1960 Marine Terrace Dr Unit H · Maryland Heights, MO 63146

$136,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 868 sqft · Condo public records · 250 Days on market

Built 1988 $157/sqft · 8% below area Est $149k · 8% under $270/mo HOA · 17% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +18.0/30.0
• ARV discount +11.3/15.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +6.8/10.0
• DSCR +5.6/10.0
• Schools +5.1/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +1.8/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

Price reduced--motivated seller! Welcome to this well-maintained and freshly painted 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo! enjoy the spacious living room with a slider opens to your private balcony. The home features two large bedrooms, including a primary suite with a generous closet and full bath. The second bedroom is perfect for a guest room or home office, and there is a second full bathroom conveniently located down the hall. Additional highlights include In-unit laundry, newer AC and newer windows. Move in ready. Sellers prefer an as-is sale.

Key facts

• Newer ac
• Private balcony
• In-unit laundry

Tags

• PRIVATE BALCONY
• IN-UNIT LAUNDRY
• NEWER AC
• NEWER WINDOWS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $136k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $117 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $136k).
• Recommended offer: $120k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.3% vs local median 4.3% in Maryland Heights — 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 71/100 on livability (#101 in MO) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A-; Watch: health & safety C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Parkway C-2 (suburban): math 49% / reading 62% proficiency, ranked #18 of 324 in MO (top 6%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 14% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-3.0%/yr); 170 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 920 units permitted in St. Louis County in 2024 (250 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $15k of equity ($940 loan paydown + $14k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $38k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$37k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 250 days — a 12% lower offer ($120k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $60k; list at $136k implies a 127% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Recommended offer $119,680 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 250 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
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. 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. 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 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: 1.18% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.33%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.69%
• DSCR: 1.16
• GRM: 7.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $148,590
• List price: $136,000
• Delta: -8.47%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 25.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.02×
• Total profit: $77,000
• Equity at exit: $122,520

10-year hold

• IRR: 21.7%
• Equity multiple: 6.59×
• Total profit: $212,787
• Equity at exit: $264,218

Cash invested: $38,080 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 63146

• Home prices YoY: 4.9%
• Rents YoY: -3.0%
• Active inventory: 170
• Price-to-rent: 7.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,600 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$713
• Tax from tax record: −$107 /mo · $1,279/yr
• Insurance: −$57
• HOA: −$270
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$336
• Net cashflow: $117

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,451

Max offer price $136,000

Occupancy floor 88%

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: $34,000
• Closing costs: $4,080
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 8 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2037 Chablis Dr Saint Louis, MO	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	780	$1,588	$2.04	1d	68	0.21mi
2207 Summerhouse Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	804	$1,304	$1.62	3d	21	0.52mi
1951 Oberlin Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	993	$1,684	$1.70	1d	23	0.55mi
1895 Boulder Springs Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1083	$2,258	$2.09	1d	6	0.96mi
2050 Lakerun Ct Maryland Heights, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1213	$1,615	$1.33	1d	15	0.96mi
12401 Boulder Springs Pkwy St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1006	$2,294	$2.28	1d	10	1.03mi
1432 Glenmeade Dr Maryland Heights, MO	3.0	2.0	1090	$2,176	$2.00	10d	1	1.06mi
12545 Markaire Dr St. Louis, MO	1.0–3.0	1.0–4.0	1420	$2,188	$1.54	10d	5	1.24mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $270 · $3,240/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 18 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $136,000 Active 250 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $136,000 Active 249 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $136,000 Active 248 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $136,000 Active 247 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $136,000 Active 245 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $136,000 Active 244 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $136,000 Active 241 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $136,000 Active 240 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $136,000 Active 239 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $136,000 Active 235 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $136,000 Active 234 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $136,000 Active 233 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $136,000 Active 232 DOM
14. 2026-05-11
    price $136,000 542-char remark

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    Price reduced--motivated seller! Welcome to this well-maintained and freshly painted 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo! enjoy the spacious living room with a slider opens to your private balcony. The home features two large bedrooms, including a primary suite with a generous closet and full bath. The second bedroom is perfect for a guest room or home office, and there is a second full bathroom conveniently located down the hall. Additional highlights include In-unit laundry, newer AC and newer windows. Move in ready. Sellers prefer an as-is sale.

15. 2026-02-11
    status Active 542-char remark

    Show marketing remark (542 chars)

    Price reduced--motivated seller! Welcome to this well-maintained and freshly painted 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo! enjoy the spacious living room with a slider opens to your private balcony. The home features two large bedrooms, including a primary suite with a generous closet and full bath. The second bedroom is perfect for a guest room or home office, and there is a second full bathroom conveniently located down the hall. Additional highlights include In-unit laundry, newer AC and newer windows. Move in ready. Sellers prefer an as-is sale.

16. 2025-10-10
    listed $146,000 Active 542-char remark

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    Price reduced--motivated seller! Welcome to this well-maintained and freshly painted 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo! enjoy the spacious living room with a slider opens to your private balcony. The home features two large bedrooms, including a primary suite with a generous closet and full bath. The second bedroom is perfect for a guest room or home office, and there is a second full bathroom conveniently located down the hall. Additional highlights include In-unit laundry, newer AC and newer windows. Move in ready. Sellers prefer an as-is sale.

17. 2010-11-01
    soldstatus $60,000
18. 1998-08-11
    soldstatus $64,900

ⓘ 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: $1,279 · $107/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,319 · $110/mo
• Expected delta: +$40/yr (+$3/mo · 3.1%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,196
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,618
• − Property taxes: −$1,279
• − Insurance: −$680
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,536
• − Management: −$1,536
• − HOA: −$3,240
• − Depreciation: −$3,956
• Taxable loss: −$649
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$156
• After-tax cash flow: $1,563/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: Parkway C-2
• NCES district ID: 2923580
• Math proficiency: 49% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 62% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $83,551
• Composite: 50.5/100
• National rank: #1851
• State rank: #18 of 324 in MO

Livability — Maryland Heights

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #101
• US rank: #6808

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Maryland Heights, MO
• County: Saint Louis County · 888,823 people
• City population: 21,924
• Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL
• Population (ZIP): 30,678
• Household income: $84,756
• Rent vs Own: 42.5% rent · 57.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1156.0

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: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 63% Asian 17% Black 13% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Scotch-Irish 3% Romanian 3% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 19% · China, South Korea, Canada
• Languages at home: 79% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 7% Other Indo-European 4% Chinese 3%

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

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 33.10%
• Current HPI: 711.49
• Rent YoY: ▼ -2.96%
• 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
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B

Price history

+109.6% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-11 Price Changed $136,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-02-11 Relisted — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-10-10 Listed $146,000 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2010-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $60,000 Public Records
• 1998-08-11 Sold (Public Records) $64,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.9%/yr

Latest (2022): $1,279 · +0.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.