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14856 Santa Rosa Dr
B- Composite 65.56
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 +29.1/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$99,000

14856 Santa Rosa Dr · Detroit, MI 48238
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,180 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 62 Days on market
Built 1925 4,356 sqft lot $84/sqft · 129% above area

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI - A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

Key facts

  • 4,356 sq ft lot
  • Built 1925
  • Listed 62 days

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $99k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $342 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $99k).
  • Recommended offer: $93k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 73/100 on livability (#218 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District (urban): math 10% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #499 of 540 in MI (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 90% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 346 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 19d on market — plan ~3-4 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).
  • This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($33k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $684 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 + 6.1% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 62 days — a 6% lower offer ($93k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 13 sale attempts since 25y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $11k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $25k; list at $99k implies a 296% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1925 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $93,060 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 62 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1925 — 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
1.25%
Cap rate
10.44%
Cash-on-cash
14.82%
DSCR
1.66
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$40,216
List price
$99,000
Delta
146.17%
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
15021 Petoskey Ave 0.19mi 3/1.0 1,177 (-0%) 1mo $28,000 $24 89
14629 Monica St 0.14mi 3/1.0 1,128 (-4%) 4mo $19,000 $17 83
7447 Ellsworth St 0.29mi 3/1.0 1,160 (-2%) 5mo $35,500 $31 79
14752 Petoskey Ave 0.18mi 3/1.5 1,029 (-13%) 0mo $40,000 $39 68
15863 Belden St 0.75mi 3/1.0 1,156 (-2%) 1mo $18,600 $16 61
15455 Wildemere St 0.66mi 3/1.0 1,095 (-7%) 2mo $18,500 $17 55
15379 Woodingham Dr 0.53mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,300 (+10%) 4mo $7,000 $5 50
14628 Ohio St 0.68mi 4/1.5 (+1) 1,129 (-4%) 9mo $50,000 $44 46
6433 Globe St 0.52mi 3/1.0 1,344 (+14%) 7mo $100,000 $74 46
15853 Santa Rosa Dr 0.65mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,050 (-11%) 2mo $140,000 $133 44
15494 Muirland St 0.66mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,090 (-8%) 9mo $39,000 $36 44
14249 Cloverlawn St 0.68mi 3/1.0 1,035 (-12%) 5mo $69,000 $67 43

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 · 6.14% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
8.7%
Equity multiple
1.35×
Total profit
$9,765
Equity at exit
$14,761
10-year hold
IRR
20.3%
Equity multiple
2.95×
Total profit
$54,107
Equity at exit
$8,560

Cash invested: $27,720 (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 48238

Home prices YoY
-14.4%
Rents YoY
6.1%
Active inventory
346
Price-to-rent
6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,233 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$519
Tax from tax record
$71 /mo · $853/yr
Insurance
$41
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$259
Net cashflow
$342

