20048 Monte Vista St · Detroit, MI 48221

$50,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 877 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 32 Days on market

Built 1944 4,792 sqft lot Est $66k · 24% under

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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
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

Key facts

• 4,792 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1944

🏷️ Possibly a rental listed for sale. The $50,000 price doesn't fit this home's estimated sale value (~$65,775) and the remarks read like a rental — treat the cards below with caution.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $50k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $756 ($9k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $50k).
• Recommended offer: $48k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 24.4% 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 (+3.4%/yr); 349 active listings in the ZIP; 35 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $346 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 + 3.4% rent growth), your $14k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 32 days — a 3% lower offer ($48k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 8y ago; this cycle's ask is 4802% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1944 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $48,500 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 32 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 1944 — 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 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?
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: 2.79% ✓
• Cap rate: 24.43%
• Cash-on-cash: 64.78%
• DSCR: 3.88
• GRM: 3.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $65,775
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
20047 Monte Vista St	0.03mi	2/1.5 (-1)	877 (0%)	1mo	$69,999	$80	91
19929 Monte Vista St	0.12mi	3/1.0	860 (-2%)	2mo	$75,000	$87	90
20428 Monte Vista St	0.21mi	3/1.0	872 (-1%)	2mo	$55,000	$63	88
20218 Monte Vista St	0.13mi	3/2.0	860 (-2%)	1mo	$37,000	$43	86
20209 Meyers Rd	0.18mi	2/1.0 (-1)	864 (-2%)	1mo	$40,000	$46	83
19985 Meyers Rd	0.15mi	2/1.0 (-1)	844 (-4%)	2mo	$51,900	$61	80
20203 Monte Vista St	0.12mi	3/1.0	1,000 (+14%)	4mo	$75,000	$75	67
20403 Manor St	0.20mi	3/2.0	968 (+10%)	2mo	$57,000	$59	67
19161 Meyers Rd	0.60mi	2/1.0 (-1)	894 (+2%)	3mo	$87,500	$98	62
20242 Ward St	0.37mi	3/1.0	982 (+12%)	4mo	$80,000	$81	59
20115 Ward St	0.36mi	3/1.0	1,000 (+14%)	4mo	$160,000	$160	56
19484 Schaefer Hwy	0.68mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,000 (+14%)	2mo	$50,000	$50	39

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 · 3.44% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 64.4%
• Equity multiple: 3.91×
• Total profit: $40,675
• Equity at exit: $7,455

10-year hold

• IRR: 69.0%
• Equity multiple: 8.15×
• Total profit: $100,053
• Equity at exit: $4,323

Cash invested: $14,000 (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 48221

• Rents YoY: 3.4%
• Active inventory: 349
• Price-to-rent: 3.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,394 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$262
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$62 /mo · $750/yr
• Insurance: −$21
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$293
• Net cashflow: $756

Break-even live

Break-even rent $437

Max offer price $50,000

Occupancy floor 41%

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: $12,500
• Closing costs: $1,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 35 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
20122 Manor St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1028	$1,200	$1.17	44d	1	0.04mi
20032 Monte Vista St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,294	$1.29	20d	1	0.05mi
19929 Monte Vista St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	860	$1,450	$1.69	17d	1	0.14mi
20245 Manor Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1018	$1,400	$1.38	3d	1	0.14mi
20429 Monte Vista St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	872	$1,300	$1.49	17d	1	0.18mi
20460 Griggs St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	910	$1,100	$1.21	17d	1	0.32mi
20515 Ilene St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	891	$1,450	$1.63	44d	1	0.37mi
20445 Kentucky St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1046	$1,200	$1.15	24d	1	0.47mi
20185 Indiana St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.5	1096	$1,275	$1.16	44d	1	0.50mi
20009 Wisconsin St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1051	$1,400	$1.33	17d	1	0.55mi
20458 Indiana St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1049	$1,300	$1.24	18d	1	0.56mi
19474 Schaefer Hwy Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	896	$1,075	$1.20	5d	1	0.68mi
20110 Northlawn St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,350	$1.23	17d	1	0.75mi
21374 Ithaca Ave Ferndale, MI	3.0	1.0	996	$1,775	$1.78	24d	1	0.80mi
18675 Meyers Rd Unit 18677 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	942	$1,100	$1.17	44d	1	0.85mi
20045 Greenlawn St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	925	$1,350	$1.46	44d	1	0.85mi
18512 Schaefer Hwy Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	962	$1,200	$1.25	24d	1	1.10mi
21800 Coolidge Hwy Oak Park, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	938	$1,300	$1.39	24d	3	1.15mi
21880 Coolidge Hwy #203 Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	938	$1,300	$1.39	24d	1	1.18mi
21850 Coolidge Hwy #203 Oak Park, MI	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,700	$1.55	5d	1	1.18mi
10400 Saratoga St Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	829	$1,450	$1.75	5d	1	1.19mi
22811 Rosewood St Oak Park, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,600	$1.60	24d	1	1.26mi
10020 Corning St Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	829	$1,400	$1.69	24d	1	1.28mi
22108 Dante St Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	898	$1,250	$1.39	24d	1	1.29mi
20038 Santa Rosa Dr Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	927	$1,300	$1.40	17d	1	1.29mi
22148 Dante St #212 Oak Park, MI	2.0	2.0	916	$1,475	$1.61	22d	1	1.31mi
22148 Dante St #211 Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	916	$1,475	$1.61	24d	1	1.31mi
22148 Dante St #211 Oak Park, MI	2.0	2.0	916	$1,475	$1.61	18d	1	1.31mi
22108 Dante St #115 Oak Park, MI	2.0	2.0	898	$1,250	$1.39	24d	1	1.33mi
12800 W 9 Mile Rd Oak Park, MI	1.0–2.0	1.0	775	$1,250	$1.61	24d	1	1.36mi
10050 W Nine Mile Rd Unit 18 Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,000	$1.11	5d	1	1.37mi
10000 W Nine Mile Rd Unit 3 Oak Park, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,000	$1.11	44d	1	1.38mi
578 Kensington Ave Ferndale, MI	2.0	1.0	860	$1,600	$1.86	5d	1	1.40mi
510 Stratford Rd Ferndale, MI	2.0	1.0	965	$1,750	$1.81	44d	1	1.42mi
18010 Lesure St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1010	$1,550	$1.53	24d	1	1.46mi

