16 Vista Palm Ln #204 · Florida Ridge, FL 32962

$79,900

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 630 sqft · Condo public records · 42 Days on market

Built 1976 $448/mo HOA · 30% 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 +24.3/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +7.8/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.2/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Turnkey 2BR/2BA condo in Vista Royale w/ a bright, beachy feel & peaceful golf views. This unit features hurricane-impact windows throughout, except for the sliders/lanai, along w/ a '23 A/C + '22 water heater. Furniture included, making this the perfect move-in-ready seasonal retreat, year-round residence, or investment opportunity. Residents enjoy resort-style living along a scenic 27-hole golf course just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, & entertainment. Community amenities include 4 clubhouses, heated pools, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, a full social calendar & more!

Key facts

• Minutes from beaches
• Onsite golf course
• Lux vinyl flooring

Tags

• LUX VINYL FLOORING
• ONSITE GOLF COURSE
• MINUTES FROM BEACHES
• SHOPPING
• DINING

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Senior community; Pets not allowed
• HOA & community: Association: Vista Royal; Monthly association fee of $448; Association fee covers cable TV, internet, grounds maintenance, sewer, trash, water, common areas, reserve funds, roof repairs and recreation facilities; Association amenities include heated pool, pool, spa/hot tub, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard court, golf course access, fitness center, clubhouse, community room, billiard and game rooms, library, cafe/restaurant, workshop area, recreation facilities, bike storage, picnic area, laundry

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned parking (1 space)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable available; Electricity connected; Water connected
• Home design: Condominium; One level living within a 2-story building; Entry on level 2; Faces west; Resale condition
• Construction: CBS construction; Other roof
• Exterior features: Screened porch; Porch; Not waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric range; Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: One bedroom on the main level
• Flooring: Vinyl flooring
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom on the main level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric)
• Interior features: No special interior features listed; Sliding windows
• Laundry & utility: Common area laundry room (upper level)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $80k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $94 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $80k).
• Recommended offer: $78k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.7% vs local median 4.5% in Florida Ridge — 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 72/100 on livability (#353 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D, amenities F, health & safety D-.
• Indian River (other): math 48% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #35 of 73 in FL (top 48%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: Vero Beach Elementary School (math 39% / reading 36%, grade F, #1,596 of 2,144 statewide, top 75%, 599 students, 80% FRL); Oslo Middle School (math 39% / reading 45%, grade D-, #340 of 571 statewide, top 61%, 864 students, 72% FRL); Vero Beach High School (math 28% / reading 43%, grade F, #367 of 667 statewide, top 57%, 2,847 students, 50% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.2%/yr); 348 active listings in the ZIP; 18 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 564 units permitted in Indian River County in 2024 (281 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $552 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Indian River County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 42 days — a 3% lower offer ($78k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 7 sale attempts since 7y 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 $41k; list at $80k implies a 95% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo; HOA is 30% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; 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 $77,503 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 42 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 1976 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. 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?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 1.84% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.70%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.60%
• DSCR: 1.38
• GRM: 4.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -5.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.78×
• Total profit: $-4,855
• Equity at exit: $11,913

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.55×
• Total profit: $12,295
• Equity at exit: $6,908

Cash invested: $22,372 (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 32962

• Rents YoY: 4.2%
• Active inventory: 348
• Price-to-rent: 4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,473 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$419
• Tax from tax record: −$103 /mo · $1,234/yr
• Insurance: −$33
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$66 /mo · $798/yr
• HOA: −$448
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$309
• Net cashflow: $94

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,354

Max offer price $79,900

Occupancy floor 89%

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: $19,975
• Closing costs: $2,397
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 18 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
16 Vista Palm Ln Vero Beach, FL	1.0–2.0	1.5–2.0	800	$1,500	$1.88	21d	2	0.04mi
19 Pine Arbor Ln #105 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,800	$2.40	21d	1	0.12mi
5 Vista Palm Ln #203 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,500	$2.00	13d	1	0.24mi
28 Pine Arbor Ln #103 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,200	$1.60	21d	1	0.28mi
60 Woodland Dr Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,125	$1.79	21d	1	0.57mi
60 Woodland Dr #204 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,250	$1.98	13d	1	0.57mi
50 Woodland Dr #203 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,350	$1.80	13d	1	0.62mi
52 Woodland Dr #204 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,300	$2.06	21d	1	0.66mi
85 Crooked Tree Ln #203 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,450	$1.93	21d	1	0.69mi
74 Royal Oak Ct #204 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,175	$1.87	21d	1	0.79mi
95 Spring Lake Dr #103 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,600	$2.13	21d	1	0.81mi
101 Spring Lake Dr #204 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,275	$2.02	21d	1	0.84mi
102 Royal Oak Dr #105 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,550	$2.07	21d	1	0.88mi
15 Vista Gardens Trl #104 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,300	$2.06	13d	1	1.14mi
43 Vista Gardens Trl #205 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,450	$1.93	21d	1	1.25mi
23 Vista Gardens Trl #203 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,500	$2.00	21d	1	1.31mi
26 Vista Gardens Trl #203 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.5	750	$1,350	$1.80	21d	1	1.41mi
33 Vista Gardens Trl #104 Vero Beach, FL	1.0	1.0	630	$1,500	$2.38	13d	1	1.41mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $448 · $5,376/yr
• Likely covers: waterpoolgym
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 34 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $79,900 Active 42 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $79,900 Active 41 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $79,900 Active 40 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $79,900 Active 39 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $79,900 Active 38 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $79,900 Active 36 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $79,900 Active 35 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $79,900 Active 33 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $79,900 Active 32 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $79,900 Active 31 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $79,900 Active 30 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $79,900 Active 27 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $79,900 Active 25 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $79,900 Active 24 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $79,900 Active 23 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $79,900 Active 22 DOM
17. 2026-05-14
    listed $79,900 Active 622-char remark

