302 Park Ave · Hastings, FL 32145

$249,999

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,051 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 4 Days on market

Built 1924 0.32 ac lot Est $247k · at est.

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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).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• Cash flow +9.7/30.0
• ARV discount +7.0/15.0
• Schools +6.4/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• DSCR +2.7/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +2.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the historic appeal of 302 Park Ave, a charming residence located in the heart of Hastings, Florida. This property offers a unique opportunity to embrace a peaceful, small-town lifestyle while staying within easy reach of regional hubs. Known for its rich heritage and agricultural roots, Hastings provides a quiet atmosphere that balances traditional character with the convenience of being just a short drive from St. Augustine and the Atlantic coastline. The residence serves as an excellent base for those seeking a tranquil retreat or a promising investment in a growing area. This property features a new roof, new water heater and new HVAC! Whether you are looking to enjoy the local pace of life or take advantage of the proximity to scenic parks and recreational outdoor activities, this property is perfectly positioned for your next chapter. Secure your place in a community where relaxed living meets everyday accessibility.

Key facts

• New hvac
• New water heater
• Historic appeal

Tags

• HISTORIC APPEAL
• NEW ROOF
• NEW WATER HEATER
• NEW HVAC
• PROXIMITY TO SCENIC PARKS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property type: Residential - Single Family Residence; Zoning: Residential
• Financial info: No lease restrictions; Furnished
• HOA & community: No HOA association indicated

Exterior

• Parking: No specific parking details provided
• Security: No security features listed
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity connected; Water connected; Sewer connected; Cable available
• Home design: Single-family residence; One story; East-facing
• Construction: Frame construction; Metal roof; Built on a slab foundation; Total building area around 1,184 square feet; Living area about 1,051 square feet
• Exterior features: Asphalt road frontage; Lot dimensions approximately 50 x 130; Lot size about 0.32 acres (1/4 to less than 1/2 acre)

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Dryer (listed under appliances)
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms (one-level)
• Flooring: Vinyl; Slab foundation (interior foundation detail)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Ceiling fans
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup; Washer; Dryer

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $250k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-167 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $221k (11.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $174k (30.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $174k (30.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#410 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, amenities F, commute F.
• St. Johns (rural): math 75% / reading 73% proficiency, ranked #2 of 73 in FL (top 3%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 20% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Zoned schools: South Woods Elementary School (math 51% / reading 46%, grade D, #1,152 of 2,144 statewide, top 55%, 689 students, 66% FRL); Gamble Rogers Middle School (math 61% / reading 55%, grade B, #151 of 571 statewide, top 27%, 925 students, 47% FRL); Pedro Menendez High School (math 31% / reading 54%, grade F, #264 of 667 statewide, top 41%, 1,519 students, 39% FRL) — zoned schools average 51% FRL vs 20% district-wide (31 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 50% at this address vs 74% district-wide (-24 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the St. Johns average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: 235 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 4d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 5,575 units permitted in St. Johns County in 2024 (584 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $27k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $25k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• St. Johns County population projected at +60% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$43k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 5 sale attempts since 25y 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 $30k; list at $250k implies a 736% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1924 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $174,112 (30.4% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. Built in 1924 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
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 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: 0.70% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.49%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.86%
• DSCR: 0.87
• GRM: 12.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $246,985
• Comps found: 7

Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
300 E Cochran Ave	0.11mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,150 (+9%)	5mo	$145,000	$126	66
108 W Holtz St	0.35mi	2/2.0	980 (-7%)	5mo	$35,000	$36	64
410 N Carolina Ave	0.23mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,100 (+5%)	11mo	$258,000	$235	64
109 N Peachtree St	0.25mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,100 (+5%)	10mo	$243,000	$221	63
304 Park Ave	0.02mi	2/2.0	896 (-15%)	13mo	$233,000	$260	60
114 N Peachtree St	0.24mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,100 (+5%)	16mo	$299,000	$272	59
6192 S Main St	0.56mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,080 (+3%)	18mo	$259,900	$241	45

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

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 22.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.79×
• Total profit: $125,443
• Equity at exit: $225,219

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.9%
• Equity multiple: 6.39×
• Total profit: $377,590
• Equity at exit: $485,693

Cash invested: $70,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 32145

• Home prices YoY: 19.1%
• Active inventory: 235
• Price-to-rent: 12.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,741 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,311
• Tax from tax record: −$127 /mo · $1,526/yr
• Insurance: −$104
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$366
• Net cashflow: $-167

