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2453D Union Blvd Unit 2A
B Composite 73.41
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 +27.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +9.5/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.4/10.0
  • Schools +5.5/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$227,000

2453D Union Blvd Unit 2A · Islip, NY 11751
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 825 sqft · Townhouse · 143 Days on market
Built 1970 Fair condition $275/sqft · 18% below area Est $276k · 18% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Beautiful Co-op for Sale 2brs, full bath with so much to offer in the heart of Islip. Islip School district close to shopping malls, pkwys, transportation. Excellent condition, low maintenance fee $864.30 w/out the start, taxes and heating included in it. Make it home......

Key facts

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Local parks

Tags

OUTDOOR POOLFITNESS CENTERASSIGNED PARKING SPOTSSHOPPING AND DININGLOCAL PARKSPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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 1-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $227k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $650 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $227k).
  • Recommended offer: $200k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.7% vs local median 3.0% in Islip — 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 83/100 on livability (#59 in NY, #878 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living F.
  • Islip Union Free School District (suburban): math 52% / reading 67% proficiency, ranked #186 of 590 in NY (top 32%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 20% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Commack Road Elementary School (math 22% / reading 42%, grade F, #1,646 of 2,108 statewide, top 80%, 397 students, 45% FRL); Islip Middle School (math 32% / reading 52%, grade D-, #379 of 729 statewide, top 54%, 641 students, 37% FRL); Islip High School (math 88% / reading 93%, grade A+, #231 of 1,100 statewide, top 21%, 892 students, 33% FRL) — zoned schools average 38% FRL vs 20% district-wide (18 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 134 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 1,366 units permitted in Suffolk County in 2024 (216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Suffolk County population projected to shrink 5% 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 $64k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 143 days — a 12% lower offer ($200k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 7y ago; this cycle's ask is 14% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.
  • Current owner paid $150k; list at $227k implies a 51% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 64% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $199,760 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 143 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 1970 — 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 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?
  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
1.24%
Cap rate
9.73%
Cash-on-cash
12.27%
DSCR
1.55
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$275,544
List price
$227,000
Delta
-17.62%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 10 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2453 Union Blvd Unit 37B 0.02mi 1/1.0 850 (+3%) 10mo $248,500 $292 86
2417 Union Blvd Unit 2B 0.16mi 1/1.0 825 (0%) 9mo $215,000 $261 85
2453 Union Blvd Unit 37A 0.02mi 1/1.0 900 (+9%) 3mo $215,000 $239 81
2417 Union Blvd Unit 3B 0.15mi 1/1.0 850 (+3%) 12mo $183,000 $215 77
2449 Union Blvd Unit 19B 0.08mi 2/1.0 (+1) 875 (+6%) 7mo $290,000 $331 75
2449 Union Blvd Unit 10A 0.07mi 1/1.0 890 (+8%) 12mo $290,000 $326 74
2453 Union Blvd Unit 11A 0.02mi 1/1.0 900 (+9%) 12mo $297,000 $330 74
2445 Union Blvd Unit 7a 0.10mi 1/1.0 900 (+9%) 11mo $250,000 $278 71
2449 Union Blvd Unit 39B 0.07mi 2/1.0 (+1) 892 (+8%) 12mo $270,000 $303 68
2449A Union Blvd Unit 21B 0.05mi 2/1.0 (+1) 892 (+8%) 16mo $269,999 $303 65

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
1.9%
Equity multiple
1.07×
Total profit
$4,644
Equity at exit
$33,846
10-year hold
IRR
11.5%
Equity multiple
1.90×
Total profit
$57,506
Equity at exit
$19,627

Cash invested: $63,560 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
10 active · 20 under contract
Months of supply
10.0 mo (10%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$252,500 ($300/sqft)
Median days on market
33 d
This list price
10% 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 11751

Active inventory
134
Price-to-rent
6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,808 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,190
Tax est. 1.5%
$284 /mo · $3,405/yr
Insurance
$95
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$590
Net cashflow
$650

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,986
Max offer price $227,000
Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $807 -5% $728 +0% $650 +5% $571 +10% $493
Rent -10% $428 -5% $539 +0% $650 +5% $761 +10% $872
Rate -1.0pp $764 -0.5pp $708 base $650 +0.5pp $591 +1.0pp $531

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
$56,750
Closing costs
$6,810
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.

