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4701 Beaufort Ave
C+ Composite 60.84
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 +24.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +10.4/15.0
  • DSCR +7.9/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.1/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$180,000

4701 Beaufort Ave · Baltimore, MD 21215
4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · Townhouse public records · 23 Days on market
Built 1940 1,923 sqft lot $86/sqft · 6% below area Est $192k · 6% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Fully remodeled end-unit townhome surrounded by several other fully remodeled homes. Home features a master bedroom suite with luxurious full bathroom. Completely open floor plan with large living room, elegant dining room, brand new kitchen with gleaming white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and jaw-dropping waterfall island. The lower level of this home adds yet another full bath perfect for guests, plus recreation/family room. Home has been fully remodeled from top to bottom to include new roof, plumbing, electric, hvac, appliances, flooring, vinyl windows, doors, paint, and so much more. Home has its own private driveway to top it off. This home is all that you have been wishing for, and so much more. Anyone who has been watching knows the amount of development and resources that Baltimore is investing in this community. You know something big is happening as soon as you pull onto the block and see so many homes undergoing their transformation. And here is your opportunity to join the Park Heights Renaissance!!!

Key facts

  • Built 1940
  • Listed 23 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: Driveway
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: End-of-row townhouse; Fee simple ownership; Estimated year built
  • Construction: Brick construction; Concrete perimeter foundation; Above-grade structures
  • Exterior features: No tidal water

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main upper level; One bedroom on the lower level
  • Bathrooms: Three full bathrooms (two on upper level, one on lower level)
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning; Electric heating and cooling; Electric hot water
  • Interior features: Estimated living area; Fully finished basement

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 4-bed/1.5-bath townhouse listed at $180k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $371 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $180k).
  • Recommended offer: $177k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.8% vs local median 6.0% in Baltimore — 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 76/100 on livability (#90 in MD, #3,396 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, crime F.
  • Baltimore City Public Schools (urban): math 7% / reading 16% proficiency, ranked #24 of 24 in MD (top 100%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 79% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.4%/yr); 351 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,273 units permitted in Baltimore city in 2024 (1,104 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,255/mo this rent would consume 52% of the median local household income ($52k/yr) (locally 3644% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Baltimore County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 23 days — a 2% lower offer ($177k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 16y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $50k (22%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 2.6% of price; built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% 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 $177,300 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  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 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
1.25%
Cap rate
8.77%
Cash-on-cash
8.83%
DSCR
1.39
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$192,471
List price
$180,000
Delta
-6.48%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4668 Pimlico Rd 0.29mi 3/2.5 (-1) 2,100 (0%) 4mo $185,000 $88 74
3701 Manchester Ave 0.13mi 4/2.5 1,900 (-10%) 4mo $170,000 $89 70
5019 Queensberry Ave 0.43mi 4/3.5 2,079 (-1%) 1mo $288,000 $139 70
5100 Queensberry Ave 0.45mi 5/4.0 (+1) 2,150 (+2%) 5mo $285,000 $133 55
3711 Spaulding Ave 0.34mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,800 (-14%) 7mo $188,000 $104 48
4043 Cedardale Rd 0.71mi 4/3.5 1,997 (-5%) 6mo $257,900 $129 46
4028 Hayward Ave 0.67mi 4/3.5 2,250 (+7%) 5mo $250,000 $111 45
3002 Wylie Ave 0.45mi 5/3.5 (+1) 1,912 (-9%) 8mo $235,000 $123 44
2627 Loyola Northway 0.66mi 4/3.5 1,900 (-10%) 2mo $250,000 $132 43
5410 Narcissus Ave 0.72mi 4/2.5 1,860 (-11%) 3mo $260,000 $140 41
4002 Ayrdale Ave 0.72mi 4/3.0 2,345 (+12%) 2mo $250,000 $107 39
5422 Narcissus Ave 0.74mi 4/3.5 1,872 (-11%) 4mo $254,000 $136 36

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 · 2.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-3.6%
Equity multiple
0.87×
Total profit
$-6,743
Equity at exit
$26,839
10-year hold
IRR
5.4%
Equity multiple
1.39×
Total profit
$19,699
Equity at exit
$15,563

Cash invested: $50,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State Maryland
27 Tenant-Leaning · D+14
County
— inherits STATE
City Baltimore
12 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+58
Just-cause for tenancies > 1 yr.

