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314 Dickson Dr Duplex
C- Composite 53.18
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 +20.1/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • DSCR +6.4/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.4/5.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Schools +3.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$325,000

314 Dickson Dr · White City, FL 34982
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,500 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 38 Days on market
Built 1965 0.28 ac lot

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

UTILITIES WILL NOT BE TURNED ON FOR INSPECTION DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED***BANK OWNED PROPERTY***CASH OFFERS ONLY**CASH OFFERS REQUIRE PROOF OF FUNDS**

Key facts

  • 0.28 acre lot
  • Built 1965
  • Listed 38 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Two total units; Tenants pay electricity; Pets allowed with no restrictions

Exterior

  • Utilities: Well water; Septic system; Two separate electric meters; Sewer not available; Water not available
  • Home design: Duplex; Single-story
  • Construction: Block/CBS construction; Shingle roof; Built as a resale property
  • Exterior features: Not waterfront

Interior

  • Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile; Wood
  • Heating & cooling: Ceiling fans; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: Satellite dish; Carpet, concrete, tile, and wood 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 2 × 2-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $325k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $405 ($5k/yr) — positive. Per door: $202/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $318k (2.3% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $315k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.8% vs local median 3.7% in White City — 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 (#209 in FL, #3,227 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, crime A; Watch: schools D+, amenities F, health & safety D-.
  • St. Lucie (urban): math 40% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #51 of 73 in FL (top 70%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.4%/yr); 336 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,868 units permitted in St. Lucie County in 2024 (268 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,175/mo this rent would consume 70% of the median local household income ($54k/yr) (locally 1086% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • St. Lucie County population projected at +20% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.4% rent growth), your $91k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 38 days — a 3% lower offer ($315k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 26y 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.
  • Current owner paid $51k; list at $325k implies a 537% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $315,250 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 38 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1965 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  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
0.98%
Cap rate
7.79%
Cash-on-cash
5.34%
DSCR
1.24
GRM
8.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 7.42% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-3.4%
Equity multiple
0.87×
Total profit
$-12,168
Equity at exit
$48,459
10-year hold
IRR
10.5%
Equity multiple
1.98×
Total profit
$88,758
Equity at exit
$28,100

Cash invested: $91,000 (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.

ZIP-level market 34982

Home prices YoY
-33.4%
Rents YoY
7.4%
Active inventory
336
Price-to-rent
17.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,175 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,704
Tax from tax record
$264 /mo · $3,163/yr
Insurance
$135
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$667
Net cashflow
$405

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,662
Max offer price $325,000
Occupancy floor 82%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $3,175

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
$81,250
Closing costs
$9,750
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 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1219 S Lakes End Dr Unit 2 Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1186 $1,500 $1.26 13d 1 0.35mi
916 Savannas Point Dr Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1120 $2,100 $1.88 13d 1 0.56mi
928 Fra Mar Pl Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 1.0 1440 $2,000 $1.39 23d 1 0.56mi
1829 Sandhill Crane Dr Unit B2 Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1334 $2,000 $1.50 23d 1 0.56mi
4166 Gator Trace Villas Cir Unit B Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1336 $2,200 $1.65 23d 1 0.66mi
1739 N Dovetail Dr Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1230 $1,750 $1.42 23d 1 0.70mi
1747 N Dovetail Dr Unit A Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1286 $2,100 $1.63 23d 1 0.73mi
1804 Blue Heron Ln Unit C Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1286 $1,900 $1.48 23d 1 0.74mi
4215 Gator Trace Ave Unit G Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1200 $2,200 $1.83 23d 1 0.77mi
1772 N Dovetail Dr Unit C Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1230 $2,100 $1.71 23d 1 0.78mi
3200 S US Highway 1 Fort Pierce, FL 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1144 $1,509 $1.32 13d 1 0.85mi
4003 Oleander Ave Fort Pierce, FL 3.0–4.0 2.0 1765 $2,748 $1.56 13d 1 0.96mi
3030 S US Highway 1 Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1184 $1,774 $1.50 13d 1 0.98mi
4210 Gator Trace Cir Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 2.0 1316 $2,100 $1.60 13d 1 1.18mi
4220 Sunrise Blvd Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1870 $10,000 $5.35 23d 1 1.20mi
699 W Weatherbee Rd Fort Pierce, FL 2.0 1.5 1100 $1,875 $1.70 23d 1 1.24mi
3343 Liberty Square Way #104 Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.5 1638 $2,300 $1.40 23d 1 1.28mi
4003 S Indian River Dr Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 3.0 1890 $3,495 $1.85 23d 1 1.28mi
2902 Oleander Blvd Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1276 $2,700 $2.12 23d 1 1.30mi

