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5045 Main Bayview Rd
B+ Composite 79.68
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
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +5.1/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$999,000

5045 Main Bayview Rd · Southold, NY 11971
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,000 sqft · SingleFamily · 93 Days on market
Built 1984 Good condition 0.34 ac lot Garage $333/sqft · 48% below area Est $1.934M · 48% under

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

Listing remarks

Welcome to this charming residence nestled in the heart of Southold. This gem boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, along with an additional half bath for your convenience. Step inside to be greeted by a formal dining room, perfect for hosting memorable gatherings. The primary bathroom offers a private sanctuary, while the walk-through kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, oven, range, and refrigerator, ready to inspire your culinary creativity. Experience the warmth of this gem with cozy carpeting, elegant hardwood, and a welcoming fireplace, not to mention the indoor hot tub.

Key facts

  • 0.34 acre lot
  • Garage
  • Pool

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $999k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $10k ($118k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($20k rent vs $999k).
  • Recommended offer: $909k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 18.1% vs local median 6.3% in Southold — 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 67/100 on livability (#583 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, health & safety B+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Southold Union Free School District (town): math 46% / reading 59% proficiency, ranked #298 of 590 in NY (top 50%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 17% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Southold Elementary School (math 37% / reading 62%, grade D, #1,085 of 2,108 statewide, top 56%, 317 students, 35% FRL); Southold Junior-Senior High School (math 52% / reading 52%, grade D+, #946 of 1,100 statewide, top 88%, 380 students, 40% FRL) — zoned schools average 38% FRL vs 17% district-wide (21 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 99 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 74d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 1,366 units permitted in Suffolk County in 2024 (216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $20,447/mo this rent would consume 198% of the median local household income ($124k/yr) (locally 22% 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 $7k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $30k 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 $280k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 93 days — a 9% lower offer ($909k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $10k; list at $999k implies a 9890% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $56/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; 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 $909,090 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 93 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  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 A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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
2.05%
Cap rate
18.13%
Cash-on-cash
42.29%
DSCR
2.88
GRM
4.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$1,933,698
List price
$999,000
Delta
-45.75%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5805 Main Bayview Rd 0.12mi 4/3.0 3,253 (+8%) 7mo $2,700,000 $830 72
2335 Minnehaha Blvd 0.54mi 4/2.5 2,800 (-7%) 10mo $2,750,000 $982 56
480 N Bayview Road Ext 0.62mi 3/3.0 (-1) 2,936 (-2%) 8mo $1,175,000 $400 54
4015 Main Bayview Rd 0.21mi 3/3.5 (-1) 3,377 (+13%) 18mo $1,925,000 $570 45
1305 Cedar Dr 0.52mi 4/3.5 3,233 (+8%) 19mo $999,999 $309 42
8355 Main Bayview Rd 0.66mi 4/3.0 2,662 (-11%) 17mo $1,800,000 $676 34

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
38.7%
Equity multiple
2.65×
Total profit
$462,411
Equity at exit
$148,954
10-year hold
IRR
45.2%
Equity multiple
5.31×
Total profit
$1,206,448
Equity at exit
$86,375

Cash invested: $279,720 (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.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
7 active · 4 under contract
Median asking
$2,250,000 ($693/sqft)
Median days on market
58 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-7.0% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 11971

Home prices YoY
-15.8%
Active inventory
99
Price-to-rent
4.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$20,447 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$5,239
Tax from tax record
$640 /mo · $7,677/yr
Insurance
$416
Flood insurance flood zone
−$56 /mo · $666/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$4,294
Net cashflow
$9,802

Break-even live

Break-even rent $8,039
Max offer price $999,000
Occupancy floor 47%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $10,368 -5% $10,085 +0% $9,802 +5% $9,520 +10% $9,237
Rent -10% $8,187 -5% $8,995 +0% $9,802 +5% $10,610 +10% $11,418
Rate -1.0pp $10,306 -0.5pp $10,057 base $9,802 +0.5pp $9,544 +1.0pp $9,280

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
$249,750
Closing costs
$29,970
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 5 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
110 Sleepy Hollow Ln Southold, NY 4.0 3.0 2900 $25,000 $8.62 93d 1 0.42mi
580 Gin Ln Southold, NY 4.0 4.0 3585 $20,000 $5.58 74d 1 1.10mi
215 Northfield Ln Southold, NY 4.0 3.0 2300 $13,000 $5.65 67d 1 1.23mi
1000 Rambler Rd Southold, NY 4.0 3.0 2700 $15,000 $5.56 38d 1 1.27mi
1685 Peconic Ln Peconic, NY 3.0 3.0 3100 $18,000 $5.81 93d 1 1.47mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
Attached garage1 garage spaceNo carport
Utilities
Cesspool sewerElectricity connected
Home design
Single family residence
Construction
Frame construction
Exterior features
Private poolSpaFrame constructionNot waterfront

