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1441 E Long St Unit A,B,C,D 5-Plex
A- Composite 80.14
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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
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$499,900

1441 E Long St Unit A,B,C,D · Columbus, OH 43203
20 bd · None ba · 5,130 sqft · MultiFamily · 127 Days on market
Built 1900 Good condition 7,840 sqft lot $97/sqft · 29% below area Est $700k · 29% under ↓ 12% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 5 units. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

Solid brick 3 sty featuring 4 1 bedroom apt conveniently located across the street from OSU East. Nicely renovated units fully appliance kitchen stackable w/ d large living room, decorative fireplaces, dining room, eat in kitchen hardwood floors updated to mech newer windows. Unfinished attic could be great addition to one of the upstairs units or the 5 unit. Off street parking, tenants pay gas and electric. This is a great investment.

Key facts

  • 7,840 sq ft lot
  • 4 parking spots
  • Built 1900

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 5 × 4-bed/?-bath units multifamily listed at $500k. Condition is rated good.
  • This rent per unit runs 45% of the median local income ($48k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $4k ($43k/yr) — positive. Per door: $712/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($9k rent vs $500k).
  • Recommended offer: $440k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 14.8% vs local median 3.9% in Columbus — 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 81/100 on livability (#97 in OH, #1,491 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
  • Columbus City School District (urban): math 15% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #626 of 656 in OH (top 95%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 72% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Indianola Informal K-8 School (math 43% / reading 58%, grade D+, #896 of 1,584 statewide, top 57%, 684 students, 0% FRL); Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) (math 17% / reading 25%, grade F, #608 of 654 statewide, top 93%, 532 students, 0% FRL); Columbus Alternative High School (math 27% / reading 74%, grade D+, #380 of 781 statewide, top 49%, 758 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 72% district-wide (72 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 41% at this address vs 20% district-wide (+20 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Columbus City School District average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.0%/yr); 133 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 65d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 8,139 units permitted in Franklin County in 2024 (5,940 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $15k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Franklin County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.0% rent growth), your $140k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 127 days — a 12% lower offer ($440k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $439,912 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 127 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.78%
Cap rate
14.84%
Cash-on-cash
30.52%
DSCR
2.36
GRM
4.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$699,676
List price
$499,900
Delta
-28.55%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.03% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
27.5%
Equity multiple
2.17×
Total profit
$164,403
Equity at exit
$74,537
10-year hold
IRR
36.2%
Equity multiple
4.68×
Total profit
$514,858
Equity at exit
$43,222

Cash invested: $139,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
73 Landlord-Friendly
State Ohio
73 Landlord-Friendly · R+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
3-day notice; Cleveland / Columbus have some habitability code enforcement; otherwise landlord-leaning.

ZIP-level market 43203

Home prices YoY
-31.9%
Rents YoY
5.0%
Active inventory
133
Price-to-rent
23.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$8,880 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,622
Tax est. 1.5%
$625 /mo · $7,498/yr
Insurance
$208
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,865
Net cashflow
$3,561

5-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (5 units) $8,880

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,373
Max offer price $499,900
Occupancy floor 55%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $3,906 -5% $3,733 +0% $3,561 +5% $3,388 +10% $3,215
Rent -10% $2,859 -5% $3,210 +0% $3,561 +5% $3,911 +10% $4,262
Rate -1.0pp $3,812 -0.5pp $3,688 base $3,561 +0.5pp $3,431 +1.0pp $3,299

