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20 Adams St
A Composite 86.63
Why this score? — see what drove the A 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
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.1/10.0
  • Livability +2.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0

$72,000

20 Adams St · Whitehall, NY 12887
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,365 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 183 Days on market
Built 1900 Fair condition 8,712 sqft lot $53/sqft · 49% below area Est $142k · 49% under ↓ 10% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

2 story home is located on a side st. in the Village of Whitehall. Located near Green Mountain foods, Cumberland Farms,the Pharmacy, car dealers, deli and The rail yard etc.This home has 3 bedrooms upstairs and large Kitchen, separate dining room,living room and perhaps a main floor bedroom or office on the first floor. This home had new electric,insulation and sheetrock in 2013, Home sold as is !! Needs paint and flooring,The 3 year long tenant's/animals have just moved out. .Holes in the wall were patched and sanded and ready for you to paint .The carpet throughout the home, was just removed to help and New flooring is needed. Current owner rented it out since 2013 .Decent size backyard. Shed stays .

Key facts

  • Separate dining room
  • Large kitchen
  • New electric

Tags

VILLAGE OF WHITEHALLLARGE KITCHENSEPARATE DINING ROOMMAIN FLOOR BEDROOMNEW ELECTRICNEW INSULATION

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $72k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $547 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $72k).
  • Recommended offer: $63k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.4% vs local median 5.6% in Whitehall — 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 56/100 on livability (#1,103 in NY) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
  • Whitehall Central School District (rural): math 32% / reading 47% proficiency, ranked #530 of 590 in NY (top 90%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Whitehall Elementary School (math 17% / reading 37%, grade F, #1,786 of 2,108 statewide, top 86%, 353 students, 63% FRL); Whitehall Junior-Senior High School (math 47% / reading 62%, grade C-, #912 of 1,100 statewide, top 85%, 320 students, 54% FRL) — zoned schools average 58% FRL vs 43% district-wide (16 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 55 active listings in the ZIP; 106 units permitted in Washington County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $8k of equity ($498 loan paydown + $7k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Washington County population projected at -20% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$36k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 183 days — a 12% lower offer ($63k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 19y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $18k (20%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $22k; list at $72k implies a 227% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $63,360 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 183 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Built in 1900 — 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 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?
  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 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
1.84%
Cap rate
15.41%
Cash-on-cash
32.57%
DSCR
2.45
GRM
4.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$141,710
List price
$72,000
Delta
-49.19%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
13 Adams St 0.07mi 3/1.5 1,296 (-5%) 3mo $167,894 $130 84
12 Third Ave 0.15mi 3/1.0 1,440 (+6%) 9mo $145,000 $101 76
27 School St 0.49mi 3/1.5 1,395 (+2%) 6mo $95,000 $68 67
31 Queen St 0.29mi 3/1.0 1,239 (-9%) 10mo $23,000 $19 63
11 Adams St 0.08mi 4/1.5 (+1) 1,488 (+9%) 14mo $73,000 $49 62
8 5th Ave 0.27mi 3/1.5 1,278 (-6%) 15mo $90,000 $70 62
1 Brookdale Ave 0.66mi 3/1.0 1,434 (+5%) 4mo $90,000 $63 58
48 Saunders St 0.67mi 3/1.0 1,360 (-0%) 13mo $137,000 $101 57
248 Broadway 0.30mi 3/1.5 1,547 (+13%) 7mo $169,945 $110 56
11 Gilmore St 0.41mi 3/1.0 1,181 (-14%) 3mo $63,000 $53 56
31 Williams St 0.73mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,376 (+1%) 13mo $14,500 $11 49
59 West St 0.55mi 3/1.5 1,232 (-10%) 10mo $150,000 $122 47

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
49.2%
Equity multiple
4.67×
Total profit
$74,086
Equity at exit
$64,863
10-year hold
IRR
42.9%
Equity multiple
10.46×
Total profit
$190,803
Equity at exit
$139,880

