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14800 E Vernor Hwy 9-Plex
B- Composite 67.21
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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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$650,000

14800 E Vernor Hwy · Detroit, MI 48215
63 bd · 81.0 ba · 7,000 sqft · MultiFamily · 9 Days on market
Built 1925 Fair condition 3,049 sqft lot

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 9 units. confirmed

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

14800 E Vernor Hwy | Value-Add Multifamily - East Detroit / Grosse Pointe Park Border Rare value-add multifamily opportunity on the Vernor corridor, minutes from Grosse Pointe Park. Acquire at a Detroit basis while tapping the rent stability and demand of one of metro Detroit's most established affluent border communities. This 9 -unit brick building, originally built in 1925, anchors a hard corner at Vernor Hwy & Ashland St - strong visibility, high traffic counts, and the durable pre-war masonry construction that's costly to replicate today. The asset is mid-reposition under recent construction financing, giving investors a path to stabilized cash flow without starting cold. Why buyers should move: Detroit acquisition basis with Grosse Pointe Park demand spillover Hard-corner site on a major east-side thoroughfare (MLS Area 05066) units with significant rent upside to market on turnover In-place income today, value-add upside tomorrow FEMA Flood Zone X - outside the high-risk floodplain, lower insurance, cleaner financing Strong access to Mack Ave retail, Alter Rd, and downtown Detroit Detroit's east side is moving, and corridor-fronting multifamily this close to the Pointes doesn't last. Offering memorandum, rent roll, and financials available to qualified buyers on request.

Key facts

  • Hard-corner site
  • Strong visibility
  • High traffic counts

Tags

VALUE-ADD MULTIFAMILYSTRONG VISIBILITYHIGH TRAFFIC COUNTSPRE-WAR MASONRY CONSTRUCTIONHARD-CORNER SITESIGNIFICANT RENT UPSIDE

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Multi-family income property with unit mix including two units at 375 sq ft (1 bath) and seven 1-bedroom units at 500 sq ft (1 bath). One unit type reported actual rent of $700.

Exterior

  • Parking: On-street parking
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric with circuit breakers and 220V service
  • Home design: Residential income property (multi-family)
  • Construction: Brick construction; Brick/mortar foundation; Asphalt roof; Approximately 6,000 sq ft above grade finished and 1,000 sq ft below grade finished
  • Exterior features: Paved road access; Pets allowed

Interior

  • Bathrooms: Nine full bathrooms (total property)
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
  • Interior features: Gas water heater; Partially finished basement

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 9 × 7-bed/9.0-bath units multifamily listed at $650k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $6k ($69k/yr) — positive. Per door: $635/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($13k rent vs $650k).
  • Cap rate 16.8% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 137 active listings in the ZIP; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $20k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $182k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 9 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 10 sale attempts since 9y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1925 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $650,000

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 1925 — 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. 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. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.99%
Cap rate
16.84%
Cash-on-cash
37.66%
DSCR
2.68
GRM
4.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
33.7%
Equity multiple
2.42×
Total profit
$258,694
Equity at exit
$96,917
10-year hold
IRR
40.6%
Equity multiple
4.82×
Total profit
$694,544
Equity at exit
$56,200

Cash invested: $182,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 48215

Home prices YoY
-24.1%
Active inventory
137
Price-to-rent
37.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$12,917 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,409
Tax est. 1.5%
$812 /mo · $9,750/yr
Insurance
$271
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$2,713
Net cashflow
$5,712

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,686
Max offer price $650,000
Occupancy floor 51%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $6,162 -5% $5,937 +0% $5,712 +5% $5,488 +10% $5,263
Rent -10% $4,692 -5% $5,202 +0% $5,712 +5% $6,223 +10% $6,733
Rate -1.0pp $6,040 -0.5pp $5,878 base $5,712 +0.5pp $5,544 +1.0pp $5,373

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (9 units) $12,917

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
$162,500
Closing costs
$19,500
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.

Listing history 7 events

  1. 2026-06-17
    days on market $650,000 Active 9 DOM
  2. 2026-06-16
    days on market $650,000 Active 8 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $650,000 Active 7 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $650,000 Active 5 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $650,000 Active 4 DOM
  6. 2026-06-08
    remarks 683-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1310 chars)

    14800 E Vernor Hwy | Value-Add Multifamily - East Detroit / Grosse Pointe Park Border Rare value-add multifamily opportunity on the Vernor corridor, minutes from Grosse Pointe Park. Acquire at a Detroit basis while tapping the rent stability and demand of one of metro Detroit's most established affluent border communities. This 9 -unit brick building, originally built in 1925, anchors a hard corner at Vernor Hwy & Ashland St - strong visibility, high traffic counts, and the durable pre-war masonry construction that's costly to replicate today. The asset is mid-reposition under recent construction financing, giving investors a path to stabilized cash flow without starting cold. Why buyers should move: Detroit acquisition basis with Grosse Pointe Park demand spillover Hard-corner site on a major east-side thoroughfare (MLS Area 05066) units with significant rent upside to market on turnover In-place income today, value-add upside tomorrow FEMA Flood Zone X - outside the high-risk floodplain, lower insurance, cleaner financing Strong access to Mack Ave retail, Alter Rd, and downtown Detroit Detroit's east side is moving, and corridor-fronting multifamily this close to the Pointes doesn't last. Offering memorandum, rent roll, and financials available to qualified buyers on request.

