26327 Lehigh St · Inkster, MI 48141

$101,990

4 bd · 1.0 ba · 845 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 99 Days on market

Built 1949 6,970 sqft lot Est $105k · at est.

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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
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.5/10.0
• ARV discount +8.7/15.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

Key facts

• Functional kitchen
• New pex pipes
• Updated pvc pipe

Tags

• BIG BRIGHT LIVING ROOM
• FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN
• NEW PEX PIPES
• UPDATED PVC PIPE
• DETACHED GARAGE
• LARGE FENCED YARD

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage (1 car)
• Utilities: Public water
• Home design: Single family residence; Residential property; Built in 1949
• Construction: Aluminum siding construction
• Exterior features: Aluminum siding; 0.16-acre lot; Public water

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen (10 x 9)
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom (12 x 12); Bedroom 2 (11 x 12); Bedroom 3 (10 x 10); Bedroom 4 (10 x 10)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom (5 x 8)
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating
• Interior features: 7 total rooms; Full basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $102k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $416 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $102k).
• Recommended offer: $93k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 67/100 on livability (#406 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety D, schools F, crime F.
• Westwood Community School District (suburban): math 6% / reading 11% proficiency, ranked #529 of 540 in MI (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 81% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 142 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 12d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,639 units permitted in Wayne County in 2024 (1,216 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,482/mo this rent would consume 45% of the median local household income ($39k/yr) (locally 1558% 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 $706 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k 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 + 3.0% rent growth), your $29k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 99 days — a 9% lower offer ($93k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 14 sale attempts since 23y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1949 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $92,810 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 99 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1949 — 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. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.45% ✓
• Cap rate: 11.19%
• Cash-on-cash: 17.47%
• DSCR: 1.78
• GRM: 5.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $104,780
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
26159 Stanford St	0.13mi	4/1.0	850 (+1%)	2mo	$92,000	$108	91
26458 Hopkins St	0.10mi	3/1.0 (-1)	952 (+13%)	6mo	$55,000	$58	64
4133 Moore St	0.74mi	3/1.0 (-1)	854 (+1%)	1mo	$106,000	$124	58
26076 Colgate St	0.25mi	3/1.0 (-1)	950 (+12%)	6mo	$111,610	$117	58
26656 Kitch St	0.50mi	3/1.0 (-1)	909 (+8%)	5mo	$60,000	$66	55
27030 Kitch St	0.62mi	3/1.0 (-1)	832 (-2%)	12mo	$85,000	$102	54
25431 Stanford St	0.59mi	3/1.0 (-1)	880 (+4%)	12mo	$120,000	$136	51
3826 Inkster Rd	0.70mi	3/1.5 (-1)	880 (+4%)	4mo	$23,000	$26	50
25740 Powers Ave	0.54mi	3/1.0 (-1)	900 (+6%)	12mo	$150,000	$167	49
25885 Currier St	0.54mi	3/1.0 (-1)	936 (+11%)	5mo	$117,000	$125	47
25737 Lehigh St	0.41mi	3/1.0 (-1)	950 (+12%)	10mo	$176,500	$186	46
25492 Powers Ave	0.65mi	3/1.0 (-1)	950 (+12%)	9mo	$150,000	$158	37

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 · 2.95% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 8.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.35×
• Total profit: $9,937
• Equity at exit: $15,207

10-year hold

• IRR: 18.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.49×
• Total profit: $42,668
• Equity at exit: $8,818

Cash invested: $28,557 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48141

• Home prices YoY: -2.9%
• Rents YoY: 3.0%
• Active inventory: 142
• Price-to-rent: 5.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,482 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$535
• Tax from tax record: −$177 /mo · $2,130/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$311
• Net cashflow: $416

Break-even live

Break-even rent $955

Max offer price $101,990

Occupancy floor 67%

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: $25,498
• Closing costs: $3,060
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 12 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
26159 Stanford St Inkster, MI	4.0	1.0	1056	$1,350	$1.28	5d	1	0.14mi
26707 Penn St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	900	$1,400	$1.56	5d	1	0.57mi
25722 Carlysle St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.0	1040	$1,450	$1.39	17d	1	0.60mi
26742 Penn St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	16d	1	0.60mi
27139 Penn St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	832	$675	$0.81	17d	1	0.71mi
24684 Lehigh St Dearborn Heights, MI	4.0	1.0	878	$1,600	$1.82	12d	1	0.97mi
25745 Princeton St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.0	1080	$1,500	$1.39	11d	1	0.98mi
24601 Andover Dr Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	1.5	1092	$1,700	$1.56	2d	1	1.06mi
24442 Union St Dearborn, MI	3.0	1.5	1000	$1,900	$1.90	1d	1	1.21mi
4080 Isabelle St Inkster, MI	4.0	1.0	975	$1,150	$1.18	14d	1	1.27mi
3236 Walnut St Inkster, MI	3.0	1.0	1096	$1,495	$1.36	3d	1	1.30mi
4481 Westpoint St Dearborn Heights, MI	3.0	2.0	768	$1,549	$2.02	14d	1	1.45mi

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $101,990 Active 99 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $101,990 Active 98 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $101,990 Active 97 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $101,990 Active 96 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $101,990 Active 94 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $101,990 Active 93 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $101,990 Active 90 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $101,990 Active 89 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $101,990 Active 88 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $101,990 Active 85 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $101,990 Active 84 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $101,990 Active 83 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $101,990 Active 82 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $101,990 Active 81 DOM
15. 2026-04-02
    price $101,990 449-char remark

    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

16. 2026-04-01
    price $101,990 449-char remark

    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

17. 2026-04-01
    price $101,990

    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

18. 2026-03-11
    listed $104,990 Active 449-char remark

    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

19. 2026-03-11
    listed $104,990 Active 449-char remark

    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

20. 2026-03-11
    listed $104,990 Active

    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Welcome to 26327 Lehigh St, Inkster, MI a rare 4-Bedroom rental opportunity. This is 4 bed, 1 bath bungalow features a big bright living room, functional kitchen, and four good-sized bedrooms. Plumbing includes all new pex pipes and also an updated PVC pipe from the drain to the street. Property includes a detached garage and large fenced yard with gate. Perfect cash-flowing investment in a strong rental area. Move-in ready! Don't miss this one.

