Lancia's Bridgeport II Plan · Huntertown, IN 46818

$279,500

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,278 sqft · SingleFamily · 300 Days on market

Excellent condition $45/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the F 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).

• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +6.5/30.0
• Schools +4.9/10.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• Rent growth +4.4/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• 1% rule +1.8/10.0
• DSCR +0.8/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

THIS IS A SAMPLE PLAN - THIS IS NOT A HOME FOR SALE. Lancia's Bridgeport II is a very spacious 2-story with plenty of room for your family to grow. The Kitchen has a large walk-in Pantry and overlooks the Nook and some of the large Great Room. Cubbie Lockeres in Mudroom off Garage with pocket door. The room off the front door can be made into an Office or Bonus Room. Bonus Room or Loft Area upstairs as well. All 4 Bedrooms upstairs as well as the Laundry Room with linen closet. Owner Suite Bedroom 1 has a Bath with a vanity can accommodate dual sink upgrade, a 5' shower and walk-in closet. A full or partial basement is available. * Base price does not include land

Key facts

• Dual sink upgrade
• Cubbie lockers
• Owner suite

Tags

• WALK-IN PANTRY
• CUBBIE LOCKERS
• OFFICE OR BONUS ROOM
• LOFT AREA
• OWNER SUITE
• DUAL SINK UPGRADE

🏗️ New construction. The $279,500 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $378,219.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $280k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-639 ($-8k/yr) — negative.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $256k (8.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $246k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 70/100 on livability (#159 in IN) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
• Northwest Allen County Schools (rural): math 51% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #25 of 301 in IN (top 8%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 11% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.6%/yr); 327 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 1,861 units permitted in Allen County in 2024 (576 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($81k/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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Allen County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 300 days — a 12% lower offer ($246k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $245,960 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 300 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
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 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: 0.68% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.26%
• Cash-on-cash: -7.24%
• DSCR: 0.68
• GRM: 12.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $378,219
• List price: $279,500
• Delta: -26.10%
• 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
5517 Tranquilo Way	0.28mi	4/2.5	2,346 (+3%)	1mo	$329,085	$140	81
4841 Whittlebury Dr	0.34mi	4/2.5	2,322 (+2%)	2mo	$379,900	$164	80
4819 Windrow Way	0.40mi	4/2.5	2,244 (-2%)	1mo	$379,900	$169	78
5371 Elk Run Pl	0.42mi	4/2.5	2,299 (+1%)	1mo	$412,000	$179	78
5390 Fair Creek Run	0.25mi	3/2.0 (-1)	2,315 (+2%)	1mo	$513,400	$222	78
12204 Bozzio Rd	0.30mi	4/2.5	2,155 (-5%)	0mo	$382,000	$177	76
12041 Swather Ct	0.44mi	4/2.5	2,229 (-2%)	2mo	$375,000	$168	74
12756 Watts Dr	0.39mi	4/2.5	2,053 (-10%)	2mo	$319,450	$156	64
5598 Broad Fields Cv	0.52mi	4/2.5	2,111 (-7%)	2mo	$390,000	$185	62
5029 Whittlebury Dr	0.28mi	4/2.5	1,938 (-15%)	1mo	$352,900	$182	61
4874 Whittlebury Dr	0.38mi	4/2.5	1,994 (-12%)	1mo	$375,000	$188	61
4313 Great Hollow Ct	0.57mi	4/2.5	2,438 (+7%)	2mo	$475,000	$195	60

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 · 7.64% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -23.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.16×
• Total profit: $-89,440
• Equity at exit: $56,394

10-year hold

• IRR: -9.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.30×
• Total profit: $-73,606
• Equity at exit: $32,701

Cash invested: $105,901 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Indiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+11
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day pay-or-quit; landlord-favorable; preempted.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 46818

• Rents YoY: 7.6%
• Active inventory: 327
• Price-to-rent: 9.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,556 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,983
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$473 /mo · $5,673/yr
• Insurance: −$158
• HOA: −$45
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$537
• Net cashflow: $-639

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,366

Max offer price $285,725

Occupancy floor —

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: $94,555
• Closing costs: $11,347
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
5045 Portney Pl Fort Wayne, IN	4.0	2.5	2226	$2,300	$1.03	44d	1	0.12mi
4722 Whittlebury Dr Fort Wayne, IN	4.0	2.0	1650	$1,999	$1.21	14d	1	0.30mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $45 · $540/yr

