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1845 Halifax Rd
B+ Composite 77.17
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 +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$79,900

1845 Halifax Rd · Danville, VA 24540
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 820 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 195 Days on market
Built 1959 Fair condition 7,841 sqft lot $97/sqft · 43% below area Est $140k · 43% under

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

Listing remarks

Great Investment property. Big fenced back yard. Lots of parking in front. Home currently has a tenant in it that wants to stay under a month-to-month lease. Close to everything DanVegas. Home being sold as-is.

Key facts

  • Fenced back yard
  • Lots of parking
  • Investment property

Tags

FENCED BACK YARDLOTS OF PARKINGINVESTMENT PROPERTY

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $80k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $496 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $80k).
  • Recommended offer: $70k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.7% vs local median 5.4% in Danville — 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 77/100 on livability (#91 in VA, #2,952 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities D+, crime D-, commute F.
  • Danville City Public School District (town): math 30% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #128 of 131 in VA (top 98%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Edwin A. Gibson Elementary (math 17% / reading 37%, grade F, #1,029 of 1,108 statewide, top 94%, 518 students, 94% FRL); Westwood Middle (math 22% / reading 40%, grade F, #333 of 342 statewide, top 97%, 609 students, 90% FRL); George Washington High (math 44% / reading 54%, grade D, #300 of 319 statewide, top 94%, 1,309 students, 88% FRL) — zoned schools average 91% FRL vs 71% district-wide (19 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 313 active listings in the ZIP; 54 units permitted in Danville city in 2024 (40 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $552 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Danville County population projected to shrink 7% 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 $22k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 195 days — a 12% lower offer ($70k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts 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.
  • Current owner paid $5k; list at $80k implies a 1498% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1959 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $70,312 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 195 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 1959 — 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. Crime grade is D 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 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
1.54% ✓
Cap rate
13.74%
Cash-on-cash
26.58%
DSCR
2.18
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$140,202
List price
$79,900
Delta
-43.01%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
4 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1728 Halifax Rd 0.20mi 2/1.0 (-1) 892 (+9%) 1mo $33,500 $38 70
248 Mountain Hill Rd 1.30mi 2/1.0 (-1) 798 (-3%) 1mo $87,000 $109 55
208 Haymore St 1.08mi 2/1.0 (-1) 856 (+4%) 8mo $58,000 $68 46
141 Prather Dr 0.75mi 2/1.5 (-1) 858 (+5%) 5mo $130,000 $152 46
2279 Robin Hood Dr 0.53mi 3/1.0 960 (+17%) 9mo $151,000 $157 43
29 Oakland Ave 1.41mi 2/1.0 (-1) 746 (-9%) 6mo $99,900 $134 40
1148 Kentuck Rd 1.36mi 3/1.0 960 (+17%) 7mo $125,000 $130 34
296 Gardner St 0.78mi 2/1.0 (-1) 715 (-13%) 9mo $35,000 $49 31
1157 Halifax Rd 1.02mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,007 (+23%) 11mo $40,000 $40 26

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
20.4%
Equity multiple
1.83×
Total profit
$18,587
Equity at exit
$11,913
10-year hold
IRR
28.6%
Equity multiple
3.54×
Total profit
$56,719
Equity at exit
$6,908

Cash invested: $22,372 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
State Virginia
55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
VRLTA gives some tenant protections; Northern Virginia courts slower; rural VA landlord-leaning.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active
Months of supply
9.0 mo (11%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$98,000 ($122/sqft)
Median days on market
95 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+40.6% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 24540

Home prices YoY
-20.0%
Active inventory
313
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,234 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
−$419
Tax from tax record
−$27 /mo · $327/yr
Insurance
−$33
HOA
−$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
−$259
Net cashflow
$496

