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4215 E Bay Dr
B- Composite 69.37
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Livability +4.1/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$90,000

4215 E Bay Dr · Largo, FL 33764
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 480 sqft · SingleFamily · 13 Days on market
Built 1981 Fair condition

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

Listing remarks

1 bedroom 1 bathroom ground level condo with fenced-in patio. The community has a clubhouse and 3 pools available for residents. 15 minutes to Indian Rocks Beach and 10 minutes to St. Petersburg Airport via E. Bay Drive.

Key facts

  • Ground level condo
  • Clubhouse
  • 3 pools

Tags

GROUND LEVEL CONDOFENCED IN PATIOCLUBHOUSE3 POOLS

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 1-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $90k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $682 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $90k).
  • Cap rate 15.4% vs local median 4.3% in Largo — 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 82/100 on livability (#82 in FL, #1,240 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, amenities F.
  • Pinellas (suburban): math 51% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #31 of 73 in FL (top 42%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Frontier Elementary School (math 45% / reading 48%, grade D-, #1,223 of 2,144 statewide, top 57%, 651 students, 72% FRL); Fitzgerald Middle School (math 50% / reading 47%, grade C-, #274 of 571 statewide, top 50%, 1,033 students, 62% FRL); Pinellas Park High School (math 28% / reading 35%, grade F, #424 of 667 statewide, top 64%, 1,919 students, 57% FRL) — zoned schools average 63% FRL vs 48% district-wide (15 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents falling (-5.2%/yr); 262 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 2,676 units permitted in Pinellas County in 2024 (1,422 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Pinellas County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $25k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 13 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 7 sale attempts since 21y 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 $72k; 25% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→27/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $90,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
1.83%
Cap rate
15.39%
Cash-on-cash
32.48%
DSCR
2.45
GRM
4.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
24.1%
Equity multiple
1.95×
Total profit
$24,049
Equity at exit
$13,419
10-year hold
IRR
30.0%
Equity multiple
3.31×
Total profit
$58,290
Equity at exit
$7,782

Cash invested: $25,200 (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.

ZIP-level market 33764

Rents YoY
-5.2%
Active inventory
262
Price-to-rent
4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,651 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$472
Tax est. 1.5%
$112 /mo · $1,350/yr
Insurance
$38
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$347
Net cashflow
$682

Break-even live

Break-even rent $787
Max offer price $90,000
Occupancy floor 54%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $744 -5% $713 +0% $682 +5% $651 +10% $620
Rent -10% $552 -5% $617 +0% $682 +5% $747 +10% $813
Rate -1.0pp $727 -0.5pp $705 base $682 +0.5pp $659 +1.0pp $635

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
$22,500
Closing costs
$2,700
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 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
15672 US Hwy 19 N Clearwater, FL 1.0 300 $2,099 $7.00 10d 1 0.75mi

Listing history 8 events

  1. 2026-06-22
    days on market $90,000 Active 13 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $90,000 Active 10 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $90,000 Active 9 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $90,000 Active 8 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $90,000 Active 7 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $90,000 Active 5 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    remarks 220-char remark
  8. 2026-06-08
    listed $90,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 13% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 27 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$19,809
− Mortgage interest
−$5,041
− Property taxes
−$1,350
− Insurance
−$450
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,585
− Management
−$1,585
− Depreciation
−$2,618
Taxable income
$7,180
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,723
After-tax cash flow
$6,462/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 · 1 photo

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab

This single-family home in Woodside Village Condominiums is in good condition with minimal cosmetic updates needed to enhance its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint interior walls and trim — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Replace countertops and backsplash — Modern countertops and backsplash can significantly increase the home's value.
  • Both Install new flooring — New flooring can improve the home's appearance and increase its value.
  • Both Upgrade HVAC system — A new HVAC system can improve comfort and energy efficiency, boosting both resale and rental values.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase curb appeal and attract more potential buyers/renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint interior walls and trim — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Replace countertops and backsplash — Modern countertops and backsplash can significantly increase the home's value.
  • Both Install new flooring — New flooring can improve the home's appearance and increase its value.
  • Both Upgrade HVAC system — A new HVAC system can improve comfort and energy efficiency, boosting both resale and rental values.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase curb appeal and attract more potential buyers/renters.

ⓘ 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
Pinellas
NCES district ID
1201560
Math proficiency
51% ▼ -5.00%
Reading proficiency
51% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$46,270
Composite
43.27/100
National rank
#3046
State rank
#31 of 73 in FL

Livability — Largo

Score
82/100
State rank
#82
US rank
#1240

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Largo, FL
County
Pinellas County · 939,478 people
City population
106,311
Metro
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Population (ZIP)
27,311
Household income
$67,256
Rent vs Own
34.0% rent · 66.0% own
Severe rent burden
1118.0

Population outlook (Pinellas County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,027,532 people
By 2030
1,063,586 · +3.5%
By 2040
1,125,020 · +9.5%
By 2050
1,168,637 · +13.7%
By 2075
1,265,188 · +23.1%
By 2100
1,260,357 · +22.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (76%)
Race & ethnicity
White 76% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 8% Asian 4% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 3% Cuban 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 4% Lithuanian 3% German 2%
Foreign-born
14% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
Languages at home
80% English-only · Spanish 10% Russian/Polish/Slavic 4% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Pinellas

2024 margin
Lean R (+5.2) · D 46.9% · R 52.1%
2008→2024 swing
-13.5pp toward R · 2008: 8.3pp · 2024: -5.2pp
All cycles
2024: R+5.2 2020: D+0.2 2016: R+1.1 2012: D+5.6 2008: D+8.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -350.08%
Current HPI
315.4133
Rent YoY
▼ -5.24%
Metro
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+25.2% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-08 Listed $90,000 FSBO.com
  • 2025-02-16 Rental Removed $1,450 RENTALBEAST
  • 2025-01-24 Listed for Rent $1,450 RENTALBEAST
  • 2009-11-20 Listing Removed Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2009-10-22 Listed $54,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2008-01-04 Listed $69,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2006-08-02 Listed $84,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2006-04-28 Sold (MLS) $72,100 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2006-03-16 Listed $87,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2005-12-26 Listed $71,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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