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3101 Boardwalk Unit 909-1
D- Composite 37.85
Why this score? — see what drove the D- 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).

  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • Cash flow +7.9/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Rent growth +3.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +2.0/10.0
  • Schools +1.4/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$149,999

3101 Boardwalk Unit 909-1 · Atlantic City, NJ 08401
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 872 sqft · Condo · 69 Days on market
Built 1986 ↓ 36% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Enjoy waterfront living in this spacious 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condominium offering approximately 1,060 sq ft in a prime Atlantic City location. Just a short walk to the beach, this residence features beautiful water views and a well-designed layout perfect for year-round living or a vacation retreat. Thiscondo offers security and concierge services, along with premium amenities including an indoor pool and fitness center. Residents also benefit from three levels of covered parking, with a one-time lifetime parking pass available for $250. Additional features include central air, gas heat, town water and sewer. The $1,100/month HOA covers building maintenance, trash, and all amenities, with the owner responsible only for electric.

Key facts

  • Water views
  • Fitness center
  • Security services

Tags

WATERFRONT LIVINGWATER VIEWSINDOOR POOLFITNESS CENTERSECURITY SERVICESCONCIERGE SERVICES

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 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $150k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-160 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
  • Recommended offer: $141k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 5.0% vs local median 3.7% in Atlantic City — 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 55/100 on livability (#525 in NJ) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: health & safety A; Watch: commute D, schools F, crime F.
  • Atlantic City School District (urban): math 9% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #454 of 472 in NJ (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 85% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.5%/yr); 491 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 672 units permitted in Atlantic County in 2024 (258 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,274/mo this rent would consume 66% of the median local household income ($41k/yr) (locally 3414% 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 $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Atlantic County population projected at -12% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 69 days — a 6% lower offer ($141k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 7y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 40% of rent.
Recommended offer $140,999 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 69 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. 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?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  8. 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?
  9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
1.52%
Cap rate
5.01%
Cash-on-cash
-4.58%
DSCR
0.80
GRM
5.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.52% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-18.1%
Equity multiple
0.33×
Total profit
$-28,017
Equity at exit
$22,365
10-year hold
IRR
-2.8%
Equity multiple
0.77×
Total profit
$-9,584
Equity at exit
$12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
21 Tenant-Leaning
State New Jersey
21 Tenant-Leaning · D+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Anti-eviction Act requires just-cause statewide; rent control in 100+ municipalities; one of the most tenant-friendly states.

ZIP-level market 08401

Home prices YoY
-7.0%
Rents YoY
5.5%
Active inventory
491
Price-to-rent
5.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,274 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$787
Tax est. 1.5%
$187 /mo · $2,250/yr
Insurance
$62
HOA est. from 3 same-building comps
$920
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$477
Net cashflow
$-160

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,477
Max offer price $126,779
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-57 -5% $-109 +0% $-160 +5% $-212 +10% $-264
Rent -10% $-340 -5% $-250 +0% $-160 +5% $-71 +10% $19
Rate -1.0pp $-85 -0.5pp $-122 base $-160 +0.5pp $-199 +1.0pp $-239

