17390 Waltham St · Detroit, MI 48205

$75,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,135 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 19 Days on market

Built 1926 4,356 sqft lot Est $52k · 44% over

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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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 17390 Waltham St, comes with two adjacent vacant lots, giving you the perfect chance to expand, build, or hold for future value!

Key facts

• 4,356 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Built 1926

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 1-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residence; One-and-a-half stories; Ground-level entry
• Construction: Brick construction; Brick/mortar foundation; Built area above grade: 1,135
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot approximately 0.1 acre (35 x 120)

Interior

• Bathrooms: One full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; ENERGY STAR qualified equipment; No central cooling
• Interior features: Unfinished basement; Six total rooms; Ground-level entry with steps

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $75k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $533 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $75k).
• Recommended offer: $74k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.8% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.3%/yr); 373 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($39k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $519 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.3% rent growth), your $21k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 19 days — a 2% lower offer ($74k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 12 sale attempts since 4y 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 $38k; list at $75k implies a 97% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1926 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $73,875 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1926 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
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: 1.79% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.83%
• Cash-on-cash: 30.48%
• DSCR: 2.36
• GRM: 4.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $52,210
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
12802 Dresden St	0.44mi	3/1.0	1,152 (+2%)	5mo	$25,000	$22	73
18631 Fairport St	0.38mi	3/1.5	1,173 (+3%)	6mo	$9,000	$8	70
18652 Goulburn St	0.37mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,200 (+6%)	2mo	$23,000	$19	66
18430 Alcoy St	0.38mi	3/1.0	1,064 (-6%)	7mo	$18,000	$17	66
18104 Runyon St	0.64mi	3/1.0	1,078 (-5%)	0mo	$58,000	$54	61
18680 Westphalia St	0.41mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,247 (+10%)	0mo	$75,000	$60	59
17665 Runyon St	0.66mi	3/2.0	1,096 (-3%)	1mo	$50,000	$46	59
11821 Greiner St	0.43mi	4/1.5 (+1)	1,198 (+6%)	7mo	$26,000	$22	58
17680 Teppert St	0.69mi	3/1.0	1,101 (-3%)	6mo	$120,000	$109	58
17892 Runyon St	0.63mi	3/1.5	995 (-12%)	2mo	$56,000	$56	47
19204 Joann St	0.71mi	3/1.0	1,028 (-9%)	5mo	$44,500	$43	47
17694 Teppert St	0.69mi	3/1.0	1,013 (-11%)	6mo	$120,000	$118	45

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 · 1.33% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 23.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.93×
• Total profit: $19,629
• Equity at exit: $11,183

10-year hold

• IRR: 30.1%
• Equity multiple: 3.48×
• Total profit: $52,135
• Equity at exit: $6,485

Cash invested: $21,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48205

• Home prices YoY: -28.1%
• Rents YoY: 1.3%
• Active inventory: 373
• Price-to-rent: 4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,344 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$393
• Tax from tax record: −$104 /mo · $1,249/yr
• Insurance: −$31
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$282
• Net cashflow: $533

