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1521 Chesapeake Ave Unit B2 🌊 Lakefront
A- Composite 80.75
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Appreciation +7.0/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.7/5.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0

$329,000

1521 Chesapeake Ave Unit B2 · Naples, FL 34102
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,080 sqft · Condo public records · 10 Days on market
Built 1973 $948/mo HOA · 17% of rent

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

Listing remarks

DOCK SLIP INCLUDED – GULF ACCESS WITH NO BRIDGES – COMPLETELY RENOVATED! Located in Chesapeake Landings, this beautifully updated residence offers an exceptional waterfront lifestyle just minutes from the heart of Naples. With a dock slip included and direct Gulf access with no bridges, this property is a dream for boaters looking for quick and convenient access to open water. Boat dockage for vessels up to 22 feet is permitted, making it easy to enjoy the Naples boating lifestyle right from your community. Completely renovated from top to bottom, everything is new, creating a fresh, modern, and move-in-ready living space. The open-concept layout is bright and inviting, designed

Key facts

  • Dock slip included
  • Waterfront lifestyle
  • Gulf access

Tags

DOCK SLIP INCLUDEDGULF ACCESSCOMPLETELY RENOVATEDWATERFRONT LIFESTYLEBOAT DOCKAGE FOR VESSELS

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Boat slip and dock included (Gulf access via bridges; canal width 31-80'); Canal and bay waterfront; Central irrigation
  • Financial info: Quarterly condo fee amount listed; Total annual recurring fees listed; One-time fees listed
  • HOA & community: Mandatory condo association; Quarterly condo fee; Condo management; Community boat dock; Boating community

Exterior

  • Parking: 1 assigned parking space
  • Utilities: Central water; Central sewer; Cable available
  • Home design: Residential low-rise (1-3 stories); Built in 1973; Rear exposure facing north; Located in CHESAPEAKE LANDINGS development
  • Construction: Concrete block construction; Stucco exterior; Built-up/flat and tile roofing
  • Exterior features: Patio; Zero lot line

Interior

  • Kitchen: Electric cooktop; Self-cleaning oven; Microwave; Dishwasher; Refrigerator/freezer
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with a split-bedroom floor plan
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; Master bathroom with shower-only
  • Heating & cooling: Central electric heat; Central electric cooling
  • Interior features: High-speed internet available; Smoke detectors; Dining area (family); Guest bath and guest room; Laundry located in garage; Unfurnished; See remarks
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry in garage

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/2.0-bath condo listed at $329k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $934 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $329k).

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 80/100 on livability (#126 in FL, #1,903 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, amenities A+, employment A+; Watch: commute D+, cost of living F.
  • Collier (suburban): math 60% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #16 of 73 in FL (top 22%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Lake Park Elementary School (math 76% / reading 77%, grade A, #185 of 2,144 statewide, top 9%, 502 students, 39% FRL); Naples High School (math 47% / reading 52%, grade D, #179 of 667 statewide, top 29%, 1,719 students, 39% FRL) — zoned schools average 39% FRL vs 55% district-wide (16 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.8%/yr); 616 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 3,520 units permitted in Collier County in 2024 (959 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $5,580/mo this rent would consume 51% of the median local household income ($131k/yr) (locally 333% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $16k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $13k appreciation (4.1% local appreciation)).
  • Collier County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (4.1% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $92k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$39k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 3 sale attempts since 3y 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 $107k; list at $329k implies a 207% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→26/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $329,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1973 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  7. This sits on a lake — are riparian / water-frontage rights deeded with the parcel? Any dock permits, shoreline easements, or HOA water-use restrictions?
  8. What's the documented flood / surge / shoreline-erosion history here (FEMA AND non-FEMA — e.g., storm surge, creek backup, septic-field saturation)?
  9. Any water-quality or seasonal algae-bloom issues that affect tenant satisfaction or short-term-rental demand?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.70%
Cap rate
11.25%
Cash-on-cash
17.72%
DSCR
1.79
GRM
4.9

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

4.08% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
25.7%
Equity multiple
2.61×
Total profit
$148,656
Equity at exit
$168,416
10-year hold
IRR
28.9%
Equity multiple
6.20×
Total profit
$479,271
Equity at exit
$276,749

Cash invested: $92,120 (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 34102

Home prices YoY
1.3%
Rents YoY
8.8%
Active inventory
616
Price-to-rent
4.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,580 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,725
Tax from tax record
$238 /mo · $2,854/yr
Insurance
$137
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$948
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,172
Net cashflow
$934

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,398
Max offer price $329,000
Occupancy floor 78%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,120 -5% $1,027 +0% $934 +5% $840 +10% $747
Rent -10% $493 -5% $713 +0% $934 +5% $1,154 +10% $1,374
Rate -1.0pp $1,099 -0.5pp $1,017 base $934 +0.5pp $848 +1.0pp $762

