19501 Hoover St · Detroit, MI 48205

$67,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 892 sqft · Townhouse public records · 71 Days on market

Built 1948 3,049 sqft lot $75/sqft · 48% above area Est $45k · 48% over

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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
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or buyer seeking flexible use. This property is move-in ready and offers potential for owner-occupancy or future leasing. Previously rented for $1,250 per month. Unit is also available for lease.

Key facts

• 3,049 sq ft lot
• Built 1948
• Listed 71 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $67k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $431 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $67k).
• Recommended offer: $63k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.0% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.3%/yr); 373 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($39k/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 $463 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.3% rent growth), your $19k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 71 days — a 6% lower offer ($63k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 12 sale attempts since 12y ago 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 $51k; 31% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 2.7% of price; built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $62,980 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 71 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
7. 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?
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 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: 1.81% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.01%
• Cash-on-cash: 27.56%
• DSCR: 2.23
• GRM: 4.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $45,187
• List price: $67,000
• Delta: 48.27%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.33% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.78×
• Total profit: $14,636
• Equity at exit: $9,990

10-year hold

• IRR: 26.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.15×
• Total profit: $40,353
• Equity at exit: $5,793

Cash invested: $18,760 (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 48205

• Home prices YoY: -28.1%
• Rents YoY: 1.3%
• Active inventory: 373
• Price-to-rent: 4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,215 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$351
• Tax from tax record: −$149 /mo · $1,794/yr
• Insurance: −$28
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$255
• Net cashflow: $431

Break-even live

Break-even rent $669

Max offer price $67,000

Occupancy floor 60%

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: $16,750
• Closing costs: $2,010
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
19335 Hoover St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	620	$1,099	$1.77	17d	1	0.08mi
19335 Hoover St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	620	$1,099	$1.77	43d	1	0.08mi
18667 Algonac St Detroit, MI	1.0	1.0	680	$1,999	$2.94	17d	1	0.53mi
18681 Barlow St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1041	$1,400	$1.34	24d	1	0.60mi
18703 Waltham St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,100	$1.10	43d	1	0.63mi
20091 Barlow St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	930	$1,300	$1.40	17d	1	0.65mi
19143 Fairport St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1070	$1,225	$1.14	17d	1	0.71mi
11513 Greiner St Unit 11521 Greiner Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	942	$1,050	$1.11	43d	1	0.73mi
20553 Hamburg St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1074	$1,300	$1.21	3d	1	0.78mi
20296 Waltham St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	986	$1,300	$1.32	17d	1	0.80mi
19220 Alcoy St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1023	$1,350	$1.32	17d	1	0.85mi
18624 Fairport St Unit NA Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	924	$1,450	$1.57	24d	1	0.85mi
18624 Fairport St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	874	$1,450	$1.66	21d	1	0.85mi
17851 Strasburg St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1079	$1,100	$1.02	17d	1	0.87mi
20027 Alcoy St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,349	$1.35	17d	1	0.91mi
18119 Joann St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	800	$1,100	$1.38	24d	1	0.97mi
11228 Sherman Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	12d	1	1.03mi
12807 Coleen Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	1080	$1,250	$1.16	24d	1	1.03mi
20242 Hickory St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	747	$1,300	$1.74	11d	1	1.06mi
12846 Georgiana Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	912	$1,300	$1.43	24d	1	1.08mi
20227 Pelkey St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	968	$1,350	$1.39	17d	1	1.08mi
13669 Pfent St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	1031	$1,374	$1.33	17d	1	1.08mi
20215 Schoenherr St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	17d	1	1.12mi
8285 Rivard Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	902	$1,549	$1.72	24d	1	1.13mi
8242 Jackson Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	840	$1,198	$1.43	43d	1	1.18mi
7533 Quinn St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	700	$850	$1.21	43d	1	1.21mi
21412 Waltham Rd Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	696	$1,225	$1.76	43d	1	1.22mi
19171 Cliff St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	16d	1	1.23mi
19691 Cliff St #1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	850	$1,050	$1.24	4d	1	1.24mi
13503 E McNichols Rd Unit 7 Detroit, MI	1.0	1.0	750	$800	$1.07	17d	1	1.26mi
11319 Chalmers Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	975	$1,500	$1.54	24d	1	1.34mi
13501 Vernon Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	850	$1,300	$1.53	24d	1	1.35mi
11236 Studebaker Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	672	$1,175	$1.75	43d	1	1.38mi
7605 Jackson Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	600	$1,165	$1.94	24d	1	1.39mi
13050 Couwlier Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	850	$1,350	$1.59	24d	1	1.39mi
11700 Engleside St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,175	$1.18	43d	1	1.41mi
8640 Chalmers Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	804	$1,423	$1.77	24d	1	1.43mi
11076 Hudson Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	936	$1,395	$1.49	2d	1	1.46mi
8632 Studebaker Ave Warren, MI	3.0	1.0	761	$1,300	$1.71	2d	1	1.48mi
8162 Orchard Ave Warren, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,000	$1.11	43d	1	1.48mi