Listing history 27 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $325,000 Active 38 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $325,000 Active 37 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $325,000 Active 36 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $325,000 Active 35 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $325,000 Active 33 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $325,000 Active 32 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $325,000 Active 30 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $325,000 Active 29 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $325,000 Active 28 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $325,000 Active 27 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $330,000 Active 24 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $330,000 Active 23 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $330,000 Active 22 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $330,000 Active 21 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $330,000 Active 20 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $330,000 Active 19 DOM
  17. 2026-05-11
    listed $330,000 Active
  18. 2012-07-05
    soldstatus $51,000
  19. 2009-10-29
    soldstatus $12,000 147-char remark
    Show marketing remark (147 chars)

    UTILITIES WILL NOT BE TURNED ON FOR INSPECTION DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED***BANK OWNED PROPERTY***CASH OFFERS ONLY**CASH OFFERS REQUIRE PROOF OF FUNDS**

  20. 2009-10-12
    historical 147-char remark
    Show marketing remark (147 chars)

    UTILITIES WILL NOT BE TURNED ON FOR INSPECTION DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED***BANK OWNED PROPERTY***CASH OFFERS ONLY**CASH OFFERS REQUIRE PROOF OF FUNDS**

  21. 2009-08-08
    listed $13,800 147-char remark
    Show marketing remark (147 chars)

    UTILITIES WILL NOT BE TURNED ON FOR INSPECTION DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED***BANK OWNED PROPERTY***CASH OFFERS ONLY**CASH OFFERS REQUIRE PROOF OF FUNDS**

  22. 2001-09-28
    soldstatus $40,000
  23. 2001-08-15
    soldstatus $40,000 106-char remark
    Show marketing remark (106 chars)

    ASSUMEABLE MTG OF $20,500, AND OWNER WILL HOLD SECOND WITH $5,000 DOWN. GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY, NEW CARPET.

  24. 2001-07-13
    historical 106-char remark
    Show marketing remark (106 chars)

    ASSUMEABLE MTG OF $20,500, AND OWNER WILL HOLD SECOND WITH $5,000 DOWN. GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY, NEW CARPET.

  25. 2000-07-27
    listed $40,000 106-char remark
    Show marketing remark (106 chars)

    ASSUMEABLE MTG OF $20,500, AND OWNER WILL HOLD SECOND WITH $5,000 DOWN. GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY, NEW CARPET.

  26. 1997-07-18
    soldstatus $36,900
  27. 1988-11-18
    soldstatus $61,000

ⓘ 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
$3,163 · $264/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,163 · $264/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% 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
$38,100
− Mortgage interest
−$18,205
− Property taxes
−$3,163
− Insurance
−$1,625
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,048
− Management
−$3,048
− Depreciation
−$9,455
Taxable loss
−$444
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$107
After-tax cash flow
$4,965/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
St. Lucie
NCES district ID
1201770
Math proficiency
40% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
48% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$44,737
Composite
37.28/100
National rank
#4449
State rank
#51 of 73 in FL

Livability — White City

Score
77/100
State rank
#209
US rank
#3227

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
White City, FL
County
Saint Lucie County · 337,150 people
Metro
Port St. Lucie, FL
Population (ZIP)
31,143
Household income
$54,082
Rent vs Own
27.5% rent · 72.5% own
Severe rent burden
1086.0

Population outlook (St. Lucie County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
338,016 people
By 2030
355,687 · +5.2%
By 2040
385,521 · +14.1%
By 2050
406,106 · +20.1%
By 2075
441,054 · +30.5%
By 2100
436,885 · +29.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Majority White (62%)
Race & ethnicity
White 62% Hispanic / Latino 22% Two or more races 12% Black 12%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 10% Puerto Rican 3% Cuban 3%
Common ancestry
Italian 7% Hispanic 2% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada
Languages at home
80% English-only · Spanish 16% French/Haitian/Cajun 3%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Lucie

2024 margin
Lean R (+9.1) · D 45.1% · R 54.2%
2008→2024 swing
-21.2pp toward R · 2008: 12.1pp · 2024: -9.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+9.1 2020: R+1.6 2016: R+2.5 2012: D+7.9 2008: D+12.1

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -199.47%
Current HPI
397.2649
Rent YoY
▲ 7.42%
Metro
Port St. Lucie, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+441.0% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-11 Listed $330,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2012-07-05 Sold (Public Records) $51,000 Public Records
  • 2009-10-29 Sold (MLS) $12,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2009-10-12 Listing Removed Beaches MLS
  • 2009-08-08 Listed $13,800 Beaches MLS
  • 2001-09-28 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records
  • 2001-08-15 Sold (MLS) $40,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2001-07-13 Listing Removed Beaches MLS
  • 2000-07-27 Listed $40,000 Beaches MLS
  • 1997-07-18 Sold (Public Records) $36,900 Public Records
  • 1988-11-18 Sold (Public Records) $61,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+8.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,163 · +11.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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