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415 Warford Ave
B- Composite 65.96
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
  • Rent growth +4.8/5.0
  • ARV discount +4.6/15.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$70,000

415 Warford Ave · Ferguson, MO 63135
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 840 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 36 Days on market
Built 1948 6,655 sqft lot $83/sqft · 6% above area Est $66k · 6% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Nice brick home located on a quiet street just minutes from the January-Wabash Lake and Park. This home is rented to a tenant who is on a month-to-month lease, paying $815/month. That rate is well below market. The Sec 8 FMR is $1290/month so there's lots of room for increased income. Interested in a package of homes? This seller is also selling MLS# 2607390 and 2607384 if you would like to them to your contract. The home is being sold as-is with seller to do no inspections, repairs or credits. Showings with an accepted contract. Please do not disturb the tenant or walk the property.

Key facts

  • 6,655 sq ft lot
  • Built 1948
  • Listed 35 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service by Ameren; Cable available
  • Home design: Single-family residence; One level
  • Construction: Brick construction
  • Exterior features: Back yard

Interior

  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (both on the main level)
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom (on the main level)
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Full 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 2-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $70k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $518 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $70k).
  • Recommended offer: $68k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.2% vs local median 9.2% in Ferguson — 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 58/100 on livability (#586 in MO) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing B+; Watch: health & safety C-, schools F, crime F.
  • Ferguson-Florissant R-II (suburban): math 7% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #311 of 324 in MO (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+9.0%/yr); 162 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 920 units permitted in St. Louis County in 2024 (250 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $484 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 36 days — a 3% lower offer ($68k) 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 $38k; list at $70k implies a 87% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $67,900 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 36 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  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 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
1.77%
Cap rate
15.18%
Cash-on-cash
31.73%
DSCR
2.41
GRM
4.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$65,771
List price
$70,000
Delta
6.43%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
308 Henquin Dr 0.31mi 2/1.0 861 (+2%) 1mo $80,000 $93 76
222 Henquin Dr 0.32mi 2/1.0 816 (-3%) 1mo $115,000 $141 75
8027 Aline Ave 0.50mi 2/1.0 852 (+1%) 6mo $45,000 $53 65
826 Walters Dr 0.26mi 2/1.0 925 (+10%) 2mo $60,000 $65 65
221 S Harvey Ave 0.67mi 2/1.0 864 (+3%) 3mo $135,000 $156 58
619 Carson Rd 0.44mi 1/1.0 (-1) 901 (+7%) 5mo $75,000 $83 54
838 Abston Ave 0.32mi 2/1.0 959 (+14%) 6mo $85,000 $89 53
115 Lawrence Ave 0.59mi 2/1.5 936 (+11%) 0mo $64,500 $69 51
405 Estelle Ave 0.67mi 2/1.0 775 (-8%) 1mo $79,900 $103 51
8235 Davenport Dr 0.73mi 1/1.0 (-1) 792 (-6%) 5mo $63,000 $80 43
406 Tiffin Ave 0.63mi 2/1.0 944 (+12%) 5mo $105,000 $111 42
6625 Thurston Ave 0.67mi 2/1.0 939 (+12%) 4mo $74,900 $80 42

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
32.1%
Equity multiple
2.44×
Total profit
$28,223
Equity at exit
$10,437
10-year hold
IRR
41.8%
Equity multiple
5.95×
Total profit
$96,938
Equity at exit
$6,052

Cash invested: $19,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Missouri
81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

ZIP-level market 63135

Rents YoY
9.0%
Active inventory
162
Price-to-rent
4.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,241 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$367
Tax from tax record
$66 /mo · $788/yr
Insurance
$29
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$261
Net cashflow
$518

