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3240 Glynn Ct
D Composite 43.76
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.0/10.0
  • DSCR +5.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$12,500

3240 Glynn Ct · Detroit, MI 48206
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,024 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 1365 Days on market
Built 1922 3,485 sqft lot $6/sqft · 87% below area

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

3 Home Bundle Sale in the Dexter-Linwood Neighborhood. 3226, 3240 and 3289 Glynn Ct included in this sale for the total price of $15,000 for all three homes. Excellent income property opportunity. Newer roof and many immediate upgrades to surrounding area. All offers must be supported by Proof of Funds for both the Purchase Price, as well as the construction costs. No Land Contracts. Buyer to have the property inspected as their is no property inspection report on file. The sale of said property is open to homeowners, investors and developers. All proposals must answer all of the questions in the attached document title DLBA proposal requirements for bundled single family homes. Seller Addendum's to be provided upon acceptance of qualifying offer. This sale is contingent upon Buyer & Seller execution of a Development Agreement. Buyer to verify all room sizes. Contact listing broker with additional questions. See Additional Attachments for Offer Requirements. BTVAI & Sizes.

Key facts

  • 3,485 sq ft lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1922

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Located between Dexter and Wildemere in the Glynn Court Gardens subdivision; Listing broker: Premier Property Services LLC

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached garage with space for 1 vehicle
  • Utilities: Sewer available; Water available
  • Home design: Two-story single-family home; Ground-level entry with steps; Brick exterior
  • Construction: Brick construction; Brick/mortar foundation; Built area above grade approximately 1,352 square feet
  • Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot dimensions approximately 35 x 93 feet

Interior

  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Natural gas heating; No central cooling
  • Interior features: Unfinished basement; Total of 4 rooms

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/1.0-bath single-family listed at $12k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($15k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $12k).
  • Recommended offer: $11k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 124.2% vs local median 10.2% in Detroit — 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 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 271 active listings in the ZIP; 31 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 44% 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 $86 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $375 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Wayne County population projected at -17% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.2% rent growth), your $4k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 1365 days — a 12% lower offer ($11k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 18y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $2k (17%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $500; list at $12k implies a 2400% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1922 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $11,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 1365 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 1922 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  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
13.18%
Cap rate
124.20%
Cash-on-cash
421.08%
DSCR
19.74
GRM
0.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$65,201
List price
$12,500
Delta
-80.83%
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
2910 Lawrence St 0.26mi 3/1.0 1,986 (-2%) 6mo $111,500 $56 80
9400 Wildemere St 0.23mi 3/1.5 2,080 (+3%) 4mo $42,000 $20 79
4033 Clairmount St 0.59mi 3/1.0 2,058 (+2%) 0mo $150,000 $73 69
2677 Collingwood St 0.30mi 3/2.0 2,136 (+6%) 6mo $199,900 $94 68
3240 Lawrence St 0.18mi 3/2.5 2,200 (+9%) 4mo $306,000 $139 67
2660 Webb St 0.43mi 4/1.5 (+1) 1,956 (-3%) 2mo $61,000 $31 66
11642 Cascade St 0.73mi 3/1.5 1,952 (-4%) 6mo $83,000 $43 53
3761 Taylor St 0.59mi 3/2.0 2,145 (+6%) 7mo $65,409 $30 53
2437 Longfellow St 0.56mi 4/1.5 (+1) 1,841 (-9%) 2mo $135,000 $73 50
2281 Atkinson St 0.72mi 4/1.5 (+1) 2,103 (+4%) 4mo $325,000 $155 50
3774 Gladstone St 0.66mi 4/1.5 (+1) 1,957 (-3%) 10mo $125,000 $64 48
4069 Sturtevant St 0.75mi 3/3.5 1,921 (-5%) 2mo $320,000 $167 45

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 · 5.2% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
23.84×
Total profit
$79,939
Equity at exit
$1,864
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
54.25×
Total profit
$186,392
Equity at exit
$1,081

Cash invested: $3,500 (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.

