635 Worden St SE · Grand Rapids, MI 49507

$180,000

4 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,239 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 5 Days on market

Built 1890 4,966 sqft lot

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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 +21.3/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.8/10.0
• 1% rule +6.2/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Rent growth +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.9/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Opportunity awaits with this 4-bedroom, 1-bath home located between Madison Area and Ottawa Hills! Conveniently situated near Downtown Grand Rapids, Eastown, and US-131, this property offers strong rental or value-add potential in an area with continued growth and demand. Features include a backyard full of potential, detached garage with alley access, and spacious living areas ready for your vision. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, renovate and resell, or make this house a home, this property is full of potential. Close to restaurants, shopping, parks, and all the amenities Grand Rapids has to offer.

Key facts

• 4,966 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Built 1890

Tags

• BACKYARD FULL OF POTENTIAL
• SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached garage (1 car)
• Utilities: Public water; Natural gas available; Electricity available
• Home design: Traditional single-family residence; Approximately 1,239 total building area; Built in 1890
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Composition roof
• Exterior features: Sidewalk; Paved road access

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; Primary bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating
• Interior features: Replacement windows; Total of 4 rooms; Full Michigan-style basement
• Laundry & utility: Laundry room

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $180k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $262 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $180k).
• Cap rate 8.0% vs local median 4.5% in Grand Rapids — 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 83/100 on livability (#44 in MI, #939 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Grand Rapids Public Schools (urban): math 15% / reading 29% proficiency, ranked #451 of 540 in MI (top 84%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 80% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.7%/yr); 178 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,253 units permitted in Kent County in 2024 (969 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($61k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kent County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• Only 5 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 12 sale attempts since 21y 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 $135k; 33% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1890 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $180,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1890 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.12% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.04%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.25%
• DSCR: 1.28
• GRM: 7.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.74% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.83×
• Total profit: $-8,790
• Equity at exit: $26,839

10-year hold

• IRR: 7.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.58×
• Total profit: $29,440
• Equity at exit: $15,563

Cash invested: $50,400 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 49507

• Rents YoY: 4.7%
• Active inventory: 178
• Price-to-rent: 7.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,013 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$944
• Tax from tax record: −$309 /mo · $3,707/yr
• Insurance: −$75
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$423
• Net cashflow: $262

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,681

Max offer price $180,000

Occupancy floor 82%

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: $45,000
• Closing costs: $5,400
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
840 Lafayette Ave SE Unit 2 Grand Rapids, MI	3.0	1.0	950	$1,600	$1.68	44d	1	0.42mi
258 Orchard Hill St SE Grand Rapids, MI	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,900	$1.46	44d	1	0.92mi
350 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.0	1400	$1,350	$0.96	11d	2	1.04mi
209 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1180	$1,495	$1.27	21d	2	1.09mi
325 Norwood Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI	3.0	1.5	1398	$2,700	$1.93	23d	1	1.26mi
1400 Rossman Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI	3.0	1.0	1400	$2,200	$1.57	44d	1	1.30mi

Listing history 6 events

1. 2026-06-05
   status $180,000 Pending 5 DOM
2. 2026-06-03
   days on market $180,000 Active 5 DOM
3. 2026-06-03
   days on market $180,000 Active 4 DOM
4. 2026-06-01
   days on market $180,000 Active 3 DOM
5. 2026-05-31
   remarks 685-char remark
6. 2026-05-31
   days on market $180,000 Active 2 DOM

ⓘ 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: $3,707 · $309/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,707 · $309/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 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,156
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,083
• − Property taxes: −$3,707
• − Insurance: −$900
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,932
• − Management: −$1,932
• − Depreciation: −$5,236
• Taxable income: $364
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$87
• After-tax cash flow: $3,061/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: Grand Rapids Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 2616440
• Math proficiency: 15% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 29% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $40,612
• Composite: 18.62/100
• National rank: #8899
• State rank: #451 of 540 in MI

Livability — Grand Rapids

• Score: 83/100
• State rank: #44
• US rank: #939

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Grand Rapids, MI
• County: Kent County · 533,805 people
• City population: 181,325
• Metro: Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
• Population (ZIP): 38,487
• Household income: $61,461
• Rent vs Own: 38.0% rent · 62.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1625.0

Population outlook (Kent County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 712,484 people
• By 2030: 748,618 · +5.1%
• By 2040: 814,777 · +14.4%
• By 2050: 868,556 · +21.9%
• By 2075: 966,487 · +35.7%
• By 2100: 967,975 · +35.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 31% Black 31% White 30% Two or more races 21%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 18% Puerto Rican 3% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Iranian 8% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 18% · Canada
• Languages at home: 71% English-only · Spanish 23% Arabic 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kent

• 2024 margin: Lean D (+5.4) · D 51.8% · R 46.5% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: +4.8pp toward D · 2008: 0.5pp · 2024: 5.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+5.4 2020: D+6.1 2016: R+3.1 2012: R+7.9 2008: D+0.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -301.99%
• Current HPI: 325.3878
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.74%
• Metro: Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+300.0% since first listed

23 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-29 Listed $180,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2026-05-29 Listed $180,000 REALCOMP
• 2026-05-29 Listed $180,000 SW Michigan MLS
• 2024-05-06 Sold (Public Records) $135,000 Public Records
• 2018-12-27 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
• 2018-12-26 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-12-26 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2018-06-28 Listed $99,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2018-06-28 Listed $99,900 SW Michigan MLS
• 2018-06-28 Listed $99,900 REALCOMP
• 2017-03-27 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2017-02-24 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
• 2016-09-27 Listed $74,900 SW Michigan MLS
• 2016-09-27 Listed $74,900 REALCOMP
• 2015-11-11 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
• 2015-11-10 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2015-09-03 Listed $74,900 SW Michigan MLS
• 2015-07-17 Listed $74,900 REALCOMP
• 2015-02-07 Listing Removed — SW Michigan MLS
• 2006-01-30 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2005-12-14 Listed $89,900 REALCOMP
• 2005-12-14 Listed $89,900 SW Michigan MLS
• 2005-11-15 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+14.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,707 · +228.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.