For SaleRisky Deal5 days on market

678 Commercial Ave NW

678 Commercial Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, Atlanta, GA 30318
$250,000
Zestimate®:$242,700

Listing Price

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678 Commercial Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Days Listed
5
Tax Assessed
$312k
Zestimate®
$243k
Market Rate
Lot Size
7,971 sqft
Rent Estimate
$1,976/mo
Est. Cash Flow base
Type
single family

More Than Just a Property

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4.9
Safety Score
A+
Schools

Nearby Schools

Educational options and performance ratings in the area.

4

Woodson Park Academy

PK-8
1.8 mi away
2

Douglass High School

9-12
0.9 mi away
Haven Underwritten Market·Prime (>= 1.25x)

Atlanta, GA Investment Analysis (2026)

Cap Rate Range: 6.2% - 7.5% · Median Rent: $2,650/mo · Effective Tax: 0.91%

Open Atlanta Market Underwrite

Property Overview

No property narrative or remarks were supplied in the source listing records. Underwriting and financial metrics are calculated directly from public record data and MLS attributes.

Features & Amenities

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Haven AI Verdict

Recommendation
Risky
Confidence Score: 2/10
Exercise caution due to potential market volatility.
Cap Rate
5.70%
Total ROI
82.8%
Cash Flow
$-110/mo
DSCR
0.92
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Haven AI

Property yields an estimated $-110/mo net cash flow with a 5.7% cap rate. Underwriting indicates risky fundamentals for long-term hold.

Strengths
  • Favorable cap rate profile (5.7%)
  • Strong rental demand in Atlanta
Considerations
  • Verify historical operating expenses and local tax assessment
  • Confirm current lease terms and tenant estoppel certificates

10-Year Price Projection

Price & Tax History

Price History

DateEventPricePrice/sqft
2026-09-11Listed for sale$250,000$210
2026-09-11Listing removed$269,000$226
2026-07-30Listed for sale$269,000$226
2024-10-09Listing removed$276,000$232
2024-09-17Price change$276,000$232
2024-09-09Listed for sale$289,000$243
2024-08-28Listing removed$0
2024-07-26Price change$295,000$248
2024-07-18Listed for sale$315,000$265
2024-05-02Listing removed$0
2024-04-17Listed for rent$2,700$2
2023-03-22Listing removed$0
2023-03-09Listed for rent$3,000$3
2023-02-04Listing removed$0
2023-01-28Listed for rent$3,000$3
2022-11-01Sold$274,900$231
2022-09-15Pending sale$274,900$231
2022-08-30Price change$274,900$231
2022-08-12Listed for sale$289,900$244
2020-08-31Sold$153,000$129
2020-03-28Listing removed$1,325$1
2020-03-04Listed for rent$1,325$1
2019-08-30Sold$42,000$35
2019-08-13Pending sale$50,000$42
2019-07-11Price change$50,000$42
2019-06-19Listed for sale$65,000$55
2015-06-04Sold$10,000$8
2015-04-13Sold$6,000$5
2014-11-04Sold$61,412$52

Tax History

YearProperty TaxTax Assessment
2025$5,103.81$124,760
2024$4,608.21$112,560
2023$3,507.72$109,960
2022$3,124.28$77,200
2021$2,268.56$56,000
2020$988.63$23,880
2019$976.55$13,280
2018$976.55$8,680
2017$976.55$4,000
2016$789.95$4,000
2015$975.56$8,440
2014$10.13$8,440
2013$0$5,240
2012$0$5,240
2011$0$5,840
2010$0$14,320
2009$0$17,400
2008$0$20,400
2007$2.6$20,400
2005$35.87$20,400
2004$0$20,200
2003$0$19,160
2002$32.9$17,840
2001$16.22$12,920
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Property Specs

Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,189
Address-Level Value-Add Underwriting

ARV, Rehab & Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO)

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Modeled value-add projection (+18% baseline) for 3b/2ba in Atlanta
+18% vs. list
$
$53,505
75% Rule
Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO)
$167,745

Calculated as (75% × $295,000) − $53,505

Asking Price is $82,255 (32.9%) Above MAO
To achieve your target margin of 25%, submit an initial counteroffer closer to $167,745 based on $53,505 in required updates.
Current Asking Price:$250,000
Estimated ARV:$295,000
Estimated Renovation:$53,505
All-In Capital Basis (MAO + Rehab):$221,250
Projected Equity Margin:+$73,750
Institutional Underwriting Ledger

Investment Numbers & Operating Model

Standardized cash flow underwriting modeled with state tax schedules, regional insurance hazard risk, and disciplined operating reserves.

Data Provenance:[Observed] List Price: $250,000[Observed] Rent: $1,976/mo[Estimated] Tax Rate: 0.9% (GA)[Estimated] Hazard Ins: $100/mo[Defaulted] Reserves: 23% OpEx Baseline
Haven ScoreRisky
2/ 10

Multi-factor yield grade

Cap Rate (Unleveraged)
5.70%

NOI: $14,251/yr

Cash-on-Cash Yield
-2.3%

On $57,500 invested

DSCR Ratio
0.92x

Negative debt coverage

5-Yr Leveraged ROI
+82.8%

Equity + cumulative cash

Financing Scenario Controls
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Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown

Monthly Operating Deductions
[Estimated]Property Taxes (0.9% of basis)-$234/mo
[Estimated]Homeowner / Hazard Insurance-$100/mo
[Defaulted]Vacancy Reserve (5% of rent)-$99/mo
[Defaulted]Repairs & Maintenance (10% of rent)-$198/mo
[Defaulted]Property Management (8% of rent)-$158/mo
Total Pure Operating Expenses-$788/mo
Net Investor Cash Flow
Gross Scheduled Rent+$1,976/mo
Less: Operating Expenses-$788/mo
Net Operating Income (NOI)+$1,188/mo
Less: Debt Service (30yr @ 6.75%)-$1,297/mo
Net Cash Flow
$-110/mo
$-1,315/year
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