ZIP-level market 48206

Rents YoY
5.2%
Active inventory
271
Price-to-rent
0.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,647 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$66
Tax from tax record
$2 /mo · $26/yr
Insurance
$5
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$346
Net cashflow
$1,228

Break-even live

Break-even rent $92
Max offer price $12,500
Occupancy floor 20%

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
$3,125
Closing costs
$375
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 31 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3241 Lawrence St Detroit, MI 4.0 2.0 2636 $1,800 $0.68 16d 1 0.13mi
3031 Lawrence St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1700 $1,600 $0.94 16d 1 0.15mi
2925 Calvert St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,300 $0.93 16d 1 0.18mi
3322 Webb St Unit 2 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1656 $1,350 $0.82 43d 1 0.29mi
3322 Webb St Unit 1 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1656 $1,350 $0.82 43d 1 0.29mi
3322 Webb St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1600 $1,250 $0.78 16d 1 0.30mi
2655 Collingwood St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.5 1881 $2,700 $1.44 1d 1 0.31mi
2986 Richton St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 2600 $1,200 $0.46 16d 1 0.55mi
2045 Calvert St Detroit, MI 2.0 2.0 1400 $1,600 $1.14 43d 1 0.73mi
3786 Carter St Unit 2 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,100 $0.79 24d 1 0.74mi
8951 La Salle Blvd Unit NA Detroit, MI 4.0 2.5 2440 $2,500 $1.02 10d 1 0.75mi
8951 La Salle Blvd Detroit, MI 4.0 2.5 2440 $2,500 $1.02 1d 1 0.75mi
2509 Gladstone St Unit 1 Detroit, MI 3.0 2.0 3000 $2,650 $0.88 1d 1 0.80mi
2302 Hazelwood St Unit 1 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1550 $1,273 $0.82 24d 1 0.82mi
1929 Calvert Ave Unit 2 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1414 $1,199 $0.85 15d 1 0.84mi
2474 Fullerton St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,300 $0.93 15d 1 0.88mi
12546 Broadstreet Ave Detroit, MI 3.0 1.5 1899 $1,250 $0.66 44d 1 0.91mi
2080 Gladstone St #1 Detroit, MI 4.0 2.0 2426 $3,000 $1.24 1d 1 0.95mi
3747 Tyler St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 2600 $1,700 $0.65 23d 1 0.97mi
4341 Glendale St Detroit, MI 4.0 2.5 1832 $1,680 $0.92 5d 1 0.99mi
2506 W Euclid St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1475 $1,675 $1.14 43d 1 1.00mi
2504 W Euclid St Unit 2506 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1475 $1,675 $1.14 43d 1 1.00mi
2504 W Euclid St Unit 2504 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1475 $1,650 $1.12 43d 1 1.01mi
4046 Tyler St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 2378 $1,050 $0.44 12d 1 1.03mi
12123 Santa Rosa Dr Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1680 $1,000 $0.60 24d 1 1.16mi
3209 W Grand St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1550 $1,103 $0.71 43d 1 1.17mi
2047 Seward St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1421 $1,523 $1.07 5d 1 1.29mi
3012 Lothrop Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1800 $1,300 $0.72 2d 1 1.37mi
5315 Spokane St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 2110 $1,200 $0.57 16d 1 1.40mi
1418 W Euclid St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 2264 $1,200 $0.53 43d 1 1.50mi
1441 W Euclid St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 2380 $2,600 $1.09 24d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 26 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $12,500 Active 1365 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $12,500 Active 1364 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $12,500 Active 1362 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $12,500 Active 1360 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $12,500 Active 1359 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $12,500 Active 1356 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $12,500 Active 1355 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $12,500 Active 1354 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $12,500 Active 1351 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $12,500 Active 1350 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $12,500 Active 1348 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $12,500 Active 1347 DOM
  13. 2024-09-09
    price $12,500 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    3 Home Bundle Sale in the Dexter-Linwood Neighborhood. 3226, 3240 and 3289 Glynn Ct included in this sale for the total price of $15,000 for all three homes. Excellent income property opportunity. Newer roof and many immediate upgrades to surrounding area. All offers must be supported by Proof of Funds for both the Purchase Price, as well as the construction costs. No Land Contracts. Buyer to have the property inspected as their is no property inspection report on file. The sale of said property is open to homeowners, investors and developers. All proposals must answer all of the questions in the attached document title DLBA proposal requirements for bundled single family homes. Seller Addendum's to be provided upon acceptance of qualifying offer. This sale is contingent upon Buyer & Seller execution of a Development Agreement. Buyer to verify all room sizes. Contact listing broker with additional questions. See Additional Attachments for Offer Requirements. BTVAI & Sizes.

  14. 2024-09-09
    price $12,500
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    3 Home Bundle Sale in the Dexter-Linwood Neighborhood. 3226, 3240 and 3289 Glynn Ct included in this sale for the total price of $15,000 for all three homes. Excellent income property opportunity. Newer roof and many immediate upgrades to surrounding area. All offers must be supported by Proof of Funds for both the Purchase Price, as well as the construction costs. No Land Contracts. Buyer to have the property inspected as their is no property inspection report on file. The sale of said property is open to homeowners, investors and developers. All proposals must answer all of the questions in the attached document title DLBA proposal requirements for bundled single family homes. Seller Addendum's to be provided upon acceptance of qualifying offer. This sale is contingent upon Buyer & Seller execution of a Development Agreement. Buyer to verify all room sizes. Contact listing broker with additional questions. See Additional Attachments for Offer Requirements. BTVAI & Sizes.

