Sample report5 bed · 4 bath · Built 1924
$998,000
About $9,226/mo, all in
58
Fair Deal- Price · 25% above nearby salesBAD
- Roof · About 102 years oldBAD
- Property taxes · Lower than most nearbyGOOD
- Prices in the area · Up 6.7% a yearGOOD
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Sample reportEvery score comes from real records
- Public tax records
- Recent nearby sales
- Flood maps
- School ratings
- Permit records
- Today's loan rates
What we check
We check 34 things on every home so you can spot problems before they become yours.
Listings are written to sell a home. Our reports are written for you.
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.
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What we found · The price
This home was listed 25% above what homes nearby sold for.
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.
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What we found · The house
The roof is about 102 years old.
There's no roof permit on record since the house was built in 1924. A new roof can cost $10,000 or more. Better to know before you make an offer.
Property597/7 rated
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.
Home ageBuilt 1924BAD
Old enough that roof, wiring or plumbing may need work soon.
Build qualityWell-maintainedGOOD
Built to a higher standard than most homes around it.
10 permits on record, $54,800 of work.
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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.
GarageNoFAIR
Limited parking.
Only a third of similar homes nearby have one.
What we found · The area
The good news: prices here 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
GoldenWayScore
58
Fair DealThe verdict
A good area. A high price. An old roof.
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