Cash invested: $20,160 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State New York
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.
Balanced market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active · 5 under contract
Months of supply
3.6 mo (28%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$115,000 ($93/sqft)
Median days on market
48 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+11.2% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 12887

Active inventory
55
Price-to-rent
4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,323 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$378
Tax est. 1.5%
$90 /mo · $1,080/yr
Insurance
$30
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$278
Net cashflow
$547

Break-even live

Break-even rent $630
Max offer price $72,000
Occupancy floor 54%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $597 -5% $572 +0% $547 +5% $522 +10% $497
Rent -10% $443 -5% $495 +0% $547 +5% $599 +10% $652
Rate -1.0pp $583 -0.5pp $566 base $547 +0.5pp $529 +1.0pp $510

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
$18,000
Closing costs
$2,160
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $72,000 Active 183 DOM
  2. 2026-08-07
    days on market $72,000 Active 182 DOM
  3. 2026-08-06
    days on market $72,000 Active 181 DOM
  4. 2026-08-05
    days on market $72,000 Active 180 DOM
  5. 2026-08-04
    days on market $72,000 Active 179 DOM
  6. 2026-08-03
    days on market $72,000 Active 178 DOM
  7. 2026-07-31
    days on market $72,000 Active 175 DOM
  8. 2026-07-29
    days on market $72,000 Active 173 DOM
  9. 2026-07-27
    days on market $72,000 Active 171 DOM
  10. 2026-07-25
    days on market $72,000 Active 169 DOM
  11. 2026-07-24
    days on market $72,000 Active 168 DOM
  12. 2026-07-23
    days on market $72,000 Active 167 DOM
  13. 2026-07-22
    days on market $72,000 Active 166 DOM
  14. 2026-07-21
    days on market $72,000 Active 165 DOM
  15. 2026-07-20
    days on market $72,000 Active 164 DOM
  16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $72,000 Active 162 DOM
  17. 2026-07-16
    days on market $72,000 Active 160 DOM
  18. 2026-07-15
    days on market $72,000 Active 159 DOM
  19. 2026-07-14
    days on market $72,000 Active 158 DOM
  20. 2026-07-13
    days on market $72,000 Active 157 DOM
  21. 2026-07-12
    days on market $72,000 Active 156 DOM
  22. 2026-07-12
    days on market $72,000 Active 155 DOM
  23. 2026-07-10
    days on market $72,000 Active 154 DOM
  24. 2026-07-09
    days on market $72,000 Active 153 DOM
  25. 2026-07-07
    days on market $72,000 Active 151 DOM
  26. 2026-07-06
    days on market $72,000 Active 150 DOM
  27. 2026-07-05
    days on market $72,000 Active 149 DOM
  28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $72,000 Active 148 DOM
  29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $72,000 Active 147 DOM
  30. 2026-07-02
    days on market $72,000 Active 146 DOM
  31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $72,000 Active 145 DOM
  32. 2026-06-30
    days on market $72,000 Active 144 DOM
  33. 2026-06-29
    days on market $72,000 Active 143 DOM
  34. 2026-06-28
    days on market $72,000 Active 142 DOM
  35. 2026-06-27
    days on market $72,000 Active 141 DOM
  36. 2026-06-26
    days on market $72,000 Active 140 DOM
  37. 2026-06-22
    days on market $72,000 Active 136 DOM
  38. 2026-06-21
    days on market $72,000 Active 135 DOM
  39. 2026-06-21
    days on market $72,000 Active 134 DOM
  40. 2026-06-18
    days on market $72,000 Active 132 DOM
  41. 2026-06-17
    days on market $72,000 Active 131 DOM
  42. 2026-06-16
    days on market $72,000 Active 130 DOM
  43. 2026-06-15
    days on market $72,000 Active 129 DOM
  44. 2026-06-13
    days on market $72,000 Active 127 DOM
  45. 2026-06-12
    days on market $72,000 Active 126 DOM
  46. 2026-06-09
    days on market $72,000 Active 123 DOM
  47. 2026-06-08
    days on market $72,000 Active 122 DOM
  48. 2026-06-07
    days on market $72,000 Active 121 DOM
  49. 2026-06-07
    days on market $72,000 Active 120 DOM
  50. 2026-06-04
    days on market $72,000 Active 117 DOM

