4153 Ridge Dr · Lake Timberline, MO 63020

$99,900

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,104 sqft · Other public records · 2 Days on market

Built 1958 0.46 ac lot $23/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the C 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 +25.3/30.0
• DSCR +8.3/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.2/10.0
• Schools +3.4/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Livability +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Tucked inside the Valle Lake gated community, this spacious triple-lot property is framed by beautiful, mature trees that offer both privacy and a picturesque setting—providing room to breathe or expand and endless ways to make it your own. This 2 bed / 1 bath single-story home with over 1,100 square feet features a functional layout with abundant windows that bring natural light throughout. Step inside to a spacious living room that flows to the family room with a cozy fireplace, a comfortable space for everyday living & gathering. Continue into the breakfast room & airy kitchen with brand new garbage disposal and new fridge (included!) Main-floor laundry nook offers the

Key facts

• 0.46 acre lot
• Built 1958
• Listed 2 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $226 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).

Location & tenants

• Location reads: area grade C — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
• Desoto 73 (town): math 36% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #153 of 324 in MO (top 47%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Athena Elem. (math 33% / reading 40%, grade F, #656 of 1,115 statewide, top 59%, 489 students, 45% FRL); Desoto Sr. High (math 37% / reading 53%, grade D-, #176 of 521 statewide, top 34%, 848 students, 34% FRL).
• Market conditions: 150 active listings in the ZIP; 807 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (104 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

• Only 2 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $99,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.12% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.01%
• Cash-on-cash: 9.69%
• DSCR: 1.43
• GRM: 7.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -1.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.94×
• Total profit: $-1,798
• Equity at exit: $14,895

10-year hold

• IRR: 8.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.61×
• Total profit: $16,959
• Equity at exit: $8,638

Cash invested: $27,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Missouri: 81 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Generally landlord-friendly; St Louis has some habitability requirements.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 63020

• Home prices YoY: -21.9%
• Active inventory: 150
• Price-to-rent: 7.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,122 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$72 /mo · $861/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$23
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$236
• Net cashflow: $226

Break-even live

Break-even rent $836

Max offer price $99,900

Occupancy floor 75%

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: $24,975
• Closing costs: $2,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $23 · $276/yr
• Likely covers: trashsecurity

Listing history 5 events

1. 2026-04-25
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-24
   listed $99,900 Active
3. 2026-04-22
   historical $99,900
4. 2004-05-12
   soldstatus
5. 2002-11-22
   soldstatus

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

Tax reassessment forecast MO · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $861 · $72/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $969 · $81/mo
• Expected delta: +$108/yr (+$9/mo · 12.5%)

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,462
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,596
• − Property taxes: −$861
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,077
• − Management: −$1,077
• − HOA: −$276
• − Depreciation: −$2,906
• Taxable income: $1,169
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$281
• After-tax cash flow: $2,431/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: Desoto 73
• NCES district ID: 2910500
• Math proficiency: 36% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 43% ▲ 3.00%
• Median HH income: $44,354
• Composite: 33.52/100
• National rank: #5434
• State rank: #153 of 324 in MO

Livability — Lake Timberline

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

• Population (ZIP): 20,357

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 235,088 people
• By 2030: 238,365 · +1.4%
• By 2040: 240,156 · +2.2%
• By 2050: 234,651 · -0.2%
• By 2075: 214,569 · -8.7%
• By 2100: 179,697 · -23.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (88%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 88% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 5% Iranian 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+36.7) · D 31.0% · R 67.7% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: -39.3pp toward R · 2008: 2.5pp · 2024: -36.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+36.7 2020: R+33.9 2016: R+35.3 2012: R+12.7 2008: D+2.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -60.90%
• Current HPI: 217.2807
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.84%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	1	$163B
▸Insurance	1	$21B
▸Industrial Technology	1	$17B
▸Retail	1	$16B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$10B
▸Utilities	1	$9B

Price history

+0.0% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-25 Pending — MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-24 Listed $99,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-04-22 Coming Soon $99,900 MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2004-05-12 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2002-11-22 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+4.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $861 · +8.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.