144 Maria Dr · Bedford, OH 44146

$125,000

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · Condo · 573 Days on market

Built 2000 Good condition $109/sqft · at area comps Est $124k · at est.

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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 +16.5/30.0
• ARV discount +7.1/15.0
• 1% rule +6.2/10.0
• DSCR +5.1/10.0
• Rent growth +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom townhouse, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering plenty of natural light and closet space. One of the standout features of this townhouse is the full basement, providing abundant storage or potential for additional living space, such as a home gym or entertainment area. Step outside onto your private deck, where you can relax and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Additionally, the attached garage adds convenience and security, ensuring your vehicle is sheltered year-round. This townhouse truly combines comfort and functionality, making it an ideal place to call home. The seller will not accept an offer written in the body of an email and prefers it be submitted on a state contract. No seller or creative financing. No Wholesalers or assignments.

Key facts

• Garage
• Built 2000
• Listed 573 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.5-bath condo listed at $125k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $73 ($878/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $125k).
• Recommended offer: $110k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.0% vs local median 5.4% in Bedford — 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 73/100 on livability (#324 in OH) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment D-.
• Bedford City (suburban): math 19% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #597 of 656 in OH (top 91%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.8%/yr); 105 active listings in the ZIP; 35 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,441 units permitted in Cuyahoga County in 2024 (700 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($55k/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 $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Cuyahoga County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 573 days — a 12% lower offer ($110k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 18y 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 $110,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 573 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
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. 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. 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: 1.12% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.00%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.51%
• DSCR: 1.11
• GRM: 7.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $124,005
• List price: $125,000
• Delta: 0.80%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.83% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -8.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.68×
• Total profit: $-11,372
• Equity at exit: $18,638

10-year hold

• IRR: 4.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.41×
• Total profit: $14,433
• Equity at exit: $10,808

Cash invested: $35,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 73 Landlord-Friendly
• State Ohio: 73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 44146

• Rents YoY: 5.8%
• Active inventory: 105
• Price-to-rent: 7.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,400 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$656
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$156 /mo · $1,875/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• HOA est. from 2 same-building comps: −$169
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$294
• Net cashflow: $73

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,307

Max offer price $125,000

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: $31,250
• Closing costs: $3,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 35 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
286 W Grace St Bedford, OH	3.0	1.0	1254	$1,500	$1.20	16d	1	0.43mi
601 W Glendale St Bedford, OH	3.0	1.0	944	$1,197	$1.27	16d	1	0.53mi
681 Turney Rd Bedford, OH	2.0	1.0	1030	$1,500	$1.46	4d	1	0.72mi
681 Turney Rd Bedford, OH	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	795	$1,500	$1.89	19d	13	0.72mi
243 Grand Blvd Bedford, OH	3.0	2.0	1170	$1,500	$1.28	44d	1	0.79mi
14 Ennis Ave Bedford, OH	3.0	2.0	1064	$1,495	$1.41	44d	1	0.82mi
16224 Maplewood Ct Maple Heights, OH	2.0	1.0	926	$1,550	$1.67	16d	1	0.87mi
18413 Waterbury Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.5	1175	$1,850	$1.57	2d	1	0.91mi
5566 Beechwood Ave Maple Heights, OH	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,800	$1.80	19d	1	0.93mi
16011 Maplewood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1070	$1,300	$1.21	44d	1	0.97mi
681 Washington St Unit 1496061P Bedford, OH	3.0	1.0	1151	$3,518	$3.06	8d	1	0.99mi
18308 Edinboro Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,349	$1.12	8d	1	0.99mi
5627 Jefferson Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1136	$1,250	$1.10	8d	1	1.02mi
5535 Oakwood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1116	$1,350	$1.21	4d	1	1.02mi
5535 Oakwood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1116	$1,350	$1.21	8d	1	1.02mi
5554 Dalewood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1150	$1,500	$1.30	12d	1	1.04mi
5470 Hollywood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1150	$1,375	$1.20	44d	1	1.09mi
15312 Ramage Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1060	$1,595	$1.50	44d	1	1.11mi
5440 Hollywood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1080	$1,445	$1.34	21d	1	1.14mi
5461 Clement Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.5	1260	$1,350	$1.07	20d	1	1.19mi
5461 Clement Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.5	1260	$1,350	$1.07	16d	1	1.19mi
18505 Maple Heights Blvd Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	989	$1,411	$1.43	44d	1	1.20mi
17206 Mapleboro Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1020	$1,325	$1.30	24d	1	1.21mi
17204 Mapleboro Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1074	$1,475	$1.37	44d	1	1.21mi
18512 Lewis Dr Maple Heights, OH	3.0	2.0	1200	$1,995	$1.66	2d	1	1.23mi
18004 North Blvd Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1396	$1,700	$1.22	44d	1	1.27mi
16914 Maple Heights Blvd Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1212	$1,425	$1.18	11d	1	1.31mi
5445 Lee Rd Maple Heights, OH	1.0	1.0	700	$999	$1.43	8d	1	1.31mi
5445 Lee Rd Unit 6-R Maple Heights, OH	2.0	1.0	800	$1,299	$1.62	8d	1	1.31mi
5331 South Blvd Maple Heights, OH	3.0	2.0	1078	$1,500	$1.39	16d	1	1.31mi
5333 Hollywood Ave Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1092	$1,450	$1.33	44d	1	1.33mi
18107 North Blvd Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	1190	$1,350	$1.13	44d	1	1.33mi
15409 Benhoff Dr Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.0	728	$1,800	$2.47	2d	1	1.38mi
19500 Libby Rd Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.5	1092	$2,300	$2.11	2d	1	1.43mi
5246 Joseph St Maple Heights, OH	3.0	1.5	890	$1,300	$1.46	3d	1	1.46mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $0 · $0/yr
• Likely covers: gymsecurity
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $125,000 Active 573 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $125,000 Active 572 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $125,000 Active 571 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $125,000 Active 570 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $125,000 Active 568 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $125,000 Active 564 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $125,000 Active 563 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $125,000 Active 562 DOM
9. 2026-06-05
   days on market $125,000 Active 559 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $125,000 Active 558 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $125,000 Active 557 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    remarks 693-char remark
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $125,000 Active 556 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $125,000 Active 555 DOM
15. 2025-07-31
    price $125,000 1008-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1008 chars)

    Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom townhouse, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering plenty of natural light and closet space. One of the standout features of this townhouse is the full basement, providing abundant storage or potential for additional living space, such as a home gym or entertainment area. Step outside onto your private deck, where you can relax and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Additionally, the attached garage adds convenience and security, ensuring your vehicle is sheltered year-round. This townhouse truly combines comfort and functionality, making it an ideal place to call home. The seller will not accept an offer written in the body of an email and prefers it be submitted on a state contract. No seller or creative financing. No Wholesalers or assignments.

16. 2025-04-09
    status Active 1008-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1008 chars)

    Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom townhouse, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering plenty of natural light and closet space. One of the standout features of this townhouse is the full basement, providing abundant storage or potential for additional living space, such as a home gym or entertainment area. Step outside onto your private deck, where you can relax and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Additionally, the attached garage adds convenience and security, ensuring your vehicle is sheltered year-round. This townhouse truly combines comfort and functionality, making it an ideal place to call home. The seller will not accept an offer written in the body of an email and prefers it be submitted on a state contract. No seller or creative financing. No Wholesalers or assignments.

17. 2024-12-09
    price $128,000 1008-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1008 chars)

    Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom townhouse, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering plenty of natural light and closet space. One of the standout features of this townhouse is the full basement, providing abundant storage or potential for additional living space, such as a home gym or entertainment area. Step outside onto your private deck, where you can relax and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Additionally, the attached garage adds convenience and security, ensuring your vehicle is sheltered year-round. This townhouse truly combines comfort and functionality, making it an ideal place to call home. The seller will not accept an offer written in the body of an email and prefers it be submitted on a state contract. No seller or creative financing. No Wholesalers or assignments.

18. 2024-10-26
    listed $130,000 Active 1008-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1008 chars)

    Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom townhouse, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering plenty of natural light and closet space. One of the standout features of this townhouse is the full basement, providing abundant storage or potential for additional living space, such as a home gym or entertainment area. Step outside onto your private deck, where you can relax and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Additionally, the attached garage adds convenience and security, ensuring your vehicle is sheltered year-round. This townhouse truly combines comfort and functionality, making it an ideal place to call home. The seller will not accept an offer written in the body of an email and prefers it be submitted on a state contract. No seller or creative financing. No Wholesalers or assignments.

19. 2009-03-10
    historical
20. 2008-11-03
    listed $59,900
21. 2008-10-31
    historical
22. 2008-04-21
    listed $95,000

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥94°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,800
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,002
• − Property taxes: −$1,875
• − Insurance: −$625
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,344
• − Management: −$1,344
• − HOA: −$2,028
• − Depreciation: −$3,636
• Taxable loss: −$1,054
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$253
• After-tax cash flow: $1,131/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

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained 2-bedroom townhouse is move-in ready with good condition and potential for minor cosmetic updates to enhance its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
• Both New flooring in bathrooms and kitchen — Improves functionality and aesthetics
• Both New paint in interior walls — Enhances interior aesthetics and value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both New flooring in bathrooms and kitchen — Improves functionality and aesthetics ↑
• Both New paint in interior walls — Enhances interior aesthetics and value ↑

ⓘ 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: Bedford City
• NCES district ID: 3910017
• Math proficiency: 19% ▼ -23.00%
• Reading proficiency: 32% ▼ -16.00%
• Median HH income: $42,353
• Composite: 21.69/100
• National rank: #8273
• State rank: #597 of 656 in OH

Livability — Bedford

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #324
• US rank: #5334

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Bedford, OH
• County: Cuyahoga County · 1,090,369 people
• City population: 29,349
• Metro: Cleveland-Elyria, OH
• Population (ZIP): 29,349
• Household income: $54,925
• Rent vs Own: 42.9% rent · 57.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 1314.0

Population outlook (Cuyahoga County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,244,621 people
• By 2030: 1,230,093 · -1.2%
• By 2040: 1,189,108 · -4.5%
• By 2050: 1,145,706 · -7.9%
• By 2075: 1,076,557 · -13.5%
• By 2100: 978,987 · -21.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority Black (59%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 59% White 33% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 5% Serbian 1% Armenian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 2% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Cuyahoga

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+31.5) · D 65.4% · R 33.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -7.4pp toward R · 2008: 38.9pp · 2024: 31.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+31.5 2020: D+34.1 2016: D+35.0 2012: D+38.7 2008: D+38.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -114.08%
• Current HPI: 172.9421
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.83%
• Metro: Cleveland-Elyria, OH
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.98%
• F500 in state: 48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	3	$145B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$49B
▸Financial Services	3	$24B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$93B
▸Aerospace / Defense	2	$47B
▸Utilities	2	$33B

Price history

+31.6% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2025-07-31 Price Changed $125,000 MLSNOW
• 2025-04-09 Relisted — MLSNOW
• 2024-12-09 Price Changed $128,000 MLSNOW
• 2024-10-26 Listed $130,000 MLSNOW
• 2009-03-10 Listing Removed — MLSNOW
• 2008-11-03 Listed $59,900 MLSNOW
• 2008-10-31 Listing Removed — MLSNOW
• 2008-04-21 Listed $95,000 MLSNOW