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15954 NW Hackett St NW
C- Composite 53.48
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  • Cash flow +22.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • DSCR +7.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.3/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.9/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$183,300

15954 NW Hackett St NW · Detroit, MI 48227
6 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,704 sqft · Townhouse public records · 30 Days on market
Built 1926 4,792 sqft lot

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

Listing remarks MLS

The Grand River Greenfield area is undergoing a timely healthy renovation of business and community living. This area has a wide variety of multi-level housing. Our upper and lower Two Family home has been well maintained and restored to move in ready condition. Each unit is a three bedroom home with renovated kitchens and baths. Each level has LED lighting, ceiling fans wood, laminate, ceramic and carpeted flooring. The home has an operable detached garage for two plus vehicles with storage space. Both units have their own basement areas with furnace, hot water tanks and additional storage. There are lower and upper out door sitting areas. This community has amenities in walking distance, restaurants, shopping, schools, etc. Our home is ideal for either investors or owner-occupants. Don't miss an opportunity to secure a cash-flowing asset in a strong rental market area. We are look forward to your visit.

Key facts

  • Renovated kitchens
  • Renovated baths
  • Led lighting

Tags

RENOVATED KITCHENSRENOVATED BATHSLED LIGHTINGCEILING FANSOUTDOOR SITTING AREASOPERABLE DETACHED GARAGE

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Zoned for multifamily/residential; Lot is paved with dimensions approximately 40 x 124.6 (0.11 acre)
  • Financial info: Two separate rental units: each is a 3-bedroom, unfurnished unit; Unit 1 rent listed at $1,000; Unit 2 rent listed at $850

Exterior

  • Parking: Garage parking (total 3 parking spaces)
  • Security: Building security; Smoke detectors; Closed-circuit cameras
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service with circuit breakers and 220 volts
  • Home design: Residential income, multifamily property; Two-story building; Located in Moore Park; cross streets Prevost and Rutherford
  • Construction: Brick, concrete and asphalt construction materials; Shingle/asphalt roof; Brick/mortar foundation; Above-grade finished area approximately 2,704 square feet
  • Exterior features: Outdoor lighting; Covered porch; Fenced backyard

Interior

  • Kitchen: No specific kitchen appliance list provided
  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms (units: two separate 3-bedroom units)
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (building total); Each unit: 1 bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas, ENERGY STAR qualified equipment); Central air; Ceiling fans
  • Interior features: Gas water heater; Partial unfinished basement
  • Laundry & utility: No laundry details provided

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 6-bed/3.0-bath townhouse listed at $183k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $299 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $183k).
  • Recommended offer: $181k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

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: 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.
  • Zoned schools: Edison Elementary School (math 10% / reading 10%, grade F, #1,230 of 1,397 statewide, top 91%, 309 students, 89% FRL); Cody High School (math 24% / reading 24%, grade F, #481 of 713 statewide, top 81%, 466 students, 88% FRL) — zoned schools at 88% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.6%/yr); 392 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,892/mo this rent would consume 62% of the median local household income ($37k/yr) (locally 2371% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

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.
  • 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 + 5.6% rent growth), your $51k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 30 days — a 2% lower offer ($181k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 14 sale attempts since 20y 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 $15k; list at $183k implies a 1122% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1926 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $180,550 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1926 — 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 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?
  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
1.03%
Cap rate
8.25%
Cash-on-cash
6.98%
DSCR
1.31
GRM
8.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.59% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-2.8%
Equity multiple
0.89×
Total profit
$-5,642
Equity at exit
$27,331
10-year hold
IRR
9.4%
Equity multiple
1.81×
Total profit
$41,401
Equity at exit
$15,848

Cash invested: $51,324 (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 48227

Rents YoY
5.6%
Active inventory
392
Price-to-rent
8.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,892 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$961
Tax from tax record
$158 /mo · $1,900/yr
Insurance
$76
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$397
Net cashflow
$299

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,514
Max offer price $183,300
Occupancy floor 79%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $402 -5% $350 +0% $299 +5% $247 +10% $195
Rent -10% $149 -5% $224 +0% $299 +5% $373 +10% $448
Rate -1.0pp $391 -0.5pp $345 base $299 +0.5pp $251 +1.0pp $203

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
$45,825
Closing costs
$5,499
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
14941 Robson St Detroit, MI 6.0 2.0 1820 $1,600 $0.88 46d 1 0.57mi
14941 Robson St Detroit, MI 6.0 2.0 1820 $1,600 $0.88 26d 1 0.57mi

Listing history 47 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $183,300 Active 30 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $183,300 Active 27 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $183,300 Active 26 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $183,300 Active 24 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $183,300 Active 22 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $183,300 Active 21 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $183,300 Active 18 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $183,300 Active 17 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $183,300 Active 16 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $183,300 Active 13 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $183,300 Active 12 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $183,300 Active 11 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $183,300 Active 10 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $183,300 Active 9 DOM
  15. 2026-05-16
    listed $183,300 Active 918-char remark
    Show marketing remark (918 chars)