Listing history 30 events

1. 2025-06-26
   historical $1,000
2. 2025-06-19
   price $1,000
3. 2025-06-05
   listed $1,020
4. 2024-12-17
   status Pending
5. 2023-07-12
   soldstatus $47,000
6. 2023-06-20
   soldstatus $52,000
7. 2023-05-16
   status Pending 302-char remark

   Show marketing remark (302 chars)

   This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

8. 2023-05-16
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (302 chars)

   This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

9. 2023-04-21
   historical Accepting Backup Offers 302-char remark

   Show marketing remark (302 chars)

   This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

10. 2023-04-21
    historical Accepting Backup Offers

    Show marketing remark (302 chars)

    This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

11. 2023-04-13
    listed $50,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (302 chars)

    This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

12. 2023-04-13
    listed $50,000 Active 302-char remark

    Show marketing remark (302 chars)

    This property is owner by a licensed builder, it's been rented for 3+ years getting 950 per month from tenant. Current tenant is month-2-month. Since current ownership, the roof, windows, electric and inside the home has been updated. Nothing is wrong with the home, the owner is liquating investments.

13. 2018-04-16
    soldstatus $3,000 Sold 91-char remark

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

14. 2018-04-16
    soldstatus $3,000 Closed

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

15. 2018-04-16
    soldstatus $3,000 Closed

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

16. 2018-04-04
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

17. 2018-04-04
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

18. 2018-04-04
    status Pending 91-char remark

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

19. 2018-03-27
    price $3,950
20. 2018-03-26
    price $3,950

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

21. 2018-03-26
    price $3,950 91-char remark

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

22. 2018-03-16
    price $6,750
23. 2018-03-16
    price $6,750
24. 2018-03-15
    price $6,750 91-char remark

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

25. 2018-02-16
    price $8,500
26. 2018-02-16
    price $8,500
27. 2018-02-15
    price $8,500 91-char remark

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

28. 2018-01-19
    listed $10,000 Active 91-char remark

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

29. 2018-01-19
    listed $10,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

30. 2018-01-19
    listed $10,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (91 chars)

    RANCH HOME, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BASEMENT, AND 1 CAR GARAGE.

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 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: $16,729
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,801
• − Property taxes: −$750
• − Insurance: −$250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,338
• − Management: −$1,338
• − Depreciation: −$1,455
• Taxable income: $8,797
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,111
• After-tax cash flow: $6,958/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): 41,392
• Household income: $57,878
• Rent vs Own: 34.0% rent · 66.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1646.0

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 (85%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 85% White 8% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 1% Other Indo-European 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: ▼ -433.14%
• Current HPI: 280.5434
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.44%
• 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

-90.0% since first listed

30 events — show timeline

• 2025-06-26 Rental Removed $1,000 PROPERTYWARE
• 2025-06-19 Price Changed $1,000 PROPERTYWARE
• 2025-06-05 Listed for Rent $1,020 PROPERTYWARE
• 2024-12-17 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2023-07-12 Sold (Public Records) $47,000 Public Records
• 2023-06-20 Sold (Public Records) $52,000 Public Records
• 2023-05-16 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-05-16 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2023-04-21 Contingent — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-04-21 Contingent — REALCOMP
• 2023-04-13 Listed $50,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-04-13 Listed $50,000 REALCOMP
• 2018-04-16 Sold (MLS) $3,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-04-16 Sold (MLS) $3,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-04-16 Sold (MLS) $3,000 REALCOMP
• 2018-04-04 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-04-04 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-04-04 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2018-03-27 Price Changed $3,950 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-03-26 Price Changed $3,950 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-03-26 Price Changed $3,950 REALCOMP
• 2018-03-16 Price Changed $6,750 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-03-16 Price Changed $6,750 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-03-15 Price Changed $6,750 REALCOMP
• 2018-02-16 Price Changed $8,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-02-16 Price Changed $8,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-02-15 Price Changed $8,500 REALCOMP
• 2018-01-19 Listed $10,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-01-19 Listed $10,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-01-19 Listed $10,000 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+7.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,622 · +1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.