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3940 NW 42nd Ave #215
B Composite 70.29
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +4.1/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$79,999

3940 NW 42nd Ave #215 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
1 bd · 2.0 ba · 805 sqft · Condo public records · 213 Days on market
Built 1974 $457/mo HOA · 27% of rent

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

Listing remarks

55+ community. Spacious 1BD/1.5BA condo in a tranquil, well-kept development with plenty of guest parking and a strong walk score. 24-hour notice required prior to all showings; please do not disturb tenants. Buyer agents are responsible for confirming all association information directly with Topaz South Association. Please include POF or pre-approval with offers.

Key facts

  • $457 HOA
  • Parking
  • Built 1974

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Pets not allowed
  • HOA & community: Monthly association fee of $457; Senior community

Exterior

  • Parking: One parking space
  • Utilities: Central heating and cooling
  • Home design: 4 total stories; Entry located on level 2; Entry level is 2
  • Construction: Block construction; Effective year built
  • Exterior features: No notable exterior features listed; Property is attached

Interior

  • Kitchen: Electric range; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: Bedroom located on the main level
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Bedroom on main level; Tile flooring

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 1-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $80k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $327 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $80k).
  • Recommended offer: $70k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.2% vs local median 5.6% in Lauderdale Lakes — 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 81/100 on livability (#100 in FL, #1,527 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D+, amenities F, employment F.
  • Broward (suburban): math 42% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #46 of 73 in FL (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Park Lakes Elementary School (math 35% / reading 44%, grade F, #1,513 of 2,144 statewide, top 73%, 970 students, 82% FRL); Nova Middle School (math 44% / reading 53%, grade C-, #274 of 571 statewide, top 50%, 1,284 students, 68% FRL); Nova High School (math 22% / reading 56%, grade F, #312 of 667 statewide, top 48%, 2,227 students, 59% FRL) — zoned schools average 70% FRL vs 51% district-wide (19 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.4%/yr); 827 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,111 units permitted in Broward County in 2024 (1,265 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($58k/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 $553 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Broward County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 213 days — a 12% lower offer ($70k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 27% of rent.
Recommended offer $70,399 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 213 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. Crime grade is D 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
2.11%
Cap rate
11.20%
Cash-on-cash
17.53%
DSCR
1.78
GRM
4.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
3.9%
Equity multiple
1.14×
Total profit
$3,238
Equity at exit
$11,928
10-year hold
IRR
8.7%
Equity multiple
1.53×
Total profit
$11,779
Equity at exit
$6,917

Cash invested: $22,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Florida
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

ZIP-level market 33319

Rents YoY
-1.4%
Active inventory
827
Price-to-rent
4.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,688 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$420
Tax from tax record
$96 /mo · $1,153/yr
Insurance
$33
HOA
$457
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$354
Net cashflow
$327

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,273
Max offer price $79,999
Occupancy floor 76%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $373 -5% $350 +0% $327 +5% $305 +10% $282
Rent -10% $194 -5% $261 +0% $327 +5% $394 +10% $461
Rate -1.0pp $368 -0.5pp $348 base $327 +0.5pp $307 +1.0pp $285

