725 Ramada Rd · Vinton, VA 24179

$240,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 205 Days on market

Built 1972 0.28 ac lot $240/sqft · 59% above area Est $302k · 21% under

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• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• Cash flow +6.5/30.0
• Schools +6.4/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +0.9/10.0
• DSCR +0.8/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

* Bring all offers * Welcome to your charming new home, a delightful opportunity for those looking to add a personal touch. This inviting abode boasts a solid home and is in good shape, making it a perfect canvas for your creativity. The brand-new roof provides peace of mind, while the fairly new HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. Additionally, the recent replacement of the sewer pipe to the street and new flooring reflects the attention to essential maintenance. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout that's just waiting for your finishing touches. The gas hot water heater is also relatively new, making day-to-day living easy and efficient. A little TLC will go a long way in transforming this cute home into a personalized sanctuary. Situated in a booming town, you'll enjoy the convenie of being close to everything you need dining, shopping, and recreational activities are just around the corner. Don't miss this chance to breathe new life into a wonderful space and make it truly your own! And dont forget the almost 1000 sq Ft basement is waiting for you to finish into space for whatever your family needs. Call to see this charm today!!

Key facts

• Gas hot water heater
• Brand new roof
• New flooring

Tags

• BRAND NEW ROOF
• FAIRLY NEW HVAC SYSTEM
• NEW FLOORING
• GAS HOT WATER HEATER
• ALMOST 1000 SQ FT BASEMENT

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $240k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-407 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $168k (29.9% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $143k (40.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $143k (40.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 80/100 on livability (#61 in VA, #1,742 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Roanoke County Public School District (suburban): math 71% / reading 78% proficiency, ranked #9 of 131 in VA (top 7%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical.
• Market conditions: 158 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 40% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 360 units permitted in Roanoke County in 2024 (228 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Roanoke County population projected at +5% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 205 days — a 12% lower offer ($211k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 27y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $127k; list at $240k implies a 89% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $142,702 (40.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 205 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 41% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1972 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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 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?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
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: 0.59% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.26%
• Cash-on-cash: -7.26%
• DSCR: 0.68
• GRM: 14.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $302,368
• List price: $240,000
• Delta: -20.63%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
742 Kenyon Rd	0.05mi	3/1.0	1,000 (0%)	17mo	$240,000	$240	84
584 Stacie Dr	0.26mi	3/1.0	988 (-1%)	17mo	$226,000	$229	72
596 Stacie Dr	0.28mi	3/1.0	988 (-1%)	23mo	$210,000	$213	66
1117 Halliahurst Ave	0.61mi	3/2.0	1,092 (+9%)	21mo	$239,950	$220	35

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: -29.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.04×
• Total profit: $-64,847
• Equity at exit: $35,785

10-year hold

• IRR: -29.1%
• Equity multiple: -0.34×
• Total profit: $-90,044
• Equity at exit: $20,751

Cash invested: $67,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
• State Virginia: 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

VRLTA gives some tenant protections; Northern Virginia courts slower; rural VA landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 24179

• Active inventory: 158
• Price-to-rent: 14.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,427 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,259
• Tax from tax record: −$175 /mo · $2,105/yr
• Insurance: −$100
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$300
• Net cashflow: $-407

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,942

Max offer price $168,158

Occupancy floor —

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: $60,000
• Closing costs: $7,200
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 15 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
312 Bowman St Unit 212 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	1246	$850	$0.68	21d	1	0.89mi
851 E Washington Ave Unit A-8 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	800	$1,200	$1.50	13d	1	0.94mi
855 E Washington Ave Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	800	$1,200	$1.50	43d	1	0.95mi
855 E Washington Ave Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	750	$1,200	$1.60	21d	1	0.95mi
2812 Vinyard Ave NE Unit 2 Roanoke, VA	2.0	1.0	950	$1,295	$1.36	21d	1	0.97mi
2802 Vinyard Ave NE Unit 2 Roanoke, VA	2.0	1.0	950	$1,295	$1.36	13d	1	0.98mi
856 Coolbrook Rd Unit 5 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	750	$1,100	$1.47	43d	1	0.98mi
528 E Cleveland Ave Unit 6 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	875	$1,525	$1.74	43d	1	1.12mi
528 E Cleveland Ave Unit 8 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	786	$1,395	$1.77	43d	1	1.12mi
528 E Cleveland Ave Unit 5 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	889	$1,495	$1.68	43d	1	1.12mi
528 E Cleveland Ave Unit 3 Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	787	$1,475	$1.87	21d	1	1.12mi
3343 Glade Creek Blvd NE Roanoke, VA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1131	$2,230	$1.97	13d	28	1.13mi
3006 Hickory Woods Dr NE Roanoke, VA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	922	$1,890	$2.05	13d	20	1.25mi
317 Jefferson Ave Vinton, VA	2.0	1.0	980	$1,525	$1.56	43d	1	1.30mi
100 Highland Rd Vinton, VA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	665	$1,195	$1.80	13d	1	1.36mi

