9119 Spyglass Pl Unit b · Charlotte, NC 28214

$119,500

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 966 sqft · Condo public records · 7 Days on market

Built 1973 $175/mo HOA · 11% of rent

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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 +28.2/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.5/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.8/10.0
• Rent growth +3.3/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Key facts

• $175 HOA
• Built 1973
• Listed 6 days

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Mandatory HOA with monthly fee of $175.85

Exterior

• Parking: Parking lot
• Utilities: City water; Public sewer
• Home design: Residential condominium; Site-built construction; Two levels; Slab foundation
• Construction: Metal construction materials
• Exterior features: Concrete road surface; Publicly maintained road

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric oven
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (both on the main level)
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms (both on the main level)
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Entry level is 2; Electric oven
• Laundry & utility: Laundry closet

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $120k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $380 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $120k).
• Cap rate 10.1% vs local median 3.1% in Charlotte — 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 78/100 on livability (#26 in NC, #2,502 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D+, crime F.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (urban): math 42% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #85 of 178 in NC (top 48%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.4%/yr); 363 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 8d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 11,969 units permitted in Mecklenburg County in 2024 (5,377 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $826 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Mecklenburg County population projected at +53% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.4% rent growth), your $33k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 7 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• Current owner paid $50k; list at $120k implies a 137% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 25% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $119,500

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1973 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
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 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: 1.35% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.11%
• Cash-on-cash: 13.64%
• DSCR: 1.61
• GRM: 6.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.35% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 4.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.16×
• Total profit: $5,489
• Equity at exit: $17,818

10-year hold

• IRR: 14.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.15×
• Total profit: $38,589
• Equity at exit: $10,332

Cash invested: $33,460 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Carolina: 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable but court speed varies.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 28214

• Home prices YoY: -26.7%
• Rents YoY: 3.4%
• Active inventory: 363
• Price-to-rent: 6.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,614 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$627
• Tax from tax record: −$43 /mo · $516/yr
• Insurance: −$50
• HOA: −$175
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$339
• Net cashflow: $380

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,132

Max offer price $119,500

Occupancy floor 71%

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: $29,875
• Closing costs: $3,585
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
9123 Spyglass Pl Unit C Charlotte, NC	2.0	2.0	936	$1,300	$1.39	8d	1	0.03mi
9127 Spyglass Pl Charlotte, NC	2.0	2.0	950	$1,450	$1.53	24d	1	0.05mi
5923 Running Deer Rd Charlotte, NC	3.0	2.0	1087	$1,649	$1.52	16d	1	0.61mi
9242 Eleanor Dr Charlotte, NC	3.0	2.0	1070	$1,800	$1.68	2d	1	0.93mi
4008 Fire Creek RD Charlotte, NC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	968	$1,884	$1.95	3d	34	0.97mi
1126 Maria Christina Ln Charlotte, NC	3.0	2.0	1008	$1,900	$1.88	8d	1	1.38mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $175 · $2,100/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $119,500 Active 7 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $119,500 Active 6 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $119,500 Active 5 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $119,500 Active 4 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   statusdays on market $119,500 Active 2 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $119,500 Coming Soon 3 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $119,500 Coming Soon 2 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   listed $119,500 Coming Soon 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 NC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $516 · $43/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $980 · $82/mo
• Expected delta: +$464/yr (+$39/mo · 89.9%)

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 25% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,362
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,694
• − Property taxes: −$516
• − Insurance: −$598
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,549
• − Management: −$1,549
• − HOA: −$2,100
• − Depreciation: −$3,476
• Taxable income: $2,881
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$691
• After-tax cash flow: $3,871/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: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
• NCES district ID: 3702970
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▲ 1.00%
• Median HH income: $57,175
• Composite: 38.49/100
• National rank: #4183
• State rank: #85 of 178 in NC

Livability — Charlotte

• Score: 78/100
• State rank: #26
• US rank: #2502

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Charlotte, NC
• County: Mecklenburg County · 1,167,319 people
• City population: 920,422
• Metro: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
• Population (ZIP): 43,837
• Household income: $86,447
• Rent vs Own: 24.3% rent · 75.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 671.0

Population outlook (Mecklenburg County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,305,740 people
• By 2030: 1,442,752 · +10.5%
• By 2040: 1,722,441 · +31.9%
• By 2050: 1,999,450 · +53.1%
• By 2075: 2,642,495 · +102.4%
• By 2100: 3,106,755 · +137.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 40% White 30% Hispanic / Latino 18% Two or more races 9% Asian 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 9% Puerto Rican 1% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 1% Italian 1% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 15% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 77% English-only · Spanish 15% Vietnamese 2% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Mecklenburg

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+32.9) · D 65.6% · R 32.7% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +8.5pp toward D · 2008: 24.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+32.9 2020: D+35.1 2016: D+29.9 2012: D+22.5 2008: D+24.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -100.82%
• Current HPI: 277.2903
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.35%
• Metro: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 26

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	2	$213B
▸Retail	2	$95B
▸Industrial Conglomerate	1	$38B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$35B
▸Utilities	1	$30B
▸Industrial Machinery	1	$19B

Price history

+206.4% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-06 Coming Soon $119,500 CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 1996-10-03 Sold (Public Records) $50,500 Public Records
• 1987-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $39,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+7.3%/yr

Latest (2021): $516 · +4.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.