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
$20,000
Closing costs
$2,400
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
4191 NW 41st St #418 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1088 $1,700 $1.56 26d 1 0.19mi
4140 NW 44th Ave #411 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1044 $1,500 $1.44 26d 1 0.23mi
4141 NW 44th Ave #117 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1088 $1,950 $1.79 1d 1 0.26mi
4141 NW 44th Ave Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1136 $1,850 $1.63 26d 2 0.28mi
4400 NW 36th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1100 $1,700 $1.55 7d 9 0.35mi
3301 NW 47th Ter #308 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 2.0 750 $2,200 $2.93 14d 1 0.66mi
3033 NW 43rd Ave #108 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 650 $1,590 $2.45 16d 1 0.71mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter #102 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 710 $1,450 $2.04 26d 1 0.71mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 592 $1,400 $2.36 4d 2 0.72mi
3030 NW 43rd Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 592 $1,400 $2.36 1d 2 0.72mi
3460 NW 50th Ave Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 750 $1,499 $2.00 19d 3 0.72mi
3341 NW 47th Ter #301 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1002 $2,050 $2.05 5d 1 0.74mi
3540 NW 34th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 1.0 1056 $1,200 $1.14 19d 1 0.74mi
2980 NW 43rd Ter #207 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 890 $1,800 $2.02 26d 1 0.76mi
3531 NW 50th Ave #609 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 684 $1,350 $1.97 26d 1 0.76mi
3417 NW 44th St #101 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1020 $2,495 $2.45 1d 1 0.79mi
3417 NW 44th St #101 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1020 $2,495 $2.45 23d 1 0.79mi
3413 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1020 $1,900 $1.86 26d 1 0.83mi
3413 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1020 $1,900 $1.86 24d 1 0.83mi
3621 NW 30th Ct Oakland Park, FL 2.0 2.5 1104 $2,695 $2.44 16d 1 0.84mi
5051 W Oakland Park Blvd #204 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 944 $1,900 $2.01 26d 1 0.84mi
3099 NW 48th Ave #153 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 960 $1,850 $1.93 26d 1 0.84mi
3700 Pacific Point Pl Fort Lauderdale, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1030 $1,890 $1.83 1d 21 0.84mi
3541 NW 30th Pl Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 865 $1,739 $2.01 1d 16 0.85mi
3161 NW 47th Ter #110 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 721 $1,500 $2.08 7d 1 0.85mi
3161 NW 47th Ter #111 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 721 $1,500 $2.08 26d 1 0.85mi
3141 NW 47th Ter #430 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1002 $1,700 $1.70 24d 1 0.85mi
3429 NW 44th St #201 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 872 $1,754 $2.01 1d 1 0.85mi
3141 NW 47th Ter Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0–2.0 1.5–2.0 861 $1,440 $1.67 26d 2 0.85mi
3409 NW 44th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1096 $1,800 $1.64 5d 1 0.86mi
3409 NW 44th St Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1096 $1,850 $1.69 6d 2 0.86mi
2901 NW 47th Ter Unit 348B Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 662 $1,350 $2.04 26d 1 0.89mi
2901 NW 47th Ter Unit 247B Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 662 $1,400 $2.11 1d 1 0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter Unit 132C Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.0 610 $1,500 $2.46 26d 1 0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter Unit 335B Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 662 $1,500 $2.27 1d 1 0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter #327 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 662 $1,500 $2.27 26d 1 0.89mi
3061 NW 47th Ter Unit 327B Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 662 $1,600 $2.42 10d 1 0.89mi
3437 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1020 $2,100 $2.06 26d 1 0.90mi
3437 NW 44th St #107 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 2.0 2.0 1020 $2,000 $1.96 7d 1 0.90mi
3001 NW 48th Ave #440 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 1.0 1.5 705 $1,300 $1.84 26d 1 0.92mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$457 · $5,484/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $79,999 Active 213 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $79,999 Active 210 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $79,999 Active 209 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $79,999 Active 208 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $79,999 Active 207 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $79,999 Active 205 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $79,999 Active 201 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $79,999 Active 199 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $79,999 Active 196 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $79,999 Active 195 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $79,999 Active 194 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $79,999 Active 193 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    price $79,999 Active 192 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $96,999 Active 192 DOM
  15. 2026-04-23
    price $96,999
  16. 2025-11-20
    listed $102,999 Active
  17. 2022-03-07
    soldstatus $75,000
  18. 2005-02-02
    soldstatus $36,000
  19. 2002-01-11
    soldstatus $23,000
  20. 1974-06-01
    soldstatus $25,900

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,153 · $96/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,153 · $96/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$20,251
− Mortgage interest
−$4,481
− Property taxes
−$1,153
− Insurance
−$400
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,620
− Management
−$1,620
− HOA
−$5,484
− Depreciation
−$2,327
Taxable income
$3,165
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$760
After-tax cash flow
$3,167/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
Broward
NCES district ID
1200180
Math proficiency
42% ▼ -18.00%
Reading proficiency
53% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$52,139
Composite
40.88/100
National rank
#3621
State rank
#46 of 73 in FL

Livability — Lauderdale Lakes

Score
81/100
State rank
#100
US rank
#1527

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
County
Broward County · 1,963,430 people
Metro
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Population (ZIP)
54,450
Household income
$58,388
Rent vs Own
31.9% rent · 68.1% own
Severe rent burden
2809.0

Population outlook (Broward County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,207,033 people
By 2030
2,360,704 · +7.0%
By 2040
2,661,208 · +20.6%
By 2050
2,946,698 · +33.5%
By 2075
3,602,273 · +63.2%
By 2100
3,970,984 · +79.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
Race & ethnicity
Black 61% Hispanic / Latino 17% White 15% Two or more races 11% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 4% Cuban 2% Dominican 1%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 13% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
46% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
Languages at home
64% English-only · Spanish 15% French/Haitian/Cajun 15% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Broward

2024 margin
D (+17.0) · D 58.0% · R 41.0%
2008→2024 swing
-17.8pp toward R · 2008: 34.7pp · 2024: 17.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+17.0 2020: D+29.8 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+34.9 2008: D+34.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -202.84%
Current HPI
328.4307
Rent YoY
▼ -1.38%
Metro
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+274.5% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-23 Price Changed $96,999 MARMLS
  • 2025-11-20 Listed $102,999 MARMLS
  • 2022-03-07 Sold (Public Records) $75,000 Public Records
  • 2005-02-02 Sold (Public Records) $36,000 Public Records
  • 2002-01-11 Sold (Public Records) $23,000 Public Records
  • 1974-06-01 Sold (Public Records) $25,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,153 · +3.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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