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1139 Canaan Ave
C+ Composite 64.86
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +6.2/15.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$60,000

1139 Canaan Ave · St. Louis, MO 63147
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 920 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 35 Days on market
Built 1956 4,125 sqft lot $65/sqft · at area comps Est $58k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Great opportunity in St. Louis! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath one-story home offers strong rental potential or a great starter home option. Features include a spacious lot, practical layout, off-street parking, and easy maintenance. Convenient location close to public transportation, shopping, and restaurants. Renter is Month to Month.

Key facts

  • Practical layout
  • Spacious lot
  • Convenient location

Tags

SPACIOUS LOTPRACTICAL LAYOUTOFF-STREET PARKINGCONVENIENT LOCATION

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other:
  • Financial info:
  • HOA & community:

Exterior

  • Parking:
  • Security:
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service by Ameren
  • Home design: Single family residence; One story
  • Construction: Other construction materials
  • Exterior features: Back yard

Interior

  • Kitchen:
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (both on the main level)
  • Flooring:
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom (main level)
  • Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; Cooling: Other
  • Interior features: Full basement
  • Laundry & utility:

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 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $60k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $442 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $60k).
  • Recommended offer: $58k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.1% vs local median 5.0% in St. Louis — 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: area grade C — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
  • St. Louis City (urban): math 10% / reading 18% proficiency, ranked #312 of 324 in MO (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 80% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Earl Nance Sr. Elem. (math 2% / reading 2%, grade F, #1,099 of 1,115 statewide, top 100%, 321 students, 99% FRL); Beaumont Cte High School (math 5% / reading 5%, grade F, #517 of 521 statewide, top 100%, 236 students, 99% FRL) — zoned schools average 99% FRL vs 80% district-wide (18 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 57 active listings in the ZIP; 39 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; 294 units permitted in St. Louis city in 2024 (227 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 30% of the median local income ($41k/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 $415 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • St. Louis County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 35 days — a 3% lower offer ($58k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1956 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $58,200 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 35 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 1956 — 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.72%
Cap rate
15.13%
Cash-on-cash
31.55%
DSCR
2.40
GRM
4.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$58,318
List price
$60,000
Delta
2.88%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
8926 Hillview Ave 0.43mi 2/1.0 920 (0%) 3mo $38,700 $42 78
905 Hornsby Ave 0.34mi 2/1.5 961 (+4%) 3mo $115,000 $120 73
819 Portland Ter 0.57mi 2/1.0 936 (+2%) 1mo $60,000 $64 70
9240 Hathaway Dr 0.46mi 2/1.0 982 (+7%) 2mo $130,000 $132 66
925 Riverview Blvd 0.38mi 2/1.0 830 (-10%) 0mo $93,000 $112 66
9456 Bagley Dr 0.39mi 2/2.0 982 (+7%) 2mo $55,000 $56 65
1719 Veronica Ave 0.51mi 2/1.0 984 (+7%) 2mo $94,500 $96 63
2074 Wedgewood Dr 0.62mi 2/1.0 888 (-4%) 3mo $36,900 $42 63
9426 Westchester Dr 0.63mi 2/1.0 982 (+7%) 1mo $68,900 $70 59
1965 Park Ln 0.59mi 2/1.0 825 (-10%) 3mo $65,000 $79 53
8930 Sides Ct 0.62mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,008 (+10%) 1mo $65,000 $64 47
9418 Pattonwood Dr 0.71mi 3/2.0 (+1) 982 (+7%) 3mo $134,450 $137 44

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
26.4%
Equity multiple
2.10×
Total profit
$18,400
Equity at exit
$8,946
10-year hold
IRR
34.0%
Equity multiple
4.11×
Total profit
$52,211
Equity at exit
$5,188

Cash invested: $16,800 (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.

ZIP-level market 63147

Home prices YoY
-31.4%
Active inventory
57
Price-to-rent
4.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,034 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$315
Tax from tax record
$35 /mo · $425/yr
Insurance
$25
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$217
Net cashflow
$442

Break-even live

Break-even rent $475
Max offer price $60,000
Occupancy floor 52%

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
$15,000
Closing costs
$1,800
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.

