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5155 Torchwood Dr Lot 74
B Composite 74.13
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 +6.2/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$110,000

5155 Torchwood Dr Lot 74 · Plain City, OH 43064
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,400 sqft · SingleFamily · 79 Days on market
Built 1988 Good condition $79/sqft · 91% above area $655/mo HOA · 27% of rent ↓ 12% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Located at Lot #74 in the Canaan Mobile Home Community this 1988 manufactured home has been completely remodeled from the inside out. Including new drywall, paint, flooring, and even a brand new roof! It offers a compact and functional living space within a rural setting in Plain City. With an open floor plan, this residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,500 Sq. Ft. of living space. Enjoy the covered front porch, or enclosed back deck, shed for extra storage as well as off-street parking. Community amenities including a pool and playground. All situated within the Jonathan Alder Local School District. See A2A Remarks!

Key facts

  • New drywall
  • Covered front porch
  • Completely remodeled

Tags

COMPLETELY REMODELEDNEW DRYWALLNEW PAINTNEW FLOORINGNEW ROOFCOVERED FRONT PORCH

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 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $110k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $494 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $110k).
  • Recommended offer: $103k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.7% vs local median 3.2% in Plain City — 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 79/100 on livability (#146 in OH, #2,254 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Jonathan Alder Local (rural): math 68% / reading 74% proficiency, ranked #121 of 656 in OH (top 18%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical.
  • Market conditions: 414 active listings in the ZIP; high-income renter base; 530 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (120 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $761 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Madison County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 79 days — a 6% lower offer ($103k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 27% of rent.
Recommended offer $103,400 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 79 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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
2.20%
Cap rate
11.68%
Cash-on-cash
19.26%
DSCR
1.86
GRM
3.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$57,500
List price
$110,000
Delta
91.30%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
3 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5115 Olive Branch Rd 0.17mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,538 (+10%) 1mo $120,000 $78 70

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
11.5%
Equity multiple
1.46×
Total profit
$14,094
Equity at exit
$16,401
10-year hold
IRR
20.7%
Equity multiple
2.77×
Total profit
$54,591
Equity at exit
$9,511

Cash invested: $30,800 (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.

ZIP-level market 43064

Active inventory
414
Price-to-rent
3.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,417 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$577
Tax est. 1.5%
$138 /mo · $1,650/yr
Insurance
$46
HOA
$655
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$508
Net cashflow
$494

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,791
Max offer price $110,000
Occupancy floor 75%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $570 -5% $532 +0% $494 +5% $456 +10% $418
Rent -10% $303 -5% $399 +0% $494 +5% $590 +10% $685
Rate -1.0pp $550 -0.5pp $522 base $494 +0.5pp $466 +1.0pp $437

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
$27,500
Closing costs
$3,300
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.

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$655 · $7,860/yr
Likely covers
pool

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $110,000 Active 79 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $110,000 Active 78 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $110,000 Active 77 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $110,000 Active 76 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $110,000 Active 74 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $114,900 Active 70 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $114,900 Active 69 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $114,900 Active 68 DOM
  9. 2026-06-03
    days on market $114,900 Active 64 DOM
  10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $114,900 Active 63 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $114,900 Active 62 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $114,900 Active 61 DOM
  13. 2026-05-04
    price $114,900 654-char remark
    Show marketing remark (654 chars)

    Located at Lot #74 in the Canaan Mobile Home Community this 1988 manufactured home has been completely remodeled from the inside out. Including new drywall, paint, flooring, and even a brand new roof! It offers a compact and functional living space within a rural setting in Plain City. With an open floor plan, this residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,500 Sq. Ft. of living space. Enjoy the covered front porch, or enclosed back deck, shed for extra storage as well as off-street parking. Community amenities including a pool and playground. All situated within the Jonathan Alder Local School District. See A2A Remarks!

  14. 2026-04-13
    price $119,900 654-char remark
    Show marketing remark (654 chars)

    Located at Lot #74 in the Canaan Mobile Home Community this 1988 manufactured home has been completely remodeled from the inside out. Including new drywall, paint, flooring, and even a brand new roof! It offers a compact and functional living space within a rural setting in Plain City. With an open floor plan, this residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,500 Sq. Ft. of living space. Enjoy the covered front porch, or enclosed back deck, shed for extra storage as well as off-street parking. Community amenities including a pool and playground. All situated within the Jonathan Alder Local School District. See A2A Remarks!

  15. 2026-03-31
    listed $129,900 Active 654-char remark
    Show marketing remark (654 chars)

    Located at Lot #74 in the Canaan Mobile Home Community this 1988 manufactured home has been completely remodeled from the inside out. Including new drywall, paint, flooring, and even a brand new roof! It offers a compact and functional living space within a rural setting in Plain City. With an open floor plan, this residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,500 Sq. Ft. of living space. Enjoy the covered front porch, or enclosed back deck, shed for extra storage as well as off-street parking. Community amenities including a pool and playground. All situated within the Jonathan Alder Local School District. See A2A Remarks!

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

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 ≥100°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$29,004
− Mortgage interest
−$6,162
− Property taxes
−$1,650
− Insurance
−$550
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,320
− Management
−$2,320
− HOA
−$7,860
− Depreciation
−$3,200
Taxable income
$4,942
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,186
After-tax cash flow
$4,745/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This 1988 manufactured home has been completely remodeled and is move-in ready, featuring new drywall, paint, flooring, and a new roof. It offers a compact and functional living space with an open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping and garden beds — Improves curb appeal and adds value
  • Both New outdoor lighting — Enhances safety and curb appeal
  • Both New flooring in bathrooms — Improves functionality and aesthetics

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping and garden beds — Improves curb appeal and adds value
  • Both New outdoor lighting — Enhances safety and curb appeal
  • Both New flooring in bathrooms — Improves functionality and aesthetics

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Jonathan Alder Local
NCES district ID
3904826
Math proficiency
68% ▼ -12.00%
Reading proficiency
74% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$67,345
Composite
61.84/100
National rank
#729
State rank
#121 of 656 in OH

Livability — Plain City

Score
79/100
State rank
#146
US rank
#2254

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Union County · 57,133 people
City population
18,143
Metro
Columbus, OH
Population (ZIP)
18,143
Household income
$139,591
Rent vs Own
13.1% rent · 86.9% own
Severe rent burden
103.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
46,050 people
By 2030
46,826 · +1.7%
By 2040
47,941 · +4.1%
By 2050
47,919 · +4.1%
By 2075
46,160 · +0.2%
By 2100
38,584 · -16.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (82%)
Race & ethnicity
White 82% Asian 10% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 4% Black 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Polish 2% Romanian 2%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada
Languages at home
86% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 6% German/W. Germanic 2% Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

2024 margin
Solid R (+43.7) · D 27.6% · R 71.3% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
-20.3pp toward R · 2008: -23.4pp · 2024: -43.7pp
All cycles
2024: R+43.7 2020: R+41.0 2016: R+39.7 2012: R+20.4 2008: R+23.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -132.74%
Current HPI
235.171
Rent YoY
Metro
Columbus, OH
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.98%
F500 in state
48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-11.5% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-04 Price Changed $114,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-04-13 Price Changed $119,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-03-31 Listed $129,900 CBRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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