Duplex
2052 Clairmount St · Detroit, MI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $784 – $1,456
Heat risk 3/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 97°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 6 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/30.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- 1% rule +5.0/10.0
- DSCR +5.0/10.0
- Rent growth +3.8/5.0
- Livability +3.7/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.3/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$67,500
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 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
Large brick duplex with a new roof in 2024! Wedged between Virginia Park and Boston Edison neighborhoods, this property is great for investors looking for a value-add project to generate passive income. Easy access to Rosa Parks and Grand Blvd for commercial and retail options. Come bring new life to this building today!
Key facts
- Virginia park
- Boston edison
- New roof
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Property features AI
Exterior
- Utilities: Water available; Sewer available
- Home design: Residential income property; Multi-family; Two stories
- Construction: Brick construction; Brick/mortar foundation; Built above-grade finished area of 3,072 square feet
- Exterior features: Paved road access; Alley frontage; Pets: contact listing agent for policy
Interior
- Bathrooms: Three full bathrooms
- Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Natural gas heating; No cooling
- Interior features: Unfinished basement
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 3-bed/1.5-bath units multifamily listed at $68k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($21k/yr) — positive. Per door: $863/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $68k).
- Recommended offer: $66k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 37.0% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
- Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 271 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $2,977/mo this rent would consume 79% of the median local household income ($45k/yr) (locally 646% 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 $467 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.2% rent growth), your $19k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 15 days — a 2% lower offer ($66k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 4 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.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: property tax is 4.3% of price; built in 1919 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1919 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 4.41% ✓
- Cap rate
- 36.98%
- Cash-on-cash
- 109.58%
- DSCR
- 5.88
- GRM
- 1.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $221,184
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2240 Taylor St | 0.11mi | 6/2.0 | 2,836 (-8%) | 3mo | $135,000 | $48 | 75 |
| 2250 Taylor St | 0.12mi | 6/2.0 | 2,682 (-13%) | 3mo | $100,000 | $37 | 67 |
| 2286 Taylor St | 0.15mi | 6/2.5 | 2,674 (-13%) | 4mo | $125,000 | $47 | 66 |
| 2517 Gladstone St | 0.39mi | 5/2.0 (-1) | 3,000 (-2%) | 9mo | $119,900 | $40 | 62 |
| 1613 Virginia Park St | 0.64mi | 6/3.0 | 3,109 (+1%) | 8mo | $300,000 | $96 | 61 |
| 1536 Glynn Ct | 0.56mi | 6/2.0 | 3,000 (-2%) | 8mo | $229,000 | $76 | 59 |
| 2424 Calvert St | 0.55mi | 6/2.5 | 2,900 (-6%) | 5mo | $305,000 | $105 | 59 |
| 2907 Calvert St | 0.71mi | 6/2.0 | 3,140 (+2%) | 2mo | $130,000 | $41 | 58 |
| 1708 Burlingame St | 0.74mi | 6/4.0 | 3,094 (+1%) | 3mo | $236,900 | $77 | 58 |
| 2009 Calvert St | 0.47mi | 6/3.0 | 3,452 (+12%) | 1mo | $50,000 | $14 | 56 |
| 1975 Virginia Park St | 0.54mi | 6/2.0 | 2,870 (-7%) | 6mo | $340,000 | $118 | 54 |
| 2513 W Euclid St | 0.57mi | 6/2.0 | 2,788 (-9%) | 7mo | $200,000 | $72 | 48 |
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 · 5.2% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 6.60×
- Total profit
- $105,863
- Equity at exit
- $10,064
- IRR
- —
- Equity multiple
- 14.93×
- Total profit
- $263,215
- Equity at exit
- $5,836
Cash invested: $18,900 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 62 Landlord-Friendly
- State Michigan
- 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 48206
- Rents YoY
- 5.2%
- Active inventory
- 271
- Price-to-rent
- 3.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,977 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$354
- Tax from tax record
- −$244 /mo · $2,926/yr
- Insurance
- −$28
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$625
- Net cashflow
- $1,726
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $1,764 | -5% $1,745 | +0% $1,726 | +5% $1,707 | +10% $1,688 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $1,491 | -5% $1,608 | +0% $1,726 | +5% $1,843 | +10% $1,961 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $1,760 | -0.5pp $1,743 | base $1,726 | +0.5pp $1,708 | +1.0pp $1,691 |
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 3 | 1.5 | $2,978 |
| #1 | 3 | 1.5 | $1,489 |
| #2 | 3 | 1.5 | $1,489 |
| Total (2 units) | $2,977 | ||