Rent comps 14 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
29 Buffalo Ave Islip, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 885 $2,323 $2.62 1d 3 0.34mi
587 Main St Unit 2 Islip, NY 2.0 1.0 950 $3,050 $3.21 1d 1 0.48mi
584 Main St Unit 5 Islip, NY 2.0 2.0 995 $3,900 $3.92 139d 1 0.49mi
584 Main St Unit 1 Islip, NY 1.0 1.0 620 $3,000 $4.84 1d 1 0.49mi
41 Charley's Pl Unit 41 Bay Shore, NY 1.0 1.0 842 $2,850 $3.38 82d 1 0.50mi
16 Willow Ave Unit 2B Islip, NY 1.0 1.0 900 $3,025 $3.36 1d 1 0.51mi
403 E Main St Unit 403-1A Bay Shore, NY 1.0 1.0 600 $2,470 $4.12 26d 1 0.73mi
405 E Main St Bay Shore, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 750 $2,485 $3.31 0d 1 0.74mi
407 E Main St Unit 407-7B Bay Shore, NY 1.0 1.0 600 $2,470 $4.12 26d 1 0.74mi
407 E Main St Unit 7A Bay Shore, NY 2.0 2.0 900 $2,950 $3.28 76d 1 0.74mi
35 Penataquit Ave Bay Shore, NY 2.0 1.0–1.5 657 $2,625 $3.99 0d 17 0.92mi
62 Moffitt Blvd East Islip, NY 1.0 1.0 650 $1,650 $2.54 1d 1 1.28mi
11 1st Ave Unit 305 Bay Shore, NY 2.0 2.0 750 $3,150 $4.20 39d 1 1.33mi
39 Bay Shore Ave Bay Shore, NY 1.0 1.0 544 $2,400 $4.41 139d 1 1.46mi

Property features AI

Finance

HOA & community
Pets allowed

Exterior

Parking
Assigned parking2 parking spacesNo carport
Utilities
Electricity available and connectedNatural gas available and connectedWater available and connectedSewer: other
Home design
Stock cooperativeEntry level is the first floor
Construction
Frame construction
Exterior features
Frame constructionNot waterfront

Interior

Kitchen
DishwasherRefrigerator
Bedrooms
Master located on the entry level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Hot water heatingNatural gas heatingWall/window air conditioning units
Interior features
Formal dining areaMaster bedroom on the first floorNo basementTotal of 4 rooms
Laundry & utility
Washer included

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $227,000 Active 143 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $227,000 Active 141 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $227,000 Active 140 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $227,000 Active 139 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $227,000 Active 138 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $227,000 Active 137 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $227,000 Active 136 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $227,000 Active 135 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $227,000 Active 134 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $227,000 Active 133 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $227,000 Active 132 DOM
  12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $227,000 Active 131 DOM
  13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $227,000 Active 130 DOM
  14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $227,000 Active 124 DOM
  15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $227,000 Active 123 DOM
  16. 2026-09-02
    days on market $227,000 Active 121 DOM
  17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $227,000 Active 119 DOM
  18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $227,000 Active 118 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $227,000 Active 117 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $227,000 Active 116 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $227,000 Active 115 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $227,000 Active 114 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $227,000 Active 113 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $227,000 Active 112 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $227,000 Active 111 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $227,000 Active 110 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $227,000 Active 109 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $227,000 Active 108 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $227,000 Active 107 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $227,000 Active 106 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $227,000 Active 105 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $227,000 Active 104 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $227,000 Active 103 DOM
  34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $227,000 Active 102 DOM
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $227,000 Active 101 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $227,000 Active 100 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $227,000 Active 99 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $227,000 Active 98 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $227,000 Active 97 DOM
  40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $227,000 Active 96 DOM
  41. 2026-08-06
    days on market $227,000 Active 94 DOM
  42. 2026-08-05
    days on market $227,000 Active 93 DOM
  43. 2026-08-04
    days on market $227,000 Active 92 DOM
  44. 2026-08-03
    days on market $227,000 Active 91 DOM
  45. 2026-07-31
    days on market $227,000 Active 88 DOM
  46. 2026-07-30
    days on market $227,000 Active 87 DOM
  47. 2026-07-30
    days on market $227,000 Active 86 DOM
  48. 2026-07-28
    days on market $227,000 Active 85 DOM
  49. 2026-07-26
    days on market $227,000 Active 83 DOM
  50. 2026-07-24
    days on market $227,000 Active 81 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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 23% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥93°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 64% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$33,699
− Mortgage interest
−$12,716
− Property taxes
−$3,405
− Insurance
−$1,135
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,696
− Management
−$2,696
− Depreciation
−$6,604
Taxable income
$4,448
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,068
After-tax cash flow
$6,730/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 $20,625–$37,125 screening

