2217 Francis Ave · Flint, MI 48505

$31,500

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,257 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 162 Days on market

Built 1915 4,356 sqft lot Est $26k · 19% over

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• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +6.3/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.1/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

Key facts

• 4,356 sq ft lot
• Built 1915
• Listed 162 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Lot approximately 40 x 109 (0.1 acre); Subdivision: STONE-MACDONALD ADD; Cross street: E Hamilton Avenue / E Newall Street
• HOA & community: Homeowners association present

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Two stories; Single-family residence; Residential property
• Construction: Vinyl siding
• Exterior features: Front porch

Interior

• Flooring: Hardwood
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); Ceiling fan(s); Cooling present
• Interior features: Hardwood flooring; Basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $32k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $595 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $32k).
• Recommended offer: $28k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 29.0% vs local median 11.5% in Flint — 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 74/100 on livability (#196 in MI, #4,946 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Flint School District (urban): math 7% / reading 13% proficiency, ranked #714 of 760 in MI (top 94%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 99 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 419 units permitted in Genesee County in 2024 (68 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($33k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $1k of equity ($218 loan paydown + $842 appreciation (2.7% local appreciation)).
• Genesee County population projected at -27% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (2.7% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $9k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 162 days — a 12% lower offer ($28k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $3k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $21k; list at $32k implies a 50% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 3.2% of price; built in 1915 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $27,720 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 162 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 1915 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
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 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 3.44% ✓
• Cap rate: 28.96%
• Cash-on-cash: 80.96%
• DSCR: 4.60
• GRM: 2.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $26,397
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2217 Francis Ave	0.00mi	3/1.5	1,257 (0%)	0mo	$31,500	$25	98
115 W Baker St	0.22mi	3/1.0	1,200 (-4%)	3mo	$32,000	$27	80
501 W Witherbee St	0.44mi	3/1.0	1,274 (+1%)	3mo	$39,000	$31	75
506 Green St	0.43mi	3/1.0	1,312 (+4%)	1mo	$52,000	$40	72
317 W Witherbee St	0.33mi	3/1.0	1,196 (-5%)	6mo	$125,000	$105	72
125 W Paterson St	0.30mi	3/1.0	1,368 (+9%)	8mo	$18,000	$13	65
115 E Genesee St	0.46mi	3/1.0	1,160 (-8%)	2mo	$9,500	$8	64
617 W Witherbee St	0.53mi	3/1.0	1,330 (+6%)	4mo	$15,525	$12	62
325 W Dewey St	0.68mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,224 (-3%)	7mo	$25,000	$20	53
523 Grace St	0.56mi	3/1.0	1,144 (-9%)	9mo	$24,500	$21	51
3312 Buick St	0.66mi	3/1.5	1,384 (+10%)	7mo	$16,000	$12	44
2517 Mount Elliot Ave	0.65mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,088 (-13%)	8mo	$5,500	$5	36

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

Projected returns pro-forma

2.67% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 85.2%
• Equity multiple: 5.67×
• Total profit: $41,200
• Equity at exit: $13,589

10-year hold

• IRR: 84.9%
• Equity multiple: 11.69×
• Total profit: $94,294
• Equity at exit: $20,507

Cash invested: $8,820 (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 48505

• Home prices YoY: 1.3%
• Active inventory: 99
• Price-to-rent: 2.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,085 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$165
• Tax from tax record: −$83 /mo · $1,002/yr
• Insurance: −$13
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$228
• Net cashflow: $595

Break-even live

Break-even rent $331

Max offer price $31,500

Occupancy floor 40%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $613	-5% $604	+0% $595	+5% $586	+10% $577
Rent	-10% $509	-5% $552	+0% $595	+5% $638	+10% $681
Rate	-1.0pp $611	-0.5pp $603	base $595	+0.5pp $587	+1.0pp $579

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: $7,875
• Closing costs: $945
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1540 Garland St Flint, MI	3.0	2.5	1344	$1,017	$0.76	21d	1	0.49mi
711 W Dewey St Flint, MI	3.0	1.0	1011	$925	$0.91	21d	1	0.80mi