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,952

Max offer price $220,528

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-25	-5% $-96	+0% $-167	+5% $-238	+10% $-308
Rent	-10% $-304	-5% $-236	+0% $-167	+5% $-98	+10% $-29
Rate	-1.0pp $-41	-0.5pp $-103	base $-167	+0.5pp $-232	+1.0pp $-298

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: $62,500
• Closing costs: $7,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
213 Park Ave Hastings, FL	3.0	2.0	1256	$1,665	$1.33	5d	1	0.05mi
206 W Fox St Hastings, FL	3.0	2.5	1356	$1,985	$1.46	3d	1	0.39mi
210 W Fox St Hastings, FL	3.0	2.0	1185	$1,750	$1.48	3d	1	0.42mi
614 Hannah St Hastings, FL	3.0	2.0	1397	$1,825	$1.31	3d	1	0.46mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $249,999 Active 4 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   remarks 699-char remark

   Show marketing remark (948 chars)

   Discover the historic appeal of 302 Park Ave, a charming residence located in the heart of Hastings, Florida. This property offers a unique opportunity to embrace a peaceful, small-town lifestyle while staying within easy reach of regional hubs. Known for its rich heritage and agricultural roots, Hastings provides a quiet atmosphere that balances traditional character with the convenience of being just a short drive from St. Augustine and the Atlantic coastline. The residence serves as an excellent base for those seeking a tranquil retreat or a promising investment in a growing area. This property features a new roof, new water heater and new HVAC! Whether you are looking to enjoy the local pace of life or take advantage of the proximity to scenic parks and recreational outdoor activities, this property is perfectly positioned for your next chapter. Secure your place in a community where relaxed living meets everyday accessibility.

3. 2026-06-17
   listed $249,999 Active 1 DOM

   Show marketing remark (948 chars)

   Discover the historic appeal of 302 Park Ave, a charming residence located in the heart of Hastings, Florida. This property offers a unique opportunity to embrace a peaceful, small-town lifestyle while staying within easy reach of regional hubs. Known for its rich heritage and agricultural roots, Hastings provides a quiet atmosphere that balances traditional character with the convenience of being just a short drive from St. Augustine and the Atlantic coastline. The residence serves as an excellent base for those seeking a tranquil retreat or a promising investment in a growing area. This property features a new roof, new water heater and new HVAC! Whether you are looking to enjoy the local pace of life or take advantage of the proximity to scenic parks and recreational outdoor activities, this property is perfectly positioned for your next chapter. Secure your place in a community where relaxed living meets everyday accessibility.

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

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,526 · $127/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,075 · $173/mo
• Expected delta: +$549/yr (+$46/mo · 36.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 56% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,893
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,004
• − Property taxes: −$1,526
• − Insurance: −$1,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,671
• − Management: −$1,671
• − Depreciation: −$7,273
• Taxable loss: −$6,502
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,560
• After-tax cash flow: $-442/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: St. Johns
• NCES district ID: 1201740
• Math proficiency: 75% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 73% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $66,842
• Composite: 64.31/100
• National rank: #556
• State rank: #2 of 73 in FL

Livability — Hastings

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #410
• US rank: #7309

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hastings, FL
• Population (ZIP): 5,750

Population outlook (St. Johns County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 303,941 people
• By 2030: 342,590 · +12.7%
• By 2040: 417,328 · +37.3%
• By 2050: 487,011 · +60.2%
• By 2075: 635,395 · +109.1%
• By 2100: 717,469 · +136.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (76%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 76% Two or more races 16% Hispanic / Latino 9% Black 7%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 8%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 3% Romanian 3% Estonian 3%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada
• Languages at home: 86% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 5%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Johns

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+31.4) · D 33.9% · R 65.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: +0.2pp no change · 2008: -31.6pp · 2024: -31.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+31.4 2020: R+26.7 2016: R+33.4 2012: R+37.8 2008: R+31.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 40.24%
• Current HPI: 250.8035
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+354.5% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-17 Listed $249,999 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-06-17 Listed $249,999 realMLS
• 2012-06-28 Listing Removed — realMLS
• 2012-06-26 Sold (MLS) $29,900 realMLS
• 2012-03-07 Listed $29,900 realMLS
• 2007-02-28 Listing Removed — realMLS
• 2007-01-04 Listed $145,500 realMLS
• 2001-08-03 Sold (Public Records) $50,000 Public Records
• 2001-07-26 Sold (MLS) $53,000 realMLS
• 2001-03-16 Listed $55,000 realMLS

Property tax history

+4.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,526 · +24.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.