2453 D Union Blvd · Islip, NY 11751

$209,990

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · Townhouse · 161 Days on market

Built 1970 Est $303k · 31% under $1200/mo HOA · 35% of rent

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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 +15.1/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• Schools +5.5/10.0
• DSCR +4.6/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom deluxe co-op located in the heart of Islip Town! This unit offers a fantastic opportunity to create the home of your dreams with just a little TLC. Enjoy a well-designed layout with generous room sizes and great natural light. The community features wonderful amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, and convenient on-site laundry. Ideally situated close to shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation—this is comfortable, low-maintenance living in a prime location. Don't miss your chance to own in this desirable complex!

Key facts

• Clubhouse
• Swimming pool
• Prime location

Tags

• CLUBHOUSE
• SWIMMING POOL
• ON-SITE LAUNDRY
• PRIME LOCATION

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $210k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $67 ($810/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $210k).
• Recommended offer: $185k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 6.7% vs local median 3.2% in Islip — 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 83/100 on livability (#59 in NY, #878 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living F.
• Islip Union Free School District (suburban): math 52% / reading 67% proficiency, ranked #186 of 590 in NY (top 32%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 20% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Zoned schools: Maud S Sherwood Elementary School (math 42% / reading 72%, grade C+, #842 of 2,108 statewide, top 43%, 335 students, 32% FRL); Islip Middle School (math 32% / reading 52%, grade D-, #379 of 729 statewide, top 54%, 641 students, 37% FRL); Islip High School (math 88% / reading 93%, grade A+, #231 of 1,100 statewide, top 21%, 892 students, 33% FRL).
• Market conditions: 87 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 75% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 161 days — a 12% lower offer ($185k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 6y 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 $161k; 30% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 35% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 64% 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 $184,791 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 161 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1970 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are B-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?
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 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: 1.64% ✓
• Cap rate: 6.68%
• Cash-on-cash: 1.38%
• DSCR: 1.06
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $303,000
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2453 Union Blvd Apt 21B	0.00mi	2/1.0	1,000 (0%)	1mo	$318,000	$318	99
2439 Union Blvd Unit 1A	0.17mi	2/1.0	1,000 (0%)	8mo	$317,000	$317	86
2435 Union Blvd Unit 7A	0.14mi	1/1.0 (-1)	1,000 (0%)	8mo	$250,000	$250	82
2453 Union Blvd Unit 37A	0.00mi	1/1.0 (-1)	900 (-10%)	0mo	$215,000	$239	78
2449 Union Blvd Unit 19B	0.09mi	2/1.0	875 (-12%)	4mo	$290,000	$331	71
2453 Union Blvd Unit 11A	0.00mi	1/1.0 (-1)	900 (-10%)	10mo	$297,000	$330	70
2449 Union Blvd Unit 39B	0.09mi	2/1.0	892 (-11%)	9mo	$270,000	$303	70
2453A Union Blvd Unit 21A	0.23mi	1/1.0 (-1)	952 (-5%)	9mo	$270,000	$284	69
2445 Union Blvd Unit 7a	0.12mi	1/1.0 (-1)	900 (-10%)	8mo	$250,000	$278	66
2449 Union Blvd Unit 10A	0.09mi	1/1.0 (-1)	890 (-11%)	8mo	$290,000	$326	66
2453 Union Blvd Unit 37B	0.00mi	1/1.0 (-1)	850 (-15%)	7mo	$248,500	$292	64
2417 Union Blvd Unit 3B	0.17mi	1/1.0 (-1)	850 (-15%)	9mo	$183,000	$215	54

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: -13.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.51×
• Total profit: $-28,940
• Equity at exit: $31,310

10-year hold

• IRR: -4.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.72×
• Total profit: $-16,459
• Equity at exit: $18,156

Cash invested: $58,797 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 11751

• Active inventory: 87
• Price-to-rent: 5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,441 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,101
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$262 /mo · $3,150/yr
• Insurance: −$87
• HOA: −$1,200
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$723
• Net cashflow: $67

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,356

Max offer price $209,990

Occupancy floor 93%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $213	-5% $140	+0% $67	+5% $-5	+10% $-78
Rent	-10% $-204	-5% $-68	+0% $67	+5% $203	+10% $339
Rate	-1.0pp $173	-0.5pp $121	base $67	+0.5pp $13	+1.0pp $-42

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: $52,498
• Closing costs: $6,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
584 Main St Unit 5 Islip, NY	2.0	2.0	995	$3,900	$3.92	45d	1	0.49mi
405 E Main St Bay Shore, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	750	$2,950	$3.93	45d	1	0.74mi
35 Penataquit Ave Bay Shore, NY	2.0	1.0–1.5	637	$3,120	$4.89	0d	13	0.92mi
54 2nd Ave Bay Shore, NY	2.0	1.0	1500	$3,000	$2.00	45d	1	1.45mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $1,200 · $14,400/yr
• Likely covers: pool

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-01-06
   status Pending
2. 2025-07-29
   listed $209,990 Active
3. 2024-08-06
   listed $267,000 Active
4. 2024-08-06
   listed $267,000 Active
5. 2020-10-27
   historical
6. 2020-10-27
   soldstatus $161,000 Closed
7. 2020-07-16
   listed $145,000 Active

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 23% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥93°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 64% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $41,296
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,763
• − Property taxes: −$3,150
• − Insurance: −$1,050
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,304
• − Management: −$3,304
• − HOA: −$14,400
• − Depreciation: −$6,109
• Taxable loss: −$1,782
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$428
• After-tax cash flow: $1,238/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: Islip Union Free School District
• NCES district ID: 3615540
• Math proficiency: 52% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 67% ▲ 10.00%
• Median HH income: $92,825
• Composite: 54.7/100
• National rank: #1325
• State rank: #186 of 590 in NY

Livability — Islip

• Score: 83/100
• State rank: #59
• US rank: #878

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Islip, NY
• City population: 13,152
• Population (ZIP): 13,152

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 (75%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 75% Hispanic / Latino 15% Two or more races 9% Asian 5% Black 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 7%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada, China, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 89% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 2% Chinese 1%

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: ▼ -368.19%
• Current HPI: 288.0267
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

+44.8% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-01-06 Pending — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-07-29 Listed $209,990 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-08-06 Listed $267,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-08-06 Listed $267,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2020-10-27 Listing Removed — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2020-10-27 Sold (MLS) $161,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2020-07-16 Listed $145,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

-23.9%/yr

Latest (2010): $355,025 · -23.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.