Listing history 43 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $67,000 Active 71 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $67,000 Active 70 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $67,000 Active 68 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $67,000 Active 66 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $67,000 Active 65 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $67,000 Active 62 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $67,000 Active 61 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $67,000 Active 60 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $67,000 Active 57 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $67,000 Active 56 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $67,000 Active 55 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $67,000 Active 54 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $67,000 Active 53 DOM
14. 2026-05-03
    historical $1,100
15. 2026-04-08
    listed $67,000 Active 240-char remark

    Show marketing remark (240 chars)

    Great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or buyer seeking flexible use. This property is move-in ready and offers potential for owner-occupancy or future leasing. Previously rented for $1,250 per month. Unit is also available for lease.

16. 2026-04-08
    listed $67,000 Active 240-char remark

    Show marketing remark (240 chars)

    Great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or buyer seeking flexible use. This property is move-in ready and offers potential for owner-occupancy or future leasing. Previously rented for $1,250 per month. Unit is also available for lease.

17. 2026-01-07
    listed $1,100
18. 2025-11-27
    historical $1,100
19. 2025-11-09
    price $1,100
20. 2025-10-22
    listed $1,100
21. 2025-10-22
    historical $1,100
22. 2025-10-09
    price $1,100
23. 2025-08-19
    listed $1,200
24. 2025-08-19
    historical $1,200
25. 2025-07-22
    listed $1,200
26. 2024-03-06
    soldstatus $51,000
27. 2024-03-04
    soldstatus $51,000 Sold
28. 2024-03-04
    soldstatus $51,000 Closed
29. 2024-01-31
    historical
30. 2024-01-31
    listed $55,000
31. 2024-01-31
    historical
32. 2024-01-29
    listed $55,000
33. 2024-01-17
    historical
34. 2024-01-17
    historical
35. 2023-12-11
    listed $111,000 Active
36. 2023-12-11
    listed $111,000 Active
37. 2014-09-18
    soldstatus $12,500
38. 2014-09-03
    soldstatus $12,500
39. 2014-09-03
    soldstatus $12,500
40. 2014-08-21
    historical
41. 2014-07-24
    listed $14,900
42. 2014-07-24
    listed $14,900
43. 2013-12-05
    soldstatus $4,250

ⓘ 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: $1,794 · $149/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,794 · $149/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,576
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,753
• − Property taxes: −$1,794
• − Insurance: −$335
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,166
• − Management: −$1,166
• − Depreciation: −$1,949
• Taxable income: $4,413
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,059
• After-tax cash flow: $4,111/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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
• NCES district ID: 2601103
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▲ 6.00%
• Median HH income: $25,815
• Composite: 13.06/100
• National rank: #9564
• State rank: #499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #218
• US rank: #5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 34,187
• Household income: $38,966
• Rent vs Own: 49.4% rent · 50.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 2121.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (93%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 93% White 3% Two or more races 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -91.80%
• Current HPI: 235.0926
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.33%
• 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

-74.1% since first listed

30 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-03 Rental Removed $1,100 BUILDIUM
• 2026-04-08 Listed $67,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-04-08 Listed $67,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-01-07 Listed for Rent $1,100 BUILDIUM
• 2025-11-27 Rental Removed $1,100 BUILDIUM
• 2025-11-09 Price Changed $1,100 BUILDIUM
• 2025-10-22 Listed for Rent $1,100 BUILDIUM
• 2025-10-22 Rental Removed $1,100 REALSOURCE
• 2025-10-09 Price Changed $1,100 REALSOURCE
• 2025-08-19 Listed for Rent $1,200 REALSOURCE
• 2025-08-19 Rental Removed $1,200 BUILDIUM
• 2025-07-22 Listed for Rent $1,200 BUILDIUM
• 2024-03-06 Sold (Public Records) $51,000 Public Records
• 2024-03-04 Sold (MLS) $51,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-03-04 Sold (MLS) $51,000 REALCOMP
• 2024-01-31 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-01-31 Listed $55,000 REALCOMP
• 2024-01-31 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2024-01-29 Listed $55,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-01-17 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-01-17 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2023-12-11 Listed $111,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-12-11 Listed $111,000 REALCOMP
• 2014-09-18 Sold (Public Records) $12,500 Public Records
• 2014-09-03 Sold (MLS) $12,500 REALCOMP
• 2014-09-03 Sold (MLS) $12,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2014-08-21 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2014-07-24 Listed $14,900 REALCOMP
• 2014-07-24 Listed $14,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2013-12-05 Sold (Public Records) $4,250 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,794 · -47.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.