Break-even live

Break-even rent $607
Max offer price $79,900
Occupancy floor 55%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $541 -5% $518 +0% $496 +5% $473 +10% $450
Rent -10% $398 -5% $447 +0% $496 +5% $544 +10% $593
Rate -1.0pp $536 -0.5pp $516 base $496 +0.5pp $475 +1.0pp $454

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
$19,975
Closing costs
$2,397
Reserves months
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Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
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Monthly P&I
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Monthly cashflow
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DSCR
—
Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
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Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
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Monthly P&I
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Monthly cashflow
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DSCR
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Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
No garage
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewer
Home design
Residential property
Construction
Vinyl siding
Exterior features
Front porchFenced yardOutbuilding

Interior

Kitchen
Electric rangeOvenRefrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heatingElectric heatingHeat pumpCeiling fan(s)
Interior features
Walk-in closetsSmoke detector(s)

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-11-08
    days on market $79,900 Active 195 DOM
  2. 2026-11-07
    days on market $79,900 Active 194 DOM
  3. 2026-11-06
    days on market $79,900 Active 193 DOM
  4. 2026-11-05
    days on market $79,900 Active 192 DOM
  5. 2026-11-04
    days on market $79,900 Active 191 DOM
  6. 2026-11-02
    days on market $79,900 Active 189 DOM
  7. 2026-11-01
    days on market $79,900 Active 188 DOM
  8. 2026-10-31
    days on market $79,900 Active 187 DOM
  9. 2026-10-30
    days on market $79,900 Active 186 DOM
  10. 2026-10-29
    days on market $79,900 Active 185 DOM
  11. 2026-10-28
    days on market $79,900 Active 184 DOM
  12. 2026-10-27
    days on market $79,900 Active 183 DOM
  13. 2026-10-26
    days on market $79,900 Active 182 DOM
  14. 2026-10-25
    days on market $79,900 Active 181 DOM
  15. 2026-10-24
    days on market $79,900 Active 180 DOM
  16. 2026-10-23
    days on market $79,900 Active 179 DOM
  17. 2026-10-22
    days on market $79,900 Active 178 DOM
  18. 2026-10-21
    days on market $79,900 Active 177 DOM
  19. 2026-10-20
    days on market $79,900 Active 176 DOM
  20. 2026-10-19
    days on market $79,900 Active 175 DOM
  21. 2026-10-18
    days on market $79,900 Active 174 DOM
  22. 2026-10-17
    days on market $79,900 Active 173 DOM
  23. 2026-10-16
    days on market $79,900 Active 172 DOM
  24. 2026-10-15
    days on market $79,900 Active 171 DOM
  25. 2026-10-14
    days on market $79,900 Active 170 DOM
  26. 2026-10-13
    days on market $79,900 Active 169 DOM
  27. 2026-10-12
    days on market $79,900 Active 168 DOM
  28. 2026-10-11
    days on market $79,900 Active 167 DOM
  29. 2026-10-10
    days on market $79,900 Active 166 DOM
  30. 2026-10-09
    days on market $79,900 Active 165 DOM
  31. 2026-10-08
    days on market $79,900 Active 164 DOM
  32. 2026-10-07
    days on market $79,900 Active 163 DOM
  33. 2026-10-06
    days on market $79,900 Active 162 DOM
  34. 2026-10-05
    days on market $79,900 Active 161 DOM
  35. 2026-10-04
    days on market $79,900 Active 160 DOM
  36. 2026-10-03
    days on market $79,900 Active 159 DOM
  37. 2026-10-02
    days on market $79,900 Active 158 DOM
  38. 2026-10-01
    days on market $79,900 Active 157 DOM
  39. 2026-09-30
    days on market $79,900 Active 156 DOM
  40. 2026-09-29
    days on market $79,900 Active 155 DOM
  41. 2026-09-28
    days on market $79,900 Active 154 DOM
  42. 2026-09-27
    days on market $79,900 Active 153 DOM
  43. 2026-09-26
    days on market $79,900 Active 152 DOM
  44. 2026-09-25
    days on market $79,900 Active 151 DOM
  45. 2026-09-24
    days on market $79,900 Active 150 DOM
  46. 2026-09-24
    days on market $79,900 Active 149 DOM
  47. 2026-09-22
    days on market $79,900 Active 148 DOM
  48. 2026-09-21
    days on market $79,900 Active 147 DOM
  49. 2026-09-20
    days on market $79,900 Active 146 DOM
  50. 2026-09-19
    days on market $79,900 Active 145 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast VA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$327 · $27/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$655 · $55/mo
Expected delta
+$328/yr (+$27/mo · 100.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 8% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,811
− Mortgage interest
−$4,476
− Property taxes
−$327
− Insurance
−$400
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,185
− Management
−$1,185
− Depreciation
−$2,324
Taxable income
$4,915
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,180
After-tax cash flow
$4,767/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 $20,500–$36,900 screening

