455 Timbercrest Cir SE · Bolivia, NC
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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 +24.4/30.0
- ARV discount +12.1/15.0
- DSCR +7.9/10.0
- 1% rule +6.7/10.0
- Schools +4.7/10.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- Livability +3.0/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$237,850
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
* MOVE IN READY * Experience coastal modern living at Autumn Trail in this brand new 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome, conveniently located 15-20 minutes from Oak Island and Holden Beach, with easy access to the historic waterfront town of Southport. Designed with versatility in mind, the open-concept floor plan features a desirable first-floor primary suite with high ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a private bath with quartz countertops and a 5-foot glass-enclosed shower. The kitchen is thoughtfully finished with granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, crown and cap trim on the cabinets, a ceramic tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.
Key facts
- Close to beaches
- $80 HOA
- Garage
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Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $238k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $483 ($6k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $238k).
- Recommended offer: $209k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 8.7% vs local median 4.7% in Bolivia — 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 59/100 on livability (#549 in NC) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: health & safety A+, cost of living B; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
- Brunswick County Schools (rural): math 45% / reading 47% proficiency, ranked #82 of 178 in NC (top 46%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Zoned schools: Virginia Williamson Elem (math 50% / reading 49%, grade D, #417 of 1,410 statewide, top 32%, 502 students, 99% FRL); Cedar Grove Middle (math 30% / reading 36%, grade F, #305 of 475 statewide, top 65%, 434 students, 99% FRL); South Brunswick High (math 62% / reading 57%, grade C+, #216 of 535 statewide, top 43%, 1,172 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 99% FRL vs 53% district-wide (46 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
- Market conditions: 784 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 6,112 units permitted in Brunswick County in 2024 (990 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $2,793/mo this rent would consume 48% of the median local household income ($69k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Brunswick County population projected at +36% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 275 days — a 12% lower offer ($209k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 275 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.17% ✓
- Cap rate
- 8.73%
- Cash-on-cash
- 8.70%
- DSCR
- 1.39
- GRM
- 7.1
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $265,155
- List price
- $237,850
- Delta
- -10.30%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 4 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 545 Timbercrest Cir SE | 0.10mi | 4/2.5 | 1,807 (0%) | 0mo | $247,850 | $137 | 95 |
| 2060 Cypress Hill Dr Lot 279 | 0.88mi | 4/2.0 | 1,774 (-2%) | 1mo | $339,999 | $192 | 59 |
| 2124 Cypress Hill Dr SE Lot 86 | 0.88mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,881 (+4%) | 1mo | $360,140 | $191 | 50 |
| 401 Blossom Tree Ln SE | 1.08mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,711 (-5%) | 0mo | $429,900 | $251 | 49 |
| 432 Eden Dr SW | 1.17mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,895 (+5%) | 2mo | $349,900 | $185 | 48 |
| 539 Long Meadow Dr SE | 0.54mi | 4/3.0 | 2,104 (+16%) | 0mo | $585,000 | $278 | 47 |
| 759 Hollybriar Loop Rd SE | 0.45mi | 3/2.5 (-1) | 2,198 (+22%) | 3mo | $550,000 | $250 | 47 |
| 633 Ashbury Dr SE | 0.56mi | 4/3.0 | 2,196 (+22%) | 2mo | $575,000 | $262 | 46 |
| 2071 Cypress Hill Dr SE Lot 14 | 0.89mi | 4/2.5 | 2,200 (+22%) | 1mo | $365,999 | $166 | 39 |
| 526 Silky Oak Dr SE Lot 260 | 0.84mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,618 (-10%) | 3mo | $341,640 | $211 | 38 |
| 2084 Cypress Hill Dr SE Lot 273 | 0.87mi | 3/2.5 (-1) | 1,518 (-16%) | 2mo | $296,250 | $195 | 34 |
| 369 Broad Leaf Ln SE | 1.23mi | 3/3.0 (-1) | 2,086 (+15%) | 2mo | $490,000 | $235 | 31 |
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
- IRR
- -3.1%
- Equity multiple
- 0.88×
- Total profit
- $-7,688
- Equity at exit
- $35,464
- IRR
- 6.7%
- Equity multiple
- 1.50×
- Total profit
- $33,287
- Equity at exit
- $20,565
Cash invested: $66,598 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State North Carolina
- 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 13 active · 2 under contract
- Months of supply
- 78.0 mo (1%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $260,850 ($144/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 120 d
- This list price
- 15% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- +1.7% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 28422
- Home prices YoY
- -23.8%
- Active inventory
- 784
- Price-to-rent
- 7.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,793 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,247
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$297 /mo · $3,568/yr
- Insurance
- −$99
- HOA
- −$80