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
$124,975
Closing costs
$14,997
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1514 E Long St Unit 1514-09 Columbus, OH 1.0 370 $745 $2.01 65d 1 0.12mi
1514 E Long St Unit 1514-01 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 490 $845 $1.72 52d 1 0.12mi
141 Hughes St Columbus, OH 2.0 2.5 1792 $1,899 $1.06 34d 1 0.13mi
60-66 Winner Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 1500 $1,250 $0.83 66d 1 0.17mi
48 Parkwood Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 326 $1,050 $3.22 70d 1 0.19mi
48 Parkwood Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 530 $1,300 $2.45 27d 1 0.19mi
48 Parkwood Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 623 $1,300 $2.09 25d 1 0.19mi
40 Parkwood Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 507 $1,350 $2.66 34d 1 0.20mi
40 Parkwood Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 525 $1,150 $2.19 93d 1 0.20mi
1544 E Broad St Unit 303 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 875 $1,122 $1.28 93d 1 0.21mi
1544 E Broad St Unit 1544-205 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 615 $1,015 $1.65 32d 1 0.21mi
1544 E Broad St Unit 1544-304 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 875 $1,122 $1.28 32d 1 0.21mi
1544 E Broad St Unit 1544-303 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 875 $1,122 $1.28 56d 1 0.21mi
1544 E Broad St Unit 1544-305 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 615 $1,015 $1.65 93d 1 0.21mi
1544 E Broad St Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 875 $1,122 $1.28 11d 1 0.21mi
1550 E Broad St Unit 1550-302 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 615 $1,015 $1.65 21d 1 0.22mi
1550 E Broad St Columbus, OH 1.0 500 $765 $1.53 17d 1 0.22mi
1550 E Broad St Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 875 $1,175 $1.34 93d 1 0.22mi
1445 E Broad St Columbus, OH 1.0–5.0 1.0–5.0 2164 $839 $0.39 9d 4 0.23mi
27 Winner Ave Unit 27B Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 3661 $900 $0.25 93d 1 0.23mi
47 Auburn Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 550 $950 $1.73 32d 1 0.25mi
47 Auburn Ave Unit 47-12 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 550 $950 $1.73 47d 1 0.25mi
1444 Madison Ave Unit B Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 800 $1,165 $1.46 47d 1 0.28mi
1444 Madison Ave Unit B Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 800 $1,165 $1.46 70d 1 0.28mi
1614 Clifton Ave Unit 1620 Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 875 $1,299 $1.48 37d 1 0.29mi
1620 E Broad St #1202 Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 1182 $1,900 $1.61 31d 1 0.29mi
1620 E Broad St #408 Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 1247 $2,150 $1.72 73d 1 0.29mi
317 Taylor Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 $1,699 64d 1 0.32mi
45 Governors Pl Unit 14 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 601 $960 $1.60 93d 1 0.34mi
45 Governors Pl Unit 3 Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 601 $960 $1.60 73d 1 0.34mi
342 Taylor Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 $1,575 34d 1 0.36mi
342 Taylor Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 $1,575 32d 1 0.36mi
342 Taylor Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 2.0 $1,575 69d 1 0.36mi
62 N Ohio Ave Unit 3rd floor Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 600 $1,295 $2.16 93d 1 0.37mi
1319 Fair Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 750 $999 $1.33 21d 1 0.39mi
1309 Fair Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 850 $1,050 $1.24 56d 1 0.40mi
1309 Fair Ave Columbus, OH 2.0 1.0 750 $999 $1.33 26d 1 0.40mi
1309 Fair Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 750 $899 $1.20 29d 1 0.40mi
1608 Greenway Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 750 $1,199 $1.60 27d 1 0.41mi
1608 Greenway Ave Columbus, OH 1.0 1.0 750 $1,199 $1.60 61d 1 0.41mi

Listing history 25 events

  1. 2026-06-29
    days on market $499,900 Active 127 DOM
  2. 2026-06-28
    days on market $499,900 Active 126 DOM
  3. 2026-06-27
    days on market $499,900 Active 125 DOM
  4. 2026-06-27
    days on market $499,900 Active 124 DOM
  5. 2026-06-25
    days on market $499,900 Active 122 DOM
  6. 2026-06-22
    days on market $499,900 Active 120 DOM
  7. 2026-06-21
    days on market $499,900 Active 119 DOM
  8. 2026-06-18
    days on market $499,900 Active 116 DOM
  9. 2026-06-17
    days on market $499,900 Active 115 DOM
  10. 2026-06-16
    days on market $499,900 Active 114 DOM
  11. 2026-06-15
    days on market $499,900 Active 113 DOM
  12. 2026-06-13
    days on market $499,900 Active 111 DOM
  13. 2026-06-13
    days on market $499,900 Active 110 DOM
  14. 2026-06-09
    days on market $499,900 Active 107 DOM
  15. 2026-06-08
    days on market $499,900 Active 106 DOM
  16. 2026-06-07
    days on market $499,900 Active 105 DOM
  17. 2026-06-05
    days on market $499,900 Active 102 DOM
  18. 2026-06-03
    days on market $499,900 Active 101 DOM
  19. 2026-06-02
    days on market $499,900 Active 100 DOM
  20. 2026-06-01
    days on market $499,900 Active 99 DOM
  21. 2026-05-31
    days on market $499,900 Active 98 DOM
  22. 2026-05-04
    price $529,900 439-char remark
    Show marketing remark (439 chars)

    Solid brick 3 sty featuring 4 1 bedroom apt conveniently located across the street from OSU East. Nicely renovated units fully appliance kitchen stackable w/ d large living room, decorative fireplaces, dining room, eat in kitchen hardwood floors updated to mech newer windows. Unfinished attic could be great addition to one of the upstairs units or the 5 unit. Off street parking, tenants pay gas and electric. This is a great investment.

