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191 Sylvan Lake Rd #16
B- Composite 66.54
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +6.3/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +1.4/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$68,500

191 Sylvan Lake Rd #16 · Chelsea Cove, NY 12533
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 800 sqft · Condo · 203 Days on market
Built 1940 Good condition $86/sqft · 13% above area Est $60k · 13% over ↓ 13% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Motivated seller looking to make a deal before November 1! Come check out this fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage (May 1- November 1). Enter into a large and inviting deck and adjoining sunroom with relaxing mountain and wooded views. Continue to the interior of the home which boasts an open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast nook, updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. Unit features include modern fixtures, a bonus office space, and a mini-split system for AC/heat. oversized interior windows flood the space with natural light. A generous sized bathroom with full size tub and oversized bedroom completes the space. The View Hill community offers beautiful grounds, a pool, a volleyball area, a clubhouse with a pool table, playground, and 11 acres of serene landscape. Find your weekend/summer escape and make an offer!

Key facts

  • Adjoining sunroom
  • Large inviting deck
  • Vinyl plank flooring

Tags

LARGE INVITING DECKADJOINING SUNROOMMOUNTAIN AND WOODED VIEWSOPEN CONCEPT LIVING ROOMUPDATED KITCHEN CABINETSVINYL PLANK FLOORING

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 $68k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $68k).
  • Recommended offer: $60k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 23.9% vs local median 2.5% in Chelsea Cove — 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: area grade B — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
  • Arlington Central School District (suburban): math 77% / reading 65% proficiency, ranked #106 of 590 in NY (top 18%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 16% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: 202 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 620 units permitted in Dutchess County in 2024 (242 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent is only 16% of the median local income ($142k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $474 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Dutchess County population projected at -11% 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 $19k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 203 days — a 12% lower offer ($60k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $60,280 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 203 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1940 — 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. 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. 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
2.73%
Cap rate
23.90%
Cash-on-cash
62.88%
DSCR
3.80
GRM
3.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$60,369
List price
$68,500
Delta
13.47%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
18 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
61.9%
Equity multiple
3.76×
Total profit
$52,938
Equity at exit
$10,214
10-year hold
IRR
66.4%
Equity multiple
7.71×
Total profit
$128,636
Equity at exit
$5,923

Cash invested: $19,180 (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 12533

Active inventory
202
Price-to-rent
3.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,871 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$359
Tax est. 1.5%
$86 /mo · $1,028/yr
Insurance
$29
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$393
Net cashflow
$1,005

Break-even live

Break-even rent $599
Max offer price $68,500
Occupancy floor 41%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,052 -5% $1,029 +0% $1,005 +5% $981 +10% $958
Rent -10% $857 -5% $931 +0% $1,005 +5% $1,079 +10% $1,153
Rate -1.0pp $1,040 -0.5pp $1,022 base $1,005 +0.5pp $987 +1.0pp $969

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
$17,125
Closing costs
$2,055
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 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
71 Miller Rd Hopewell Junction, NY 2.0–4.0 1.0–2.0 750 $1,900 $2.53 44d 3 0.48mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $68,500 Active 203 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $68,500 Active 202 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $68,500 Active 201 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $68,500 Active 200 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $68,500 Active 198 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $68,500 Active 195 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $68,500 Active 194 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $68,500 Active 193 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $68,500 Active 192 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $68,500 Active 188 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $68,500 Active 187 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $68,500 Active 186 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $68,500 Active 185 DOM
  14. 2026-05-30
    days on market $68,500 Active 184 DOM
  15. 2026-04-17
    status Active 865-char remark
    Show marketing remark (865 chars)

    Motivated seller looking to make a deal before November 1! Come check out this fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage (May 1- November 1). Enter into a large and inviting deck and adjoining sunroom with relaxing mountain and wooded views. Continue to the interior of the home which boasts an open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast nook, updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. Unit features include modern fixtures, a bonus office space, and a mini-split system for AC/heat. oversized interior windows flood the space with natural light. A generous sized bathroom with full size tub and oversized bedroom completes the space. The View Hill community offers beautiful grounds, a pool, a volleyball area, a clubhouse with a pool table, playground, and 11 acres of serene landscape. Find your weekend/summer escape and make an offer!

  16. 2025-10-01
    status Pending 865-char remark
    Show marketing remark (865 chars)

    Motivated seller looking to make a deal before November 1! Come check out this fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage (May 1- November 1). Enter into a large and inviting deck and adjoining sunroom with relaxing mountain and wooded views. Continue to the interior of the home which boasts an open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast nook, updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. Unit features include modern fixtures, a bonus office space, and a mini-split system for AC/heat. oversized interior windows flood the space with natural light. A generous sized bathroom with full size tub and oversized bedroom completes the space. The View Hill community offers beautiful grounds, a pool, a volleyball area, a clubhouse with a pool table, playground, and 11 acres of serene landscape. Find your weekend/summer escape and make an offer!

