608 Carbon St · Syracuse, NY 13208

$154,000

3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,888 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 10 Days on market

Built 1920 2,523 sqft lot $82/sqft · 38% above area Est $112k · 38% over

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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 +29.9/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +7.5/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.8/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to 608 Carbon St — a charming home that perfectly blends classic character with today's modern finishes. From top to bottom, this property has been thoughtfully updated and is move-in ready. The heart of the home shines with a newly remodeled kitchen, featuring fresh cabinetry, updated fixtures, and contemporary finishes that make cooking and entertaining a pleasure. Both full bathrooms have been updated — enjoy the convenience of a full bath on the main floor and a second full bath upstairs, ideal for busy households and guests alike. The upper level offers three bedrooms, each filled with natural light and finished with new flooring, fresh paint, and updated lighting.

Key facts

• Full bath upstairs
• New flooring
• Updated bathrooms

Tags

• NEWLY REMODELED KITCHEN
• UPDATED BATHROOMS
• FULL BATH ON MAIN FLOOR
• FULL BATH UPSTAIRS
• NEW FLOORING
• UPDATED LIGHTING FIXTURES

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: No garage; No driveway
• Utilities: Public water connected; Sewer connected
• Home design: Single-story property
• Construction: Aluminum siding; Block foundation; Existing (resale) property
• Exterior features: Near public transit; Rectangular residential lot; City street frontage; Lot dimensions approximately 38 x 66

Interior

• Kitchen: Gas range; Gas oven; Range hood; Exhaust fan; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Total rooms: 7
• Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Vinyl; Varied flooring
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; 1 main-level bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Gas forced-air heating
• Interior features: Separate/formal dining room; Eat-in kitchen; Separate/formal living room; Full basement
• Laundry & utility: Gas water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $154k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $569 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $154k).
• Cap rate 10.7% vs local median 8.2% in Syracuse — 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 77/100 on livability (#187 in NY, #2,869 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools D+, crime F, employment D-.
• Syracuse City School District (urban): math 18% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #590 of 590 in NY (top 100%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 99 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 616 units permitted in Onondaga County in 2024 (256 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,929/mo this rent would consume 52% of the median local household income ($45k/yr) (locally 1437% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $16k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $15k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Onondaga County population projected to shrink 9% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $43k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$42k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts since 10y 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 $66k; list at $154k implies a 135% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $154,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1920 — 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 D-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: 1.25% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.73%
• Cash-on-cash: 15.84%
• DSCR: 1.70
• GRM: 6.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $111,949
• List price: $154,000
• Delta: 37.56%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
809 E Division St	0.22mi	3/3.0	1,884 (-0%)	4mo	$160,000	$85	86
110 Spring Ln	0.07mi	4/1.5 (+1)	1,830 (-3%)	3mo	$140,000	$77	78
810 Turtle St	0.53mi	3/2.0	1,968 (+4%)	3mo	$207,500	$105	62
1019 Highland St	0.47mi	3/1.0	1,830 (-3%)	8mo	$122,000	$67	59
2723 Grant Blvd	0.52mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,680 (-11%)	2mo	$310,000	$185	51
2331 Grant Blvd	0.45mi	3/1.5	1,697 (-10%)	9mo	$195,900	$115	49
117 Arnts Pl	0.67mi	4/1.5 (+1)	1,872 (-1%)	10mo	$250,000	$134	48
805 E E Division St St	0.22mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,608 (-15%)	11mo	$90,000	$56	43
110 Lacy Pl	0.56mi	3/1.0	1,608 (-15%)	3mo	$138,500	$86	39
1625 Butternut St	0.63mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,623 (-14%)	8mo	$151,000	$93	32
151 Dale St	0.69mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,148 (+14%)	10mo	$196,000	$91	31
155 7th North St	0.72mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,734 (-8%)	11mo	$180,000	$104	31

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: 36.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.78×
• Total profit: $120,088
• Equity at exit: $138,735

10-year hold

• IRR: 31.0%
• Equity multiple: 8.54×
• Total profit: $325,053
• Equity at exit: $299,188

Cash invested: $43,120 (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 13208

• Home prices YoY: 8.4%
• Active inventory: 99
• Price-to-rent: 6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,929 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$808
• Tax from tax record: −$83 /mo · $992/yr
• Insurance: −$64
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$405
• Net cashflow: $569