Break-even live

Break-even rent $799
Max offer price $99,000
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
$24,750
Closing costs
$2,970
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
14656 Roselawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 17d 1 0.47mi
7350 Globe St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,550 $1.55 3d 1 0.56mi
2690 Ewald Cir Detroit, MI 1.0–2.0 1.0 750 $900 $1.20 24d 4 0.58mi
14550 Northlawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 2.0 950 $1,200 $1.26 16d 1 0.60mi
2034 Ewald Cir Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $995 $0.99 5d 1 0.62mi
15345 Parkside St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1152 $1,300 $1.13 43d 1 0.62mi
14570 Cherrylawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 840 $1,250 $1.49 12d 1 0.64mi
15771 Turner St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,049 $1.05 43d 1 0.67mi
3812 W Grand St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,025 $0.93 16d 1 0.70mi
15457 Cloverlawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,275 $0.85 24d 1 0.70mi
Ohio St Unit 4 Detroit, MI 4.0 1.5 1400 $750 $0.54 43d 1 0.72mi
4287 W Grand St Unit 4289 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1250 $1,000 $0.80 43d 1 0.73mi
14011 Roselawn St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.5 1300 $1,450 $1.12 17d 1 0.76mi
14011 Roselawn St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.5 1300 $1,450 $1.12 1d 1 0.76mi
4045 Clements St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 850 $1,150 $1.35 43d 1 0.78mi
4045 Clements St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 850 $1,150 $1.35 24d 1 0.78mi
13620 Tuller St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1064 $1,374 $1.29 12d 1 0.78mi
2926 Ewald Cir Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $900 $1.12 17d 1 0.80mi
14242 Ohio St Detroit, MI 4.0 1.0 1400 $1,000 $0.71 43d 1 0.80mi
13979 Cherrylawn St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1296 $1,334 $1.03 20d 1 0.90mi
3824 Tyler St Apt 1 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 900 $1,523 $1.69 16d 1 0.92mi
15906 Alden St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1030 $1,150 $1.12 16d 1 0.93mi
3740 Tyler St Unit 1 Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,300 $1.00 5d 1 0.93mi
16255 Lilac St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1312 $1,394 $1.06 17d 1 0.94mi
4203 Tyler St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 950 $895 $0.94 43d 1 0.95mi
3783 Tyler St Unit Lower Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,150 $1.15 43d 1 0.95mi
15777 Wisconsin St Unit 77 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 900 $950 $1.06 5d 1 0.96mi
4336 Buena Vista St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1300 $1,100 $0.85 43d 1 0.99mi
16582 Santa Rosa Dr Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1314 $1,399 $1.06 17d 1 1.01mi
2433 Pasadena St Unit 2435 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 700 $1,025 $1.46 43d 1 1.08mi
16174 Princeton St Unit 2 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 985 $1,100 $1.12 43d 1 1.09mi
16174 Princeton St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 985 $1,100 $1.12 19d 1 1.09mi
15839 Kentucky St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $1,200 $1.50 17d 1 1.10mi
15878 Kentucky St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $900 $1.12 43d 1 1.10mi
13620 Kentucky St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.0 1248 $1,200 $0.96 5d 1 1.12mi
15765 Washburn St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1093 $950 $0.87 43d 1 1.12mi
16183 Wisconsin St Detroit, MI 3.0 1.5 1370 $1,400 $1.02 43d 1 1.13mi
13639 La Salle Blvd Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 800 $695 $0.87 10d 1 1.14mi
12663 Stoepel St Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,050 $0.95 21d 1 1.17mi
12663 Stoepel St Unit 1 Detroit, MI 2.0 1.0 750 $975 $1.30 17d 1 1.17mi

Listing history 46 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    price $99,000 Active 62 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $102,500 Active 62 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $102,500 Active 61 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $102,500 Active 59 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $102,500 Active 57 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $102,500 Active 56 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $102,500 Active 53 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $102,500 Active 52 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $102,500 Active 51 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $102,500 Active 48 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $102,500 Active 47 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $102,500 Active 46 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $102,500 Active 45 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $102,500 Active 44 DOM
  15. 2026-05-18
    price $102,500 578-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  16. 2026-05-18
    price $102,500 582-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  17. 2026-04-30
    price $107,500 578-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  18. 2026-04-30
    price $107,500 582-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  19. 2026-04-24
    status Active 578-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  20. 2026-04-24
    status Active 582-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  21. 2026-04-15
    status Pending 578-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  22. 2026-04-15
    status Pending 582-char remark
    Show marketing remark (582 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI — A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  23. 2026-04-08
    listed $110,000 Active 582-char remark
    Show marketing remark (578 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI - A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  24. 2026-04-08
    listed $110,000 Active 578-char remark
    Show marketing remark (578 chars)

    WELCOME TO 14856 SANTA ROSA DRIVE, DETROIT, MI - A TURNKEY, CASH-FLOWING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS UPDATED 3-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM PROPERTY IS ALREADY PERFORMING WITH A SECTION 8 TENANT IN PLACE PAYING $1,325/MONTH IN GUARANTEED RENT. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW VINYL WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING, AND AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS. THIS IS A TRUE SET-IT-AND-COLLECT ASSET IDEAL FOR ANY INVESTOR LOOKING TO ADD STABLE, GOVERNMENT-BACKED INCOME TO THEIR PORTFOLIO. NO SHOWINGS WITHOUT AN ACCEPTED FULL LIST PRICE OFFER.

