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2453D Union Blvd Unit 2A
B+ Composite 76.95
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 +29.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.1/10.0
  • Schools +5.5/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$227,000

2453D Union Blvd Unit 2A · Islip, NY 11751
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 825 sqft · Condo · 48 Days on market
Built 1970 $275/sqft · 19% below area Est $280k · 19% 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......, Additional information: Appearance:Mint+,Interior Features:Combo Kitchen

Key facts

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Local parks

Tags

OUTDOOR POOLFITNESS CENTERASSIGNED PARKING SPOTSSHOPPING AND DININGLOCAL PARKSPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Pets allowed

Exterior

  • Parking: Assigned parking; 2 parking spaces; No carport
  • Utilities: Electricity available and connected; Natural gas available and connected; Water available and connected; Sewer: other
  • Home design: Stock cooperative; Entry level is the first floor
  • Construction: Frame construction
  • Exterior features: Frame construction; Not waterfront

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: Master located on the entry level
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Hot water heating; Natural gas heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: Formal dining area; Master bedroom on the first floor; No basement; Total of 4 rooms
  • Laundry & utility: Washer included

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 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $227k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $789 ($9k/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: $220k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.5% vs local median 3.2% 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: 87 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,366 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 ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 48 days — a 3% lower offer ($220k) 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 $220,190 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 48 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1970 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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. 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
1.31%
Cap rate
10.47%
Cash-on-cash
14.90%
DSCR
1.66
GRM
6.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$279,623
List price
$227,000
Delta
-18.82%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
5.5%
Equity multiple
1.21×
Total profit
$13,534
Equity at exit
$33,846
10-year hold
IRR
14.9%
Equity multiple
2.21×
Total profit
$76,703
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.

ZIP-level market 11751

Active inventory
87
Price-to-rent
6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,985 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,190
Tax est. 1.5%
$284 /mo · $3,405/yr
Insurance
$95
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$627
Net cashflow
$789

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,986
Max offer price $227,000
Occupancy floor 69%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $946 -5% $868 +0% $789 +5% $711 +10% $632
Rent -10% $554 -5% $671 +0% $789 +5% $907 +10% $1,025
Rate -1.0pp $904 -0.5pp $847 base $789 +0.5pp $731 +1.0pp $671

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

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 6 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
584 Main St Unit 1 Islip, NY 1.0 1.0 620 $3,150 $5.08 3d 1 0.49mi
584 Main St Unit 5 Islip, NY 2.0 2.0 995 $3,900 $3.92 45d 1 0.49mi
405 E Main St Bay Shore, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 750 $2,485 $3.31 45d 1 0.74mi
35 Penataquit Ave Bay Shore, NY 2.0 1.0–1.5 637 $2,605 $4.09 0d 13 0.92mi
700 Justine Ct Bay Shore, NY 1.0 1.0 625 $2,195 $3.51 22d 5 1.02mi
39 Bay Shore Ave Bay Shore, NY 1.0 1.0 544 $2,400 $4.41 45d 1 1.46mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$0 · $0/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 25 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $227,000 Active 48 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $227,000 Active 45 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $227,000 Active 44 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $227,000 Active 43 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $227,000 Active 42 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $227,000 Active 40 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $199,000 Active 36 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,000 Active 35 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $199,000 Active 34 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $199,000 Active 31 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,000 Active 30 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $199,000 Active 29 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,000 Active 28 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,000 Active 27 DOM
  15. 2026-04-29
    listed $199,000 Active 598-char remark
  16. 2025-01-16
    historical
  17. 2024-10-12
    price $230,000
  18. 2024-09-26
    listed $235,000 Active
  19. 2020-05-12
    historical
    Show marketing remark (348 chars)

    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......, Additional information: Appearance:Mint+,Interior Features:Combo Kitchen

  20. 2020-05-11
    soldstatus $150,000 Closed
    Show marketing remark (348 chars)

    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......, Additional information: Appearance:Mint+,Interior Features:Combo Kitchen

  21. 2020-03-27
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (348 chars)

    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......, Additional information: Appearance:Mint+,Interior Features:Combo Kitchen

  22. 2020-01-13
    status Under Contract
    Show marketing remark (348 chars)

    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......, Additional information: Appearance:Mint+,Interior Features:Combo Kitchen

  23. 2019-10-18
    listed $149,990 Price Change
    Show marketing remark (348 chars)

    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......, Additional information: Appearance:Mint+,Interior Features:Combo Kitchen

  24. 2019-10-16
    historical
  25. 2019-10-12
    listed $149,990 New

ⓘ 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$35,819
− Mortgage interest
−$12,716
− Property taxes
−$3,405
− Insurance
−$1,135
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,866
− Management
−$2,866
− Depreciation
−$6,604
Taxable income
$6,229
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,495
After-tax cash flow
$7,977/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
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

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
City population
13,152
Population (ZIP)
13,152

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -368.19%
Current HPI
288.0267
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

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

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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