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1553 Northville Tpke
C+ Composite 62.29
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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$650,000

1553 Northville Tpke · Riverhead, NY 11901
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,793 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 349 Days on market
Built 1990 1.19 ac lot $233/sqft · 36% below area Est $547k · 19% over

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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this lovely one-family residence located in the desirable Northville area of Riverhead. This cozy home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 well-appointed bathrooms, perfect for comfortable living. The inviting interior offers plenty of natural light, with a functional layout that’s ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The home is situated on a well-maintained lot, providing ample outdoor space for relaxation or gardening. Also it was renovated in 2019. With easy access to local amenities, schools, and nearby attractions, this property offers both convenience and charm. This property is selling as part of a package that includes a farm located at 1117 Cross River Drive, Riverhead NY 11901. The farm is priced separately and must be purchased in order to complete the package deal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this house your new home! Schedule a showing today.

Key facts

  • Ample outdoor space
  • Renovated in 2019
  • One family residence

Tags

ONE FAMILY RESIDENCENATURAL LIGHTWELL MAINTAINED LOTAMPLE OUTDOOR SPACERENOVATED IN 2019EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES

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 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $650k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $9k ($105k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($17k rent vs $650k).
  • Recommended offer: $572k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 22.5% vs local median 4.4% in Riverhead — 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 (#325 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: health & safety A+, housing B+; Watch: schools D, cost of living F.
  • Riverhead Central School District (suburban): math 34% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #489 of 590 in NY (top 83%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: 191 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,366 units permitted in Suffolk County in 2024 (216 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $20k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Suffolk County population projected to shrink 5% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $182k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 349 days — a 12% lower offer ($572k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 8y 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 $255k; list at $650k implies a 155% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $572,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 349 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
2.62%
Cap rate
22.49%
Cash-on-cash
57.86%
DSCR
3.57
GRM
3.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$547,264
List price
$650,000
Delta
18.77%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
2 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1200 Cross River Dr 0.20mi 2/4.0 (-1) 2,600 (-7%) 14mo $3,500,000 $1,346 55
1523 Northville 0.08mi 4/3.0 (+1) 2,500 (-10%) 21mo $950,000 $380 52
31 Foxglove Row 0.67mi 4/2.5 (+1) 2,850 (+2%) 12mo $885,650 $311 49
107 Foxglove Row 0.65mi 3/3.0 2,700 (-3%) 23mo $840,000 $311 41
76 Foxglove Row 0.68mi 4/2.5 (+1) 2,700 (-3%) 22mo $865,000 $320 37
1263 Northville Tpke 0.72mi 3/3.0 3,004 (+8%) 19mo $1,150,000 $383 34
345 Stonecrop Rd 0.71mi 3/2.0 2,458 (-12%) 22mo $760,000 $309 29

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
56.4%
Equity multiple
3.49×
Total profit
$453,982
Equity at exit
$96,917
10-year hold
IRR
61.4%
Equity multiple
7.13×
Total profit
$1,116,533
Equity at exit
$56,200

Cash invested: $182,000 (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 11901

Home prices YoY
-29.5%
Active inventory
191
Price-to-rent
3.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$17,017 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,409
Tax from tax record
$988 /mo · $11,855/yr
Insurance
$271
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$3,574
Net cashflow
$8,776

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,908
Max offer price $650,000
Occupancy floor 43%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $9,144 -5% $8,960 +0% $8,776 +5% $8,592 +10% $8,408
Rent -10% $7,432 -5% $8,104 +0% $8,776 +5% $9,448 +10% $10,120
Rate -1.0pp $9,103 -0.5pp $8,941 base $8,776 +0.5pp $8,608 +1.0pp $8,436

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
$162,500
Closing costs
$19,500
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
807 Union Ave Riverhead, NY 4.0 2.5 2552 $9,000 $3.53 45d 1 1.07mi
40 Overlook DR Aquebogue, NY 4.0 4.5 3800 $30,000 $7.89 45d 1 1.40mi