  15. 2022-09-22
    listed $15,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    3 Home Bundle Sale in the Dexter-Linwood Neighborhood. 3226, 3240 and 3289 Glynn Ct included in this sale for the total price of $15,000 for all three homes. Excellent income property opportunity. Newer roof and many immediate upgrades to surrounding area. All offers must be supported by Proof of Funds for both the Purchase Price, as well as the construction costs. No Land Contracts. Buyer to have the property inspected as their is no property inspection report on file. The sale of said property is open to homeowners, investors and developers. All proposals must answer all of the questions in the attached document title DLBA proposal requirements for bundled single family homes. Seller Addendum's to be provided upon acceptance of qualifying offer. This sale is contingent upon Buyer & Seller execution of a Development Agreement. Buyer to verify all room sizes. Contact listing broker with additional questions. See Additional Attachments for Offer Requirements. BTVAI & Sizes.

  16. 2022-09-22
    listed $15,000 Active 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    3 Home Bundle Sale in the Dexter-Linwood Neighborhood. 3226, 3240 and 3289 Glynn Ct included in this sale for the total price of $15,000 for all three homes. Excellent income property opportunity. Newer roof and many immediate upgrades to surrounding area. All offers must be supported by Proof of Funds for both the Purchase Price, as well as the construction costs. No Land Contracts. Buyer to have the property inspected as their is no property inspection report on file. The sale of said property is open to homeowners, investors and developers. All proposals must answer all of the questions in the attached document title DLBA proposal requirements for bundled single family homes. Seller Addendum's to be provided upon acceptance of qualifying offer. This sale is contingent upon Buyer & Seller execution of a Development Agreement. Buyer to verify all room sizes. Contact listing broker with additional questions. See Additional Attachments for Offer Requirements. BTVAI & Sizes.

  17. 2016-09-07
    historical
  18. 2016-09-07
    historical
  19. 2016-04-16
    listed $2,900 Active
  20. 2016-04-08
    status Active
  21. 2016-04-04
    historical
  22. 2016-02-09
    listed $2,900 Active
  23. 2008-11-12
    soldstatus $500
  24. 2008-11-01
    historical
  25. 2008-07-02
    listed $9,900
  26. 2008-07-02
    listed $9,900

ⓘ 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
$26 · $2/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$109 · $9/mo
Expected delta
+$83/yr (+$7/mo · 316.5%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 65% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$19,764
− Mortgage interest
−$700
− Property taxes
−$26
− Insurance
−$62
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,581
− Management
−$1,581
− Depreciation
−$364
Taxable income
$15,449
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,708
After-tax cash flow
$11,030/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
Detroit Public Schools Community District
NCES district ID
2601103
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$25,815
Composite
13.06/100
National rank
#9564
State rank
#499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

Score
73/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Detroit, MI
County
Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
City population
572,865
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
15,227
Household income
$45,046
Rent vs Own
46.4% rent · 53.6% own
Severe rent burden
646.0

Population outlook (Wayne County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,675,273 people
By 2030
1,620,300 · -3.3%
By 2040
1,502,341 · -10.3%
By 2050
1,384,039 · -17.4%
By 2075
1,124,592 · -32.9%
By 2100
881,193 · -47.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (81%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 81% White 12% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 3%
Common ancestry
Iranian 3% Romanian 1% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wayne

2024 margin
Strong D (+29.0) · D 62.7% · R 33.7% · Other 3.6%
2008→2024 swing
-20.5pp toward R · 2008: 49.5pp · 2024: 29.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+29.0 2020: D+38.1 2016: D+37.3 2012: D+46.9 2008: D+49.5

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -139.60%
Current HPI
130.9545
Rent YoY
▲ 5.20%
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+26.3% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2024-09-09 Price Changed $12,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2024-09-09 Price Changed $12,500 REALCOMP
  • 2022-09-22 Listed $15,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-09-22 Listed $15,000 REALCOMP
  • 2016-09-07 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2016-09-07 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2016-04-16 Listed $2,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2016-04-08 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2016-04-04 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2016-02-09 Listed $2,900 REALCOMP
  • 2008-11-12 Sold (MLS) $500 REALCOMP
  • 2008-11-01 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2008-07-02 Listed $9,900 REALCOMP
  • 2008-07-02 Listed $9,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

-72.6%/yr

Latest (2017): $26 · -97.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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