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230 S State St #63
D+ Composite 49.03
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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 +16.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.9/10.0
  • DSCR +5.1/10.0
  • Schools +4.8/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$149,900

230 S State St #63 · Zeeland, MI 49464
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 903 sqft · Condo public records · 17 Days on market
Built 1975 $255/mo HOA · 16% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

Key facts

  • Coffee shops
  • Spacious kitchen
  • Shopping

Tags

CONVENIENT LOCATIONCLOSE TO DOWNTOWN ZEELANDSHOPPINGRESTAURANTSCOFFEE SHOPSSPACIOUS KITCHEN

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Monthly association fee of $255; Association covers trash, snow removal, lawn/yard care, and heat; Has association

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached 1-car garage
  • Utilities: Public water
  • Home design: Traditional condominium; Living area about 903
  • Construction: Brick construction; Composition roof; Built in 1975
  • Exterior features: Paved road access; Public water

Interior

  • Kitchen: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: Primary bedroom (13 x 10); Second bedroom (11 x 11)
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Has cooling
  • Interior features: Window treatments; 5 total rooms
  • Laundry & utility: Slab basement

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 condo listed at $150k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $90 ($1k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
  • Recommended offer: $148k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.0% vs local median 1.9% in Zeeland — 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 81/100 on livability (#66 in MI, #1,388 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Zeeland Public Schools (suburban): math 47% / reading 64% proficiency, ranked #66 of 540 in MI (top 12%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 19% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: 146 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,237 units permitted in Ottawa County in 2024 (443 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Ottawa County population projected at +24% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($148k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 17y 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.
Recommended offer $147,651 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are B-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. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.09%
Cap rate
7.01%
Cash-on-cash
2.56%
DSCR
1.11
GRM
7.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-12.1%
Equity multiple
0.56×
Total profit
$-18,454
Equity at exit
$22,351
10-year hold
IRR
-2.9%
Equity multiple
0.80×
Total profit
$-8,198
Equity at exit
$12,961

Cash invested: $41,972 (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.

ZIP-level market 49464

Active inventory
146
Price-to-rent
7.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,637 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$786
Tax from tax record
$100 /mo · $1,205/yr
Insurance
$62
HOA
$255
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$344
Net cashflow
$90

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,524
Max offer price $149,900
Occupancy floor 90%

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
$37,475
Closing costs
$4,497
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 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
53 E Main Ave Unit B Zeeland, MI 1.0 1.0 700 $1,395 $1.99 43d 1 0.41mi
422 W Central Ave Zeeland, MI 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,845 $1.68 43d 1 0.51mi
37 W McKinley Ave Zeeland, MI 2.0 1.5 1050 $1,680 $1.60 3d 1 0.59mi
37 W McKinley Ave Zeeland, MI 2.0 1.0 1050 $1,680 $1.60 14d 1 0.59mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$255 · $3,060/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-05-18
    status Pending 402-char remark
    Show marketing remark (402 chars)

    Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

  2. 2026-05-18
    status Pending 402-char remark
    Show marketing remark (402 chars)

    Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

  3. 2026-05-18
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (402 chars)

    Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

  4. 2026-05-01
    listed $149,900 Active 402-char remark
    Show marketing remark (402 chars)

    Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

  5. 2026-05-01
    listed $149,900 Active 402-char remark
    Show marketing remark (402 chars)

    Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

  6. 2026-05-01
    listed $149,900 Active
    Show marketing remark (402 chars)

    Welcome to 230 S State St #63, - a desirable place in the popular Crestwood Village 55+ condominium community. Take advantage of it's convenient location, close to downtown Zeeland, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more! This condo offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a spacious kitchen and family room. Coin laundry in building. 1 car garage with added storage room. Come see it today!

  7. 2011-05-10
    soldstatus $45,900
  8. 2010-09-24
    soldstatus $45,900
  9. 2010-09-24
    soldstatus $45,900
  10. 2009-11-23
    listed $45,900
  11. 2009-11-23
    listed $45,900

ⓘ 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
$1,205 · $100/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,757 · $146/mo
Expected delta
+$552/yr (+$46/mo · 45.8%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$19,649
− Mortgage interest
−$8,397
− Property taxes
−$1,205
− Insurance
−$750
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,572
− Management
−$1,572
− HOA
−$3,060
− Depreciation
−$4,361
Taxable loss
−$1,266
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$304
After-tax cash flow
$1,379/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
Zeeland Public Schools
NCES district ID
2636660
Math proficiency
47% ▼ -8.00%
Reading proficiency
64% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$62,464
Composite
48.47/100
National rank
#2126
State rank
#66 of 540 in MI

Livability — Zeeland

Score
81/100
State rank
#66
US rank
#1388

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Zeeland, MI
Population (ZIP)
29,738

Population outlook (Ottawa County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
313,561 people
By 2030
330,027 · +5.3%
By 2040
361,118 · +15.2%
By 2050
388,414 · +23.9%
By 2075
452,175 · +44.2%
By 2100
473,041 · +50.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (84%)
Race & ethnicity
White 84% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 6% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 6%
Common ancestry
Iranian 39% Romanian 3% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada, South Korea, Vietnam
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Asian/Pacific 2% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Ottawa

2024 margin
Strong R (+20.4) · D 39.0% · R 59.5% · Other 1.5%
2008→2024 swing
+3.4pp toward D · 2008: -23.9pp · 2024: -20.4pp
All cycles
2024: R+20.4 2020: R+21.5 2016: R+30.4 2012: R+34.2 2008: R+23.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -244.78%
Current HPI
266.7136
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+221.4% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-17 Sold (MLS) $147,500 REALCOMP
  • 2026-06-17 Sold (MLS) $147,500 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-06-17 Sold (MLS) $147,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-18 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-18 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-18 Pending SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-05-01 Listed $149,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-01 Listed $149,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-05-01 Listed $149,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2011-05-10 Sold (Public Records) $45,900 Public Records
  • 2010-09-24 Sold (MLS) $45,900 REALCOMP
  • 2010-09-24 Sold (MLS) $45,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2009-11-23 Listed $45,900 REALCOMP
  • 2009-11-23 Listed $45,900 SW Michigan MLS

Property tax history

+10.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,205 · +3.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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