21. 2025-12-21
    historical
22. 2025-12-11
    price $99,900
23. 2025-12-10
    price $99,900
24. 2025-12-10
    price $99,900
25. 2025-12-02
    listed $109,990 Active
26. 2025-12-02
    listed $109,990 Active
27. 2024-07-31
    soldstatus $95,000
28. 2024-07-31
    soldstatus $95,000
29. 2024-07-25
    soldstatus $95,000 Sold
30. 2024-07-25
    soldstatus $95,000 Closed
31. 2024-06-18
    status Pending
32. 2024-06-18
    status Pending
33. 2024-05-23
    price $104,900
34. 2024-05-23
    price $104,900
35. 2024-04-12
    listed $115,000 Active
36. 2024-04-12
    listed $115,000 Active
37. 2022-08-26
    soldstatus $98,000
38. 2021-07-23
    soldstatus $60,900
39. 2020-11-06
    soldstatus $22,000 Sold
40. 2020-11-06
    soldstatus $22,000 Closed
41. 2020-06-29
    status Pending
42. 2020-06-29
    status Pending
43. 2020-06-18
    price $24,900
44. 2020-06-18
    price $24,900
45. 2020-05-04
    listed $27,900 Active
46. 2020-05-04
    listed $27,900 Active
47. 2020-05-01
    historical
48. 2020-05-01
    historical
49. 2019-11-05
    price $27,900
50. 2019-11-04
    price $27,900

ⓘ 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: $2,130 · $177/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,130 · $177/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,782
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,713
• − Property taxes: −$2,130
• − Insurance: −$510
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,423
• − Management: −$1,423
• − Depreciation: −$2,967
• Taxable income: $3,617
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$868
• After-tax cash flow: $4,122/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: Westwood Community School District
• NCES district ID: 2611640
• Math proficiency: 6% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 11% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $36,350
• Composite: 7.06/100
• National rank: #9967
• State rank: #529 of 540 in MI

Livability — Inkster

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #406
• US rank: #11087

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Inkster, MI
• County: Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
• City population: 25,428
• Metro: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
• Population (ZIP): 25,428
• Household income: $39,252
• Rent vs Own: 53.2% rent · 46.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 1558.0

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 (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 72% White 17% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Arabic 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1% Spanish 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: ▼ -11.74%
• Current HPI: 390.2139
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.95%
• 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
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+1174.9% since first listed

51 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-02 Price Changed $101,990 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-04-01 Price Changed $101,990 REALCOMP
• 2026-04-01 Price Changed $101,990 SW Michigan MLS
• 2026-03-11 Listed $104,990 SW Michigan MLS
• 2026-03-11 Listed $104,990 REALCOMP
• 2026-03-11 Listed $104,990 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-12-21 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-12-11 Price Changed $99,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2025-12-10 Price Changed $99,900 REALCOMP
• 2025-12-10 Price Changed $99,900 SW Michigan MLS
• 2025-12-02 Listed $109,990 REALCOMP
• 2025-12-02 Listed $109,990 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-07-31 Sold (Public Records) $95,000 Public Records
• 2024-07-31 Sold (Public Records) $95,000 Public Records
• 2024-07-25 Sold (MLS) $95,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-07-25 Sold (MLS) $95,000 REALCOMP
• 2024-06-18 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-06-18 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2024-05-23 Price Changed $104,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-05-23 Price Changed $104,900 REALCOMP
• 2024-04-12 Listed $115,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2024-04-12 Listed $115,000 REALCOMP
• 2022-08-26 Sold (Public Records) $98,000 Public Records
• 2021-07-23 Sold (Public Records) $60,900 Public Records
• 2020-11-06 Sold (MLS) $22,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-11-06 Sold (MLS) $22,000 REALCOMP
• 2020-06-29 Pending — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-06-29 Pending — REALCOMP
• 2020-06-18 Price Changed $24,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-06-18 Price Changed $24,900 REALCOMP
• 2020-05-04 Listed $27,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-05-04 Listed $27,900 REALCOMP
• 2020-05-01 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2020-05-01 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2019-11-05 Price Changed $27,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-11-04 Price Changed $27,900 REALCOMP
• 2019-05-02 Price Changed $29,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-05-01 Price Changed $29,900 REALCOMP
• 2019-02-19 Price Changed $32,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2019-02-19 Price Changed $32,900 REALCOMP
• 2018-10-06 Price Changed $35,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-10-05 Price Changed $35,900 REALCOMP
• 2018-08-20 Listed $37,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-08-20 Listed $37,500 REALCOMP
• 2018-04-19 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2018-04-19 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-02-07 Listed $49,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-02-07 Listed $49,000 REALCOMP
• 2003-11-30 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2003-05-19 Listed $63,000 REALCOMP
• 1996-07-08 Sold (Public Records) $8,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,130 · -7.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.