07-26
    days on market $309,900 Active 742 DOM
  12. 2026-07-25
    days on market $309,900 Active 741 DOM
  13. 2026-07-24
    days on market $309,900 Active 740 DOM
  14. 2026-07-23
    days on market $309,900 Active 739 DOM
  15. 2026-07-22
    days on market $309,900 Active 738 DOM
  16. 2026-07-21
    days on market $309,900 Active 737 DOM
  17. 2026-07-18
    days on market $309,900 Active 734 DOM
  18. 2026-07-16
    days on market $309,900 Active 732 DOM
  19. 2026-07-16
    days on market $309,900 Active 731 DOM
  20. 2026-07-14
    days on market $309,900 Active 730 DOM
  21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $309,900 Active 729 DOM
  22. 2026-07-12
    days on market $309,900 Active 728 DOM
  23. 2026-07-11
    days on market $309,900 Active 727 DOM
  24. 2026-07-10
    days on market $309,900 Active 726 DOM
  25. 2026-07-09
    days on market $309,900 Active 725 DOM
  26. 2026-07-07
    days on market $309,900 Active 723 DOM
  27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $309,900 Active 722 DOM
  28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $309,900 Active 721 DOM
  29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $309,900 Active 719 DOM
  30. 2026-07-02
    days on market $309,900 Active 718 DOM
  31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $309,900 Active 717 DOM
  32. 2026-06-30
    days on market $309,900 Active 716 DOM
  33. 2026-06-29
    days on market $309,900 Active 715 DOM
  34. 2026-06-28
    days on market $309,900 Active 714 DOM
  35. 2026-06-28
    days on market $309,900 Active 713 DOM
  36. 2026-06-27
    days on market $309,900 Active 712 DOM
  37. 2026-06-25
    days on market $309,900 Active 710 DOM
  38. 2026-06-23
    days on market $309,900 Active 708 DOM
  39. 2026-06-22
    days on market $309,900 Active 707 DOM
  40. 2026-06-18
    days on market $309,900 Active 704 DOM
  41. 2026-06-17
    days on market $309,900 Active 703 DOM
  42. 2026-06-16
    days on market $309,900 Active 702 DOM
  43. 2026-06-15
    days on market $309,900 Active 701 DOM
  44. 2026-06-14
    days on market $309,900 Active 699 DOM
  45. 2026-06-10
    days on market $309,900 Active 696 DOM
  46. 2026-06-09
    days on market $309,900 Active 695 DOM
  47. 2026-06-08
    days on market $309,900 Active 694 DOM
  48. 2026-06-07
    days on market $309,900 Active 693 DOM
  49. 2026-06-05
    days on market $309,900 Active 690 DOM
  50. 2026-06-03
    days on market $309,900 Active 689 DOM

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$54,000
− Mortgage interest
−$18,139
− Property taxes
−$4,857
− Insurance
−$1,619
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,320
− Management
−$4,320
− Depreciation
−$9,420
Taxable income
$11,325
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,718
After-tax cash flow
$13,088/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 · 1 photo

Excellent 100/100 None rehab

This move-in-ready home in Wilmington, OH, offers a modern floorplan with excellent curb appeal and no visible repairs or maintenance needed.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value to the property.
  • Resale Kitchen appliances upgrade — Modernizes the kitchen and appeals to potential buyers.
  • Resale Bathroom updates — Modernizes bathrooms and enhances the overall appeal of the home.
F Composite school gradezoned avg 47/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Denver Place Elementary School C+ OH #721/1,584 Nat'l #8,415/41,679 Middle Rodger O. Borror Middle School F OH #519/654 Nat'l #6,151/14,009 High Wilmington High School F OH #494/781 Nat'l #7,439/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Wilmington City
NCES district ID
3904511
Math proficiency
42% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
51% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$43,201
Composite
39.2/100
National rank
#4020
State rank
#492 of 656 in OH
B Composite livability gradescore 77/100

Livability — Wilmington

Score
77/100
State rank
#202
US rank
#3127

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Wilmington, OH
County
Clinton · 41,352 people
Population (ZIP)
22,442
Household income
$70,483
Rent vs Own
30.6% rent · 69.4% own
Severe rent burden
10% of renters

Population outlook (Clinton County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
41,352 people
By 2030
40,831 · -1.3%
By 2040
39,049 · -5.6%
By 2050
36,408 · -12.0%
By 2075
29,652 · -28.3%
By 2100
20,736 · -49.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (91%)
Race & ethnicity
White 91% Two or more races 3% Black 3% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 1%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2% Romanian 2%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Clinton

2024 margin
Solid R (+54.6) · D 22.3% · R 76.9%
2008→2024 swing
-24.3pp toward R · 2008: -30.3pp · 2024: -54.6pp
All cycles
2024: R+54.6 2020: R+52.6 2016: R+52.6 2012: R+35.2 2008: R+30.3

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Civics

Price history

-9.4% since first listed
16 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-18 Price Changed $309,900 Zillow
  • 2026-02-17 Price Changed $310,900 Zillow
  • 2026-02-11 Price Changed $309,900 Zillow
  • 2026-02-10 Price Changed $319,900 Zillow
  • 2025-12-17 Price Changed $353,900 Zillow
  • 2025-12-16 Price Changed $352,900 Zillow
  • 2025-12-16 Price Changed $353,900 Zillow
  • 2025-11-11 Price Changed $352,900 Zillow
  • 2025-10-21 Price Changed $351,900 Zillow
  • 2025-09-09 Price Changed $350,900 Zillow
  • 2025-08-06 Price Changed $349,900 Zillow
  • 2025-07-03 Price Changed $319,900 Zillow
  • 2025-07-02 Price Changed $348,900 Zillow
  • 2025-06-04 Price Changed $347,900 Zillow
  • 2025-01-03 Price Changed $344,900 Zillow
  • 2024-07-14 Listed $341,900 Zillow

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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