227 Buckingham Dr #227 · Lima, OH 45807

$58,300

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,216 sqft · Manufactured · 49 Days on market

Built 2026 Excellent condition $48/sqft · at area comps Est $58k · at est.

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Why this score? — see what drove the A- 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
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +6.9/15.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

Your brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for you to move in! This comfortable home features premium entry doors, a modern bathroom, as well as new brand name appliances. In the community, enjoy with your friends and family all the amenities we have to offer such as a basketball court, community events, and a picnic area / pavilion / grill. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

Key facts

• Picnic area
• Basketball court
• Modern bathroom

Tags

• PREMIUM ENTRY DOORS
• MODERN BATHROOM
• NEW BRAND NAME APPLIANCES
• BASKETBALL COURT
• PICNIC AREA

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $58k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $889 ($11k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $58k).
• Recommended offer: $57k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 24.6% vs local median 7.7% in Lima — 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 64/100 on livability (#787 in OH) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A-; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Elida Local (rural): math 59% / reading 59% proficiency, ranked #311 of 656 in OH (top 47%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: 53 active listings in the ZIP; 88 units permitted in Allen County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $6k of equity ($403 loan paydown + $6k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Allen County population projected at -14% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $16k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 6, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$37k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 49 days — a 3% lower offer ($57k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts 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.

Recommended offer $56,551 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 49 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 2.80% ✓
• Cap rate: 24.58%
• Cash-on-cash: 65.32%
• DSCR: 3.91
• GRM: 3.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $57,500
• List price: $58,300
• Delta: 1.39%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 5 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
166 Saddlebrook Dr	0.11mi	3/2.0	1,287 (+6%)	2mo	$89,000	$69	83
14 Deer Run	0.11mi	3/2.0	1,144 (-6%)	4mo	$57,500	$50	82
162 Saddlebrook Dr	0.09mi	3/2.0	1,350 (+11%)	7mo	$70,000	$52	71
231 Buckingham Dr	0.10mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,180 (-3%)	22mo	$47,500	$40	67

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 76.9%
• Equity multiple: 6.41×
• Total profit: $88,369
• Equity at exit: $52,521

10-year hold

• IRR: 70.9%
• Equity multiple: 14.22×
• Total profit: $215,778
• Equity at exit: $113,264

Cash invested: $16,324 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 73 Landlord-Friendly
• State Ohio: 73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 45807

• Home prices YoY: 8.5%
• Active inventory: 53
• Price-to-rent: 3.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,635 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$306
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$73 /mo · $874/yr
• Insurance: −$24
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$343
• Net cashflow: $889

Break-even live

Break-even rent $510

Max offer price $58,300

Occupancy floor 41%

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: $14,575
• Closing costs: $1,749
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $58,300 Active 49 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $58,300 Active 48 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $58,300 Active 47 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $58,300 Active 46 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $58,300 Active 45 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $58,300 Active 43 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $58,300 Active 42 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $58,300 Active 38 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $58,300 Active 37 DOM
10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $58,300 Active 35 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $58,300 Active 33 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $58,300 Active 32 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    price $58,300 Active 31 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $57,800 Active 31 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $57,800 Active 30 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $57,800 Active 29 DOM
17. 2026-05-15
    status Active 498-char remark

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    Your brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for you to move in! This comfortable home features premium entry doors, a modern bathroom, as well as new brand name appliances. In the community, enjoy with your friends and family all the amenities we have to offer such as a basketball court, community events, and a picnic area / pavilion / grill. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

18. 2026-05-06
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    Show marketing remark (498 chars)

    Your brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for you to move in! This comfortable home features premium entry doors, a modern bathroom, as well as new brand name appliances. In the community, enjoy with your friends and family all the amenities we have to offer such as a basketball court, community events, and a picnic area / pavilion / grill. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

19. 2026-05-05
    status Active 498-char remark

    Show marketing remark (498 chars)

    Your brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for you to move in! This comfortable home features premium entry doors, a modern bathroom, as well as new brand name appliances. In the community, enjoy with your friends and family all the amenities we have to offer such as a basketball court, community events, and a picnic area / pavilion / grill. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

20. 2026-04-15
    historical 498-char remark

    Show marketing remark (498 chars)

    Your brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for you to move in! This comfortable home features premium entry doors, a modern bathroom, as well as new brand name appliances. In the community, enjoy with your friends and family all the amenities we have to offer such as a basketball court, community events, and a picnic area / pavilion / grill. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

21. 2026-04-02
    listed $57,800 Active 498-char remark

    Show marketing remark (498 chars)

    Your brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is waiting for you to move in! This comfortable home features premium entry doors, a modern bathroom, as well as new brand name appliances. In the community, enjoy with your friends and family all the amenities we have to offer such as a basketball court, community events, and a picnic area / pavilion / grill. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,617
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,266
• − Property taxes: −$874
• − Insurance: −$292
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,569
• − Management: −$1,569
• − Depreciation: −$1,696
• Taxable income: $10,351
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,484
• After-tax cash flow: $8,179/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 · 13 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This brand new 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom manufactured home is move-in ready with excellent condition and no visible repairs needed. It offers a modern and well-maintained interior with a good curb appeal, making it an attractive option for both resale and rental.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value.
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value by making the home more modern and convenient.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value by making the home more modern and convenient. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Elida Local
• NCES district ID: 3904577
• Math proficiency: 59% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 59% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $46,632
• Composite: 49.93/100
• National rank: #1934
• State rank: #311 of 656 in OH

Livability — Lima

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #787
• US rank: #14288

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Allen · 98,169 people
• City population: 21,739
• Metro: Lima, OH
• Population (ZIP): 11,631
• Household income: $74,387
• Rent vs Own: 17.2% rent · 82.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 6.3

Population outlook (Allen County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 100,321 people
• By 2030: 97,693 · -2.6%
• By 2040: 91,802 · -8.5%
• By 2050: 86,152 · -14.1%
• By 2075: 73,659 · -26.6%
• By 2100: 58,716 · -41.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (90%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 90% Black 5% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Iranian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada, South Korea
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Allen

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+44.1) · D 27.5% · R 71.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -23.4pp toward R · 2008: -20.7pp · 2024: -44.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+44.1 2020: R+39.5 2016: R+38.2 2012: R+25.7 2008: R+20.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 36.64%
• Current HPI: 468.59
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.98%
• F500 in state: 48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	3	$145B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$49B
▸Financial Services	3	$24B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$93B
▸Aerospace / Defense	2	$47B
▸Utilities	2	$33B

Price history

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Relisted — Zillow
• 2026-05-06 Delisted — Zillow
• 2026-05-05 Relisted — Zillow
• 2026-04-15 Delisted — Zillow
• 2026-04-02 Listed $57,800 Zillow