Interior

Kitchen
DishwasherMicrowaveOvenRangeRefrigeratorStainless steel appliances
Bedrooms
10 total rooms (bedroom counts not specified)
Flooring
CarpetHardwoodWoodOther
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heatingOil heatingWall/window air conditioning units
Interior features
Formal diningPrimary bathroomWalk-through kitchenCovered porch
Laundry & utility
WasherDryer

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $999,000 Active 93 DOM
  2. 2026-08-07
    days on market $999,000 Active 92 DOM
  3. 2026-08-06
    days on market $999,000 Active 91 DOM
  4. 2026-08-05
    price $999,000 Active 90 DOM
  5. 2026-08-05
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 90 DOM
  6. 2026-08-04
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 89 DOM
  7. 2026-08-03
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 88 DOM
  8. 2026-07-31
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 85 DOM
  9. 2026-07-30
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 84 DOM
  10. 2026-07-29
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 83 DOM
  11. 2026-07-27
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 81 DOM
  12. 2026-07-25
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 79 DOM
  13. 2026-07-24
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 78 DOM
  14. 2026-07-23
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 77 DOM
  15. 2026-07-22
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 76 DOM
  16. 2026-07-21
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 75 DOM
  17. 2026-07-20
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 74 DOM
  18. 2026-07-18
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 72 DOM
  19. 2026-07-16
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 70 DOM
  20. 2026-07-15
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 69 DOM
  21. 2026-07-14
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 68 DOM
  22. 2026-07-13
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 67 DOM
  23. 2026-07-12
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 66 DOM
  24. 2026-07-12
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 65 DOM
  25. 2026-07-10
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 64 DOM
  26. 2026-07-09
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 63 DOM
  27. 2026-07-07
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 61 DOM
  28. 2026-07-06
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 60 DOM
  29. 2026-07-05
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 59 DOM
  30. 2026-07-05
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 58 DOM
  31. 2026-07-03
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 57 DOM
  32. 2026-07-02
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 56 DOM
  33. 2026-07-01
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 55 DOM
  34. 2026-06-30
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 54 DOM
  35. 2026-06-29
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 53 DOM
  36. 2026-06-28
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 52 DOM
  37. 2026-06-27
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 51 DOM
  38. 2026-06-26
    days on market $1,049,000 Active 50 DOM
  39. 2026-06-23
    price $1,049,000 Active 46 DOM
  40. 2026-06-22
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 46 DOM
  41. 2026-06-21
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 45 DOM
  42. 2026-06-21
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 44 DOM
  43. 2026-06-18
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 42 DOM
  44. 2026-06-17
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 41 DOM
  45. 2026-06-16
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 40 DOM
  46. 2026-06-15
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 39 DOM
  47. 2026-06-13
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 37 DOM
  48. 2026-06-12
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 36 DOM
  49. 2026-06-09
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 33 DOM
  50. 2026-06-08
    days on market $1,099,000 Active 32 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 NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$7,677 · $640/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$12,280 · $1,023/mo
Expected delta
+$4,603/yr (+$384/mo · 60.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone X (shaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥90°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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$245,360
− Mortgage interest
−$55,960
− Property taxes
−$7,677
− Insurance
−$5,662
− Repairs & maintenance
−$19,629
− Management
−$19,629
− Depreciation
−$29,062
Taxable income
$107,743
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$25,858
After-tax cash flow
$91,771/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 · 10 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $15,000–$45,000 screening

This well-maintained single-family home with a pool and spacious yard offers a good investment opportunity with minor cosmetic updates to enhance its curb appeal and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and property value.
  • Rental Upgrade pool equipment — Modern pool equipment improves rental appeal and tenant satisfaction.
  • Resale Replace outdated wallpaper — Fresh, modern wallpaper enhances the aesthetic and marketability of the home.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

D Composite school gradezoned avg 51/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Southold Elementary School D NY #1,085/2,108 Nat'l #12,785/41,679 High Southold Junior-Senior High School D+ NY #946/1,100 Nat'l #5,016/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Southold Union Free School District
NCES district ID
3627620
Math proficiency
46% ▼ -10.00%
Reading proficiency
59% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$78,622
Composite
47.54/100
National rank
#2269
State rank
#298 of 590 in NY
C Composite livability gradescore 67/100

Livability — Southold

Score
67/100
State rank
#583
US rank
#10545

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Southold, NY
County
Suffolk · 1,505,262 people
City population
6,507
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Population (ZIP)
6,507
Household income
$124,097
Rent vs Own
15.2% rent · 84.8% own
Severe rent burden
22% of renters

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
Predominantly White (78%)
Race & ethnicity
White 78% Hispanic / Latino 14% Two or more races 5% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 1% Dominican 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Italian 2% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
14% · Canada, China, Dominican Republic
Languages at home
83% English-only · Spanish 11% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2% Other Indo-European 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

Price history

+10890.0% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-27 Price Changed $1,099,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2025-12-09 Listed $1,175,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 1983-10-03 Sold (Public Records) $10,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-0.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $7,677 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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