Listing history 27 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $650,000 Active 349 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $650,000 Active 346 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $650,000 Active 345 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $650,000 Active 344 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $650,000 Active 343 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $650,000 Active 341 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $650,000 Active 337 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $650,000 Active 336 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $650,000 Active 335 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $650,000 Active 332 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $650,000 Active 331 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $650,000 Active 330 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $650,000 Active 329 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $650,000 Active 328 DOM
  15. 2025-07-09
    historical
  16. 2025-07-08
    status Active
  17. 2025-07-06
    listed $650,000 Active 910-char remark
    Show marketing remark (910 chars)

    Welcome to this lovely one-family residence located in the desirable Northville area of Riverhead. This cozy home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 well-appointed bathrooms, perfect for comfortable living. The inviting interior offers plenty of natural light, with a functional layout that’s ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The home is situated on a well-maintained lot, providing ample outdoor space for relaxation or gardening. Also it was renovated in 2019. With easy access to local amenities, schools, and nearby attractions, this property offers both convenience and charm. This property is selling as part of a package that includes a farm located at 1117 Cross River Drive, Riverhead NY 11901. The farm is priced separately and must be purchased in order to complete the package deal. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this house your new home! Schedule a showing today.

  18. 2025-06-24
    historical
  19. 2025-01-29
    listed $650,000 Active
  20. 2025-01-23
    historical
  21. 2018-11-26
    soldstatus $255,000
  22. 2018-10-25
    soldstatus $255,000 Closed
  23. 2018-09-28
    status Under Contract
  24. 2018-08-29
    status Price Change
  25. 2018-08-29
    price $251,500
  26. 2018-06-15
    status Under Contract
  27. 2018-04-27
    listed $199,000 New

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

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$11,855 · $988/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$11,855 · $988/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥93°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$204,204
− Mortgage interest
−$36,410
− Property taxes
−$11,855
− Insurance
−$3,250
− Repairs & maintenance
−$16,336
− Management
−$16,336
− Depreciation
−$18,909
Taxable income
$101,107
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$24,266
After-tax cash flow
$81,046/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
Riverhead Central School District
NCES district ID
3624690
Math proficiency
34% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
48% ▲ 13.00%
Median HH income
$61,607
Composite
36.38/100
National rank
#4683
State rank
#489 of 590 in NY

Livability — Riverhead

Score
73/100
State rank
#325
US rank
#5379

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Riverhead, NY
City population
32,921
Population (ZIP)
32,921

Population outlook (Suffolk County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,505,262 people
By 2030
1,498,318 · -0.5%
By 2040
1,471,101 · -2.3%
By 2050
1,424,848 · -5.3%
By 2075
1,337,157 · -11.2%
By 2100
1,217,720 · -19.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
White 52% Hispanic / Latino 29% Two or more races 14% Black 11% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4%
Common ancestry
Romanian 8% Iranian 1% Portuguese 1%
Foreign-born
25% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
68% English-only · Spanish 26% Other Indo-European 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Suffolk

2024 margin
Lean R (+10.0) · D 45.0% · R 55.0%
2008→2024 swing
-16.0pp toward R · 2008: 6.0pp · 2024: -10.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+10.0 2020: R+0.0 2016: R+8.2 2012: D+2.9 2008: D+6.0

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -182.60%
Current HPI
436.7781
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+226.6% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2025-07-09 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-07-08 Relisted OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-07-06 Listed $650,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-06-24 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-01-29 Listed $650,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-01-23 Coming Soon OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2018-11-26 Sold (Public Records) $255,000 Public Records
  • 2018-10-25 Sold (MLS) $255,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2018-09-28 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2018-08-29 Relisted OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2018-08-29 Price Changed $251,500 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2018-06-15 Pending OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2018-04-27 Listed $199,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+3.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $11,855 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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