17351 NW 243rd St · High Springs, FL 32643

$225,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,362 sqft · SingleFamily · 35 Days on market

Built 1962 Good condition 10,018 sqft lot

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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 +23.9/30.0
• DSCR +7.7/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.2/10.0
• Schools +4.3/10.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. Featuring a durable metal roof and beautiful vinyl wood plank flooring throughout, the interior is both modern and low-maintenance. The updated kitchen showcases beautiful cabinets, adding both elegance and functionality to the heart of the home. The open living spaces provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An enclosed garage adds valuable flexibility and can easily be used as a 4th bedroom, home office, or bonus room to fit your needs Step out back to enjoy a spacious screened-in porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening gathering

Key facts

• Metal roof
• Enclosed garage
• Screened-in porch

Tags

• METAL ROOF
• VINYL WOOD PLANK FLOORING
• UPDATED KITCHEN
• ENCLOSED GARAGE
• SCREENED-IN PORCH
• FULLY FENCED YARD

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Homestead exemption claimed; No lease restrictions; Unfurnished
• HOA & community: No HOA association indicated; Development: Southside Terrace

Exterior

• Utilities: Electricity connected; Sewer connected (Other); Water connected (None listed as source)
• Home design: Single family residence; One story; Facing west
• Construction: Concrete construction; Metal roof; Slab foundation; Built on approximately 0.23 acre lot
• Exterior features: Paved lot; Asphalt-paved road access

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator; Exhaust fan
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Flooring: Carpet; Tile
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Open floorplan with kitchen/family room combo; Living room/dining room combo; Solid surface counters; Bonus room
• Laundry & utility: Separate laundry room; Electric water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $225k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $435 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $225k).
• Recommended offer: $218k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.6% vs local median 4.0% in High Springs — 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 68/100 on livability (#506 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: health & safety D, amenities F, commute F.
• Alachua (urban): math 49% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #30 of 73 in FL (top 41%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: 189 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 1,774 units permitted in Alachua County in 2024 (984 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($83k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Alachua County population projected at +26% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 35 days — a 3% lower offer ($218k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $218,250 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 35 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 1962 — 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. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
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: 1.12% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.61%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.29%
• DSCR: 1.37
• GRM: 7.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -3.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.86×
• Total profit: $-8,709
• Equity at exit: $33,548

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.45×
• Total profit: $28,255
• Equity at exit: $19,454

Cash invested: $63,000 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 32643

• Home prices YoY: -5.5%
• Active inventory: 189
• Price-to-rent: 7.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,519 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,180
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$281 /mo · $3,375/yr
• Insurance: −$94
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$529
• Net cashflow: $435

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,968

Max offer price $225,000

Occupancy floor 78%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $591	-5% $513	+0% $435	+5% $357	+10% $280
Rent	-10% $236	-5% $336	+0% $435	+5% $535	+10% $634
Rate	-1.0pp $548	-0.5pp $492	base $435	+0.5pp $377	+1.0pp $317

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: $56,250
• Closing costs: $6,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
17451 Southside Ct High Springs, FL	2.0	1.0	1132	$1,800	$1.59	22d	1	0.08mi
18160 High Springs Main St Unit 1359107P High Springs, FL	2.0	1.0	990	$2,646	$2.67	22d	1	0.36mi

Listing history 6 events

1. 2026-06-03
   status $225,000 Pending 35 DOM
2. 2026-06-02
   days on market $225,000 Active 35 DOM
3. 2026-06-01
   days on market $225,000 Active 34 DOM
4. 2026-05-31
   days on market $225,000 Active 33 DOM
5. 2026-05-30
   days on market $225,000 Active 32 DOM
6. 2026-04-28
   listed $225,000 Active 1246-char remark

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,228
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,603
• − Property taxes: −$3,375
• − Insurance: −$1,125
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,418
• − Management: −$2,418
• − Depreciation: −$6,545
• Taxable income: $1,743
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$418
• After-tax cash flow: $4,803/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 · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. The updated kitchen and vinyl wood plank flooring throughout make it both modern and low-maintenance. The open living spaces provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The enclosed garage adds valuable flexibility and can easily be used as a 4th bedroom, home office, or bonus room to fit your needs. Step out back to enjoy a spacious screened-in porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings, all overlooking a fully fenced yard.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
• Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and value
• Both Replace light fixtures — Modernizes and improves curb appeal

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Replace light fixtures — Modernizes and improves curb appeal ↑

ⓘ 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: Alachua
• NCES district ID: 1200030
• Math proficiency: 49% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $42,683
• Composite: 43.31/100
• National rank: #3038
• State rank: #30 of 73 in FL

Livability — High Springs

• Score: 68/100
• State rank: #506
• US rank: #9346

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: High Springs, FL
• County: Alachua County · 218,005 people
• City population: 11,953
• Metro: Gainesville, FL
• Population (ZIP): 11,953
• Household income: $83,386
• Rent vs Own: 11.1% rent · 88.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 150.0

Population outlook (Alachua County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 289,834 people
• By 2030: 305,873 · +5.5%
• By 2040: 335,246 · +15.7%
• By 2050: 364,719 · +25.8%
• By 2075: 436,665 · +50.7%
• By 2100: 482,920 · +66.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (77%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 77% Black 11% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Cuban 1%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 5% Italian 3% Lithuanian 3%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Alachua

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+21.0) · D 59.7% · R 38.8% · Other 1.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -0.6pp no change · 2008: 21.6pp · 2024: 21.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+21.0 2020: D+27.2 2016: D+22.5 2012: D+17.3 2008: D+21.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -18.02%
• Current HPI: 308.0178
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Gainesville, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-02 Pending — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-28 Listed $225,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid