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5213 5th Ave
A- Composite 80.57
Why this score? — see what drove the A- 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
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +4.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.2/10.0

$60,000

5213 5th Ave · Koppel, PA 16136
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 916 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 198 Days on market
Built 1956 5,227 sqft lot $66/sqft · 41% below area Est $102k · 41% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Discover easy living in this cute 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 kitchen home featuring a welcoming front porch and a semi-enclosed rear patio ideal for year-round enjoyment. Possible 3rd bedroom but more likely a home office or den. Lower level offers family room with wood burning stove, kitchen and full bathroom. The fully fenced backyard offers a safe and private outdoor space, while convenient alley parking and detached garage adds everyday practicality. Situated in a prime location with quick access to Ellwood City, Chippewa, major highways—including the PA Turnpike—restaurants, and shopping, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

Key facts

  • Front porch
  • Alley parking
  • 5,227 sq ft lot

Tags

FRONT PORCHSEMI-ENCLOSED REAR PATIOFULLY FENCED BACKYARDALLEY PARKINGQUICK ACCESS TO HIGHWAYS

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 $60k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $255 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($940 rent vs $60k).
  • Recommended offer: $53k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 75/100 on livability (#463 in PA, #4,234 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, schools D-, amenities F.
  • Big Beaver Falls Area SD (suburban): math 16% / reading 37% proficiency, ranked #467 of 539 in PA (top 87%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 4 active listings in the ZIP; 272 units permitted in Beaver County in 2024 (80 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-0.7%/yr); year-one equity from $415 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $439 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Beaver County population projected at -14% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-0.7% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 198 days — a 12% lower offer ($53k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $12k; list at $60k implies a 380% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 3.0% of price; built in 1956 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $52,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 198 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1956 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  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
1.57%
Cap rate
11.39%
Cash-on-cash
18.19%
DSCR
1.81
GRM
5.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$102,149
List price
$60,000
Delta
-41.26%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4407 W 4th Ave 0.18mi 2/1.5 960 (+5%) 23mo $145,000 $151 62
3338 3rd Ave 0.19mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,040 (+14%) 6mo $77,700 $75 58
3705 3rd Ave 0.50mi 3/1.0 (+1) 956 (+4%) 10mo $119,900 $125 57
2413 2nd Ave 0.25mi 2/2.0 1,006 (+10%) 23mo $120,000 $119 48
2411 2nd Ave 0.25mi 3/2.0 (+1) 984 (+7%) 23mo $95,000 $97 48
113 Pine Valley Rd 0.45mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,040 (+14%) 20mo $152,271 $146 32

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.73% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
16.1%
Equity multiple
1.74×
Total profit
$12,495
Equity at exit
$15,261
10-year hold
IRR
21.6%
Equity multiple
3.24×
Total profit
$37,661
Equity at exit
$16,698

Cash invested: $16,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Pennsylvania
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

ZIP-level market 16136

Home prices YoY
-0.4%
Active inventory
4
Price-to-rent
5.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$940 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$315
Tax from tax record
$148 /mo · $1,777/yr
Insurance
$25
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$197
Net cashflow
$255

Break-even live

Break-even rent $617
Max offer price $60,000
Occupancy floor 68%

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
$15,000
Closing costs
$1,800
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.

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $60,000 Active 198 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $60,000 Active 197 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $60,000 Active 196 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $60,000 Active 195 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $60,000 Active 193 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $60,000 Active 192 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $60,000 Active 189 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $60,000 Active 188 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $60,000 Active 187 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $60,000 Active 184 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $60,000 Active 183 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $60,000 Active 182 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $60,000 Active 181 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $60,000 Active 180 DOM
  15. 2026-04-23
    price $60,000 671-char remark
    Show marketing remark (671 chars)

    Discover easy living in this cute 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 kitchen home featuring a welcoming front porch and a semi-enclosed rear patio ideal for year-round enjoyment. Possible 3rd bedroom but more likely a home office or den. Lower level offers family room with wood burning stove, kitchen and full bathroom. The fully fenced backyard offers a safe and private outdoor space, while convenient alley parking and detached garage adds everyday practicality. Situated in a prime location with quick access to Ellwood City, Chippewa, major highways—including the PA Turnpike—restaurants, and shopping, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

