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127-1 South Highland Ave Unit B3
C+ Composite 64.5
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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 +25.4/30.0
  • DSCR +8.4/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +6.6/10.0
  • Schools +6.4/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$235,000

127-1 South Highland Ave Unit B3 · Ossining, NY 10562
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 950 sqft · Condo · 34 Days on market
Built 1962 Good condition

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

Listing remarks

Spacious two bedroom light & airy updated END-unit in heart of town offers easy affordable living. Wired for Verizon Fios/Spectrum/Cablevision. Common charges include taxes, heat, water, buildings/grounds and pool maintenance, insurance & parking. This is a one level first floor unit just a couple of steps up from the front door. Multiple ceiling fans and windows in every room and a/c units included. Updated Kitchen with quartz countertops, white cabinetry, natural gas cooking stove; high-hat lighting. Corner location offers more windows and privacy than most others and lets in more natural sunlight. Quiet neighbors. Lovely landscaping, basketball/sports court, outdoor in-ground

Key facts

  • Parking
  • Community pool
  • Built 1962

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Community pool; Village: Ossining; Westchester County
  • HOA & community: Association managed by HSC Management; Monthly additional fee of $40 for assigned parking spot

Exterior

  • Parking: Assigned parking; On-street parking available; Parking lot; Assigned parking spot #100 (additional monthly fee)
  • Utilities: Con-Edison electric; Public sewer; Cable connected; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected; Phone available
  • Home design: Stock cooperative; 2 total stories; One level unit; Entry on level 1
  • Construction: Brick and stone construction; Brick/mortar foundation
  • Exterior features: Outdoor space; Pool/Spa; Outdoor in-ground pool; Sidewalks

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Gas oven; Gas range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Eat-in kitchen; Open kitchen; Stone counters
  • Bedrooms: First floor bedroom
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Hot water heating; Oil heating; Other heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: First-floor bedroom and full bath; Ceiling fan(s); Chandelier; Eat-in kitchen; Entrance foyer; High speed internet; Open kitchen; Recessed lighting; Stone counters; Other interior features
  • Laundry & utility: Common area laundry

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/1.0-bath condo listed at $235k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $538 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $235k).
  • Recommended offer: $228k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.0% vs local median 2.9% in Ossining — 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 80/100 on livability (#116 in NY, #1,876 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, employment A+, health & safety A; Watch: cost of living F.
  • Ossining Union Free School District (suburban): math 72% / reading 72% proficiency, ranked #104 of 590 in NY (top 18%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical.
  • Zoned schools: Brookside School (727 students, 50% FRL); Anne M Dorner Middle School (math 42% / reading 64%, grade C+, #231 of 729 statewide, top 32%, 1,033 students, 51% FRL); Ossining High School (math 86% / reading 82%, grade A, #404 of 1,100 statewide, top 37%, 1,552 students, 51% FRL).
  • Market conditions: 135 active listings in the ZIP; 20 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 954 units permitted in Westchester County in 2024 (649 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Westchester County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 34 days — a 3% lower offer ($228k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 26% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $227,950 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 34 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 1962 — 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  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
1.16%
Cap rate
9.04%
Cash-on-cash
9.81%
DSCR
1.44
GRM
7.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-1.5%
Equity multiple
0.94×
Total profit
$-3,771
Equity at exit
$35,039
10-year hold
IRR
8.2%
Equity multiple
1.62×
Total profit
$41,010
Equity at exit
$20,319

Cash invested: $65,800 (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 10562

Active inventory
135
Price-to-rent
7.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,737 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,232
Tax est. 1.5%
$294 /mo · $3,525/yr
Insurance
$98
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$575
Net cashflow
$538

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,056
Max offer price $235,000
Occupancy floor 75%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $700 -5% $619 +0% $538 +5% $457 +10% $376
Rent -10% $322 -5% $430 +0% $538 +5% $646 +10% $754
Rate -1.0pp $656 -0.5pp $598 base $538 +0.5pp $477 +1.0pp $415