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-05-31
   days on market $240,000 Active 205 DOM
2. 2026-05-30
   days on market $240,000 Active 204 DOM
3. 2026-05-15
   price $240,000 1154-char remark

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   * Bring all offers * Welcome to your charming new home, a delightful opportunity for those looking to add a personal touch. This inviting abode boasts a solid home and is in good shape, making it a perfect canvas for your creativity. The brand-new roof provides peace of mind, while the fairly new HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. Additionally, the recent replacement of the sewer pipe to the street and new flooring reflects the attention to essential maintenance. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout that's just waiting for your finishing touches. The gas hot water heater is also relatively new, making day-to-day living easy and efficient. A little TLC will go a long way in transforming this cute home into a personalized sanctuary. Situated in a booming town, you'll enjoy the convenie of being close to everything you need dining, shopping, and recreational activities are just around the corner. Don't miss this chance to breathe new life into a wonderful space and make it truly your own! And dont forget the almost 1000 sq Ft basement is waiting for you to finish into space for whatever your family needs. Call to see this charm today!!

4. 2026-05-04
   price $244,950 1154-char remark

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   * Bring all offers * Welcome to your charming new home, a delightful opportunity for those looking to add a personal touch. This inviting abode boasts a solid home and is in good shape, making it a perfect canvas for your creativity. The brand-new roof provides peace of mind, while the fairly new HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. Additionally, the recent replacement of the sewer pipe to the street and new flooring reflects the attention to essential maintenance. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout that's just waiting for your finishing touches. The gas hot water heater is also relatively new, making day-to-day living easy and efficient. A little TLC will go a long way in transforming this cute home into a personalized sanctuary. Situated in a booming town, you'll enjoy the convenie of being close to everything you need dining, shopping, and recreational activities are just around the corner. Don't miss this chance to breathe new life into a wonderful space and make it truly your own! And dont forget the almost 1000 sq Ft basement is waiting for you to finish into space for whatever your family needs. Call to see this charm today!!

5. 2026-04-10
   price $254,950 1154-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1154 chars)

   * Bring all offers * Welcome to your charming new home, a delightful opportunity for those looking to add a personal touch. This inviting abode boasts a solid home and is in good shape, making it a perfect canvas for your creativity. The brand-new roof provides peace of mind, while the fairly new HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. Additionally, the recent replacement of the sewer pipe to the street and new flooring reflects the attention to essential maintenance. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout that's just waiting for your finishing touches. The gas hot water heater is also relatively new, making day-to-day living easy and efficient. A little TLC will go a long way in transforming this cute home into a personalized sanctuary. Situated in a booming town, you'll enjoy the convenie of being close to everything you need dining, shopping, and recreational activities are just around the corner. Don't miss this chance to breathe new life into a wonderful space and make it truly your own! And dont forget the almost 1000 sq Ft basement is waiting for you to finish into space for whatever your family needs. Call to see this charm today!!