ZIP-level market 21215

Rents YoY
2.4%
Active inventory
351
Price-to-rent
6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,255 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$944
Tax from tax record
$391 /mo · $4,698/yr
Insurance
$75
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$473
Net cashflow
$371

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,785
Max offer price $180,000
Occupancy floor 79%

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
$45,000
Closing costs
$5,400
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 9 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4704 Pimlico Rd Baltimore, MD 3.0 1.5 2006 $1,800 $0.90 24d 1 0.33mi
4230 Towanda Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,800 $1.29 18d 1 0.56mi
5306 Ethelbert Ave Baltimore, MD 5.0 2.5 1510 $3,000 $1.99 4d 1 0.61mi
2619 Loyola Northway Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,995 $1.43 24d 1 0.68mi
4037 Cedardale Rd Baltimore, MD 5.0 3.0 1500 $2,800 $1.87 15d 1 0.69mi
3204 Sequoia Ave Baltimore, MD 4.0 2.5 1791 $2,600 $1.45 44d 1 1.05mi
2001 W Cold Spring Ln Baltimore, MD 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1154 $3,505 $3.04 2d 31 1.31mi
4320 Roland Heights Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 2.5 1800 $3,300 $1.83 18d 1 1.50mi
4322 Roland Heights Ave Baltimore, MD 3.0 3.0 1800 $3,000 $1.67 44d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-02
    statusdays on market $180,000 Pending 23 DOM
  2. 2026-06-01
    days on market $180,000 Active 22 DOM
  3. 2026-05-31
    days on market $180,000 Active 21 DOM
  4. 2026-05-14
    price $180,000 1450-char remark
  5. 2026-05-14
    status Active 1450-char remark
  6. 2026-05-09
    historical 1450-char remark
  7. 2026-05-05
    listed $230,000 Active 1450-char remark
  8. 2023-11-20
    historical $2,500
  9. 2023-11-03
    listed $2,500
  10. 2023-10-30
    soldstatus $217,000
  11. 2023-10-17
    soldstatus $217,000 Closed 1038-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1038 chars)

    Fully remodeled end-unit townhome surrounded by several other fully remodeled homes. Home features a master bedroom suite with luxurious full bathroom. Completely open floor plan with large living room, elegant dining room, brand new kitchen with gleaming white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and jaw-dropping waterfall island. The lower level of this home adds yet another full bath perfect for guests, plus recreation/family room. Home has been fully remodeled from top to bottom to include new roof, plumbing, electric, hvac, appliances, flooring, vinyl windows, doors, paint, and so much more. Home has its own private driveway to top it off. This home is all that you have been wishing for, and so much more. Anyone who has been watching knows the amount of development and resources that Baltimore is investing in this community. You know something big is happening as soon as you pull onto the block and see so many homes undergoing their transformation. And here is your opportunity to join the Park Heights Renaissance!!!

  12. 2023-08-17
    status Pending 1038-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1038 chars)

    Fully remodeled end-unit townhome surrounded by several other fully remodeled homes. Home features a master bedroom suite with luxurious full bathroom. Completely open floor plan with large living room, elegant dining room, brand new kitchen with gleaming white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and jaw-dropping waterfall island. The lower level of this home adds yet another full bath perfect for guests, plus recreation/family room. Home has been fully remodeled from top to bottom to include new roof, plumbing, electric, hvac, appliances, flooring, vinyl windows, doors, paint, and so much more. Home has its own private driveway to top it off. This home is all that you have been wishing for, and so much more. Anyone who has been watching knows the amount of development and resources that Baltimore is investing in this community. You know something big is happening as soon as you pull onto the block and see so many homes undergoing their transformation. And here is your opportunity to join the Park Heights Renaissance!!!