  25. 2025-12-18
    status Pending
  26. 2025-12-18
    status Pending
  27. 2025-12-15
    soldstatus $25,000 Closed
  28. 2025-12-15
    soldstatus $25,000 Closed
  29. 2025-11-21
    listed $25,000 Active
  30. 2025-11-20
    listed $25,000 Active
  31. 2011-03-29
    soldstatus $3,180
  32. 2011-03-29
    soldstatus $3,180
  33. 2011-02-28
    historical
  34. 2011-02-22
    listed $3,180
  35. 2011-02-22
    listed $3,180
  36. 2011-02-19
    historical
  37. 2011-02-19
    historical
  38. 2010-02-25
    listed $19,900
  39. 2010-02-25
    listed $19,900
  40. 2009-12-31
    historical
  41. 2009-01-08
    listed $40,000
  42. 2006-04-15
    historical
  43. 2005-07-19
    listed $45,000
  44. 2003-05-15
    soldstatus $45,000
  45. 2003-01-06
    historical
  46. 2001-12-08
    listed $61,900

ⓘ 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
$853 · $71/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,189 · $99/mo
Expected delta
+$336/yr (+$28/mo · 39.4%)

ⓘ 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 ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,792
− Mortgage interest
−$5,546
− Property taxes
−$853
− Insurance
−$495
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,183
− Management
−$1,183
− Depreciation
−$2,880
Taxable income
$2,652
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$637
After-tax cash flow
$3,472/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
Detroit Public Schools Community District
NCES district ID
2601103
Math proficiency
10% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▲ 6.00%
Median HH income
$25,815
Composite
13.06/100
National rank
#9564
State rank
#499 of 540 in MI

Livability — Detroit

Score
73/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#5427

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Detroit, MI
County
Wayne County · 1,562,939 people
City population
572,865
Metro
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Population (ZIP)
24,731
Household income
$33,315
Rent vs Own
53.0% rent · 47.0% own
Severe rent burden
2172.0

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 (94%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 94% Two or more races 3% White 1%
Foreign-born
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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -31.96%
Current HPI
189.6227
Rent YoY
▲ 6.14%
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

+65.6% since first listed
32 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-18 Price Changed $102,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-18 Price Changed $102,500 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-30 Price Changed $107,500 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-30 Price Changed $107,500 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-24 Relisted MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-24 Relisted REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-15 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-15 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-08 Listed $110,000 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-08 Listed $110,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-12-18 Pending MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-12-18 Pending REALCOMP
  • 2025-12-15 Sold (MLS) $25,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-12-15 Sold (MLS) $25,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2025-11-21 Listed $25,000 REALCOMP
  • 2025-11-20 Listed $25,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2011-03-29 Sold (MLS) $3,180 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2011-03-29 Sold (MLS) $3,180 REALCOMP
  • 2011-02-28 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2011-02-22 Listed $3,180 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2011-02-22 Listed $3,180 REALCOMP
  • 2011-02-19 Listing Removed MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2011-02-19 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2010-02-25 Listed $19,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2010-02-25 Listed $19,900 REALCOMP
  • 2009-12-31 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2009-01-08 Listed $40,000 REALCOMP
  • 2006-04-15 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2005-07-19 Listed $45,000 REALCOMP
  • 2003-05-15 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
  • 2003-01-06 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2001-12-08 Listed $61,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

-1.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $853 · -54.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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