Break-even live

Break-even rent $669

Max offer price $75,000

Occupancy floor 55%

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: $18,750
• Closing costs: $2,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
17851 Strasburg St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1079	$1,100	$1.02	17d	1	0.23mi
18119 Joann St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	800	$1,100	$1.38	24d	1	0.26mi
13218 Greiner St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1162	$1,195	$1.03	18d	1	0.27mi
18624 Fairport St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	874	$1,450	$1.66	22d	1	0.36mi
18624 Fairport St Unit NA Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	924	$1,450	$1.57	24d	1	0.36mi
18681 Barlow St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1041	$1,400	$1.34	24d	1	0.38mi
18703 Waltham St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,100	$1.10	44d	1	0.39mi
17241 Rowe St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1316	$1,450	$1.10	17d	1	0.57mi
11513 Greiner St Unit 11521 Greiner Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	942	$1,050	$1.11	44d	1	0.57mi
19143 Fairport St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1070	$1,225	$1.14	17d	1	0.60mi
19170 Joann St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1020	$1,400	$1.37	44d	1	0.65mi
19207 Westphalia St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1179	$1,800	$1.53	17d	1	0.65mi
11785 Nashville St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	1360	$1,450	$1.07	3d	1	0.70mi
12740 August St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	900	$1,300	$1.44	5d	1	0.71mi
19220 Alcoy St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1023	$1,350	$1.32	17d	1	0.71mi
12112 Christy St Unit 12110 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	950	$1,200	$1.26	44d	1	0.73mi
12110 Christy St Detroit, MI	2.0	1.5	950	$1,200	$1.26	17d	1	0.74mi
11700 Engleside St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,175	$1.18	44d	1	0.74mi
11760 Nashville St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,250	$1.04	17d	1	0.74mi
18431 Teppert St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.0	1200	$1,400	$1.17	2d	1	0.76mi
19419 Westphalia St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1293	$1,325	$1.02	17d	1	0.78mi
19610 Westphalia St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,595	$1.33	18d	1	0.90mi
13669 Pfent St Detroit, MI	3.0	2.0	1031	$1,374	$1.33	17d	1	0.92mi
14201 Mayfield St Detroit, MI	4.0	1.5	1296	$1,250	$0.96	44d	1	0.93mi
11074 Kennebec St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,350	$1.12	44d	1	1.04mi
12840 Kilbourne St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1136	$1,350	$1.19	18d	1	1.15mi
11765 Glenfield Ave Unit 1510880P Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	990	$3,102	$3.13	15d	1	1.17mi
20027 Alcoy St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,349	$1.35	17d	1	1.22mi
14481 Maddelein St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,100	$0.92	44d	1	1.22mi
14461 Lappin St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	989	$1,150	$1.16	17d	1	1.24mi
20091 Barlow St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	930	$1,300	$1.40	17d	1	1.25mi
14504 Coram St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1203	$1,175	$0.98	24d	1	1.31mi
15010 Cedargrove St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1018	$1,350	$1.33	44d	1	1.37mi
20227 Pelkey St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	968	$1,350	$1.39	17d	1	1.38mi
20296 Waltham St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	986	$1,300	$1.32	17d	1	1.38mi
20215 Schoenherr St Unit 1 Detroit, MI	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	18d	1	1.38mi
20242 Hickory St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	747	$1,300	$1.74	11d	1	1.38mi
15000 Mayfield St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1146	$970	$0.85	17d	1	1.40mi
12051 Wilshire Dr Detroit, MI	3.0	1.5	1224	$1,250	$1.02	17d	1	1.41mi
20290 Annott St Detroit, MI	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,250	$0.96	17d	1	1.43mi

Listing history 14 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $75,000 Active 19 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $75,000 Active 18 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $75,000 Active 16 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $75,000 Active 14 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $75,000 Active 13 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $75,000 Active 10 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $75,000 Active 9 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $75,000 Active 8 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $75,000 Active 5 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $75,000 Active 4 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $75,000 Active 3 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $75,000 Active 2 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    remarks 699-char remark
14. 2026-05-31
    listed $75,000 Active 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 MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,249 · $104/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,249 · $104/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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,133
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,201
• − Property taxes: −$1,249
• − Insurance: −$375
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,291
• − Management: −$1,291
• − Depreciation: −$2,182
• Taxable income: $5,545
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,331
• After-tax cash flow: $5,071/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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
• NCES district ID: 2601103
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 24% ▲ 6.00%
• Median HH income: $25,815
• Composite: 13.06/100
• National rank: #9564
• State rank: #499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #218
• US rank: #5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Detroit, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 572,865
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 34,187
• Household income: $38,966
• Rent vs Own: 49.4% rent · 50.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 2121.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,675,273 people
• By 2030: 1,620,300 · -3.3%
• By 2040: 1,502,341 · -10.3%
• By 2050: 1,384,039 · -17.4%
• By 2075: 1,124,592 · -32.9%
• By 2100: 881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (93%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 93% White 3% Two or more races 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -91.80%
• Current HPI: 235.0926
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.33%
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+316.7% since first listed

31 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-30 Listed $75,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-01-07 Rental Removed $1,200 APPFOLIO
• 2025-11-26 Price Changed $1,200 APPFOLIO
• 2025-10-30 Listed for Rent $1,300 APPFOLIO
• 2025-06-06 Sold (MLS) $38,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-06-06 Sold (MLS) $38,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-05-09 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-05-09 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2025-04-22 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2025-04-21 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2025-02-20 Listed $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-02-20 Listed $40,000 REALCOMP
• 2023-08-15 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-08-15 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2023-05-16 Price Changed $35,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-05-15 Price Changed $35,000 REALCOMP
• 2023-05-15 Relisted — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-05-15 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2023-03-02 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2023-03-02 Relisted — REALCOMP
• 2023-01-24 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-01-24 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2023-01-11 Listed $30,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-01-11 Listed $30,000 REALCOMP
• 2023-01-02 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2023-01-01 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2022-11-23 Price Changed $35,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-11-23 Price Changed $35,000 REALCOMP
• 2022-11-03 Listed $40,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-11-03 Listed $40,000 REALCOMP
• 1998-04-27 Sold (Public Records) $18,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-3.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,249 · -53.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.