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
$82,250
Closing costs
$9,870
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1501 Chesapeake Ave Unit 1296210P Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1377 $4,110 $2.98 15d 1 0.03mi
1555 Blue Point Ave Unit 3 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1025 $1,745 $1.70 15d 1 0.04mi
1535 Chesapeake Ave Unit A2 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1080 $2,000 $1.85 24d 1 0.05mi
1186 Cherrystone Ct Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1163 $1,995 $1.72 24d 1 0.05mi
1165 Clam Ct #7 Naples, FL 2.0 2.5 1449 $2,900 $2.00 24d 1 0.09mi
1200 Cherrystone Ct Unit A203 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1276 $4,950 $3.88 24d 1 0.10mi
1605 Chesapeake Ave #2 Naples, FL 2.0 1.0 850 $2,300 $2.71 24d 1 0.10mi
1686 Blue Point Ave Unit B1 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1198 $6,500 $5.43 24d 1 0.12mi
1686 Blue Point Ave Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1057 $5,500 $5.20 15d 2 0.12mi
1376 Chesapeake Ave #2 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1218 $2,300 $1.89 24d 1 0.13mi
1625 Chesapeake Ave #203 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1200 $4,500 $3.75 24d 1 0.13mi
1751 Smugglers Cv Unit 2 1 Naples, FL 2.0 1.0 800 $1,995 $2.49 15d 1 0.18mi
1120 Little Neck Ct Unit E40 Naples, FL 3.0 2.0 1400 $2,999 $2.14 24d 1 0.18mi
1437 Sandpiper St Naples, FL 3.0 2.0 1200 $16,000 $13.33 24d 1 0.19mi
1155 Sandpiper St Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1062 $4,050 $3.81 24d 2 0.20mi
1155 Sandpiper St Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1062 $3,950 $3.72 22d 3 0.20mi
1353 Pelican Ave Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1203 $8,500 $7.07 24d 1 0.21mi
1666 Osprey Ave #203 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1200 $7,000 $5.83 24d 1 0.23mi
1549 Sandpiper St #36 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1073 $2,195 $2.05 24d 1 0.25mi
12 Knights Bridge Rd Unit A32 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1095 $3,200 $2.92 22d 1 0.31mi
9 Knights Bridge Rd #30 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1296 $3,000 $2.31 14d 1 0.33mi
24 Rivard Rd Naples, FL 3.0 2.0 1314 $6,500 $4.95 24d 1 0.33mi
1501 Curlew Ave Naples, FL 2.0 1.0 1180 $2,000 $1.69 24d 1 0.33mi
1435 Curlew Ave #1 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 975 $2,850 $2.92 24d 1 0.35mi
1435 Curlew Ave #1 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 975 $2,850 $2.92 22d 1 0.35mi
105 Georgetown Blvd #105 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1450 $6,500 $4.48 24d 1 0.35mi
1395 Curlew Ave Unit 4-3 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 975 $7,000 $7.18 24d 1 0.36mi
91 Georgetown Blvd #91 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1450 $7,000 $4.83 24d 1 0.39mi
69 Georgetown Blvd #69 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1450 $5,500 $3.79 24d 1 0.39mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 901 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1025 $4,560 $4.45 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 802 Naples, FL 1.0 1.0 710 $3,355 $4.73 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 716 Naples, FL 1.0 1.0 710 $3,330 $4.69 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 1027 Naples, FL 1.0 1.0 888 $3,525 $3.97 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 923 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1142 $4,490 $3.93 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 817 Naples, FL 1.0 1.0 710 $3,295 $4.64 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 818 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1142 $4,415 $3.87 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 921 Naples, FL 1.0 1.0 710 $3,420 $4.82 15d 1 0.40mi
1950 Mayfair ST Unit 1021 Naples, FL 1.0 1.0 710 $3,520 $4.96 15d 1 0.40mi
84 Georgetown Blvd #84 Naples, FL 2.0 2.0 1450 $5,500 $3.79 24d 1 0.42mi
1950 Mayfair St Naples, FL 3.0 1.0–3.5 1514 $8,752 $5.78 15d 109 0.46mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$948 · $11,376/yr
Likely covers
water
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 7 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $329,000 Active 10 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $329,000 Active 7 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $329,000 Active 6 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $329,000 Active 5 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $329,000 Active 4 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    remarks 687-char remark
  7. 2026-06-14
    listed $329,000 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 FL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$2,854 · $238/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,854 · $238/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 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone AE · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$66,961
− Mortgage interest
−$18,429
− Property taxes
−$2,854
− Insurance
−$6,764
− Repairs & maintenance
−$5,357
− Management
−$5,357
− HOA
−$11,376
− Depreciation
−$9,571
Taxable income
$7,254
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,741
After-tax cash flow
$9,461/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
Collier
NCES district ID
1200330
Math proficiency
60% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
56% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$58,275
Composite
50.23/100
National rank
#1892
State rank
#16 of 73 in FL

Livability — Naples

Score
80/100
State rank
#126
US rank
#1903

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Naples, FL
County
Collier County · 396,295 people
City population
344,941
Metro
Naples-Marco Island, FL
Population (ZIP)
11,179
Household income
$130,929
Rent vs Own
24.1% rent · 75.9% own
Severe rent burden
333.0

Population outlook (Collier County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
420,858 people
By 2030
450,054 · +6.9%
By 2040
502,232 · +19.3%
By 2050
544,932 · +29.5%
By 2075
627,203 · +49.0%
By 2100
659,015 · +56.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (79%)
Race & ethnicity
White 79% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 8% Black 8% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Cuban 6%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 4% Lithuanian 4% Romanian 4%
Foreign-born
17% · Canada, China
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 7% French/Haitian/Cajun 4% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Collier

2024 margin
Solid R (+33.1) · D 33.1% · R 66.2%
2008→2024 swing
-10.6pp toward R · 2008: -22.5pp · 2024: -33.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+33.1 2020: R+24.7 2016: R+26.0 2012: R+30.1 2008: R+22.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 4.08%
Current HPI
328.2755
Rent YoY
▲ 8.75%
Metro
Naples-Marco Island, FL
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.28%
F500 in state
36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+357.6% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-11 Listed $329,000 NAPLESMLS
  • 2025-09-09 Listing Removed NAPLESMLS
  • 2024-12-19 Listed $449,900 NAPLESMLS
  • 2023-09-29 Listing Removed NAPLESMLS
  • 2023-03-30 Listed $499,000 NAPLESMLS
  • 2002-04-09 Sold (Public Records) $107,000 Public Records
  • 1995-08-02 Sold (Public Records) $71,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+6.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,854 · +3.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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