  23. 2026-03-11
    price $549,900 439-char remark
    Show marketing remark (439 chars)

    Solid brick 3 sty featuring 4 1 bedroom apt conveniently located across the street from OSU East. Nicely renovated units fully appliance kitchen stackable w/ d large living room, decorative fireplaces, dining room, eat in kitchen hardwood floors updated to mech newer windows. Unfinished attic could be great addition to one of the upstairs units or the 5 unit. Off street parking, tenants pay gas and electric. This is a great investment.

  24. 2026-02-22
    listed $599,900 Active 439-char remark
    Show marketing remark (439 chars)

    Solid brick 3 sty featuring 4 1 bedroom apt conveniently located across the street from OSU East. Nicely renovated units fully appliance kitchen stackable w/ d large living room, decorative fireplaces, dining room, eat in kitchen hardwood floors updated to mech newer windows. Unfinished attic could be great addition to one of the upstairs units or the 5 unit. Off street parking, tenants pay gas and electric. This is a great investment.

  25. 2026-02-20
    historical $599,900 439-char remark
    Show marketing remark (439 chars)

    Solid brick 3 sty featuring 4 1 bedroom apt conveniently located across the street from OSU East. Nicely renovated units fully appliance kitchen stackable w/ d large living room, decorative fireplaces, dining room, eat in kitchen hardwood floors updated to mech newer windows. Unfinished attic could be great addition to one of the upstairs units or the 5 unit. Off street parking, tenants pay gas and electric. This is a great investment.

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$106,560
− Mortgage interest
−$28,002
− Property taxes
−$7,498
− Insurance
−$2,500
− Repairs & maintenance
−$8,525
− Management
−$8,525
− Depreciation
−$14,543
Taxable income
$36,968
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$8,872
After-tax cash flow
$33,854/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 · 13 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $25,650–$76,950 screening

This multi-family property is in good condition with cosmetic updates needed. Fresh paint and cleaning gutters would significantly enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and property value.
  • Both Clean gutters — Clean gutters improve drainage and prevent water damage to the exterior of the home.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 36/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Eastgate Elementary School F OH #1,471/1,584 Nat'l #39,071/41,679 Middle Champion Middle School F OH #642/654 Nat'l #13,275/14,009 High Bexley High School A OH #4/781 Nat'l #564/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Columbus City School District
NCES district ID
3904380
Math proficiency
15% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
26% ▼ -12.00%
Median HH income
$38,483
Composite
17.19/100
National rank
#9105
State rank
#626 of 656 in OH
A Composite livability gradescore 81/100

Livability — Columbus

Score
81/100
State rank
#97
US rank
#1491

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County · 1,456,139 people
City population
612,189
Metro
Columbus, OH
Population (ZIP)
8,618
Household income
$47,572
Rent vs Own
68.9% rent · 31.1% own
Severe rent burden
9% of renters

Population outlook (Franklin County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,456,139 people
By 2030
1,556,890 · +6.9%
By 2040
1,757,349 · +20.7%
By 2050
1,950,539 · +34.0%
By 2075
2,376,171 · +63.2%
By 2100
2,636,796 · +81.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
Black 59% White 29% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1% Swiss 1%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada
Languages at home
86% English-only · Other Indo-European 1% Spanish 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Franklin

2024 margin
Strong D (+28.4) · D 63.7% · R 35.3% · Other 1.0%
2008→2024 swing
+7.7pp toward D · 2008: 20.7pp · 2024: 28.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+28.4 2020: D+31.4 2016: D+25.9 2012: D+21.7 2008: D+20.7

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Civics

Price history

-11.7% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-04 Price Changed $529,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-03-11 Price Changed $549,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-02-22 Listed $599,900 CBRMLS
  • 2026-02-20 Coming Soon $599,900 CBRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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