Sample report5 bed · 4 bath · Built 1924
$998,000
About $9,226/mo, all in
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Fair Deal- Price · 25% above nearby salesBAD
- Home age · Built in 1924BAD
- Property taxes · Lower than most nearbyGOOD
- Prices in the area · Up 6.7% a yearGOOD
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Every home gets a report. It checks 34 factors, from roof age to flood risk. GoldenWay spots problems before they become yours.
The real monthly cost
Your loan at today's rates, plus taxes, insurance, HOA and upkeep. Not just the price tag.
A fair price
How the asking price stacks up against what homes nearby sold for.
Hidden risks
The flood zone, and past storms and fires in the area, from public records.
The house itself
Roof age, build year and permits, so you know what has been done.
Schools and the area
School ratings, and whether prices nearby are going up or down.
Time on the market
How long it has been for sale, next to homes nearby.
If we can’t find something about a home, we tell you so you know what still needs a closer look.
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- School ratings
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What we found
What a report found in one home.
The price
Priced 25% above nearby sales.
The listing won't tell you that. We check every home against homes that sold nearby. You'll know when a price is too high.
Financial569/10 rated
Value vs nearby sales$998,000 vs $799,000BAD
Well outside what homes here actually sell for.
Priced 25% above nearby sales. Based on 17 sales within 5 miles.
Price / sq ft$534BAD
Priced above what similar homes nearby have sold for.
$534 a sq ft against $483 for homes that sold nearby. That's 10% more.
Projected monthly cost$9,226/moFAIR
The all-in monthly cost is about what you would expect.
Adds in upkeep and utilities. Listings leave those out.
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Property taxes$13,234/yrGOOD
Lower yearly tax bill than most homes around here.
Assessed value$643,655NOT SCORED
HOANoneGOOD
Low or no HOA fee each month.
Insurance estimate$188/moGOOD
Cheaper to insure than most homes at this price.
Closing costs$29,940FAIR
Ordinary closing costs.
Appreciation (5yr)+59%GOOD
Homes here have gained value faster than most over five years.
Appreciation (20yr)+531%GOOD
A long track record of holding and growing value.
The house
Built over 100 years ago.
At that age, the wiring and pipes may need work soon. We check city records for work done on the home. Better to know before you make an offer.
Property597/7 rated
Home ageBuilt 1924BAD
Old enough that roof, wiring or plumbing may need work soon.
Over 100 years old.
Build qualityWell-maintainedGOOD
Built to a higher standard than most homes around it.
10 permits on record, $54,800 of work.
GarageNoFAIR
Limited parking.
Only a third of similar homes nearby have one.
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Roof age~102 years (est.)BAD
The roof is due to be replaced. That can cost $10,000 or more.
No roof permit on record, so we think it's the first roof.
Bedrooms5 BDGOOD
Meets the number of bedrooms you asked for.
Bathrooms4 BAGOOD
Meets the number of bathrooms you asked for.
Square footage1,870 sqftGOOD
The size you asked for.
The area
Prices nearby are rising.
We tell you what's right about a home, too. Homes in this area gained 6.7% in the last year.
Location & Market667/8 rated
Market trajectory+6.7% YoYGOOD
Prices in this area have been rising.
From 60 sales over the last two years.
Permit records10 permits · $54,800FAIR
Some work on record — worth reading what was done.
Work on the wiring, pipes, heat and air. From city records.
Neighborhood values$520K–$750KBAD
This home: $998K. Area median: $655K.
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Days on market72 daysFAIR
About the usual time for this area.
Homes nearby take about 68 days.
School district5.7/10FAIR
Average local schools.
Location desirabilityModerateFAIR
A normal spot for this area.
Sales history5 sales since 2002FAIR
It has changed hands a fair amount — worth reading the prior sales.
Listing price historyDown 9.3% in 2 monthsNOT SCORED
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