116-118 Darnell Rd · Huntington, WV 25705

$210,000

4 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,080 sqft · MultiFamily · 3 Days on market

Built 1994 Average condition 0.32 ac lot Est $189k · 11% over

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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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• Condition / age +2.8/5.0
• ARV discount +2.6/15.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Great Brick Duplex! Excellent incoming producing opportunity with the well maintained brick duplex. Each unit features a functional layout. The main level offers living room, kitchen, half bath and dining room. Upstairs you will find 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bath. In the basement either utilize as 3rd bedroom or gathering room with half bath, and laundry room. The back yard offers a country feel with mature trees and nice yard. Off street parking for both units.

Key facts

• Off street parking
• Functional layout
• Mature trees

Tags

• INCOMING PRODUCING OPPORTUNITY
• FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT
• MATURE TREES
• OFF STREET PARKING

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.5-bath units multifamily listed at $210k. Condition is rated average.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive. Per door: $503/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $210k).
• Cap rate 12.8% vs local median 6.5% in Huntington — 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 79/100 on livability (#16 in WV, #2,045 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools C-, crime F, employment F.
• Cabell County Schools (urban): math 31% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #13 of 55 in WV (top 24%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 163 active listings in the ZIP; 61 units permitted in Cabell County in 2024 (5 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $59k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $125/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone A (mandatory federal flood insurance) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $210,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.56% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.76%
• Cash-on-cash: 23.10%
• DSCR: 2.03
• GRM: 5.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $189,280
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
5010 West Pea Ridge Rd	0.11mi	4/3.0	2,376 (+14%)	8mo	$215,700	$91	64

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 12.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.51×
• Total profit: $30,223
• Equity at exit: $31,312

10-year hold

• IRR: 21.8%
• Equity multiple: 2.86×
• Total profit: $109,402
• Equity at exit: $18,157

Cash invested: $58,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State West Virginia: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+22
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Landlord-favorable; preempted; minimal protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 25705

• Home prices YoY: -24.9%
• Active inventory: 163
• Price-to-rent: 10.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,270 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,101
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$262 /mo · $3,150/yr
• Insurance: −$88
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$125 /mo · $1,502/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$687
• Net cashflow: $1,007

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,996

Max offer price $210,000

Occupancy floor 64%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,152	-5% $1,079	+0% $1,007	+5% $934	+10% $862
Rent	-10% $748	-5% $878	+0% $1,007	+5% $1,136	+10% $1,265
Rate	-1.0pp $1,113	-0.5pp $1,060	base $1,007	+0.5pp $952	+1.0pp $897

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1.5	$3,270
Total (2 units)			$3,270

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: $52,500
• Closing costs: $6,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-04-27
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-23
   listed $210,000 Active

ⓘ 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 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone A · 99% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $39,240
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,763
• − Property taxes: −$3,150
• − Insurance: −$2,552
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,139
• − Management: −$3,139
• − Depreciation: −$6,109
• Taxable income: $9,387
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,253
• After-tax cash flow: $9,829/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 · 13 photos

Average 55/100 Cosmetic rehab

A well-maintained brick duplex with potential for cosmetic updates to kitchen and bathroom, and exterior painting to enhance curb appeal.

Repairs flagged

• Minor kitchen cabinets — slight wear
• Minor bathroom fixtures — dated design

Value-add opportunities

• Both update kitchen cabinets — modernizing kitchen
• Both update bathroom fixtures — modernizing bathroom
• Both paint exterior — enhances curb appeal
• Both replace carpet — improves comfort and appearance

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
kitchen cabinets · slight wear	Minor	$500–3,000
bathroom fixtures · dated design	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both update kitchen cabinets — modernizing kitchen ↑
• Both update bathroom fixtures — modernizing bathroom ↑
• Both paint exterior — enhances curb appeal ↑
• Both replace carpet — improves comfort and appearance ↑

ⓘ 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: Cabell County Schools
• NCES district ID: 5400180
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $36,426
• Composite: 30.26/100
• National rank: #6285
• State rank: #13 of 55 in WV

Livability — Huntington

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #16
• US rank: #2045

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 25,795
• Population (ZIP): 20,668

Population outlook (Cabell County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 97,574 people
• By 2030: 98,060 · +0.5%
• By 2040: 98,817 · +1.3%
• By 2050: 100,185 · +2.7%
• By 2075: 105,895 · +8.5%
• By 2100: 105,948 · +8.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (89%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 89% Black 5% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Serbian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 2%
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Cabell

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.9) · D 38.0% · R 59.9% · Other 2.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -11.8pp toward R · 2008: -10.1pp · 2024: -21.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.9 2020: R+18.0 2016: R+25.5 2012: R+13.9 2008: R+10.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -57.08%
• Current HPI: 171.7797
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-27 Pending — HBRMLS
• 2026-04-23 Listed $210,000 HBRMLS