330 Park St · Lancaster, OH 43130

$165,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,776 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 156 Days on market

Built 1900 6,098 sqft lot $93/sqft · 14% below area Est $192k · 14% under ↓ 12% since listing

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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 +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +13.8/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +4.3/5.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Schools +3.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

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

Listing remarks MLS

If you've been waiting on a real value-add opportunity in Lancaster, this is one worth your attention. This duplex sits in a location tenants consistently want — close to shopping, schools, restaurants, and main travel routes — which is exactly what protects long-term occupancy and rent growth. The bones are there. The location is right. What it needs now is the work. This property does require significant renovation, but that's where the margin lives. With proper rehab, the projected gross rental income is approximately $2,000+ per month, making this an excellent repositioning play for investors who understand how to create equity and lock in strong cash flow. Two units under one roof means: Diversified income Lower vacancy risk Simpler management Better long-term appreciation This is not a turnkey property — and it's not priced like one. It's a chance to step into Lancaster, improve the asset, and build real equity the way rental portfolios were built long before over-priced flips became the norm. Buy it right. Renovate it smart. Let it perform.

Key facts

• 6,098 sq ft lot
• Built 1900
• Listed 156 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $165k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $997 ($12k/yr) — positive. Per door: $498/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $165k).
• Recommended offer: $145k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 4.0% in Lancaster — 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 86/100 on livability (#41 in OH, #423 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D, employment D.
• Lancaster City (town): math 38% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #504 of 656 in OH (top 77%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 204 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 13d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 475 units permitted in Fairfield County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 45% of the median local income ($72k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Fairfield County population projected at +8% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.2% rent growth), your $46k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 156 days — a 12% lower offer ($145k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $145,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 156 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 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?
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: 1.64% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.54%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.88%
• DSCR: 2.15
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $191,741
• List price: $165,000
• Delta: -13.95%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
165 Lake St	0.49mi	4/— (+1)	1,523 (-14%)	2mo	$219,900	$144	46
504 N Pierce Ave	0.74mi	4/— (+1)	1,808 (+2%)	13mo	$150,000	$83	46

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 · 5.22% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 22.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.93×
• Total profit: $42,943
• Equity at exit: $24,602

10-year hold

• IRR: 31.5%
• Equity multiple: 4.16×
• Total profit: $145,784
• Equity at exit: $14,266

Cash invested: $46,200 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 43130

• Rents YoY: 5.2%
• Active inventory: 204
• Price-to-rent: 10.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,703 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$865
• Tax from tax record: −$205 /mo · $2,458/yr
• Insurance: −$69
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$568
• Net cashflow: $997

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,442

Max offer price $165,000

Occupancy floor 58%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1	$2,704
Total (2 units)			$2,703

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: $41,250
• Closing costs: $4,950
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
532 N Columbus St Unit A Lancaster, OH	2.0	1.0	1300	$1,550	$1.19	44d	1	0.45mi
635 N High St Lancaster, OH	3.0	2.0	1608	$2,200	$1.37	44d	1	0.59mi
1733 Bellmeadow Dr Lancaster, OH	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	993	$1,855	$1.87	2d	10	0.64mi
219 N Columbus St Lancaster, OH	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1184	$1,895	$1.60	2d	31	0.70mi
421 Washington Ave Lancaster, OH	4.0	1.0	1296	$1,650	$1.27	12d	1	0.73mi
1508 Greyfield ST Lancaster, OH	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	953	$1,869	$1.96	2d	1	0.90mi

Listing history 14 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $165,000 Active 156 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $165,000 Active 155 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $165,000 Active 154 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $165,000 Active 153 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $165,000 Active 151 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $165,000 Active 147 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $165,000 Active 146 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $165,000 Active 145 DOM
9. 2026-06-03
   days on market $165,000 Active 141 DOM
10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $165,000 Active 140 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $165,000 Active 139 DOM
12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $165,000 Active 138 DOM
13. 2026-05-08
    price $165,000 1096-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1096 chars)

    If you've been waiting on a real value-add opportunity in Lancaster, this is one worth your attention. This duplex sits in a location tenants consistently want — close to shopping, schools, restaurants, and main travel routes — which is exactly what protects long-term occupancy and rent growth. The bones are there. The location is right. What it needs now is the work. This property does require significant renovation, but that's where the margin lives. With proper rehab, the projected gross rental income is approximately $2,000+ per month, making this an excellent repositioning play for investors who understand how to create equity and lock in strong cash flow. Two units under one roof means: Diversified income Lower vacancy risk Simpler management Better long-term appreciation This is not a turnkey property — and it's not priced like one. It's a chance to step into Lancaster, improve the asset, and build real equity the way rental portfolios were built long before over-priced flips became the norm. Buy it right. Renovate it smart. Let it perform.

14. 2026-01-13
    listed $188,000 Active 1096-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1096 chars)

    If you've been waiting on a real value-add opportunity in Lancaster, this is one worth your attention. This duplex sits in a location tenants consistently want — close to shopping, schools, restaurants, and main travel routes — which is exactly what protects long-term occupancy and rent growth. The bones are there. The location is right. What it needs now is the work. This property does require significant renovation, but that's where the margin lives. With proper rehab, the projected gross rental income is approximately $2,000+ per month, making this an excellent repositioning play for investors who understand how to create equity and lock in strong cash flow. Two units under one roof means: Diversified income Lower vacancy risk Simpler management Better long-term appreciation This is not a turnkey property — and it's not priced like one. It's a chance to step into Lancaster, improve the asset, and build real equity the way rental portfolios were built long before over-priced flips became the norm. Buy it right. Renovate it smart. Let it perform.

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

Tax reassessment forecast OH · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,458 · $205/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,516 · $210/mo
• Expected delta: +$58/yr (+$5/mo · 2.4%)

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $32,436
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,243
• − Property taxes: −$2,458
• − Insurance: −$825
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,595
• − Management: −$2,595
• − Depreciation: −$4,800
• Taxable income: $9,921
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,381
• After-tax cash flow: $9,577/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: Lancaster City
• NCES district ID: 3904420
• Math proficiency: 38% ▼ -21.00%
• Reading proficiency: 51% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $41,696
• Composite: 37.39/100
• National rank: #4427
• State rank: #504 of 656 in OH

Livability — Lancaster

• Score: 86/100
• State rank: #41
• US rank: #423

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lancaster, OH
• County: Fairfield County · 109,896 people
• City population: 62,933
• Metro: Columbus, OH
• Population (ZIP): 62,933
• Household income: $72,153
• Rent vs Own: 32.2% rent · 67.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 1400.0

Population outlook (Fairfield County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 162,442 people
• By 2030: 166,796 · +2.7%
• By 2040: 172,835 · +6.4%
• By 2050: 174,822 · +7.6%
• By 2075: 174,938 · +7.7%
• By 2100: 160,988 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (91%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 91% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2% Black 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 1% Iranian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Fairfield

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+24.1) · D 37.5% · R 61.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -6.9pp toward R · 2008: -17.1pp · 2024: -24.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+24.1 2020: R+23.5 2016: R+27.0 2012: R+16.1 2008: R+17.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -298.81%
• Current HPI: 239.6352
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.22%
• Metro: Columbus, OH
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.98%
• F500 in state: 48

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OH)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	3	$145B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$49B
▸Financial Services	3	$24B
▸Consumer Goods	2	$93B
▸Aerospace / Defense	2	$47B
▸Utilities	2	$33B

Price history

-12.2% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-08 Price Changed $165,000 CBRMLS
• 2026-01-13 Listed $188,000 CBRMLS

Property tax history

+6.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,458 · +11.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.