203 S Schifferdecker Ave · Joplin, MO 64801

$75,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 832 sqft · Other · 43 Days on market

Built 1930 6,342 sqft lot

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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
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

Key facts

• Covered front porch
• Storage shed
• Room for parking

Tags

• LARGER LOT
• OPEN KITCHEN DINING AREA
• COVERED FRONT PORCH
• CHAIN LINK FENCED BACK YARD
• STORAGE SHED
• ROOM FOR PARKING

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: No investor or income/expense details listed
• HOA & community: Monthly association fee (amount not specified); Community park nearby

Exterior

• Parking: Gravel driveway (on-site parking)
• Security: No specific security features listed
• Utilities: Electricity available; Natural gas available; Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-story home; Faces west; Crawlspace foundation
• Construction: Wood siding; Architectural shingle roof
• Exterior features: Covered patio; Gravel driveway; Storage structure; Back yard chain-link fence; City lot located near a park; Level lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen on main level, approximately 11.3 x 8.2
• Bedrooms: Main level bedroom, approximately 11.1 x 9.11; Main level bedroom, approximately 11.4 x 11.1
• Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank; Tile
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Eat-in kitchen; None (no additional interior features listed)
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Dryer hookup; Gas water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $75k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $457 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $75k).
• Recommended offer: $73k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.6% vs local median 5.1% in Joplin — 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 (#318 in MO) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Joplin Schools (urban): math 30% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #231 of 324 in MO (top 71%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Jefferson Elem. (math 32% / reading 42%, grade F, #611 of 1,115 statewide, top 59%, 192 students, 75% FRL); North Middle (math 26% / reading 35%, grade F, #283 of 391 statewide, top 74%, 517 students, 65% FRL); Joplin High (math 32% / reading 46%, grade F, #287 of 521 statewide, top 55%, 2,233 students, 50% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 378 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 602 units permitted in Jasper County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $519 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $21k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 43 days — a 3% lower offer ($73k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 8 sale attempts since 11y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (12%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $72,750 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 43 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. 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?
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 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: 1.53% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.60%
• Cash-on-cash: 26.10%
• DSCR: 2.16
• GRM: 5.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.95% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.80×
• Total profit: $16,849
• Equity at exit: $11,183

10-year hold

• IRR: 28.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.47×
• Total profit: $51,782
• Equity at exit: $6,485

Cash invested: $21,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Missouri: 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 64801

• Rents YoY: 3.0%
• Active inventory: 378
• Price-to-rent: 5.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,145 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$393
• Tax from tax record: −$23 /mo · $281/yr
• Insurance: −$31
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$240
• Net cashflow: $457

Break-even live

Break-even rent $567

Max offer price $75,000

Occupancy floor 55%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $499	-5% $478	+0% $457	+5% $435	+10% $414
Rent	-10% $366	-5% $411	+0% $457	+5% $502	+10% $547
Rate	-1.0pp $494	-0.5pp $476	base $457	+0.5pp $437	+1.0pp $417

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: $18,750
• Closing costs: $2,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1102 N Anderson Ave Joplin, MO	1.0	1.0	960	$1,400	$1.46	23d	1	1.13mi
306 N Connor Ave Joplin, MO	2.0	1.0	1072	$1,000	$0.93	23d	1	1.48mi

Listing history 32 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $75,000 Active 43 DOM
2. 2026-06-19
   days on market $75,000 Active 41 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   days on market $75,000 Active 40 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $75,000 Active 39 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $75,000 Active 38 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $75,000 Active 37 DOM
7. 2026-06-14
   days on market $75,000 Active 35 DOM
8. 2026-06-13
   pricedays on market $75,000 Active 34 DOM
9. 2026-06-10
   days on market $85,000 Active 32 DOM
10. 2026-06-09
    days on market $85,000 Active 31 DOM
11. 2026-06-08
    days on market $85,000 Active 30 DOM
12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $85,000 Active 29 DOM
13. 2026-06-05
    days on market $85,000 Active 26 DOM
14. 2026-06-03
    days on market $85,000 Active 25 DOM
15. 2026-06-02
    days on market $85,000 Active 24 DOM
16. 2026-06-01
    days on market $85,000 Active 23 DOM
17. 2026-05-31
    days on market $85,000 Active 22 DOM
18. 2026-05-30
    days on market $85,000 Active 21 DOM
19. 2026-05-18
    status Active 333-char remark

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

20. 2026-05-18
    status Active 333-char remark

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

21. 2026-05-18
    status Active

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

22. 2026-05-08
    status Pending 333-char remark

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

23. 2026-05-08
    status Pending 333-char remark

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

24. 2026-05-08
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

25. 2026-04-29
    listed $85,000 Active 333-char remark

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

26. 2026-04-29
    listed $85,000 Active 333-char remark

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

27. 2026-04-29
    listed $85,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (333 chars)

    Ideal investment property. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on larger lot is conveniently located across from Schifferdecker Park, near Joplin Little Theater and just a short drive to Galena. It has an easy layout, with open kitchen/dining area, covered front porch, chain link fenced back yard, storage shed and room for parking in back.

28. 2020-11-20
    soldstatus
29. 2020-10-08
    listed $64,995
30. 2015-06-30
    soldstatus
31. 2015-02-26
    listed $22,000
32. 1990-05-14
    soldstatus

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $281 · $23/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $728 · $61/mo
• Expected delta: +$447/yr (+$37/mo · 159.1%)

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 2% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,741
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,201
• − Property taxes: −$281
• − Insurance: −$375
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,099
• − Management: −$1,099
• − Depreciation: −$2,182
• Taxable income: $4,504
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,081
• After-tax cash flow: $4,399/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: Joplin Schools
• NCES district ID: 2916350
• Math proficiency: 30% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 39% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $38,648
• Composite: 28.82/100
• National rank: #6657
• State rank: #231 of 324 in MO

Livability — Joplin

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #318
• US rank: #14578

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Joplin, MO
• County: Jasper County · 79,035 people
• City population: 73,303
• Metro: Joplin, MO
• Population (ZIP): 36,287
• Household income: $52,620
• Rent vs Own: 46.7% rent · 53.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 1710.0

Population outlook (Jasper County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 120,033 people
• By 2030: 120,091 · +0.0%
• By 2040: 119,297 · -0.6%
• By 2050: 117,705 · -1.9%
• By 2075: 110,402 · -8.0%
• By 2100: 99,719 · -16.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (82%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 82% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 6% Black 3% Asian 2% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jasper

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+46.8) · D 25.9% · R 72.7% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -13.6pp toward R · 2008: -33.2pp · 2024: -46.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+46.8 2020: R+46.2 2016: R+50.8 2012: R+41.0 2008: R+33.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -174.15%
• Current HPI: 248.5056
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.95%
• Metro: Joplin, MO
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.84%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B

Price history

+286.4% since first listed

14 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-18 Relisted — SOMO
• 2026-05-18 Relisted — OGAR
• 2026-05-18 Relisted — NWARMLS
• 2026-05-08 Pending — OGAR
• 2026-05-08 Pending — SOMO
• 2026-05-08 Pending — NWARMLS
• 2026-04-29 Listed $85,000 SOMO
• 2026-04-29 Listed $85,000 OGAR
• 2026-04-29 Listed $85,000 NWARMLS
• 2020-11-20 Sold (MLS) — OGAR
• 2020-10-08 Listed $64,995 OGAR
• 2015-06-30 Sold (MLS) — OGAR
• 2015-02-26 Listed $22,000 OGAR
• 1990-05-14 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+3.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $281 · +12.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.