14536 NW 143rd Pl · Alachua, FL 32615

$129,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 960 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 10 Days on market

Built 1900 5,001 sqft lot ↓ 11% since listing

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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 +28.4/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.3/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.3/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Come see this 2 bed 2 bath fixer upper in the heart of Alachua Fl. This home sits just a few minutes walk to downtown Alachua, and all the amenities. Bev's Burgers, Alachua Animal Hospital, Dollar General, NY Pizza, Tennis courts and much more. Located close to all the schools. The home is on Alachua utilities. This neighborhood is quiet and great for evening walks. Large Oaks and lush green lawns. Close to Gainesville and Lake City a quick jump to the interstate just 2 miles away. Great for a first time home buyer or investor looking to get into the market. Call today for a showing!

Key facts

• Close to schools
• Lush green lawns
• Heart of alachua

Tags

• HEART OF ALACHUA
• WALK TO DOWNTOWN
• CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
• QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
• LARGE OAKS
• LUSH GREEN LAWNS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property zoned RSF-3; Located in city limits; Living area approximately 960 square feet (public records)
• Financial info: Unfurnished
• HOA & community: No HOA association indicated; Development: Lynwood Park

Exterior

• Parking: Driveway
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity connected
• Home design: Single family residence; Residential property; One story; Faces south; Entry level: One
• Construction: Shingle roof; Crawlspace foundation; Built on a lot of about 0.11 acres
• Exterior features: Front porch; Other exterior features; City limits lot; Level lot; Paved lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Convection oven; Cooktop; Range; Microwave; Dishwasher; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
• Flooring: Vinyl
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Electric heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Solid wood cabinets; Walk-in closet(s)
• Laundry & utility: Laundry room

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $129k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $418 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $129k).

Location & tenants

• Location reads 77/100 on livability (#188 in FL, #2,996 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, cost of living A; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
• Alachua (urban): math 49% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #30 of 73 in FL (top 41%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: Alachua Elementary School (math 48% / reading 41%, grade F, #1,288 of 2,144 statewide, top 62%, 326 students, 70% FRL); Santa Fe High School (math 35% / reading 56%, grade D-, #223 of 667 statewide, top 34%, 1,154 students, 47% FRL).
• Market conditions: 397 active listings in the ZIP; 1,774 units permitted in Alachua County in 2024 (984 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $892 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Alachua County population projected at +26% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts since 19y 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 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $129,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.33% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.18%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.87%
• DSCR: 1.62
• GRM: 6.3

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: 4.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.16×
• Total profit: $5,750
• Equity at exit: $19,234

10-year hold

• IRR: 13.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.09×
• Total profit: $39,480
• Equity at exit: $11,154

Cash invested: $36,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 32615

• Home prices YoY: -21.6%
• Active inventory: 397
• Price-to-rent: 6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,717 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$676
• Tax from tax record: −$208 /mo · $2,499/yr
• Insurance: −$54
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$360
• Net cashflow: $418

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,188

Max offer price $129,000

Occupancy floor 71%

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: $32,250
• Closing costs: $3,870
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 5 events

1. 2026-05-30
   remarks 631-char remark
2. 2026-05-30
   statusdays on market $129,000 Pending 10 DOM
3. 2026-05-20
   listed $129,000 Active
4. 2007-05-08
   historical
5. 2007-02-20
   listed $145,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $2,499 · $208/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,499 · $208/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,599
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,226
• − Property taxes: −$2,499
• − Insurance: −$645
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,648
• − Management: −$1,648
• − Depreciation: −$3,753
• Taxable income: $3,181
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$763
• After-tax cash flow: $4,248/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: Alachua
• NCES district ID: 1200030
• Math proficiency: 49% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $42,683
• Composite: 43.31/100
• National rank: #3038
• State rank: #30 of 73 in FL

Livability — Alachua

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #188
• US rank: #2996

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Alachua, FL
• City population: 31,819
• Population (ZIP): 16,244

Population outlook (Alachua County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 289,834 people
• By 2030: 305,873 · +5.5%
• By 2040: 335,246 · +15.7%
• By 2050: 364,719 · +25.8%
• By 2075: 436,665 · +50.7%
• By 2100: 482,920 · +66.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (67%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 67% Black 18% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 8% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 2% Cuban 3% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 4% Slovak 4% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, Jamaica, Guatemala
• Languages at home: 90% English-only · Spanish 7% Other Indo-European 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Alachua

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+21.0) · D 59.7% · R 38.8% · Other 1.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -0.6pp no change · 2008: 21.6pp · 2024: 21.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+21.0 2020: D+27.2 2016: D+22.5 2012: D+17.3 2008: D+21.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -77.36%
• Current HPI: 280.2476
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

-11.0% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-20 Listed $129,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2007-05-08 Listing Removed — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2007-02-20 Listed $145,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+4.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,499 · +7.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.