    The Grand River Greenfield area is undergoing a timely healthy renovation of business and community living. This area has a wide variety of multi-level housing. Our upper and lower Two Family home has been well maintained and restored to move in ready condition. Each unit is a three bedroom home with renovated kitchens and baths. Each level has LED lighting, ceiling fans wood, laminate, ceramic and carpeted flooring. The home has an operable detached garage for two plus vehicles with storage space. Both units have their own basement areas with furnace, hot water tanks and additional storage. There are lower and upper out door sitting areas. This community has amenities in walking distance, restaurants, shopping, schools, etc. Our home is ideal for either investors or owner-occupants. Don't miss an opportunity to secure a cash-flowing asset in a strong rental market area. We are look forward to your visit.

  16. 2026-05-16
    listed $183,300 Active
    Show marketing remark (918 chars)

    The Grand River Greenfield area is undergoing a timely healthy renovation of business and community living. This area has a wide variety of multi-level housing. Our upper and lower Two Family home has been well maintained and restored to move in ready condition. Each unit is a three bedroom home with renovated kitchens and baths. Each level has LED lighting, ceiling fans wood, laminate, ceramic and carpeted flooring. The home has an operable detached garage for two plus vehicles with storage space. Both units have their own basement areas with furnace, hot water tanks and additional storage. There are lower and upper out door sitting areas. This community has amenities in walking distance, restaurants, shopping, schools, etc. Our home is ideal for either investors or owner-occupants. Don't miss an opportunity to secure a cash-flowing asset in a strong rental market area. We are look forward to your visit.

  17. 2023-08-24
    historical
  18. 2023-08-24
    historical
  19. 2022-08-29
    price $149,900
  20. 2022-08-28
    price $149,900
  21. 2022-08-28
    status Active
  22. 2022-08-28
    status Active
  23. 2022-08-12
    status Pending
  24. 2022-08-12
    status Pending
  25. 2022-07-18
    price $174,900
  26. 2022-07-18
    price $174,900
  27. 2022-04-25
    price $164,900
  28. 2022-04-25
    price $164,900
  29. 2022-04-18
    historical
  30. 2022-04-18
    listed $174,900 Active
  31. 2022-04-18
    listed $174,900 Active
  32. 2022-04-18
    historical
  33. 2022-04-15
    status Active
  34. 2022-04-12
    historical
  35. 2022-03-19
    historical
  36. 2022-03-19
    listed $174,900 Active
  37. 2022-03-19
    listed $174,900 Active
  38. 2022-03-19
    historical
  39. 2022-02-21
    listed $174,900 Active
  40. 2022-02-21
    listed $174,900 Active
  41. 2013-01-06
    historical
  42. 2012-07-06
    listed $599
  43. 2009-05-20
    soldstatus $15,000
  44. 2009-04-13
    historical
  45. 2009-02-20
    listed $9,900
  46. 2006-09-21
    historical
  47. 2006-09-20
    listed $160,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,900 · $158/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,361 · $197/mo
Expected delta
+$461/yr (+$38/mo · 24.3%)

ⓘ 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 ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$22,702
− Mortgage interest
−$10,268
− Property taxes
−$1,900
− Insurance
−$916
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,816
− Management
−$1,816
− Depreciation
−$5,332
Taxable income
$653
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$157
After-tax cash flow
$3,426/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)
40,302
Household income
$36,527
Rent vs Own
40.9% rent · 59.1% own
Severe rent burden
2371.0

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 (95%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 95% Two or more races 3% White 1%
Foreign-born
1%
Languages at home
98% English-only · Spanish 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -125.00%
Current HPI
186.4158
Rent YoY
▲ 5.59%
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

+14.6% since first listed
33 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-16 Listed $183,300 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-16 Listed $183,300 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2023-08-24 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2023-08-24 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-08-29 Price Changed $149,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-08-28 Price Changed $149,900 REALCOMP
  • 2022-08-28 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-08-28 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2022-08-12 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-08-12 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2022-07-18 Price Changed $174,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-07-18 Price Changed $174,900 REALCOMP
  • 2022-04-25 Price Changed $164,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-04-25 Price Changed $164,900 REALCOMP
  • 2022-04-18 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2022-04-18 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-04-18 Listed $174,900 REALCOMP
  • 2022-04-18 Listed $174,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-04-15 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2022-04-12 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2022-03-19 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2022-03-19 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-03-19 Listed $174,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-03-19 Listed $174,900 REALCOMP
  • 2022-02-21 Listed $174,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2022-02-21 Listed $174,900 REALCOMP
  • 2013-01-06 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2012-07-06 Listed $599 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2009-05-20 Sold (MLS) $15,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2009-04-13 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2009-02-20 Listed $9,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2006-09-21 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2006-09-20 Listed $160,000 REALCOMP

Property tax history

-0.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,900 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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