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3335 Clinton Way Rd
B Composite 71.29
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Rent growth +5.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +2.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$109,900

3335 Clinton Way Rd · Jackson, MI 49201
7 bd · 3.0 ba · 3,410 sqft · SingleFamily · 74 Days on market
Built 1940 1.32 ac lot

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

Listing remarks MLS

Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

Key facts

  • Major roadways
  • Over an acre of land
  • Multi-unit property

Tags

MULTI-UNIT PROPERTYOVER AN ACRE OF LANDACCESS TO GROCERY STORESMAJOR ROADWAYS

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 7-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $110k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $669 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $110k).
  • Recommended offer: $103k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.6% vs local median 5.5% in Jackson — 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 74/100 on livability (#197 in MI, #4,970 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime F, employment F.
  • Northwest Community Schools (suburban): math 19% / reading 41% proficiency, ranked #360 of 540 in MI (top 67%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Northwest Early Elementary School (869 students, 61% FRL); Northwest Kidder Middle School (math 14% / reading 41%, grade F, #363 of 493 statewide, top 75%, 790 students, 50% FRL); Northwest High School (math 27% / reading 57%, grade F, #264 of 713 statewide, top 41%, 972 students, 40% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+10.3%/yr); 375 active listings in the ZIP; 317 units permitted in Jackson County in 2024 (103 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $760 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Jackson County population projected at -13% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 74 days — a 6% lower offer ($103k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 18y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $40k (27%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $65k; list at $110k implies a 69% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $103,306 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 74 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  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. 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?
  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 for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.65%
Cap rate
13.60%
Cash-on-cash
26.08%
DSCR
2.16
GRM
5.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
25.4%
Equity multiple
2.12×
Total profit
$34,374
Equity at exit
$16,386
10-year hold
IRR
36.1%
Equity multiple
5.17×
Total profit
$128,387
Equity at exit
$9,502

Cash invested: $30,772 (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
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 49201

Rents YoY
10.3%
Active inventory
375
Price-to-rent
5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,808 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$576
Tax est. 1.5%
$137 /mo · $1,648/yr
Insurance
$46
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$380
Net cashflow
$669

Break-even live

Break-even rent $961
Max offer price $109,900
Occupancy floor 58%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $745 -5% $707 +0% $669 +5% $631 +10% $593
Rent -10% $526 -5% $597 +0% $669 +5% $740 +10% $812
Rate -1.0pp $724 -0.5pp $697 base $669 +0.5pp $640 +1.0pp $611

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
$27,475
Closing costs
$3,297
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.

Listing history 13 events

  1. 2025-11-26
    soldstatus $65,000
  2. 2025-11-09
    status Pending 622-char remark
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  3. 2025-11-09
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  4. 2025-10-03
    historical Accepting Backup Offers 622-char remark
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  5. 2025-10-03
    historical Active Under Contract
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  6. 2025-09-22
    price $109,900 622-char remark
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  7. 2025-09-22
    price $109,900
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  8. 2025-08-26
    listed $149,900 Active 622-char remark
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  9. 2025-08-26
    listed $149,900 Active
    Show marketing remark (622 chars)

    Investor special! This multi-unit property in Jackson, Michigan sits on over an acre of land and is packed with potential. Whether you're looking to fix and rent for steady income or fix and flip for a strong return, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Located just minutes from Baker College, making it ideal for student rentals and only 5 minutes from major retailers, dining, and everyday conveniences. Convenient access to grocery stores and major roadways ensures long-term rental demand. With plenty of space and an unbeatable location, this property is ready for your vision. Schedule your showing today!

  10. 2008-06-25
    soldstatus $35,900 260-char remark
    Show marketing remark (260 chars)

    2 story aluminum and vinyl sided three unit with easy access to I-127.(year built is approx) The seller does not make any representations or warranties as to its' condition. Potential buyer needs a pre-approval letter or proof of funds when offer is submitted.

  11. 2008-06-25
    soldstatus $35,900
    Show marketing remark (260 chars)

    2 story aluminum and vinyl sided three unit with easy access to I-127.(year built is approx) The seller does not make any representations or warranties as to its' condition. Potential buyer needs a pre-approval letter or proof of funds when offer is submitted.

  12. 2008-04-09
    listed $35,900 260-char remark
    Show marketing remark (260 chars)

    2 story aluminum and vinyl sided three unit with easy access to I-127.(year built is approx) The seller does not make any representations or warranties as to its' condition. Potential buyer needs a pre-approval letter or proof of funds when offer is submitted.

  13. 2008-04-09
    listed $35,900
    Show marketing remark (260 chars)

    2 story aluminum and vinyl sided three unit with easy access to I-127.(year built is approx) The seller does not make any representations or warranties as to its' condition. Potential buyer needs a pre-approval letter or proof of funds when offer is submitted.

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 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
$21,697
− Mortgage interest
−$6,156
− Property taxes
−$1,648
− Insurance
−$550
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,736
− Management
−$1,736
− Depreciation
−$3,197
Taxable income
$6,674
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,602
After-tax cash flow
$6,425/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
Northwest Community Schools
NCES district ID
2626010
Math proficiency
19% ▼ -8.00%
Reading proficiency
41% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$47,509
Composite
25.88/100
National rank
#7342
State rank
#360 of 540 in MI

Livability — Jackson

Score
74/100
State rank
#197
US rank
#4970

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Jackson County · 85,581 people
City population
85,581
Metro
Jackson, MI
Population (ZIP)
49,107
Household income
$74,484
Rent vs Own
25.8% rent · 74.2% own
Severe rent burden
840.0

Population outlook (Jackson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
156,365 people
By 2030
153,123 · -2.1%
By 2040
144,981 · -7.3%
By 2050
135,671 · -13.2%
By 2075
113,833 · -27.2%
By 2100
86,592 · -44.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (80%)
Race & ethnicity
White 80% Black 9% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4%
Common ancestry
Romanian 7% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada
Languages at home
96% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jackson

2024 margin
Strong R (+21.3) · D 38.6% · R 59.9% · Other 1.5%
2008→2024 swing
-23.7pp toward R · 2008: 2.4pp · 2024: -21.3pp
All cycles
2024: R+21.3 2020: R+19.0 2016: R+20.1 2012: R+5.8 2008: D+2.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -198.89%
Current HPI
185.3773
Rent YoY
▲ 10.32%
Metro
Jackson, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+81.1% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2025-11-26 Sold (Public Records) $65,000 Public Records
  • 2025-11-09 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-11-09 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2025-10-03 Contingent MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-10-03 Contingent REALCOMP
  • 2025-09-22 Price Changed $109,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-09-22 Price Changed $109,900 REALCOMP
  • 2025-08-26 Listed $149,900 REALCOMP
  • 2025-08-26 Listed $149,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2008-06-25 Sold (MLS) $35,900 REALCOMP
  • 2008-06-25 Sold (MLS) $35,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2008-04-09 Listed $35,900 REALCOMP
  • 2008-04-09 Listed $35,900 SW Michigan MLS

Property tax history

+10.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $9,323 · +114.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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