This townhouse requires significant repairs and maintenance, including roof replacement and exterior siding repair, to improve its condition and value.

Deferred maintenance Est. $10,000–$30,000 screening

  • Major Roof (roof) — The roof appears to be in poor condition with visible damage and missing shingles.

Repairs flagged

  • Major roof — The satellite image shows significant damage to the roof, requiring replacement.
  • Major exterior siding — The satellite image shows poor condition of the exterior siding, requiring repair or replacement.
  • Major landscaping — The satellite image shows poorly maintained landscaping, requiring significant work to improve curb appeal.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both roof replacement — Rebuilding the roof will significantly improve the home's appearance and value, both for resale and rental.
  • Both exterior siding repair/replacement — Repairing or replacing the exterior siding will enhance the home's curb appeal and increase its value.
  • Both landscaping improvement — Improving the landscaping will enhance the home's curb appeal and increase its value, both for 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.

D Composite school gradezoned avg 55/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Commack Road Elementary School F NY #1,646/2,108 Nat'l #24,950/41,679 Middle Islip Middle School D- NY #379/729 Nat'l #5,398/14,009 High Islip High School A+ NY #231/1,100 Nat'l #375/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Islip Union Free School District
NCES district ID
3615540
Math proficiency
52% ▼ -7.00%
Reading proficiency
67% ▲ 10.00%
Median HH income
$92,825
Composite
54.7/100
National rank
#1325
State rank
#186 of 590 in NY
A Composite livability gradescore 83/100

Livability — Islip

Score
83/100
State rank
#59
US rank
#878

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Islip, NY
County
Suffolk · 1,505,262 people
City population
13,152
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Population (ZIP)
13,152
Household income
$116,328
Rent vs Own
16.6% rent · 83.4% own

Population outlook (Suffolk County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,505,262 people
By 2030
1,498,318 · -0.5%
By 2040
1,471,101 · -2.3%
By 2050
1,424,848 · -5.3%
By 2075
1,337,157 · -11.2%
By 2100
1,217,720 · -19.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (75%)
Race & ethnicity
White 75% Hispanic / Latino 15% Two or more races 9% Asian 5% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 7%
Common ancestry
Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada, China, Jamaica
Languages at home
89% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 2% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Suffolk

2024 margin
Lean R (+10.0) · D 45.0% · R 55.0%
2008→2024 swing
-16.0pp toward R · 2008: 6.0pp · 2024: -10.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+10.0 2020: R+0.0 2016: R+8.2 2012: D+2.9 2008: D+6.0

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+51.3% since first listed
12 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-10 Price Changed $227,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-29 Listed $199,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-01-16 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-10-12 Price Changed $230,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-09-26 Listed $235,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2020-05-12 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2020-05-11 Sold (MLS) $150,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2020-03-27 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2020-01-13 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2019-10-18 Listed $149,990 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2019-10-16 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2019-10-12 Listed $149,990 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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