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2403/2405 Stella St Duplex
B- Composite 68.64
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
  • Livability +4.3/5.0
  • Schools +4.1/10.0
  • Rent growth +1.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +1.0/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$150,000

2403/2405 Stella St · Fort Myers, FL 33901
4 bd · 4.0 ba · — sqft · MultiFamily · 12 Days on market
Built 1958 Poor condition 8,189 sqft lot ↓ 47% since listing

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays at teast 35 to 45 % work of this property need to be done please schedule for any showing and go figure

Key facts

  • 8,189 sq ft lot
  • Built 1958
  • Listed 12 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Gross scheduled income: $23,000; Operating expenses: $2,500; Pets are allowed
  • HOA & community: Community amenities include a restaurant; Non-gated community with nearby shopping

Exterior

  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable available
  • Home design: Resale property; Zoned RS-D; Rectangular lot with dimensions approximately 130 x 64 x 64 x 130
  • Construction: Block, concrete and stucco construction; Shingle roof
  • Exterior features: Fenced yard; Municipal irrigation

Interior

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Bathrooms: 4 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric)
  • Interior features: Single hung windows; Tile flooring

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 × 5-bed/4.0-bath units multifamily listed at $150k. Condition is rated poor.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($29k/yr) — positive. Per door: $1k/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $150k).
  • Cap rate 25.6% vs local median 3.0% in Fort Myers — 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 86/100 on livability (#14 in FL, #383 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+.
  • Lee (suburban): math 47% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #42 of 73 in FL (top 58%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents falling (-3.2%/yr); 286 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 15,411 units permitted in Lee County in 2024 (4,686 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,373/mo this rent would consume 101% of the median local household income ($52k/yr) (locally 1782% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

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.
  • Lee County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 12 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $134k (47%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→32/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $150,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  3. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  4. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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 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
2.92%
Cap rate
25.64%
Cash-on-cash
69.09%
DSCR
4.07
GRM
2.9

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2405 Jeffcott St 0.06mi 4/2.0 1,392 22mo $220,000 $158 58
2429 South St 0.13mi 3/3.0 (-1) 1,283 23mo $320,000 $249 53
2219 Jackson St 0.60mi 4/2.0 1,772 21mo $265,000 $150 34

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
65.1%
Equity multiple
3.78×
Total profit
$116,951
Equity at exit
$22,365
10-year hold
IRR
68.5%
Equity multiple
6.97×
Total profit
$250,889
Equity at exit
$12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Florida
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

ZIP-level market 33901

Home prices YoY
-25.9%
Rents YoY
-3.2%
Active inventory
286
Price-to-rent
5.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,373 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$787
Tax est. 1.5%
$188 /mo · $2,250/yr
Insurance
$62
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$918
Net cashflow
$2,418

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,312
Max offer price $150,000
Occupancy floor 40%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2,522 -5% $2,470 +0% $2,418 +5% $2,366 +10% $2,314
Rent -10% $2,073 -5% $2,245 +0% $2,418 +5% $2,591 +10% $2,764
Rate -1.0pp $2,494 -0.5pp $2,456 base $2,418 +0.5pp $2,379 +1.0pp $2,340

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $4,373

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
$37,500
Closing costs
$4,500
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2822 Central Ave Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1641 $1,100 $0.67 24d 1 0.16mi
2817 Jackson St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,200 $1.83 24d 1 0.19mi
2351 Lafayette St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 1.0 $1,550 11d 1 0.46mi
2330 Hoople St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1250 $1,750 $1.40 17d 1 0.56mi
2627 Saint Charles St Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1400 $1,850 $1.32 15d 1 0.61mi
2651 Market St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1184 $1,295 $1.09 24d 1 0.69mi
2649 Market St Unit 2651 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1184 $1,250 $1.06 20d 1 0.69mi
2530 Kennesaw St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 $1,599 22d 1 0.78mi
2330 Union St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 1.0–2.0 951 $3,714 $3.90 4d 27 0.78mi
2103 Unity Ave Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1456 $1,900 $1.30 24d 1 0.83mi
2408 Euclid Ave Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1347 $3,975 $2.95 24d 1 0.83mi
2922 McCann St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1323 $2,550 $1.93 24d 1 0.91mi
2950 McCann St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 3182 $3,000 $0.94 24d 1 0.93mi
2955 Dunbar St Unit A Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1111 $2,300 $2.07 4d 1 0.99mi
2955 Dunbar St Unit A Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1285 $2,300 $1.79 17d 1 0.99mi
2987 Thomas St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,100 $1.75 22d 1 1.00mi
1661 Coronado Rd Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1144 $3,000 $2.62 24d 1 1.03mi
2147 Pauldo St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1088 $1,395 $1.28 24d 1 1.03mi
3141 Edison Ave Fort Myers, FL 4.0 1.0 1136 $1,500 $1.32 24d 1 1.04mi
33 Broadway Cir Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1122 $1,800 $1.60 17d 1 1.09mi
2656 Lime St Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1232 $1,700 $1.38 4d 1 1.13mi
3034 Price Ave Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1367 $2,100 $1.54 4d 1 1.15mi
2350 W First St Fort Myers, FL 1.0–4.0 1.0–2.0 1344 $1,560 $1.16 22d 2 1.19mi
1535 Ransom St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1104 $2,400 $2.17 24d 1 1.19mi
1659 Ricardo Ave Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1985 $2,300 $1.16 24d 1 1.19mi
2218 Quality Life Center Way Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1257 $2,250 $1.79 24d 1 1.19mi
2104 W First St #2503 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 2140 $5,885 $2.75 24d 1 1.20mi
2104 W First St #1902 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 2140 $3,000 $1.40 24d 1 1.20mi
1900 Virginia Ave #503 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 2025 $3,000 $1.48 24d 1 1.24mi
3341 Willard St Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1257 $2,500 $1.99 17d 1 1.25mi
3341 Willard St Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1619 $2,500 $1.54 20d 1 1.25mi
3306 Bassie Ct Fort Myers, FL 4.0 2.0 1257 $2,100 $1.67 24d 1 1.26mi
4051 Regata Way Fort Myers, FL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 987 $2,021 $2.05 3d 34 1.28mi
3417 South St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1008 $1,695 $1.68 24d 1 1.28mi
2225 Carver Ave Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1193 $2,200 $1.84 24d 1 1.29mi
3425 South St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 1.0 1132 $1,395 $1.23 4d 1 1.30mi
2579 Second St Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.0 1404 $2,500 $1.78 17d 1 1.34mi
3647 Pine Oak Cir #107 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.5 1447 $1,749 $1.21 3d 1 1.41mi
3647 Pine Oak Cir #107 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.5 1447 $1,749 $1.21 22d 1 1.41mi
3643 Pine Oak Cir #105 Fort Myers, FL 3.0 2.5 1447 $1,800 $1.24 24d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 7 events