  7. 2026-06-08
    listed $650,000 Active 1 DOM
    Show marketing remark (1310 chars)

    14800 E Vernor Hwy | Value-Add Multifamily - East Detroit / Grosse Pointe Park Border Rare value-add multifamily opportunity on the Vernor corridor, minutes from Grosse Pointe Park. Acquire at a Detroit basis while tapping the rent stability and demand of one of metro Detroit's most established affluent border communities. This 9 -unit brick building, originally built in 1925, anchors a hard corner at Vernor Hwy & Ashland St - strong visibility, high traffic counts, and the durable pre-war masonry construction that's costly to replicate today. The asset is mid-reposition under recent construction financing, giving investors a path to stabilized cash flow without starting cold. Why buyers should move: Detroit acquisition basis with Grosse Pointe Park demand spillover Hard-corner site on a major east-side thoroughfare (MLS Area 05066) units with significant rent upside to market on turnover In-place income today, value-add upside tomorrow FEMA Flood Zone X - outside the high-risk floodplain, lower insurance, cleaner financing Strong access to Mack Ave retail, Alter Rd, and downtown Detroit Detroit's east side is moving, and corridor-fronting multifamily this close to the Pointes doesn't last. Offering memorandum, rent roll, and financials available to qualified buyers on request.

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$155,004
− Mortgage interest
−$36,410
− Property taxes
−$9,750
− Insurance
−$3,250
− Repairs & maintenance
−$12,400
− Management
−$12,400
− Depreciation
−$18,909
Taxable income
$61,884
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$14,852
After-tax cash flow
$53,697/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 · 12 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This multifamily property, located in a desirable area, requires moderate repairs and maintenance to improve its condition and value. Upgrading the exterior, HVAC system, and landscaping would significantly enhance its appeal and marketability.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor Kitchen cabinets — Slight wear and tear, but still functional.
  • Minor Bathroom tiles — Some discoloration, but still in good condition.
  • Moderate Exterior paint — Visible discoloration and wear, needs repainting.
  • Moderate Roof — Aged appearance, potential for leaks or damage.
  • Moderate Flooring — Scratches and wear, needs refinishing or replacement.
  • Moderate Interior walls — Minor scuffing and wear, needs touch-up painting.
  • Minor Windows — Blinds present, but some may need cleaning or replacement.
  • Moderate HVAC system — Age of the building suggests potential need for maintenance or replacement.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Painting and updating the exterior — Fresh paint and updated exterior can significantly enhance curb appeal and resale value.
  • Rental Upgrading the HVAC system — A reliable HVAC system is crucial for tenant satisfaction and can increase rental income.
  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhanced landscaping and curb appeal can attract more tenants and increase both resale and rental values.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Kitchen cabinets · Slight wear and tear, but still functional. Minor $500–3,000
Bathroom tiles · Some discoloration, but still in good condition. Minor $500–3,000
Exterior paint · Visible discoloration and wear, needs repainting. Moderate $3,000–15,000
Roof · Aged appearance, potential for leaks or damage. Moderate $3,000–15,000
Flooring · Scratches and wear, needs refinishing or replacement. Moderate $3,000–15,000
Interior walls · Minor scuffing and wear, needs touch-up painting. Moderate $3,000–15,000
Windows · Blinds present, but some may need cleaning or replacement. Minor $500–3,000
HVAC system · Age of the building suggests potential need for maintenance or replacement. Moderate $3,000–15,000
Total estimated repair cost · 8 items $16,500–84,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale Painting and updating the exterior — Fresh paint and updated exterior can significantly enhance curb appeal and resale value.
  • Rental Upgrading the HVAC system — A reliable HVAC system is crucial for tenant satisfaction and can increase rental income.
  • Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhanced landscaping and curb appeal can attract more tenants and increase both resale and rental values.

ⓘ 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
Detroit Public Schools Community District
NCES district ID
2601103
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$25,815
Composite
13.06/100
National rank
#9564
State rank
#499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

Score
73/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Detroit, MI
City population
572,865
Population (ZIP)
10,238

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,675,273 people
By 2030
1,620,300 · -3.3%
By 2040
1,502,341 · -10.3%
By 2050
1,384,039 · -17.4%
By 2075
1,124,592 · -32.9%
By 2100
881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (87%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 87% White 9% Two or more races 2% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
99% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
2008→2024 swing
-20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -60.84%
Current HPI
191.0405
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+284.6% since first listed
25 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-08 Listed $650,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-06-08 Listed $650,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-08-30 Sold (MLS) $595,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-08-30 Sold (MLS) $595,000 REALCOMP
  • 2024-07-12 Contingent REALCOMP
  • 2024-07-12 Contingent MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-06-23 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-06-23 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2024-05-29 Contingent MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-05-29 Contingent REALCOMP
  • 2024-05-03 Listed $595,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-05-03 Listed $595,000 REALCOMP
  • 2024-04-27 Rental Removed $890 APPFOLIO
  • 2024-04-12 Listed for Rent $890 APPFOLIO
  • 2022-04-18 Price Changed $750 RENT.
  • 2021-03-05 Sold (MLS) $425,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2021-03-05 Sold (MLS) $425,000 REALCOMP
  • 2021-01-13 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2021-01-13 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2020-12-28 Contingent MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-12-28 Contingent REALCOMP
  • 2020-12-02 Listed $400,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-12-02 Listed $400,000 REALCOMP
  • 2017-12-27 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2017-12-01 Listed $169,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS

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Sold comps — $/sqft

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