  13. 2023-08-09
    listed $229,900 Active 1038-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1038 chars)

    Fully remodeled end-unit townhome surrounded by several other fully remodeled homes. Home features a master bedroom suite with luxurious full bathroom. Completely open floor plan with large living room, elegant dining room, brand new kitchen with gleaming white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and jaw-dropping waterfall island. The lower level of this home adds yet another full bath perfect for guests, plus recreation/family room. Home has been fully remodeled from top to bottom to include new roof, plumbing, electric, hvac, appliances, flooring, vinyl windows, doors, paint, and so much more. Home has its own private driveway to top it off. This home is all that you have been wishing for, and so much more. Anyone who has been watching knows the amount of development and resources that Baltimore is investing in this community. You know something big is happening as soon as you pull onto the block and see so many homes undergoing their transformation. And here is your opportunity to join the Park Heights Renaissance!!!

  14. 2023-08-05
    historical $229,900 1038-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1038 chars)

    Fully remodeled end-unit townhome surrounded by several other fully remodeled homes. Home features a master bedroom suite with luxurious full bathroom. Completely open floor plan with large living room, elegant dining room, brand new kitchen with gleaming white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and jaw-dropping waterfall island. The lower level of this home adds yet another full bath perfect for guests, plus recreation/family room. Home has been fully remodeled from top to bottom to include new roof, plumbing, electric, hvac, appliances, flooring, vinyl windows, doors, paint, and so much more. Home has its own private driveway to top it off. This home is all that you have been wishing for, and so much more. Anyone who has been watching knows the amount of development and resources that Baltimore is investing in this community. You know something big is happening as soon as you pull onto the block and see so many homes undergoing their transformation. And here is your opportunity to join the Park Heights Renaissance!!!

  15. 2012-02-15
    historical
  16. 2012-02-15
    historical
  17. 2011-05-16
    listed Active
  18. 2011-05-16
    listed $7,500
  19. 2011-04-07
    historical Withdrawn
  20. 2010-08-11
    listed Active
  21. 2005-09-27
    soldstatus $475,480
  22. 1999-05-20
    soldstatus $6,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MD · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$4,698 · $391/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$4,698 · $391/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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 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
$27,057
− Mortgage interest
−$10,083
− Property taxes
−$4,698
− Insurance
−$900
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,165
− Management
−$2,165
− Depreciation
−$5,236
Taxable income
$1,811
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$435
After-tax cash flow
$4,015/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
Baltimore City Public Schools
NCES district ID
2400090
Math proficiency
7% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
16% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$42,108
Composite
10.08/100
National rank
#9805
State rank
#24 of 24 in MD

Livability — Baltimore

Score
76/100
State rank
#90
US rank
#3396

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Baltimore, MD
County
Baltimore City · 558,601 people
City population
588,727
Metro
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Population (ZIP)
52,229
Household income
$51,587
Rent vs Own
45.2% rent · 54.8% own
Severe rent burden
3644.0

Population outlook (Baltimore County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
624,249 people
By 2030
621,541 · -0.4%
By 2040
609,756 · -2.3%
By 2050
597,249 · -4.3%
By 2075
552,236 · -11.5%
By 2100
513,934 · -17.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (73%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 73% White 17% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 2% Romanian 2% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 4% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Baltimore

2024 margin
Solid D (+73.0) · D 85.2% · R 12.2% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
-2.5pp toward R · 2008: 75.5pp · 2024: 73.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+73.0 2020: D+76.6 2016: D+74.6 2012: D+76.4 2008: D+75.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -318.58%
Current HPI
291.4926
Rent YoY
▲ 2.41%
Metro
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.97%
F500 in state
12

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MD)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+2900.0% since first listed
20 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-02 Pending BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-05-14 Price Changed $180,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-05-14 Relisted BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-05-09 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-05-05 Listed $230,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2023-11-20 Rental Removed $2,500 RENTALBEAST
  • 2023-11-03 Listed for Rent $2,500 RENTALBEAST
  • 2023-10-30 Sold (Public Records) $217,000 Public Records
  • 2023-10-17 Sold (MLS) $217,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2023-08-17 Pending BRIGHT MLS
  • 2023-08-09 Listed $229,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2023-08-05 Coming Soon $229,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2012-02-15 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2012-02-15 Delisted MRIS
  • 2011-05-16 Listed MRIS
  • 2011-05-16 Listed $7,500 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2011-04-07 Delisted MRIS
  • 2010-08-11 Listed MRIS
  • 2005-09-27 Sold (Public Records) $475,480 Public Records
  • 1999-05-20 Sold (Public Records) $6,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+18.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,698 · +2757.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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