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $279,500 Active 300 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $279,500 Active 299 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $279,500 Active 298 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $279,500 Active 297 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $279,500 Active 295 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $279,500 Active 294 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $279,500 Active 292 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $279,500 Active 291 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $279,500 Active 290 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $279,500 Active 289 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $279,500 Active 285 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    pricedays on market $279,500 Active 284 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $274,400 Active 283 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $274,400 Active 282 DOM
15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $274,400 Active 281 DOM
16. 2026-02-09
    price $274,400 672-char remark

    Show marketing remark (672 chars)

    THIS IS A SAMPLE PLAN - THIS IS NOT A HOME FOR SALE. Lancia's Bridgeport II is a very spacious 2-story with plenty of room for your family to grow. The Kitchen has a large walk-in Pantry and overlooks the Nook and some of the large Great Room. Cubbie Lockeres in Mudroom off Garage with pocket door. The room off the front door can be made into an Office or Bonus Room. Bonus Room or Loft Area upstairs as well. All 4 Bedrooms upstairs as well as the Laundry Room with linen closet. Owner Suite Bedroom 1 has a Bath with a vanity can accommodate dual sink upgrade, a 5' shower and walk-in closet. A full or partial basement is available. * Base price does not include land

17. 2025-08-22
    listed $272,500 Active 672-char remark

    Show marketing remark (672 chars)

    THIS IS A SAMPLE PLAN - THIS IS NOT A HOME FOR SALE. Lancia's Bridgeport II is a very spacious 2-story with plenty of room for your family to grow. The Kitchen has a large walk-in Pantry and overlooks the Nook and some of the large Great Room. Cubbie Lockeres in Mudroom off Garage with pocket door. The room off the front door can be made into an Office or Bonus Room. Bonus Room or Loft Area upstairs as well. All 4 Bedrooms upstairs as well as the Laundry Room with linen closet. Owner Suite Bedroom 1 has a Bath with a vanity can accommodate dual sink upgrade, a 5' shower and walk-in closet. A full or partial basement is available. * Base price does not include land

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,677
• − Mortgage interest: −$21,186
• − Property taxes: −$5,673
• − Insurance: −$1,891
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,454
• − Management: −$2,454
• − HOA: −$540
• − Depreciation: −$11,003
• Taxable loss: −$14,524
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$3,486
• After-tax cash flow: $-4,185/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 · 13 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This home is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed. It offers a great opportunity for both resale and rental value with potential updates to enhance its curb appeal and modernize the interior.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Well-maintained landscaping can increase both resale and rental value.
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value by making the home more modern and convenient.
• Resale Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Upgraded appliances can significantly increase the home's resale value.
• Rental Adding a smart thermostat — A smart thermostat can improve energy efficiency and attract renters looking for modern amenities.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Well-maintained landscaping can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value by making the home more modern and convenient. ↑
• Resale Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Upgraded appliances can significantly increase the home's resale value. ↑
• Rental Adding a smart thermostat — A smart thermostat can improve energy efficiency and attract renters looking for modern amenities. ↑

ⓘ 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: Northwest Allen County Schools
• NCES district ID: 1808250
• Math proficiency: 51% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 58% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $78,952
• Composite: 49.26/100
• National rank: #2027
• State rank: #25 of 301 in IN

Livability — Huntertown

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #159
• US rank: #7771

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Allen County · 326,813 people
• Metro: Fort Wayne, IN
• Population (ZIP): 21,954
• Household income: $81,066
• Rent vs Own: 15.6% rent · 84.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 101.0

Population outlook (Allen County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 394,020 people
• By 2030: 405,128 · +2.8%
• By 2040: 423,476 · +7.5%
• By 2050: 435,137 · +10.4%
• By 2075: 450,293 · +14.3%
• By 2100: 424,101 · +7.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (79%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 79% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 7% Black 4% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 6%
• Common ancestry: Italian 4% Slovak 3% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada, Vietnam, Philippines
• Languages at home: 90% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Asian/Pacific 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Allen

• 2024 margin: R (+12.5) · D 42.9% · R 55.4% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.1pp toward R · 2008: -4.3pp · 2024: -12.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+12.5 2020: R+11.2 2016: R+19.6 2012: R+16.8 2008: R+4.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -217.71%
• Current HPI: 228.1539
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.64%
• Metro: Fort Wayne, IN
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.90%
• F500 in state: 18

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$37B
▸Healthcare	1	$177B
▸Pharmaceuticals	1	$45B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$18B
▸Agriculture	1	$17B
▸Packaging	1	$12B

Price history

+0.7% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-02-09 Price Changed $274,400 Zillow
• 2025-08-22 Listed $272,500 Zillow