6. 2026-04-03
   price $258,950 1154-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1154 chars)

   * Bring all offers * Welcome to your charming new home, a delightful opportunity for those looking to add a personal touch. This inviting abode boasts a solid home and is in good shape, making it a perfect canvas for your creativity. The brand-new roof provides peace of mind, while the fairly new HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. Additionally, the recent replacement of the sewer pipe to the street and new flooring reflects the attention to essential maintenance. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout that's just waiting for your finishing touches. The gas hot water heater is also relatively new, making day-to-day living easy and efficient. A little TLC will go a long way in transforming this cute home into a personalized sanctuary. Situated in a booming town, you'll enjoy the convenie of being close to everything you need dining, shopping, and recreational activities are just around the corner. Don't miss this chance to breathe new life into a wonderful space and make it truly your own! And dont forget the almost 1000 sq Ft basement is waiting for you to finish into space for whatever your family needs. Call to see this charm today!!

7. 2025-11-07
   listed $259,950 Active 1154-char remark

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   * Bring all offers * Welcome to your charming new home, a delightful opportunity for those looking to add a personal touch. This inviting abode boasts a solid home and is in good shape, making it a perfect canvas for your creativity. The brand-new roof provides peace of mind, while the fairly new HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. Additionally, the recent replacement of the sewer pipe to the street and new flooring reflects the attention to essential maintenance. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout that's just waiting for your finishing touches. The gas hot water heater is also relatively new, making day-to-day living easy and efficient. A little TLC will go a long way in transforming this cute home into a personalized sanctuary. Situated in a booming town, you'll enjoy the convenie of being close to everything you need dining, shopping, and recreational activities are just around the corner. Don't miss this chance to breathe new life into a wonderful space and make it truly your own! And dont forget the almost 1000 sq Ft basement is waiting for you to finish into space for whatever your family needs. Call to see this charm today!!

8. 2007-08-01
   soldstatus $127,000
9. 2000-03-10
   soldstatus $83,950 20-char remark

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   REMODELED DOLL HOUSE

10. 2000-03-01
    soldstatus $84,000
11. 1999-10-29
    listed $83,950 20-char remark

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    REMODELED DOLL HOUSE

12. 1999-08-01
    soldstatus $50,000
13. 1983-07-01
    soldstatus $34,700

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

Tax reassessment forecast VA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $2,105 · $175/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,105 · $175/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 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 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 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,124
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,444
• − Property taxes: −$2,105
• − Insurance: −$1,200
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,370
• − Management: −$1,370
• − Depreciation: −$6,982
• Taxable loss: −$9,347
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,243
• After-tax cash flow: $-2,637/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: Roanoke County Public School District
• NCES district ID: 5103330
• Math proficiency: 71% ▼ -19.00%
• Reading proficiency: 78% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $60,526
• Composite: 64.08/100
• National rank: #578
• State rank: #9 of 131 in VA

Livability — Vinton

• Score: 80/100
• State rank: #61
• US rank: #1742

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Vinton, VA
• Population (ZIP): 18,834

Population outlook (Roanoke County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 98,162 people
• By 2030: 99,793 · +1.7%
• By 2040: 101,965 · +3.9%
• By 2050: 103,328 · +5.3%
• By 2075: 108,641 · +10.7%
• By 2100: 104,845 · +6.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (90%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 90% Two or more races 4% Black 3% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 2% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Roanoke

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+22.5) · D 38.2% · R 60.7% · Other 1.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -1.4pp toward R · 2008: -21.1pp · 2024: -22.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+22.5 2020: R+21.8 2016: R+28.1 2012: R+25.6 2008: R+21.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -117.89%
• Current HPI: 186.9964
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.40%
• F500 in state: 50

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in VA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Aerospace / Defense	4	$236B
▸Technology / Defense	3	$32B
▸Financial Services	2	$176B
▸Utilities	2	$27B
▸Insurance	2	$25B
▸Technology	2	$15B

Price history

+591.6% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Price Changed $240,000 MLSRV
• 2026-05-04 Price Changed $244,950 MLSRV
• 2026-04-10 Price Changed $254,950 MLSRV
• 2026-04-03 Price Changed $258,950 MLSRV
• 2025-11-07 Listed $259,950 MLSRV
• 2007-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $127,000 Public Records
• 2000-03-10 Sold (MLS) $83,950 MLSRV
• 2000-03-01 Sold (Public Records) $84,000 Public Records
• 1999-10-29 Listed $83,950 MLSRV
• 1999-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $50,000 Public Records
• 1983-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $34,700 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,105 · +2.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.