67 W Columbia Ave · Pontiac, MI 48340

$175,000

4 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,950 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 9 Days on market

Built 1947 10,019 sqft lot

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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 +26.2/30.0
• DSCR +8.9/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.1/10.0
• Rent growth +3.7/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

SPACIOUS 5 BEDROOM TWO-STORY HOME POSITIONED NICELY ON FENCED CORNER LOT WITH 80 FOOT OF FRONTAGE ON COLUMBIA. GREAT CURB APPEAL WITH GENEROUS LIVING SPACE THIS HOME HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND FEATURES LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT THROUGHOUT. 1.5 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, SEPARATE CEMENT PAD PERFECT AS A SPORT COURT. EASY TO SHOW AND QUICK OCCUPANCY!

Key facts

• Separate cement pad
• 80 foot of frontage
• Natural light

Tags

• FENCED CORNER LOT
• 80 FOOT OF FRONTAGE
• NATURAL LIGHT
• DETACHED GARAGE
• SEPARATE CEMENT PAD

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Lot approximately 0.23 acres (80 x 127); Subdivision: HILLSIDE MANOR; Directions: Corner lot at Hollywood and Columbia west of Baldwin

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 1-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable available; Water available; Sewer available
• Home design: Single-family residence; Two stories; Ground-level entry; Corner lot
• Construction: Aluminum siding; Vinyl siding; Asphalt roof; Built as a residential single-family home
• Exterior features: Porch; Fenced yard; Paved road frontage

Interior

• Kitchen: Disposal; Free-standing refrigerator
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: Partially furnished; Unfinished basement; 8 total rooms
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Gas water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $175k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $448 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $175k).
• Cap rate 9.4% vs local median 6.7% in Pontiac — 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 64/100 on livability (#499 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety D, schools F, crime F.
• Pontiac City School District (urban): math 8% / reading 17% proficiency, ranked #514 of 540 in MI (top 95%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 81% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.7%/yr); 83 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 2,614 units permitted in Oakland County in 2024 (721 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,944/mo this rent would consume 49% of the median local household income ($48k/yr) (locally 1460% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Oakland County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.7% rent growth), your $49k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 9 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 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.
• Current owner paid $88k; list at $175k implies a 99% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1947 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $175,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1947 — 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: 1.11% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.37%
• Cash-on-cash: 10.98%
• DSCR: 1.49
• GRM: 7.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.73% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.07×
• Total profit: $3,597
• Equity at exit: $26,093

10-year hold

• IRR: 13.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.11×
• Total profit: $54,353
• Equity at exit: $15,131

Cash invested: $49,000 (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

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48340

• Rents YoY: 4.7%
• Active inventory: 83
• Price-to-rent: 7.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,944 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$918
• Tax from tax record: −$97 /mo · $1,161/yr
• Insurance: −$73
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$408
• Net cashflow: $448

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,376

Max offer price $175,000

Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $547	-5% $498	+0% $448	+5% $399	+10% $349
Rent	-10% $295	-5% $372	+0% $448	+5% $525	+10% $602
Rate	-1.0pp $537	-0.5pp $493	base $448	+0.5pp $403	+1.0pp $357

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: $43,750
• Closing costs: $5,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1554 Meadow Ridge Dr Pontiac, MI	4.0	2.5	2616	$2,500	$0.96	18d	1	1.28mi

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $175,000 Active 9 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $175,000 Active 8 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $175,000 Active 7 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $175,000 Active 6 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $175,000 Active 4 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $175,000 Active 3 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   remarks 342-char remark
8. 2026-06-10
   listed $175,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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: $1,161 · $97/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,928 · $161/mo
• Expected delta: +$767/yr (+$64/mo · 66.0%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,329
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,803
• − Property taxes: −$1,161
• − Insurance: −$875
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,866
• − Management: −$1,866
• − Depreciation: −$5,091
• Taxable income: $2,666
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$640
• After-tax cash flow: $4,741/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: Pontiac City School District
• NCES district ID: 2628740
• Math proficiency: 8% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 17% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $33,888
• Composite: 10.12/100
• National rank: #9802
• State rank: #514 of 540 in MI

Livability — Pontiac

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #499
• US rank: #14703

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Pontiac, MI
• County: Oakland County · 1,009,092 people
• City population: 44,593
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 25,669
• Household income: $47,891
• Rent vs Own: 54.3% rent · 45.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1460.0

Population outlook (Oakland County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,335,747 people
• By 2030: 1,375,100 · +2.9%
• By 2040: 1,435,385 · +7.5%
• By 2050: 1,469,250 · +10.0%
• By 2075: 1,531,946 · +14.7%
• By 2100: 1,450,485 · +8.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.73)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 31% Hispanic / Latino 31% White 29% Two or more races 22% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 18% Puerto Rican 7%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Romanian 2% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 74% English-only · Spanish 23% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Oakland

• 2024 margin: D (+10.6) · D 54.4% · R 43.8% · Other 1.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.9pp toward R · 2008: 14.5pp · 2024: 10.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+10.6 2020: D+14.1 2016: D+8.1 2012: D+8.1 2008: D+14.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -295.80%
• Current HPI: 177.961
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.73%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, 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
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+338.6% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-09 Listed $175,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-06-09 Listed $175,000 REALCOMP
• 2008-05-02 Sold (Public Records) $88,000 Public Records
• 1996-11-18 Sold (Public Records) $39,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,161 · +2.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.