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4409 Guerlain Way
B+ Composite 78.28
Why this score? — see what drove the B+ 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
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$82,000

4409 Guerlain Way · Brent, FL 32505
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,129 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 54 Days on market
Built 1958 8,276 sqft lot $73/sqft · 49% below area Est $161k · 49% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

THIS AFFORDABLE 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH HOME IS FULL OF POTENTIAL AND READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH. WITH SOLID BONES AND PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY, IT'S THE PERFECT CANVAS FOR BUYERS LOOKING TO CREATE THEIR DREAM SPACE. THE HOME FEATURES A SPACIOUS 10X20 SCREENED-IN PATIO - IDEAL FOR RELAXING OR ENTERTAINING YEAR-ROUND. STEP OUTSIDE TO ENJOY A FULLY FENCED BACKYARD, OFFERING PRIVACY AND ROOM FOR PETS, GARDENING, OR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS, ALONG WITH A CHAIN-LINK FENCED FRONT YARD FOR ADDED FUNCTIONALITY. WHILE THE HOME DOES NEED WORK INCLUDING SHEETROCK REPLACEMENT, IT PRESENTS A FANTASTIC CHANCE TO BUILD EQUITY AND CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR LIKING. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFORM A PROPERTY WITH GREAT POTENTIAL INTO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL!

Key facts

  • Screened-in patio
  • 8,276 sq ft lot
  • Garage

Tags

SCREENED-IN PATIOFULLY FENCED BACKYARDCHAIN-LINK FENCED FRONT YARD

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 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $82k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $649 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $82k).
  • Recommended offer: $80k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.8% vs local median 6.6% in Brent — 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 69/100 on livability (#484 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime D, amenities F, commute F.
  • Escambia (suburban): math 40% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #56 of 73 in FL (top 77%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.9%/yr); 198 active listings in the ZIP; 14 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; 1,479 units permitted in Escambia County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 42% of the median local income ($45k/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 $567 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Escambia County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.9% rent growth), your $23k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 54 days — a 3% lower offer ($80k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $79,540 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 54 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Crime grade is D 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
1.90%
Cap rate
15.78%
Cash-on-cash
33.90%
DSCR
2.51
GRM
4.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$160,587
List price
$82,000
Delta
-48.94%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4413 Ellysee Way 0.10mi 3/1.5 1,012 (-10%) 2mo $90,000 $89 76
4509 Cherbourg Way 0.34mi 3/1.5 1,040 (-8%) 2mo $159,000 $153 69
1016 Fremont Ave 0.56mi 3/1.0 1,150 (+2%) 2mo $175,000 $152 67
1032 Fremont Ave 0.54mi 3/1.0 1,092 (-3%) 4mo $107,500 $98 64
4505 Ellysee Way 0.20mi 3/2.0 1,279 (+13%) 4mo $182,500 $143 63
5100 Cranston Ave 0.44mi 3/2.0 1,218 (+8%) 4mo $229,500 $188 61
922 Monclair Rd 0.43mi 3/1.0 1,012 (-10%) 3mo $122,000 $121 59
800 Montclair Rd 0.62mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,158 (+3%) 4mo $170,000 $147 57
5505 Fairview Dr 0.72mi 3/2.0 1,066 (-6%) 2mo $160,000 $150 54
1231 Ft Smith Cir 0.57mi 3/2.0 1,274 (+13%) 3mo $219,000 $172 48
911 Medford Ave 0.64mi 3/2.0 1,279 (+13%) 2mo $206,000 $161 44
702 Loire Way 0.66mi 3/1.0 1,297 (+15%) 3mo $100,000 $77 40

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 · 4.92% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
31.4%
Equity multiple
2.36×
Total profit
$31,123
Equity at exit
$12,226
10-year hold
IRR
39.7%
Equity multiple
5.07×
Total profit
$93,534
Equity at exit
$7,090

Cash invested: $22,960 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Florida
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

ZIP-level market 32505

Home prices YoY
-26.5%
Rents YoY
4.9%
Active inventory
198
Price-to-rent
4.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,560 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$430
Tax from tax record
$120 /mo · $1,434/yr
Insurance
$34
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$328
Net cashflow
$649