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
- $16,875
- Closing costs
- $2,025
- 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 5 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Gladstone St Unit 1 Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2500 | $2,850 | $1.14 | 3d | 1 | 0.20mi |
| 8951 La Salle Blvd Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2440 | $2,500 | $1.02 | 15d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 2509 Gladstone St Unit NA Detroit, MI | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3008 | $2,000 | $0.66 | 10d | 1 | 0.41mi |
| 1699 Glynn Ct Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 3.5 | 2542 | $2,500 | $0.98 | 22d | 1 | 0.44mi |
| 3799 W Philadelphia St Detroit, MI | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2200 | $1,650 | $0.75 | 17d | 1 | 1.09mi |
Listing history 11 events
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2026-06-18days on market $67,500 Active 15 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $67,500 Active 14 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $67,500 Active 13 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $67,500 Active 12 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $67,500 Active 10 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $67,500 Active 9 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $67,500 Active 6 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $67,500 Active 5 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $67,500 Active 4 DOM
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2026-06-04remarks 322-char remark
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2026-06-04$67,500 Active 1 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)
- Current annual tax
- $2,926 · $244/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,926 · $244/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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $35,724
- − Mortgage interest
- −$3,781
- − Property taxes
- −$2,926
- − Insurance
- −$338
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,858
- − Management
- −$2,858
- − Depreciation
- −$1,964
- Taxable income
- $21,000
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$5,040
- After-tax cash flow
- $15,671/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
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- NCES district ID
- 2601103
- Math proficiency
- 10% ▼ -2.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 24% ▲ 6.00%
- Median HH income
- $25,815
- Composite
- 13.06/100
- National rank
- #9564
- State rank
- #499 of 540 in MI
Livability — Detroit
- Score
- 73/100
- State rank
- #218
- US rank
- #5427
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Detroit, MI
- County
- Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
- City population
- 572,865
- Metro
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Population (ZIP)
- 15,227
- Household income
- $45,046
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 646.0
Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 1,675,273 people
- By 2030
- 1,620,300 · -3.3%
- By 2040
- 1,502,341 · -10.3%
- By 2050
- 1,384,039 · -17.4%
- By 2075
- 1,124,592 · -32.9%
- By 2100
- 881,193 · -47.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (81%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 81% White 12% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 3%
- Common ancestry
- Iranian 3% Romanian 1% Slovak 1%
- Foreign-born
- 4% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 94% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Wayne
- 2024 margin
- Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -139.60%
- Current HPI
- 130.9545
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.20%
- Metro
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 1.37%
- F500 in state
- 28
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Parts | 3 | $48B |
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| Automotive | 2 | $372B |
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| Chemicals | 1 | $45B |
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| Automotive Retail | 1 | $29B |
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| Healthcare / Medical Devices | 1 | $23B |
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| Automotive Technology | 1 | $20B |
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Price history
-15.6% since first listed8 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-03 Listed $67,500 REALCOMP
- 2026-06-03 Listed $67,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2025-11-24 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2025-11-24 Pending — REALCOMP
- 2025-11-14 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
- 2025-11-14 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
- 2025-07-17 Listed $80,000 REALCOMP
- 2025-07-17 Listed $80,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
Property tax history
+4.0%/yrLatest (2025): $2,926 · +100.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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