The home is in fair condition with some repairs and maintenance needed, including painting the exterior siding and roof, and improving the landscaping and curb appeal. The home is currently occupied by a tenant and is being sold as-is.

Components & finishes AI

Roof asphalt shingle · good Flooring wood

Deferred maintenance Est. $2,500–$10,000 screening

  • Minor Roof (roof) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Windows (windows) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Electrical (electrical) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Plumbing (plumbing) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Exterior (exterior) — No visible signs of damage or wear

Repairs flagged

  • Major roof — The roof appears to be in poor condition, with visible wear and tear.
  • Moderate exterior siding — The exterior siding is in fair condition, with some discoloration and wear.
  • Major landscaping — The landscaping and curb appeal are poor, with overgrown grass and a lack of maintenance.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both paint the exterior siding and roof — Painting the exterior siding and roof will improve the curb appeal and increase the home's value. ↑
  • Both landscaping and curb appeal — Improving the landscaping and curb appeal will increase the home's value and make it more attractive to potential buyers or renters. ↑

ⓘ 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 36/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Edwin A. Gibson Elementary F VA #1,029/1,108 Nat'l #28,475/41,679 Middle Westwood Middle F VA #333/342 Nat'l #8,646/14,009 High George Washington High D VA #300/319 Nat'l #6,078/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Danville City Public School District
NCES district ID
5101110
Math proficiency
30% ▼ -22.00%
Reading proficiency
44% ▼ -8.00%
Median HH income
$31,952
Composite
30.23/100
National rank
#6298
State rank
#128 of 131 in VA
B Composite livability gradescore 77/100

Livability — Danville

Score
77/100
State rank
#91
US rank
#2952

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Danville, VA
County
Danville City · 40,989 people
City population
59,055
Metro
Danville, VA
Population (ZIP)
31,013
Household income
$47,924
Rent vs Own
40.4% rent · 59.6% own
Severe rent burden
13% of renters

Population outlook (Danville County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
40,989 people
By 2030
40,432 · -1.4%
By 2040
39,255 · -4.2%
By 2050
38,035 · -7.2%
By 2075
35,612 · -13.1%
By 2100
30,365 · -25.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
Race & ethnicity
White 50% Black 42% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 4%
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Danville

2024 margin
Strong D (+21.1) · D 60.1% · R 39.0%
2008→2024 swing
+1.9pp toward D · 2008: 19.1pp · 2024: 21.1pp
All cycles
2024: D+21.1 2020: D+22.1 2016: D+19.9 2012: D+22.1 2008: D+19.1

Not yet ingested

Civics
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Price history

+1498.0% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-27 Listed $79,900 DRRAR
  • 2025-07-14 Price Changed $79,900 DRRAR
  • 2025-07-07 Price Changed $85,000 DRRAR
  • 2025-06-11 Price Changed $95,000 DRRAR
  • 2025-05-14 Listed $113,500 DRRAR
  • 1969-05-23 Sold (Public Records) $5,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $327 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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