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
$58,750
Closing costs
$7,050
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 20 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
269 Spring St Unit 2nd Floor Ossining, NY 1.0 1.0 900 $2,500 $2.78 11d 1 0.27mi
85 S Highland Ave Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 950 $2,300 $2.42 45d 1 0.34mi
87 S Highland Ave Apt B27* Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 950 $2,650 $2.79 5d 1 0.34mi
81 S Highland Ave Apt B3 Ossining, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,250 $3.21 25d 1 0.34mi
90 S Highland Ave Unit 6 Ossining, NY 2.0 1.5 1092 $3,500 $3.21 6d 1 0.34mi
188 Spring St Unit 4 Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 797 $2,850 $3.58 3d 1 0.44mi
11 Maurice Ave Unit 3 Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 800 $3,000 $3.75 11d 1 0.45mi
76 State St Unit 10 Ossining, NY 3.0 1.0 1100 $2,750 $2.50 45d 1 0.47mi
20 Broad Ave Apt 2D Ossining, NY 1.0 1.0 600 $2,190 $3.65 25d 1 0.53mi
20 Broad Ave Ossining, NY 1.0 1.0 600 $2,190 $3.65 45d 1 0.53mi
40 S Highland Ave Unit 14 Ossining, NY 1.0 1.0 800 $2,200 $2.75 0d 1 0.65mi
13 Hunter St Unit 2 Ossining, NY 3.0 1.0 775 $3,450 $4.45 45d 1 0.72mi
1 Harbor Sq Ossining, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.5 894 $5,795 $6.48 0d 9 0.81mi
5 Brandreth St Unit 2B Ossining, NY 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,000 $3.00 45d 1 0.85mi
87 Snowden Ave Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 528 $1,900 $3.60 11d 1 1.06mi
103 Croton Ave Unit 4 Ossining, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,150 $3.07 18d 1 1.13mi
29 Dale Ave Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 800 $2,800 $3.50 20d 1 1.23mi
2 John St #2 Ossining, NY 2.0 1.0 850 $2,750 $3.24 45d 1 1.30mi
24 Claremont Gdns Ossining, NY 3.0 1.0–1.5 625 $2,733 $4.37 0d 8 1.37mi
48 Ferris Pl Ossining, NY 3.0 1.0 1080 $3,000 $2.78 19d 1 1.41mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 2 events

  1. 2026-04-25
    listed $235,000 Active 1808-char remark
  2. 2026-04-23
    historical $235,000 1808-char remark

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 26% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$32,842
− Mortgage interest
−$13,164
− Property taxes
−$3,525
− Insurance
−$1,175
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,627
− Management
−$2,627
− Depreciation
−$6,836
Taxable income
$2,887
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$693
After-tax cash flow
$5,764/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 well-maintained townhouse in a desirable location offers a good starting point for potential buyers or renters. With minor updates, it can significantly increase its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the overall appearance and value of the home.
  • Both Updating the flooring — New flooring can improve the look and feel of the home, making it more appealing to potential buyers or renters.
  • Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can make the kitchen more functional and attractive to potential buyers or renters.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — A well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing exterior can increase the curb appeal and overall value of the home.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting the interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the overall appearance and value of the home.
  • Both Updating the flooring — New flooring can improve the look and feel of the home, making it more appealing to potential buyers or renters.
  • Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can make the kitchen more functional and attractive to potential buyers or renters.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — A well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing exterior can increase the curb appeal and overall value of the home.

ⓘ 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
Ossining Union Free School District
NCES district ID
3622020
Math proficiency
72% ▲ 27.00%
Reading proficiency
72% ▲ 25.00%
Median HH income
$78,402
Composite
63.75/100
National rank
#599
State rank
#104 of 590 in NY

Livability — Ossining

Score
80/100
State rank
#116
US rank
#1876

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Ossining, NY
County
Westchester County · 709,332 people
City population
33,793
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
33,793
Household income
$115,697
Rent vs Own
40.1% rent · 59.9% own
Severe rent burden
1248.0

Population outlook (Westchester County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,028,035 people
By 2030
1,051,636 · +2.3%
By 2040
1,098,520 · +6.9%
By 2050
1,136,044 · +10.5%
By 2075
1,196,925 · +16.4%
By 2100
1,175,147 · +14.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
White 47% Hispanic / Latino 37% Two or more races 11% Black 8% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 6% Cuban 2% Dominican 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Scotch-Irish 3% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
28% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
59% English-only · Spanish 31% Other Indo-European 4% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Westchester

2024 margin
Strong D (+26.3) · D 63.1% · R 36.9%
2008→2024 swing
-1.3pp toward R · 2008: 27.6pp · 2024: 26.3pp
All cycles
2024: D+26.3 2020: D+36.3 2016: D+32.8 2012: D+22.2 2008: D+27.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -605.12%
Current HPI
251.6831
Rent YoY
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+0.0% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-28 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-25 Listed $235,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-23 Coming Soon $235,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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