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$587
- Net cashflow
- $483
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $647 | -5% $565 | +0% $483 | +5% $401 | +10% $319 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $262 | -5% $373 | +0% $483 | +5% $593 | +10% $704 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $603 | -0.5pp $543 | base $483 | +0.5pp $421 | +1.0pp $359 |
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
- $59,462
- Closing costs
- $7,136
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 2 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 Creekway Cir SE Bolivia, NC | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2101 | $2,350 | $1.12 | 6d | 1 | 0.12mi |
| 514 Silky Oak Dr SE Bolivia, NC | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1672 | $2,400 | $1.44 | 119d | 1 | 0.88mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Other
- Subdivision: Autumn Trail
- HOA & community
- Homeowners association with annual fee of $960 (approximately $80/month)Association amenities: Other
Exterior
- Parking
- Attached garage (1 car)1 parking space totalOn-street parking available
- Utilities
- Public waterSewer connectedWater connected
- Home design
- TownhouseTwo storiesEntry level: 1New constructionHas a viewPets allowed
- Construction
- Vinyl siding and frame constructionShingle roofSlab foundationBuilt as new construction
- Exterior features
- Covered porch
Interior
- Kitchen
- Electric ovenDishwasherMicrowaveDisposal
- Bedrooms
- Master downstairs
- Flooring
- CarpetLaminateVinyl
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms1 half bathroom
- Heating & cooling
- Heat pump (heating and cooling)Electric heating
- Interior features
- Master suite on the main levelWalk-in closet(s)High ceilingsPantry
- Laundry & utility
- Washer hookupElectric water heater
HOA detail $80/mo · $960/yr
- Likely covers
- water
Listing history 50 events
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2026-09-24days on market $237,850 Active 275 DOM
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2026-09-23days on market $237,850 Active 274 DOM
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2026-09-22days on market $237,850 Active 273 DOM
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2026-09-21days on market $237,850 Active 272 DOM
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2026-09-20days on market $237,850 Active 271 DOM
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2026-09-19days on market $237,850 Active 270 DOM
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2026-09-18days on market $237,850 Active 269 DOM
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2026-09-17days on market $237,850 Active 268 DOM
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2026-09-16days on market $237,850 Active 267 DOM
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2026-09-15days on market $237,850 Active 266 DOM
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2026-09-14days on market $237,850 Active 265 DOM
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2026-09-13days on market $237,850 Active 264 DOM
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2026-09-12days on market $237,850 Active 263 DOM
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2026-09-11days on market $237,850 Active 262 DOM
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2026-09-06days on market $237,850 Active 256 DOM
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2026-09-04days on market $237,850 Active 255 DOM
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2026-09-03days on market $237,850 Active 254 DOM
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2026-08-31days on market $237,850 Active 251 DOM
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2026-08-30days on market $237,850 Active 250 DOM
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2026-08-29days on market $237,850 Active 249 DOM
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2026-08-28days on market $237,850 Active 248 DOM
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2026-08-27days on market $237,850 Active 247 DOM
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2026-08-25days on market $237,850 Active 245 DOM
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2026-08-24days on market $237,850 Active 244 DOM
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2026-08-23days on market $237,850 Active 243 DOM
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2026-08-22days on market $237,850 Active 242 DOM
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2026-08-21days on market $237,850 Active 241 DOM
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2026-08-20days on market $237,850 Active 240 DOM
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2026-08-19days on market $237,850 Active 239 DOM
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2026-08-18days on market $237,850 Active 238 DOM
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2026-08-17days on market $237,850 Active 237 DOM
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2026-08-16days on market $237,850 Active 236 DOM
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2026-08-15days on market $237,850 Active 235 DOM
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2026-08-14days on market $237,850 Active 234 DOM
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2026-08-13days on market $237,850 Active 233 DOM