Rent comps 39 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1131 Canaan Ave Saint Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 624 $900 $1.44 16d 1 0.03mi
8828 Riverview Blvd Apt 2S St. Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 816 $850 $1.04 44d 1 0.21mi
8612 Halls Ferry Rd Saint Louis, MO 1.0–2.0 1.0 625 $775 $1.24 4d 2 0.35mi
819 Gustav Ave Apt A St. Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 550 $740 $1.35 24d 1 0.52mi
819 Gustav Ave Apt C St. Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 550 $800 $1.45 44d 1 0.52mi
819 Gustav Ave Unit 832 B St. Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 550 $740 $1.35 44d 1 0.52mi
2056 Coleridge Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 949 $1,195 $1.26 24d 1 0.54mi
8530 Lowell St Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 918 $1,100 $1.20 44d 1 0.58mi
8548 Drury Ln Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 1107 $1,420 $1.28 44d 1 0.62mi
605 Fremont Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 750 $995 $1.33 44d 1 0.66mi
9418 Pattonwood Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 2.0 982 $1,500 $1.53 24d 1 0.71mi
1225 Newark Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 944 $1,400 $1.48 3d 1 0.75mi
960 Raford Ct St. Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 750 $950 $1.27 24d 1 0.78mi
1942 Damato Ct Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 905 $1,100 $1.22 44d 1 0.88mi
849 River Trail Ct #102 St. Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 700 $825 $1.18 24d 1 0.91mi
849 River Trail Ct Apt 201 St. Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 700 $825 $1.18 44d 1 0.91mi
5955 Floy Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1032 $1,050 $1.02 3d 1 0.91mi
5932 Floy Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1080 $1,373 $1.27 20d 1 0.94mi
8817 Shady Grove Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1085 $1,075 $0.99 24d 1 1.02mi
8527 Dianthus Ln Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 976 $1,295 $1.33 44d 1 1.03mi
8502 Dianthus Ln Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1072 $1,175 $1.10 24d 1 1.05mi
5756 Floy Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1080 $995 $0.92 44d 1 1.12mi
5741 Floy Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,100 $1.10 24d 1 1.16mi
5721 Floy Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1032 $1,120 $1.09 24d 1 1.19mi
5654 Acme Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 968 $325 $0.34 22d 1 1.24mi
5662 Wilborn Dr Saint Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 768 $850 $1.11 24d 1 1.24mi
5574 Era Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 850 $1,400 $1.65 12d 1 1.25mi
8720 Akins Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1012 $1,150 $1.14 24d 1 1.27mi
7 Lamar Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 894 $1,200 $1.34 18d 1 1.29mi
5546 Floy Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 2.0 850 $1,273 $1.50 20d 1 1.31mi
2415 Shirley Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 990 $1,450 $1.46 24d 1 1.34mi
5931 Emma Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 880 $1,200 $1.36 44d 1 1.35mi
3 Pohlman Ln Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 704 $1,000 $1.42 16d 1 1.36mi
8893 Maya Ln Jennings, MO 1.0–2.0 1.0 600 $930 $1.55 24d 6 1.36mi
5635 Hodiamont Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 580 $899 $1.55 20d 1 1.37mi
2427 Switzer Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1008 $1,300 $1.29 44d 1 1.40mi
8344 Eton Pl Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 750 $895 $1.19 4d 1 1.42mi
8347 Eton Pl Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 750 $1,075 $1.43 44d 1 1.44mi
5637 Jennings Station Rd Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1116 $895 $0.80 44d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 14 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $60,000 Active 35 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $60,000 Active 34 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $60,000 Active 33 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $60,000 Active 32 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $60,000 Active 30 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $60,000 Active 26 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $60,000 Active 25 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $60,000 Active 24 DOM
  9. 2026-06-05
    days on market $60,000 Active 21 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $60,000 Active 20 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $60,000 Active 19 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $60,000 Active 18 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $60,000 Active 17 DOM
  14. 2026-05-14
    listed $60,000 Active 331-char remark

ⓘ 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
$425 · $35/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$582 · $48/mo
Expected delta
+$157/yr (+$13/mo · 37.0%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$12,406
− Mortgage interest
−$3,361
− Property taxes
−$425
− Insurance
−$300
− Repairs & maintenance
−$992
− Management
−$992
− Depreciation
−$1,745
Taxable income
$4,590
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,102
After-tax cash flow
$4,199/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
St. Louis City
NCES district ID
2929280
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
18% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$35,685
Composite
11.54/100
National rank
#9699
State rank
#312 of 324 in MO

Livability — St. Louis

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

Census place
St. Louis, MO
County
Saint Louis City · 254,015 people
City population
283,259
Metro
St. Louis, MO-IL
Population (ZIP)
8,173
Household income
$41,182
Rent vs Own
42.0% rent · 58.0% own
Severe rent burden
418.0

Population outlook (St. Louis County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
315,737 people
By 2030
313,865 · -0.6%
By 2040
305,439 · -3.3%
By 2050
296,529 · -6.1%
By 2075
271,028 · -14.2%
By 2100
255,359 · -19.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (92%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 92% White 5% Two or more races 2%
Foreign-born
0%
Languages at home
99% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Louis

2024 margin
Solid D (+64.7) · D 81.4% · R 16.7% · Other 2.0%
2008→2024 swing
-3.5pp toward R · 2008: 68.2pp · 2024: 64.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+64.7 2020: D+66.2 2016: D+63.7 2012: D+66.6 2008: D+68.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -38.51%
Current HPI
84.224
Rent YoY
Metro
St. Louis, MO-IL
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.84%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-05-14 Listed $60,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

-3.0%/yr

Latest (2024): $425 · +4.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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