Break-even live

Break-even rent $585
Max offer price $70,000
Occupancy floor 53%

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
$17,500
Closing costs
$2,100
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
222 Henquin Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 816 $1,050 $1.29 17d 1 0.30mi
60 Mayme Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 960 $1,285 $1.34 43d 1 0.39mi
601 Carson Rd Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 743 $950 $1.28 23d 1 0.40mi
6156 Wulff Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 960 $1,425 $1.48 10d 1 0.40mi
910 Disco Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 924 $1,260 $1.36 16d 1 0.45mi
6132 Eaton Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 792 $1,125 $1.42 23d 1 0.52mi
6333 Peurifoy Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 840 $1,295 $1.54 23d 1 0.60mi
6625 Thurston Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 939 $1,400 $1.49 23d 1 0.68mi
6625 Thurston Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 939 $1,300 $1.38 43d 1 0.68mi
6044 Cascade Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 984 $1,150 $1.17 7d 1 0.69mi
401 Millman Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1008 $1,450 $1.44 16d 1 0.74mi
8306 Whitewater Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 792 $1,195 $1.51 7d 1 0.78mi
246 Louisa Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1036 $1,600 $1.54 43d 1 0.79mi
222 Randolph Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 964 $1,400 $1.45 7d 1 0.86mi
360 S Harvey Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 936 $925 $0.99 43d 1 0.89mi
24 Vierling Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 850 $1,290 $1.52 7d 1 0.90mi
6214 Jefferson Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 816 $1,195 $1.46 23d 1 0.90mi
415 Ames Pl Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 816 $1,400 $1.72 43d 1 0.91mi
334 Mueller Ave Saint Louis, MO 1.0 1.0 713 $825 $1.16 23d 1 0.92mi
419 S Florissant Rd Ferguson, MO 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,200 $1.09 43d 1 0.92mi
519 Graf Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 2.0 887 $1,297 $1.46 20d 1 0.94mi
650 Robert Ave Ferguson, MO 3.0 1.0 816 $1,224 $1.50 43d 1 0.94mi
307 Coppinger Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 960 $1,095 $1.14 17d 1 0.97mi
6334 Washington Ave Berkeley, MO 3.0 1.0 864 $1,100 $1.27 4d 1 0.98mi
6336 Washington Ave Berkeley, MO 2.0 1.0 720 $1,175 $1.63 43d 1 0.98mi
6315 Washington Ave Berkeley, MO 2.0 1.0 739 $1,175 $1.59 16d 1 0.99mi
110 Paul Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 875 $1,050 $1.20 7d 1 1.01mi
422 Plaza Ave Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 792 $1,000 $1.26 7d 1 1.03mi
223 Wiegel Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 864 $1,560 $1.81 12d 1 1.06mi
12 Lee Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 832 $1,080 $1.30 7d 1 1.06mi
338 La Motte Ln Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 904 $1,150 $1.27 43d 1 1.06mi
617 Tesmore Pl Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 877 $1,200 $1.37 43d 1 1.07mi
709 Suburban Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 975 $1,400 $1.44 43d 1 1.08mi
450 S Dade Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 1040 $1,200 $1.15 23d 1 1.09mi
153 Bascom Dr Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 1076 $1,195 $1.11 19d 1 1.09mi
6234 Hancock Ave Berkeley, MO 2.0 1.0 846 $1,050 $1.24 43d 1 1.11mi
46 Bascom Dr Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 932 $1,175 $1.26 43d 1 1.11mi
6042 Hancock Ave Berkeley, MO 3.0 1.0 1041 $1,495 $1.44 23d 1 1.13mi
920 Hutton Pl Saint Louis, MO 3.0 1.0 912 $1,195 $1.31 43d 1 1.13mi
502 Averill Ave Saint Louis, MO 2.0 1.0 840 $1,250 $1.49 43d 1 1.13mi

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-09
    days on market $70,000 Active 36 DOM
  2. 2026-06-08
    days on market $70,000 Active 35 DOM
  3. 2026-06-07
    days on market $70,000 Active 34 DOM
  4. 2026-06-05
    days on market $70,000 Active 31 DOM
  5. 2026-06-03
    days on market $70,000 Active 30 DOM
  6. 2026-06-02
    days on market $70,000 Active 29 DOM
  7. 2026-06-01
    days on market $70,000 Active 28 DOM
  8. 2026-05-31
    days on market $70,000 Active 27 DOM
  9. 2026-05-05
    listed $72,500 Active 590-char remark
  10. 2026-05-04
    historical $72,500 590-char remark
  11. 2025-09-03
    listed $105,000 Active
  12. 2019-03-28
    soldstatus $37,500
  13. 2018-11-07
    soldstatus
  14. 2018-11-07
    soldstatus $18,500
  15. 2009-03-17
    soldstatus
  16. 2007-09-24
    soldstatus

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$788 · $66/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$788 · $66/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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,888
− Mortgage interest
−$3,921
− Property taxes
−$788
− Insurance
−$350
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,191
− Management
−$1,191
− Depreciation
−$2,036
Taxable income
$5,410
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,298
After-tax cash flow
$4,920/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
Ferguson-Florissant R-II
NCES district ID
2912010
Math proficiency
7% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
20% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$44,610
Composite
11.96/100
National rank
#9666
State rank
#311 of 324 in MO

Livability — Ferguson

Score
58/100
State rank
#586
US rank
#20809

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Ferguson, MO
County
Saint Louis County · 888,823 people
City population
18,381
Metro
St. Louis, MO-IL
Population (ZIP)
18,381
Household income
$52,328
Rent vs Own
45.8% rent · 54.2% own
Severe rent burden
957.0

Population outlook (St. Louis County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,025,227 people
By 2030
1,028,023 · +0.3%
By 2040
1,020,940 · -0.4%
By 2050
1,007,280 · -1.8%
By 2075
987,277 · -3.7%
By 2100
921,984 · -10.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (66%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 66% White 28% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1% Iranian 1% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
1% · Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 4%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Louis

2024 margin
Strong D (+23.4) · D 60.8% · R 37.4% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
+3.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.9pp · 2024: 23.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+23.4 2020: D+24.0 2016: D+16.2 2012: D+13.7 2008: D+19.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -152.56%
Current HPI
138.6781
Rent YoY
▲ 9.03%
Metro
St. Louis, MO-IL
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.84%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+278.4% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-26 Price Changed $70,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-05 Listed $72,500 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-04 Coming Soon MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-09-03 Listed $105,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2019-03-28 Sold (Public Records) $37,500 Public Records
  • 2018-11-07 Sold (Public Records) $18,500 Public Records
  • 2018-11-07 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2009-03-17 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2007-09-24 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

-5.0%/yr

Latest (2022): $788 · +3.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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