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2026-08-12days on market $237,850 Active 232 DOM
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2026-08-11days on market $237,850 Active 231 DOM
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2026-08-10days on market $237,850 Active 230 DOM
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2026-08-09days on market $237,850 Active 229 DOM
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2026-08-08days on market $237,850 Active 228 DOM
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2026-08-07days on market $237,850 Active 227 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $237,850 Active 226 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $237,850 Active 225 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $237,850 Active 224 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $237,850 Active 223 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $237,850 Active 220 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $237,850 Active 218 DOM
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2026-07-27days on market $237,850 Active 216 DOM
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2026-07-25days on market $237,850 Active 214 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $237,850 Active 213 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $33,520
- − Mortgage interest
- −$13,323
- − Property taxes
- −$3,568
- − Insurance
- −$1,189
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,682
- − Management
- −$2,682
- − HOA
- −$960
- − Depreciation
- −$6,919
- Taxable income
- $2,197
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$527
- After-tax cash flow
- $5,269/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 · 9 photos
This move-in-ready townhouse is in good condition with a modern kitchen and bathrooms. It has a good curb appeal and is located in a desirable location. Potential buyers and tenants can benefit from minor updates such as painting and landscaping improvements.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
- Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can improve curb appeal and attract potential buyers/tenants. ↑
- Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase convenience and appeal to tech-savvy buyers/tenants. ↑
- Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Upgrading to more modern or energy-efficient appliances can increase the home's value and appeal to buyers/tenants. ↑
- Both Adding a smart thermostat — A smart thermostat can improve energy efficiency and comfort, making the home more attractive to buyers/tenants. ↑
- Both Upgrading the flooring in the bathrooms — Upgrading the flooring in the bathrooms can improve the overall aesthetic and functionality of the home, making it more attractive to buyers/tenants. ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Brunswick County Schools
- NCES district ID
- 3700420
- Math proficiency
- 45% ▲ 4.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 47% ▲ 4.00%
- Median HH income
- $47,494
- Composite
- 39.23/100
- National rank
- #4011
- State rank
- #82 of 178 in NC
Livability — Bolivia
- Score
- 59/100
- State rank
- #549
- US rank
- #20206
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- County
- Brunswick County · 152,111 people
- City population
- 10,059
- Metro
- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Population (ZIP)
- 10,059
- Household income
- $69,412
- Rent vs Own
Population outlook (Brunswick County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 152,111 people
- By 2030
- 165,705 · +8.9%
- By 2040
- 188,494 · +23.9%
- By 2050
- 206,228 · +35.6%
- By 2075
- 237,876 · +56.4%
- By 2100
- 251,451 · +65.3%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (80%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 80% Black 9% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 3% Native American 1%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 4% Lithuanian 3% Romanian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 3% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 95% English-only · Spanish 4%
Political lean MEDSL · Brunswick
- 2024 margin
- Strong R (+24.9) · D 37.2% · R 62.0%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -6.9pp toward R · 2008: -17.9pp · 2024: -24.9pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+24.9 2020: R+25.0 2016: R+28.7 2012: R+22.2 2008: R+17.9
Not yet ingested
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -44.19%
- Current HPI
- 141.1956
- Rent YoY
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- Metro
- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.28%
- F500 in state
- 26
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Financial Services | 2 | $213B |
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| Retail | 2 | $95B |
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| Industrial Conglomerate | 1 | $38B |
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| Metals / Steel | 1 | $35B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $30B |
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| Industrial Machinery | 1 | $19B |
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Price history
-11.8% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-23 Price Changed $262,850 Hive MLS
- 2026-05-14 Price Changed $264,900 Hive MLS
- 2026-01-08 Price Changed $282,850 Hive MLS
- 2025-12-23 Listed $297,850 Hive MLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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