    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Turnkey 2BR/2BA condo in Vista Royale w/ a bright, beachy feel & peaceful golf views. This unit features hurricane-impact windows throughout, except for the sliders/lanai, along w/ a '23 A/C + '22 water heater. Furniture included, making this the perfect move-in-ready seasonal retreat, year-round residence, or investment opportunity. Residents enjoy resort-style living along a scenic 27-hole golf course just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, & entertainment. Community amenities include 4 clubhouses, heated pools, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, a full social calendar & more!

18. 2026-05-07
    listed $79,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (625 chars)

    Charming 1BR/1BA condo in Vista Royale, a vibrant 55+ community in the heart of Vero Beach! This perfect FL retreat offers easy, low-maintenance living w/ beautiful golf & sunset views & lux vinyl flooring throughout. Enjoy an active resort-style lifestyle w/ access to 4 clubhouses, heated pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, craft rooms, woodworking shop, & a full social calendar. Enjoy the convenience of the onsite golf course & restaurant, all while being just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, & more. Experience the very best of FL living in this charming condo!

19. 2026-05-07
    listed $79,900 Active 625-char remark

    Show marketing remark (625 chars)

    Charming 1BR/1BA condo in Vista Royale, a vibrant 55+ community in the heart of Vero Beach! This perfect FL retreat offers easy, low-maintenance living w/ beautiful golf & sunset views & lux vinyl flooring throughout. Enjoy an active resort-style lifestyle w/ access to 4 clubhouses, heated pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, craft rooms, woodworking shop, & a full social calendar. Enjoy the convenience of the onsite golf course & restaurant, all while being just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, & more. Experience the very best of FL living in this charming condo!

20. 2026-03-26
    price $79,900
21. 2025-12-03
    price $89,000
22. 2025-08-14
    historical
23. 2025-08-12
    price $92,000
24. 2025-07-20
    listed $97,000 Active
25. 2025-07-14
    listed $97,000 Active
26. 2025-06-11
    price $97,000
27. 2025-05-14
    listed $100,000 Active
28. 2019-07-30
    historical
29. 2019-05-07
    listed $69,900 Active
30. 2016-12-30
    soldstatus $41,000
31. 2016-12-29
    soldstatus $41,000
32. 2001-08-06
    soldstatus $30,500
33. 1997-07-16
    soldstatus $27,000
34. 1987-11-01
    soldstatus $29,000

ⓘ 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: $1,234 · $103/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,234 · $103/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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 95% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 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 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,674
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,476
• − Property taxes: −$1,234
• − Insurance: −$1,197
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,414
• − Management: −$1,414
• − HOA: −$5,376
• − Depreciation: −$2,324
• Taxable income: $239
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$57
• After-tax cash flow: $1,070/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: Indian River
• NCES district ID: 1200930
• Math proficiency: 48% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 52% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $46,597
• Composite: 42.45/100
• National rank: #3218
• State rank: #35 of 73 in FL

Livability — Florida Ridge

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #353
• US rank: #6129

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Florida Ridge, FL
• County: Indian River County · 143,738 people
• City population: 25,629
• Metro: Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
• Population (ZIP): 25,522
• Household income: $66,664
• Rent vs Own: 20.3% rent · 79.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 425.0

Population outlook (Indian River County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 165,104 people
• By 2030: 172,869 · +4.7%
• By 2040: 185,640 · +12.4%
• By 2050: 194,465 · +17.8%
• By 2075: 211,115 · +27.9%
• By 2100: 211,781 · +28.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (70%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 70% Black 13% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 5% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 2% Cuban 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Lithuanian 4% Italian 3%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada, Jamaica, Dominican Republic
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Indian River

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+27.4) · D 36.0% · R 63.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -12.5pp toward R · 2008: -14.8pp · 2024: -27.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+27.4 2020: R+21.6 2016: R+24.5 2012: R+22.3 2008: R+14.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -182.13%
• Current HPI: 333.3274
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.18%
• Metro: Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
• 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

+175.5% since first listed

18 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-14 Listed $79,900 SCMLS
• 2026-05-07 Listed $79,900 RAIRCMLS
• 2026-05-07 Listed $79,900 Beaches MLS
• 2026-03-26 Price Changed $79,900 RAIRCMLS
• 2025-12-03 Price Changed $89,000 RAIRCMLS
• 2025-08-14 Listing Removed — Beaches MLS
• 2025-08-12 Price Changed $92,000 RAIRCMLS
• 2025-07-20 Listed $97,000 RAIRCMLS
• 2025-07-14 Listed $97,000 Beaches MLS
• 2025-06-11 Price Changed $97,000 RAIRCMLS
• 2025-05-14 Listed $100,000 RAIRCMLS
• 2019-07-30 Delisted — RAIRCMLS
• 2019-05-07 Listed $69,900 RAIRCMLS
• 2016-12-30 Sold (Public Records) $41,000 Public Records
• 2016-12-29 Sold (MLS) $41,000 RAIRCMLS
• 2001-08-06 Sold (Public Records) $30,500 Public Records
• 1997-07-16 Sold (Public Records) $27,000 Public Records
• 1987-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $29,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+11.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,234 · +6.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.