Break-even live

Break-even rent $739
Max offer price $82,000
Occupancy floor 53%

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
$20,500
Closing costs
$2,460
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 14 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
918 Montclair Rd Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1012 $1,500 $1.48 13d 1 0.43mi
902 Lucerne Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1276 $1,600 $1.25 23d 1 0.64mi
2301 W Michigan Ave #21 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.5 1164 $1,325 $1.14 23d 1 0.73mi
2303 W Michigan Ave Unit A6 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 1014 $1,300 $1.28 23d 1 0.77mi
5180 Burlington Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1184 $1,650 $1.39 23d 1 0.81mi
5602 W Shore Dr Unit B Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 920 $1,250 $1.36 23d 1 0.85mi
707 New York Dr Pensacola, FL 2.0 1.0 1266 $1,185 $0.94 23d 1 0.95mi
925 Twinbrook Ave Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1105 $1,750 $1.58 23d 1 0.99mi
3417 W Fisher St Unit C Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1106 $1,350 $1.22 23d 1 1.00mi
2300 W Michigan Ave #12 Pensacola, FL 2.0 2.0 1050 $1,300 $1.24 23d 1 1.03mi
2355 W Michigan Ave Pensacola, FL 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 850 $1,450 $1.71 13d 9 1.08mi
221 Edison Dr Pensacola, FL 3.0 1.0 1500 $1,598 $1.07 23d 1 1.08mi
3216 Two Sisters Way Pensacola, FL 3.0 2.0 1117 $1,700 $1.52 23d 1 1.16mi
5877 Tryton Cir Pensacola, FL 4.0 2.0 1419 $1,825 $1.29 23d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 9 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $82,000 Active 54 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    statusdays on market $82,000 Active 53 DOM
  3. 2026-06-07
    statusdays on market $82,000 Pending 52 DOM
  4. 2026-06-03
    days on market $82,000 Active 50 DOM
  5. 2026-06-02
    days on market $82,000 Active 49 DOM
  6. 2026-06-01
    days on market $82,000 Active 48 DOM
  7. 2026-05-31
    days on market $82,000 Active 47 DOM
  8. 2026-05-31
    days on market $82,000 Active 46 DOM
  9. 2026-04-14
    listed $82,000 Active 739-char remark
    Show marketing remark (739 chars)

    THIS AFFORDABLE 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH HOME IS FULL OF POTENTIAL AND READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH. WITH SOLID BONES AND PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY, IT'S THE PERFECT CANVAS FOR BUYERS LOOKING TO CREATE THEIR DREAM SPACE. THE HOME FEATURES A SPACIOUS 10X20 SCREENED-IN PATIO - IDEAL FOR RELAXING OR ENTERTAINING YEAR-ROUND. STEP OUTSIDE TO ENJOY A FULLY FENCED BACKYARD, OFFERING PRIVACY AND ROOM FOR PETS, GARDENING, OR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS, ALONG WITH A CHAIN-LINK FENCED FRONT YARD FOR ADDED FUNCTIONALITY. WHILE THE HOME DOES NEED WORK INCLUDING SHEETROCK REPLACEMENT, IT PRESENTS A FANTASTIC CHANCE TO BUILD EQUITY AND CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR LIKING. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSFORM A PROPERTY WITH GREAT POTENTIAL INTO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL!

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,434 · $120/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,434 · $120/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 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,718
− Mortgage interest
−$4,593
− Property taxes
−$1,434
− Insurance
−$410
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,497
− Management
−$1,497
− Depreciation
−$2,385
Taxable income
$6,900
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,656
After-tax cash flow
$6,127/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
Escambia
NCES district ID
1200510
Math proficiency
40% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
45% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$44,649
Composite
36.04/100
National rank
#4773
State rank
#56 of 73 in FL

Livability — Brent

Score
69/100
State rank
#484
US rank
#8921

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Brent, FL
County
Escambia County · 301,722 people
City population
27,543
Metro
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
Population (ZIP)
27,877
Household income
$44,783
Rent vs Own
47.7% rent · 52.3% own
Severe rent burden
1458.0

Population outlook (Escambia County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
334,637 people
By 2030
345,779 · +3.3%
By 2040
364,828 · +9.0%
By 2050
378,514 · +13.1%
By 2075
403,220 · +20.5%
By 2100
386,125 · +15.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
Black 48% White 32% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 9% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5% Cuban 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 2% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Escambia

2024 margin
R (+19.5) · D 39.7% · R 59.2% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
-0.2pp no change · 2008: -19.3pp · 2024: -19.5pp
All cycles
2024: R+19.5 2020: R+15.1 2016: R+20.6 2012: R+20.6 2008: R+19.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -74.10%
Current HPI
205.45
Rent YoY
▲ 4.92%
Metro
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-04-14 Listed $82,000 PARMLS

Property tax history

+7.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,434 · +18.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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