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11033 Continental Ave
D Composite 41.02
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +19.5/30.0
  • DSCR +6.2/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$120,000

11033 Continental Ave · Warren, MI 48089
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 720 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 91 Days on market
Built 1954 6,534 sqft lot $167/sqft · 21% above area Est $99k · 21% over

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

Listing remarks MLS

Fresh updates throughout – move-in ready! Perfect for first-time buyers or investors. Beautifully updated home featuring: 2 Bedrooms Spacious Living Room Dining Room Stunning Deck – perfect for relaxing & entertaining Large Garage DM for details or schedule a showing today!

Key facts

  • 6,534 sq ft lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1954

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 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $120k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $136 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $118k (1.3% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $109k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.7% vs local median 5.3% in Warren — 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 74/100 on livability (#171 in MI, #4,491 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, amenities D, employment D.
  • Van Dyke Public Schools (urban): math 7% / reading 19% proficiency, ranked #512 of 540 in MI (top 95%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 80% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.9%/yr); 160 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,321 units permitted in Macomb County in 2024 (86 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $830 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Macomb County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 91 days — a 9% lower offer ($109k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 27y 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 $55k; list at $120k implies a 118% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1954 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $109,200 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 91 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 1954 — 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 D-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 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?
  7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  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 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
0.99%
Cap rate
7.65%
Cash-on-cash
4.86%
DSCR
1.22
GRM
8.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$99,083
List price
$120,000
Delta
21.11%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
11228 Lozier Ave 0.13mi 2/1.0 720 (0%) 1mo $82,500 $115 93
8636 Lozier Ave 0.17mi 2/1.0 728 (+1%) 3mo $124,900 $172 88
11108 Continental Ave 0.06mi 2/1.0 680 (-6%) 3mo $55,000 $81 85
8712 Ford Ave 0.35mi 2/1.0 704 (-2%) 3mo $85,000 $121 78
8284 Dodge Ave 0.41mi 3/1.0 (+1) 740 (+3%) 2mo $100,000 $135 70
11234 Essex Ave 0.22mi 2/1.0 800 (+11%) 4mo $99,900 $125 68
11011 Hupp Ave 0.37mi 2/1.0 792 (+10%) 2mo $90,000 $114 65
11310 Chalmers Ave 0.62mi 2/1.0 696 (-3%) 2mo $97,000 $139 64
11280 Chalmers Ave 0.61mi 2/1.0 696 (-3%) 3mo $94,000 $135 63
8701 Toepfer Rd 0.63mi 3/1.0 (+1) 720 (0%) 3mo $80,000 $111 63
11319 Studebaker Ave 0.55mi 2/1.0 672 (-7%) 4mo $110,000 $164 60
11259 Chapp Ave 0.36mi 2/1.0 814 (+13%) 4mo $65,000 $80 58

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 · 2.94% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-8.8%
Equity multiple
0.68×
Total profit
$-10,845
Equity at exit
$17,892
10-year hold
IRR
0.6%
Equity multiple
1.04×
Total profit
$1,429
Equity at exit
$10,375

Cash invested: $33,600 (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 48089

Rents YoY
2.9%
Active inventory
160
Price-to-rent
8.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,185 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$629
Tax from tax record
$121 /mo · $1,446/yr
Insurance
$50
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$249
Net cashflow
$136

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,012
Max offer price $120,000
Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $204 -5% $170 +0% $136 +5% $102 +10% $68
Rent -10% $43 -5% $89 +0% $136 +5% $183 +10% $230
Rate -1.0pp $197 -0.5pp $167 base $136 +0.5pp $105 +1.0pp $73

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
$30,000
Closing costs
$3,600
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 9 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
11130 Stephens Rd Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 750 $1,300 $1.73 44d 1 0.37mi
8103 Lozier Ave Unit 2 Warren, MI 1.0 1.0 600 $650 $1.08 44d 1 0.50mi
11236 Studebaker Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 672 $1,175 $1.75 44d 1 0.55mi
8036 Hupp Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 680 $1,150 $1.69 44d 1 0.67mi
7275 Chalmers Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 703 $1,200 $1.71 25d 1 0.93mi
25108 Hoover Rd Warren, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 702 $1,324 $1.88 2d 65 1.08mi
7605 Jackson Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 600 $1,165 $1.94 25d 1 1.18mi
7033 Westminster Ave Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 561 $1,050 $1.87 44d 1 1.20mi
21412 Waltham Rd Warren, MI 2.0 1.0 696 $1,225 $1.76 44d 1 1.25mi