  1. 2026-06-03
    pricestatusdays on market $150,000 Pending 12 DOM
  2. 2026-06-02
    days on market $284,000 Active 11 DOM
  3. 2026-06-01
    days on market $284,000 Active 10 DOM
  4. 2026-05-31
    days on market $284,000 Active 9 DOM
  5. 2026-04-27
    historical
  6. 2026-04-01
    listed $284,000 Active
  7. 2025-07-20
    listed $535,000 Active

ⓘ 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 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 32 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 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
$52,476
− Mortgage interest
−$8,402
− Property taxes
−$2,250
− Insurance
−$750
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,198
− Management
−$4,198
− Depreciation
−$4,364
Taxable income
$28,314
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$6,795
After-tax cash flow
$22,221/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 · 1 photo

Poor 20/100 Extensive rehab

This property requires extensive repairs and maintenance, including exterior siding, driveway, and roof. Immediate action is needed to stabilize the property and improve its value.

Repairs flagged

  • Major Exterior siding — Severe damage and peeling
  • Major Driveway and sidewalk — Cracked and uneven concrete
  • Major Roof — Condition unknown, but likely in poor condition

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Repair and paint exterior siding — Improves curb appeal and structural integrity
  • Both Repair driveway and sidewalk — Enhances property value and usability
  • Both Inspect and repair roof — Ensures structural integrity and protects against water damage

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Exterior siding · Severe damage and peeling Major $15,000–50,000
Driveway and sidewalk · Cracked and uneven concrete Major $15,000–50,000
Roof · Condition unknown, but likely in poor condition Major $15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items $45,000–150,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Repair and paint exterior siding — Improves curb appeal and structural integrity
  • Both Repair driveway and sidewalk — Enhances property value and usability
  • Both Inspect and repair roof — Ensures structural integrity and protects against water damage

ⓘ 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
Lee
NCES district ID
1201080
Math proficiency
47% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
50% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$49,518
Composite
41.49/100
National rank
#3458
State rank
#42 of 73 in FL

Livability — Fort Myers

Score
86/100
State rank
#14
US rank
#383

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Fort Myers, FL
County
Lee County · 788,662 people
City population
278,598
Metro
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
Population (ZIP)
24,481
Household income
$51,816
Rent vs Own
52.8% rent · 47.2% own
Severe rent burden
1782.0

Population outlook (Lee County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
871,946 people
By 2030
955,468 · +9.6%
By 2040
1,113,587 · +27.7%
By 2050
1,256,891 · +44.1%
By 2075
1,560,270 · +78.9%
By 2100
1,726,848 · +98.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
Race & ethnicity
White 50% Hispanic / Latino 23% Black 22% Two or more races 15% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 4% Cuban 4%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 7% Estonian 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
22% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
68% English-only · Spanish 18% French/Haitian/Cajun 8% Other Indo-European 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Lee

2024 margin
Strong R (+28.4) · D 35.5% · R 63.9%
2008→2024 swing
-18.0pp toward R · 2008: -10.4pp · 2024: -28.4pp
All cycles
2024: R+28.4 2020: R+19.2 2016: R+20.4 2012: R+16.6 2008: R+10.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -108.70%
Current HPI
311.8283
Rent YoY
▼ -3.23%
Metro
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-46.9% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-27 Listing Removed FORTMLS
  • 2026-04-01 Listed $284,000 FORTMLS
  • 2025-07-20 Listed $535,000 FORTMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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