  16. 2026-02-05
    price $65,000 671-char remark
    Show marketing remark (671 chars)

    Discover easy living in this cute 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 kitchen home featuring a welcoming front porch and a semi-enclosed rear patio ideal for year-round enjoyment. Possible 3rd bedroom but more likely a home office or den. Lower level offers family room with wood burning stove, kitchen and full bathroom. The fully fenced backyard offers a safe and private outdoor space, while convenient alley parking and detached garage adds everyday practicality. Situated in a prime location with quick access to Ellwood City, Chippewa, major highways—including the PA Turnpike—restaurants, and shopping, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

  17. 2026-01-06
    price $70,000 671-char remark
    Show marketing remark (671 chars)

    Discover easy living in this cute 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 kitchen home featuring a welcoming front porch and a semi-enclosed rear patio ideal for year-round enjoyment. Possible 3rd bedroom but more likely a home office or den. Lower level offers family room with wood burning stove, kitchen and full bathroom. The fully fenced backyard offers a safe and private outdoor space, while convenient alley parking and detached garage adds everyday practicality. Situated in a prime location with quick access to Ellwood City, Chippewa, major highways—including the PA Turnpike—restaurants, and shopping, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

  18. 2025-12-02
    listed $75,000 Active 671-char remark
    Show marketing remark (671 chars)

    Discover easy living in this cute 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 kitchen home featuring a welcoming front porch and a semi-enclosed rear patio ideal for year-round enjoyment. Possible 3rd bedroom but more likely a home office or den. Lower level offers family room with wood burning stove, kitchen and full bathroom. The fully fenced backyard offers a safe and private outdoor space, while convenient alley parking and detached garage adds everyday practicality. Situated in a prime location with quick access to Ellwood City, Chippewa, major highways—including the PA Turnpike—restaurants, and shopping, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.

  19. 1967-04-01
    soldstatus $12,500
  20. 1961-08-01
    soldstatus $11,570

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

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$1,777 · $148/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,777 · $148/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 ≥97°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$11,278
− Mortgage interest
−$3,361
− Property taxes
−$1,777
− Insurance
−$300
− Repairs & maintenance
−$902
− Management
−$902
− Depreciation
−$1,745
Taxable income
$2,290
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$550
After-tax cash flow
$2,507/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
Big Beaver Falls Area SD
NCES district ID
4203630
Math proficiency
16% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
37% ▼ -15.00%
Median HH income
$35,686
Composite
21.85/100
National rank
#8241
State rank
#467 of 539 in PA

Livability — Koppel

Score
75/100
State rank
#463
US rank
#4234

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Koppel, PA
City population
797
Population (ZIP)
797

Population outlook (Beaver County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
164,976 people
By 2030
161,449 · -2.1%
By 2040
151,752 · -8.0%
By 2050
141,155 · -14.4%
By 2075
118,142 · -28.4%
By 2100
91,740 · -44.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (90%)
Race & ethnicity
White 90% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 7% Scottish 2% Serbian 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Beaver

2024 margin
Strong R (+20.7) · D 39.2% · R 59.9%
2008→2024 swing
-17.9pp toward R · 2008: -2.8pp · 2024: -20.7pp
All cycles
2024: R+20.7 2020: R+17.7 2016: R+20.1 2012: R+6.6 2008: R+2.8

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -0.73%
Current HPI
182.0225
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.68%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+418.6% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-23 Price Changed $60,000 West Penn MLS
  • 2026-02-05 Price Changed $65,000 West Penn MLS
  • 2026-01-06 Price Changed $70,000 West Penn MLS
  • 2025-12-02 Listed $75,000 West Penn MLS
  • 1967-04-01 Sold (Public Records) $12,500 Public Records
  • 1961-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $11,570 Public Records

Property tax history

-1.1%/yr

Latest (2026): $1,777 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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