Listing history 21 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $120,000 Active 91 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $120,000 Active 90 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $120,000 Active 89 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $120,000 Active 88 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $120,000 Active 86 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $120,000 Active 85 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $120,000 Active 82 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $120,000 Active 81 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $120,000 Active 80 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $120,000 Active 77 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $120,000 Active 76 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $120,000 Active 75 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $120,000 Active 74 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $120,000 Active 73 DOM
  15. 2026-03-20
    listed $120,000 Active 318-char remark
    Show marketing remark (296 chars)

    Fresh updates throughout – move-in ready! Perfect for first-time buyers or investors. Beautifully updated home featuring: 2 Bedrooms Spacious Living Room Dining Room Stunning Deck – perfect for relaxing & entertaining Large Garage DM for details or schedule a showing today!

  16. 2026-03-20
    listed $120,000 Active 296-char remark
    Show marketing remark (296 chars)

    Fresh updates throughout – move-in ready! Perfect for first-time buyers or investors. Beautifully updated home featuring: 2 Bedrooms Spacious Living Room Dining Room Stunning Deck – perfect for relaxing & entertaining Large Garage DM for details or schedule a showing today!

  17. 2026-03-18
    historical $120,000 318-char remark
    Show marketing remark (318 chars)

    Fresh updates throughout – move-in ready! Perfect for first-time buyers or investors. Beautifully updated home featuring: 2 Bedrooms Spacious Living Room Dining Room Stunning Deck – perfect for relaxing & entertaining Large Garage DM for details or schedule a showing today!

  18. 2000-02-18
    soldstatus $55,000
  19. 1999-12-15
    soldstatus $55,000
  20. 1999-10-08
    historical
  21. 1999-09-01
    listed $59,900

ⓘ 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
$1,446 · $121/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,647 · $137/mo
Expected delta
+$201/yr (+$17/mo · 13.9%)

ⓘ 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 ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,217
− Mortgage interest
−$6,722
− Property taxes
−$1,446
− Insurance
−$600
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,137
− Management
−$1,137
− Depreciation
−$3,491
Taxable loss
−$317
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$76
After-tax cash flow
$1,710/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
Van Dyke Public Schools
NCES district ID
2634680
Math proficiency
7% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
19% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$33,231
Composite
10.46/100
National rank
#9784
State rank
#512 of 540 in MI

Livability — Warren

Score
74/100
State rank
#171
US rank
#4491

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Warren, MI
County
Macomb County · 638,552 people
City population
114,937
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
31,853
Household income
$52,366
Rent vs Own
43.4% rent · 56.6% own
Severe rent burden
1754.0

Population outlook (Macomb County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
925,296 people
By 2030
948,226 · +2.5%
By 2040
983,961 · +6.3%
By 2050
1,010,200 · +9.2%
By 2075
1,076,222 · +16.3%
By 2100
1,077,065 · +16.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.61)
Race & ethnicity
White 53% Black 31% Asian 7% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 11% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada
Languages at home
92% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 3% Other Indo-European 2% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Macomb

2024 margin
R (+13.7) · D 42.2% · R 55.9% · Other 1.9%
2008→2024 swing
-22.3pp toward R · 2008: 8.6pp · 2024: -13.7pp
All cycles
2024: R+13.7 2020: R+8.1 2016: R+11.6 2012: D+4.0 2008: D+8.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -211.46%
Current HPI
154.8325
Rent YoY
▲ 2.94%
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

+100.3% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-20 Listed $120,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-20 Listed $120,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-18 Coming Soon $120,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2000-02-18 Sold (Public Records) $55,000 Public Records
  • 1999-12-15 Sold (MLS) $55,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 1999-10-08 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 1999-09-01 Listed $59,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS

Property tax history

+0.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,446 · -53.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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