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5137 Armina Pl 🌊 Lakefront
D Composite 44.56
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).

  • ARV discount +13.4/15.0
  • Cash flow +12.7/30.0
  • DSCR +3.8/10.0
  • Schools +3.7/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.8/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$375,000

5137 Armina Pl · Lakewood Park, FL 34951
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,623 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 90 Days on market
Built 2022 5,170 sqft lot Est $432k · 13% under · waterfront $12/mo HOA

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Serene Lakefront Living in Fort Pierce Discover your private oasis in this spacious 4/2 home nestled within a premier gated community. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly to a screened lanai, offering unobstructed views of the tranquil lake—perfect for morning coffee or sunset entertaining. Lakeside Luxury Direct water views from the primary suite and living areas. Modern Comfort: Four generous bedrooms provide ample space for a home office or guest quarters. Peace of Mind: Enjoy the security and amenities of an exclusive gated neighborhood.

Key facts

  • Lakefront living
  • Screened lanai
  • Private oasis

Tags

LAKEFRONT LIVINGPRIVATE OASISSCREENED LANAIDIRECT WATER VIEWSEXCLUSIVE GATED NEIGHBORHOODPRIME LOCATION

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Pets allowed (with limits)
  • HOA & community: Association: Atmos Living Management Group LLC; Annual association fee (equivalent to $140 monthly); Association amenities include park, playground, pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts; Association fee covers common real estate tax and recreation facility

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener; Driveway parking (2 open spaces), total 4 parking spaces
  • Security: Smoke detectors
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Three-phase electric; Cable available
  • Home design: Single-family residence; One-story; Resale; Faces east
  • Construction: Concrete/Stucco/CBS construction; Composition shingle roof
  • Exterior features: Covered patio, open patio, and screened patio; Fenced backyard; Waterfront

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Electric water heater
  • Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms on the main level
  • Flooring: Tile flooring
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms (main level)
  • Heating & cooling: Central electric heating; Central electric air conditioning
  • Interior features: Entrance foyer; Kitchen island; Walk-in closets; Split bedroom layout; Blinds and plantation shutters
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry room with washer and electric dryer hookups (inside)

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 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $375k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-42 ($-499/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $368k (2.0% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $292k (22.0% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $292k (22.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 63/100 on livability (#719 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety D-.
  • St. Lucie (urban): math 40% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #51 of 73 in FL (top 70%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Lawnwood Elementary School (math 42% / reading 32%, grade F, #1,609 of 2,144 statewide, top 77%, 746 students, 89% FRL); Dan Mccarty Middle School (math 23% / reading 23%, grade F, #542 of 571 statewide, top 95%, 747 students, 88% FRL); Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet (math 16% / reading 36%, grade F, #494 of 667 statewide, top 75%, 2,010 students, 75% FRL) — zoned schools average 84% FRL vs 59% district-wide (25 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 29% at this address vs 44% district-wide (-15 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the St. Lucie average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: 296 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,868 units permitted in St. Lucie County in 2024 (268 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,925/mo this rent would consume 56% of the median local household income ($63k/yr) (locally 140% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • St. Lucie County population projected at +20% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 90 days — a 6% lower offer ($352k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $292,495 (22.0% 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. It's been on market 90 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 22% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  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 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?
  7. 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?
  8. This sits on a lake — are riparian / water-frontage rights deeded with the parcel? Any dock permits, shoreline easements, or HOA water-use restrictions?
  9. What's the documented flood / surge / shoreline-erosion history here (FEMA AND non-FEMA — e.g., storm surge, creek backup, septic-field saturation)?
  10. Any water-quality or seasonal algae-bloom issues that affect tenant satisfaction or short-term-rental demand?
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
0.78%
Cap rate
6.16%
Cash-on-cash
-0.48%
DSCR
0.98
GRM
10.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$431,637
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5142 Armina Pl 0.03mi 4/2.0 1,623 (0%) 2mo $363,000 $224 97
8627 Giovanni Ave 0.17mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,509 (-7%) 2mo $291,300 $193 74
8634 Giovanni Ave 0.18mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,506 (-7%) 3mo $297,100 $197 72
5245 San Benedetto Pl 0.18mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,780 (+10%) 7mo $341,612 $192 65
8629 Giovanni Ave 0.18mi 4/3.0 1,836 (+13%) 2mo $342,324 $186 64
8652 Giovanni Ave 0.22mi 4/3.0 1,836 (+13%) 2mo $339,324 $185 62
5309 Vespera St 0.33mi 4/2.0 1,820 (+12%) 3mo $365,000 $201 62
5379 Lugo St 0.35mi 4/2.0 1,820 (+12%) 7mo $355,900 $196 58
8823 Waterstone Blvd 0.57mi 4/2.0 1,820 (+12%) 2mo $397,652 $218 52
5732 Waterstone Blvd 0.55mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,780 (+10%) 5mo $374,652 $210 49
5600 Lugo St 0.54mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,780 (+10%) 6mo $374,612 $210 48
5234 Oakland Lake Cir 0.72mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,460 (-10%) 1mo $285,000 $195 44

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

5-year hold
IRR
-17.1%
Equity multiple
0.40×
Total profit
$-63,517
Equity at exit
$55,914
10-year hold
IRR
-9.1%
Equity multiple
0.44×
Total profit
$-59,137
Equity at exit
$32,423

Cash invested: $105,000 (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.