Listing history 14 events

1. 2026-05-07
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

2. 2026-05-07
   status Pending 697-char remark

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

3. 2026-01-28
   price $31,500 697-char remark

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

4. 2026-01-28
   price $31,500

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

5. 2026-01-06
   price $32,000 697-char remark

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

6. 2026-01-05
   price $32,000
7. 2025-11-26
   listed $34,900 Active

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

8. 2025-11-26
   listed $34,900 Active 697-char remark

   Show marketing remark (697 chars)

   Welcome to this charming 2 story home full of character and potential! Offering over 1,200 square feet of living space. this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, giving the space warmth and timeless appeal. With a little TLC, this property is ready for you to make it your own. The main floor includes a bright and inviting living room, a cozy dining room, and a kitchen with plenty of opportunity for customization. A convenient half bath adds extra practicality on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a large closet and a full bathroom. This home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make it your own!

9. 2022-08-21
   soldstatus $21,000 Sold 218-char remark

   Show marketing remark (218 chars)

   Great Investment property. Home is being sold as-is. All utilities are on. Owner was in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Newer windows, hardwoods throughout, and vinyl siding. Home does need some tlc. Bring all offers!

10. 2022-08-21
    soldstatus $21,000 Closed

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Great Investment property. Home is being sold as-is. All utilities are on. Owner was in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Newer windows, hardwoods throughout, and vinyl siding. Home does need some tlc. Bring all offers!

11. 2022-08-15
    status Pending 218-char remark

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Great Investment property. Home is being sold as-is. All utilities are on. Owner was in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Newer windows, hardwoods throughout, and vinyl siding. Home does need some tlc. Bring all offers!

12. 2022-08-15
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Great Investment property. Home is being sold as-is. All utilities are on. Owner was in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Newer windows, hardwoods throughout, and vinyl siding. Home does need some tlc. Bring all offers!

13. 2022-07-27
    listed $26,900 Active 218-char remark

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Great Investment property. Home is being sold as-is. All utilities are on. Owner was in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Newer windows, hardwoods throughout, and vinyl siding. Home does need some tlc. Bring all offers!

14. 2022-07-27
    listed $26,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Great Investment property. Home is being sold as-is. All utilities are on. Owner was in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Newer windows, hardwoods throughout, and vinyl siding. Home does need some tlc. Bring all offers!

ⓘ 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: $1,002 · $83/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,002 · $83/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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,016
• − Mortgage interest: −$1,764
• − Property taxes: −$1,002
• − Insurance: −$158
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,041
• − Management: −$1,041
• − Depreciation: −$916
• Taxable income: $7,093
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,702
• After-tax cash flow: $5,439/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: Flint School District
• NCES district ID: 2614520
• Math proficiency: 7% ▬ 0.00%
• Reading proficiency: 13% ▲ 3.00%
• Median HH income: $25,954
• Composite: 10.97/100
• National rank: #14642
• State rank: #714 of 760 in MI

Livability — Flint

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #196
• US rank: #4946

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Flint, MI
• County: Genesee County · 221,329 people
• City population: 93,814
• Metro: Flint, MI
• Population (ZIP): 18,032
• Household income: $33,283
• Rent vs Own: 51.7% rent · 48.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 960.0

Population outlook (Genesee County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 381,312 people
• By 2030: 362,731 · -4.9%
• By 2040: 321,550 · -15.7%
• By 2050: 279,212 · -26.8%
• By 2075: 193,336 · -49.3%
• By 2100: 128,118 · -66.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (79%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 79% White 11% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 1% Iranian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Genesee

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 51.4% · R 47.2% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -28.3pp toward R · 2008: 32.5pp · 2024: 4.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+4.2 2020: D+9.3 2016: D+9.5 2012: D+28.2 2008: D+32.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 2.67%
• Current HPI: 202.4878
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Flint, 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

+17.1% since first listed

14 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-07 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2026-05-07 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-01-28 Price Changed $31,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-01-28 Price Changed $31,500 REALCOMP
• 2026-01-06 Price Changed $32,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-01-05 Price Changed $32,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-11-26 Listed $34,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-11-26 Listed $34,900 REALCOMP
• 2022-08-21 Sold (MLS) $21,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-08-21 Sold (MLS) $21,000 REALCOMP
• 2022-08-15 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2022-08-15 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-07-27 Listed $26,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-07-27 Listed $26,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+10.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,002 · +1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.