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,208

Max offer price $154,000

Occupancy floor 65%

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: $38,500
• Closing costs: $4,620
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 16 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
746 E Laurel St Unit 1 Syracuse, NY	4.0	2.0	1400	$1,500	$1.07	43d	1	0.56mi
712 Oak St Syracuse, NY	3.0	1.0	2461	$1,700	$0.69	20d	1	0.82mi
205A Hawley Ave Unit 213C Syracuse, NY	3.0	2.5	1350	$1,650	$1.22	43d	1	1.02mi
205A Hawley Ave Unit 211C Syracuse, NY	3.0	2.5	1350	$1,675	$1.24	43d	1	1.02mi
244 Harding St #46 Syracuse, NY	2.0	1.0	2200	$1,395	$0.63	43d	1	1.04mi
423 Wendell Ter Syracuse, NY	4.0	1.0	1312	$2,500	$1.91	13d	1	1.08mi
324 W Water St Unit 106 Syracuse, NY	2.0	1.0	1436	$2,095	$1.46	20d	1	1.18mi
447 E Washington St Syracuse, NY	3.0	1.5	2095	$2,100	$1.00	13d	1	1.23mi
317 S Clinton St Unit 4A Syracuse, NY	2.0	1.5	1500	$2,100	$1.40	13d	1	1.30mi
317 S Clinton St Unit 3A Syracuse, NY	2.0	2.0	1500	$2,100	$1.40	43d	1	1.30mi
319 S Salina St Syracuse, NY	2.0	2.0	1860	$2,000	$1.08	20d	1	1.31mi
321 S Salina St Unit 501 Syracuse, NY	2.0	1.0	1446	$3,000	$2.07	43d	1	1.31mi
321 S Salina St Unit 201 Syracuse, NY	2.0	1.0	1446	$2,450	$1.69	43d	1	1.31mi
2340 Court St Syracuse, NY	2.0	1.5	1965	$2,200	$1.12	13d	1	1.36mi
1801 James St #2 Syracuse, NY	3.0	1.0	1244	$1,800	$1.45	13d	1	1.48mi
60 Presidential Plz Syracuse, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	970	$1,315	$1.36	43d	1	1.50mi

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-05-05
   status Pending 1214-char remark
2. 2026-04-25
   listed $154,000 Active 1214-char remark
3. 2025-10-13
   soldstatus $65,500
4. 2025-09-09
   soldstatus $39,000
5. 2016-10-28
   historical
6. 2016-10-13
   price $37,900
7. 2016-09-21
   listed $44,900 Active
8. 2007-02-20
   soldstatus $26,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $992 · $83/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,797 · $150/mo
• Expected delta: +$805/yr (+$67/mo · 81.2%)

ⓘ 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 ≥95°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,144
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,626
• − Property taxes: −$992
• − Insurance: −$770
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,852
• − Management: −$1,852
• − Depreciation: −$4,480
• Taxable income: $4,573
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,097
• After-tax cash flow: $5,733/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: Syracuse City School District
• NCES district ID: 3628590
• Math proficiency: 18% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 26% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $32,097
• Composite: 17.83/100
• National rank: #9007
• State rank: #590 of 590 in NY

Livability — Syracuse

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #187
• US rank: #2869

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Syracuse, NY
• County: Onondaga County · 247,257 people
• City population: 152,627
• Metro: Syracuse, NY
• Population (ZIP): 22,993
• Household income: $44,712
• Rent vs Own: 50.8% rent · 49.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 1437.0

Population outlook (Onondaga County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 467,894 people
• By 2030: 463,381 · -1.0%
• By 2040: 447,697 · -4.3%
• By 2050: 426,399 · -8.9%
• By 2075: 373,661 · -20.1%
• By 2100: 307,967 · -34.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 46% Black 24% Asian 14% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 4% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Swedish 3% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 22% · Vietnam, Philippines, Canada
• Languages at home: 70% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Asian/Pacific 5% Vietnamese 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Onondaga

• 2024 margin: D (+17.3) · D 58.6% · R 41.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.0pp toward R · 2008: 20.3pp · 2024: 17.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+17.3 2020: D+20.6 2016: D+12.8 2012: D+21.1 2008: D+20.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 30.91%
• Current HPI: 399.3284
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Syracuse, NY
• 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

+492.3% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-05 Pending — CNYIS
• 2026-04-25 Listed $154,000 CNYIS
• 2025-10-13 Sold (Public Records) $65,500 Public Records
• 2025-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $39,000 Public Records
• 2016-10-28 Listing Removed — CNYIS
• 2016-10-13 Price Changed $37,900 CNYIS
• 2016-09-21 Listed $44,900 CNYIS
• 2007-02-20 Sold (Public Records) $26,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-0.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $992 · +0.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.