ⓘ 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 · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 2% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$15,870
− Mortgage interest
−$4,033
− Property taxes
−$1,080
− Insurance
−$360
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,270
− Management
−$1,270
− Depreciation
−$2,095
Taxable income
$5,763
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,383
After-tax cash flow
$5,183/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 · 9 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $34,125–$61,425 screening

This 2-story home requires significant repairs and updates to its kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and interior walls. Painting and updating the interior walls, replacing the flooring, and landscaping can significantly increase its value for resale and rental.

Repairs flagged

  • Major Kitchen cabinets — Exposed cabinets and countertops indicate a need for replacement or repair.
  • Major Bathroom fixtures — Exposed walls and flooring suggest a need for replacement or repair.
  • Major Flooring — Dark and worn carpet indicates a need for replacement.
  • Major Interior walls — Signs of wear and tear on the walls suggest a need for repainting or repair.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Painting and updating the interior walls — Fresh paint can significantly improve the home's appearance and appeal to potential buyers.
  • Rental Replacing the flooring — New flooring can improve the home's rental value and attract tenants who prefer a clean and modern living space.
  • Both Landscaping — A well-maintained yard can enhance the home's curb appeal and increase its value for both resale and rental.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 41/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Whitehall Elementary School F NY #1,786/2,108 Nat'l #28,475/41,679 High Whitehall Junior-Senior High School C- NY #912/1,100 Nat'l #4,461/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Whitehall Central School District
NCES district ID
3631290
Math proficiency
32% ▼ -1.00%
Reading proficiency
47% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$43,563
Composite
33.4/100
National rank
#5477
State rank
#530 of 590 in NY
D Composite livability gradescore 56/100

Livability — Whitehall

Score
56/100
State rank
#1103
US rank
#22538

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Whitehall, NY
County
Washington · 59,576 people
Metro
Glens Falls, NY
Population (ZIP)
4,629
Household income
$55,361
Rent vs Own
29.2% rent · 70.8% own
Severe rent burden
8% of renters

Population outlook (Washington County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
59,576 people
By 2030
57,618 · -3.3%
By 2040
52,751 · -11.5%
By 2050
47,514 · -20.2%
By 2075
35,690 · -40.1%
By 2100
24,807 · -58.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (88%)
Race & ethnicity
White 88% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 3%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 15% Polish 5% Romanian 3%
Foreign-born
2% · Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · German/W. Germanic 3% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Washington

2024 margin
Strong R (+21.2) · D 39.4% · R 60.6%
2008→2024 swing
-22.0pp toward R · 2008: 0.8pp · 2024: -21.2pp
All cycles
2024: R+21.2 2020: R+15.6 2016: R+20.2 2012: D+1.6 2008: D+0.8

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Price history

-9.9% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-13 Price Changed $72,000 Global MLS
  • 2026-03-22 Price Changed $82,500 Global MLS
  • 2026-02-01 Listed $90,000 Global MLS
  • 2026-01-28 Listing Removed Global MLS
  • 2025-11-28 Listed $99,000 Global MLS
  • 2013-04-19 Sold (MLS) $22,013 Global MLS
  • 2012-11-16 Listed $24,500 Global MLS
  • 2007-11-16 Sold (Public Records) $84,500 Public Records
  • 2007-11-09 Sold (MLS) $84,500 Global MLS
  • 2007-08-21 Listed $79,900 Global MLS

Property tax history

+1.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,685 · +16.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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