  17. 2025-09-17
    price $68,500 865-char remark
    Show marketing remark (865 chars)

    Motivated seller looking to make a deal before November 1! Come check out this fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage (May 1- November 1). Enter into a large and inviting deck and adjoining sunroom with relaxing mountain and wooded views. Continue to the interior of the home which boasts an open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast nook, updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. Unit features include modern fixtures, a bonus office space, and a mini-split system for AC/heat. oversized interior windows flood the space with natural light. A generous sized bathroom with full size tub and oversized bedroom completes the space. The View Hill community offers beautiful grounds, a pool, a volleyball area, a clubhouse with a pool table, playground, and 11 acres of serene landscape. Find your weekend/summer escape and make an offer!

  18. 2025-06-13
    price $72,500 865-char remark
    Show marketing remark (865 chars)

    Motivated seller looking to make a deal before November 1! Come check out this fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage (May 1- November 1). Enter into a large and inviting deck and adjoining sunroom with relaxing mountain and wooded views. Continue to the interior of the home which boasts an open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast nook, updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. Unit features include modern fixtures, a bonus office space, and a mini-split system for AC/heat. oversized interior windows flood the space with natural light. A generous sized bathroom with full size tub and oversized bedroom completes the space. The View Hill community offers beautiful grounds, a pool, a volleyball area, a clubhouse with a pool table, playground, and 11 acres of serene landscape. Find your weekend/summer escape and make an offer!

  19. 2025-05-13
    listed $79,000 Active 865-char remark
    Show marketing remark (865 chars)

    Motivated seller looking to make a deal before November 1! Come check out this fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage (May 1- November 1). Enter into a large and inviting deck and adjoining sunroom with relaxing mountain and wooded views. Continue to the interior of the home which boasts an open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast nook, updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. Unit features include modern fixtures, a bonus office space, and a mini-split system for AC/heat. oversized interior windows flood the space with natural light. A generous sized bathroom with full size tub and oversized bedroom completes the space. The View Hill community offers beautiful grounds, a pool, a volleyball area, a clubhouse with a pool table, playground, and 11 acres of serene landscape. Find your weekend/summer escape and make an offer!

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 14% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$22,457
− Mortgage interest
−$3,837
− Property taxes
−$1,028
− Insurance
−$342
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,797
− Management
−$1,797
− Depreciation
−$1,993
Taxable income
$11,664
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,799
After-tax cash flow
$9,261/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

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This fully furnished 1-bed, 1-bath seasonal cottage is in good condition with a good curb appeal. It offers a spacious deck and sunroom with mountain and wooded views. The interior is well-maintained with updated kitchen cabinets and vinyl plank flooring. The property is ready for a motivated buyer looking to make a deal before November 1.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace outdoor cushions — Improves comfort and extends furniture life

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace outdoor cushions — Improves comfort and extends furniture life

ⓘ 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
Arlington Central School District
NCES district ID
3603270
Math proficiency
77% ▲ 19.00%
Reading proficiency
65% ▲ 12.00%
Median HH income
$83,597
Composite
63.47/100
National rank
#613
State rank
#106 of 590 in NY

Livability — Chelsea Cove

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

County
Dutchess County · 188,048 people
Metro
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
Population (ZIP)
27,325
Household income
$141,585
Rent vs Own
10.3% rent · 89.7% own
Severe rent burden
190.0

Population outlook (Dutchess County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
291,768 people
By 2030
287,131 · -1.6%
By 2040
274,881 · -5.8%
By 2050
259,971 · -10.9%
By 2075
235,366 · -19.3%
By 2100
208,786 · -28.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (67%)
Race & ethnicity
White 67% Hispanic / Latino 16% Two or more races 13% Asian 6% Black 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 5% Dominican 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada, South Korea, China
Languages at home
83% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 3% Arabic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Dutchess

2024 margin
Lean D (+5.4) · D 52.7% · R 47.3%
2008→2024 swing
-3.2pp toward R · 2008: 8.6pp · 2024: 5.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+5.4 2020: D+9.6 2016: R+1.1 2012: D+6.6 2008: D+8.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -140.32%
Current HPI
232.2351
Rent YoY
Metro
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-13.3% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-17 Relisted OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-10-01 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-09-17 Price Changed $68,500 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-06-13 Price Changed $72,500 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-05-13 Listed $79,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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