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
$37,500
Closing costs
$4,500
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 16 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3101 Boardwalk Unit 1110-2 Atlantic City, NJ 1.0 1.5 872 $14,500 $16.63 22d 1 0.03mi
2834 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City, NJ 1.0 1.0 639 $1,675 $2.62 22d 3 0.19mi
2834 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City, NJ 1.0 1.0 823 $1,688 $2.05 14d 3 0.19mi
38 N Boston Ave Unit B Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 2.0 800 $2,400 $3.00 14d 1 0.29mi
3813 Atlantic Ave Unit 1309001P Atlantic City, NJ 1.0 2.0 592 $4,333 $7.32 14d 1 0.44mi
108 Lincoln Pl Apt A4 Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0 800 $5,000 $6.25 22d 1 0.45mi
3851 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0–2.0 785 $19,700 $25.10 22d 5 0.46mi
21 S Windsor Ave Unit b1 Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0 640 $1,650 $2.58 14d 1 0.63mi
101 S Raleigh Ave Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0 735 $10,125 $13.78 14d 7 0.70mi
1724 Atlantic Ave Unit B2 Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0 750 $1,495 $1.99 22d 1 1.00mi
1710 Atlantic Ave Apt A Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0 600 $4,500 $7.50 22d 1 1.02mi
5101 Ventnor Ave Unit 2 Ventnor City, NJ 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,950 $1.95 14d 1 1.29mi
5200 Boardwalk Unit 10A Ventnor City, NJ 1.0 2.0 1104 $21,000 $19.02 14d 1 1.35mi
23 S Little Rock Ave Unit 2 Ventnor City, NJ 2.0 2.0 1000 $2,500 $2.50 45d 1 1.39mi
101 S Victoria Ave Unit B1 Ventnor City, NJ 1.0 1.0 550 $2,100 $3.82 14d 1 1.42mi
1914 N Missouri Ave Atlantic City, NJ 2.0 1.0 750 $1,795 $2.39 22d 1 1.49mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$0 · $0/yr
Likely covers
watersewertrashgaselectricpoolgymdoormansecurity
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $149,999 Active 69 DOM
  2. 2026-06-19
    days on market $149,999 Active 67 DOM
  3. 2026-06-18
    days on market $149,999 Active 66 DOM
  4. 2026-06-17
    days on market $149,999 Active 65 DOM
  5. 2026-06-16
    days on market $149,999 Active 64 DOM
  6. 2026-06-15
    days on market $149,999 Active 63 DOM
  7. 2026-06-14
    days on market $149,999 Active 61 DOM
  8. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,999 Active 60 DOM
  9. 2026-06-10
    days on market $149,999 Active 58 DOM
  10. 2026-06-09
    days on market $149,999 Active 57 DOM
  11. 2026-06-08
    days on market $149,999 Active 56 DOM
  12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $149,999 Active 55 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $149,999 Active 50 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $149,999 Active 49 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $149,999 Active 48 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $149,999 Active 47 DOM
  17. 2026-04-13
    listed $149,999 Active 738-char remark
    Show marketing remark (738 chars)

    Enjoy waterfront living in this spacious 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condominium offering approximately 1,060 sq ft in a prime Atlantic City location. Just a short walk to the beach, this residence features beautiful water views and a well-designed layout perfect for year-round living or a vacation retreat. Thiscondo offers security and concierge services, along with premium amenities including an indoor pool and fitness center. Residents also benefit from three levels of covered parking, with a one-time lifetime parking pass available for $250. Additional features include central air, gas heat, town water and sewer. The $1,100/month HOA covers building maintenance, trash, and all amenities, with the owner responsible only for electric.

  18. 2019-04-22
    historical
  19. 2019-04-05
    listed $234,000 Active

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$27,283
− Mortgage interest
−$8,402
− Property taxes
−$2,250
− Insurance
−$750
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,183
− Management
−$2,183
− HOA
−$11,040
− Depreciation
−$4,364
Taxable loss
−$3,888
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$933
After-tax cash flow
$-992/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
Atlantic City School District
NCES district ID
3400960
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -12.00%
Reading proficiency
26% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$27,842
Composite
13.66/100
National rank
#9504
State rank
#454 of 472 in NJ

Livability — Atlantic City

Score
55/100
State rank
#525
US rank
#23095

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Atlantic City, NJ
County
Atlantic County · 143,611 people
City population
38,925
Metro
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
Population (ZIP)
38,925
Household income
$41,126
Rent vs Own
69.8% rent · 30.2% own
Severe rent burden
3414.0

Population outlook (Atlantic County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
268,948 people
By 2030
264,497 · -1.7%
By 2040
252,261 · -6.2%
By 2050
237,846 · -11.6%
By 2075
210,650 · -21.7%
By 2100
180,234 · -33.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.75)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 32% Black 32% Asian 16% White 16% Two or more races 11% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 10% Puerto Rican 8% Dominican 8%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Scotch-Irish 1%
Foreign-born
29% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
Languages at home
52% English-only · Spanish 30% Other Indo-European 8% Vietnamese 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Atlantic

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 47.7% · R 50.7% · Other 1.6%
2008→2024 swing
-18.1pp toward R · 2008: 15.1pp · 2024: -3.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+3.0 2020: D+6.7 2016: D+6.2 2012: D+17.2 2008: D+15.1

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -26.82%
Current HPI
353.7827
Rent YoY
▲ 5.52%
Metro
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.05%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NJ)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-35.9% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-13 Listed $149,999 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2019-04-22 Listing Removed SJSRMLS
  • 2019-04-05 Listed $234,000 SJSRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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