ZIP-level market 34951

Home prices YoY
-23.6%
Active inventory
296
Price-to-rent
10.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,925 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,967
Tax from tax record
$217 /mo · $2,610/yr
Insurance
$156
HOA
$12
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$614
Net cashflow
$-42

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,978
Max offer price $367,655
Occupancy floor 96%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $171 -5% $65 +0% $-42 +5% $-148 +10% $-254
Rent -10% $-273 -5% $-157 +0% $-42 +5% $74 +10% $189
Rate -1.0pp $147 -0.5pp $54 base $-42 +0.5pp $-139 +1.0pp $-238

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
$93,750
Closing costs
$11,250
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 9 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5154 Armina Pl Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1477 $2,350 $1.59 15d 1 0.06mi
5082 Armina Pl Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1464 $3,000 $2.05 25d 1 0.07mi
5226 Armina Pl Fort Pierce, FL 4.0 2.0 2003 $2,950 $1.47 23d 1 0.21mi
8674 Pavia St Fort Pierce, FL 4.0 2.0 1824 $2,600 $1.43 23d 1 0.50mi
5234 Oakland Lake Cir Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1460 $2,300 $1.58 15d 1 0.72mi
7704 Pacific Ave Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1719 $2,500 $1.45 15d 1 1.03mi
6602 Palomar Pkwy Unit A Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 1.0 1200 $2,000 $1.67 25d 1 1.15mi
7403 Winter Garden Pkwy Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1372 $2,200 $1.60 23d 1 1.27mi
5510 Shannon Dr Fort Pierce, FL 3.0 2.0 1594 $2,350 $1.47 15d 1 1.27mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$12 · $144/yr
Likely covers
watersecurity

Listing history 25 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $375,000 Active 90 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $375,000 Active 87 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $375,000 Active 86 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $375,000 Active 85 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $375,000 Active 84 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $375,000 Active 82 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $375,000 Active 81 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $375,000 Active 79 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $375,000 Active 78 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $375,000 Active 77 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $375,000 Active 76 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $375,000 Active 73 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $375,000 Active 72 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $375,000 Active 71 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $375,000 Active 70 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $375,000 Active 69 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $375,000 Active 68 DOM
  18. 2026-03-23
    listed $375,000 Active 559-char remark
    Show marketing remark (559 chars)

    Serene Lakefront Living in Fort Pierce Discover your private oasis in this spacious 4/2 home nestled within a premier gated community. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly to a screened lanai, offering unobstructed views of the tranquil lake—perfect for morning coffee or sunset entertaining. Lakeside Luxury Direct water views from the primary suite and living areas. Modern Comfort: Four generous bedrooms provide ample space for a home office or guest quarters. Peace of Mind: Enjoy the security and amenities of an exclusive gated neighborhood.

  19. 2026-03-19
    listed $375,000 Active
  20. 2025-09-01
    historical
  21. 2025-06-27
    price $399,000
  22. 2025-03-01
    listed $405,000 Active
  23. 2025-02-23
    historical
  24. 2019-12-20
    soldstatus $2,284,800
  25. 2004-01-16
    soldstatus $6,300,000

ⓘ 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
$2,610 · $217/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,112 · $259/mo
Expected delta
+$503/yr (+$42/mo · 19.3%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$35,099
− Mortgage interest
−$21,006
− Property taxes
−$2,610
− Insurance
−$1,875
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,808
− Management
−$2,808
− HOA
−$144
− Depreciation
−$10,909
Taxable loss
−$7,060
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,694
After-tax cash flow
$1,196/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. Lucie
NCES district ID
1201770
Math proficiency
40% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
48% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$44,737
Composite
37.28/100
National rank
#4449
State rank
#51 of 73 in FL

Livability — Lakewood Park

Score
63/100
State rank
#719
US rank
#15407

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Saint Lucie County · 337,150 people
Metro
Port St. Lucie, FL
Population (ZIP)
17,148
Household income
$63,122
Rent vs Own
11.7% rent · 88.3% own
Severe rent burden
140.0

Population outlook (St. Lucie County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
338,016 people
By 2030
355,687 · +5.2%
By 2040
385,521 · +14.1%
By 2050
406,106 · +20.1%
By 2075
441,054 · +30.5%
By 2100
436,885 · +29.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (74%)
Race & ethnicity
White 74% Black 13% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 7% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2% Cuban 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 7% French/Haitian/Cajun 3% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Lucie

2024 margin
Lean R (+9.1) · D 45.1% · R 54.2%
2008→2024 swing
-21.2pp toward R · 2008: 12.1pp · 2024: -9.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+9.1 2020: R+1.6 2016: R+2.5 2012: D+7.9 2008: D+12.1

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -106.06%
Current HPI
343.1376
Rent YoY
Metro
Port St. Lucie, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-94.0% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-23 Listed $375,000 RAIRCMLS
  • 2026-03-19 Listed $375,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2025-09-01 Listing Removed Beaches MLS
  • 2025-06-27 Price Changed $399,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2025-03-01 Listed $405,000 Beaches MLS
  • 2025-02-23 Coming Soon Beaches MLS
  • 2019-12-20 Sold (Public Records) $2,284,800 Public Records
  • 2004-01-16 Sold (Public Records) $6,300,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+27.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,610 · +3.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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