Fully Cash-Ready Entry at $65K • Target Retail Value = $135K (≈ $63/ft²)
Built c. 1920, this adaptable 2,160 ft² home offers plenty of upside for cosmetic-driven flips or owner-occupant equity gains.
🔍 Property Overview
- Address: 2114 Poplar St, Anderson, IN 46012
- Size / Beds‑Baths: ~2,160 sq ft, 3 beds / 1 bath
- Year Built: 1920 (redfin.com) (RE/MAX LLC, Redfin)
- Last Sale: $15,000 on September 6, 2016 (as-is; complete rehab level required) (Redfin)
- Lot Size: ~7,000 sq ft — generous footprint, private backyard, solid walkable neighborhood
📈 Anderson Market Snapshot
- Median Anderson home price (June 2025): ~$168,500 — up ~8.7% YoY ($113/sq ft) (Rocket)
- Median sold price per sq ft: ~$105–113, depending on home size and quality (Redfin)
Given this, a finished product can comfortably justify a $60–65/sq ft price point in this area.
💵 Investor Financial Model – $135K ARV
| Item Estimate % of ARV |
| Target ARV (Retail) | $135,000 | — |
| Purchase Price | – $65,000 | 48.1% |
| Rehab & Cosmetic Scope | – $45,000 | 33.3% |
| Buyer Closing/Title Fees (~3%) | – $4,000 | ~3.0% |
| Soft / Holding Costs (~45 days) | – $1,500 | ~1.1% |
| Sales Commission & Closing Costs (7%) | – $9,450 | 7.0% |
| Projected Net Return to Buyer | ≈ $20,000 | ≈ 15% |
Estimated capital commitment: ~$115,500
Cash-on-cash ROI: ~17% if rehabs complete on budget and time.
🛠 Renovation Scope (≈ $45K Budget)
- Full interior cosmetic transformation: Kitchen, bath, flooring, paint, lighting, hardware
- Mechanical review: HVAC fan/tune-up; plumbing/electrical upgrades if needed
- Exterior works: Porch repair, curb-touch, landscaping, staging-ready yard
No additions or structural demo. This is a true high-end light rehab that preserves original character and amplifies retail appeal.
✅ Why This Deal Is Solid
- Massive discount: Acquired for ~$7/sq ft in 2025, with rehab capability to achieve $60+ / sq ft — 750% conventional spread. (Zillow, Realtor)
- Inventory leverage: Anderson median sale is below $170K; this positions finished equity near market top via standard finish levels.
- System flexibility: Open floor plan allows functional layout; mechanical structure mostly ready.
- Walkable neighborhood: Established community—mix of remodels and near-term upside.
🔍 Buyer Next Steps
- Provide proof of funds or rehab line capability
- Schedule a walkthrough & contractor quote within 3 business days
- Accept a 5-business-day inspection timeframe
- Close within ≤7 business days post-inspection
- Rehab completion and resale within 60-day project window
⚠️ Risks & Mitigation
- ARV compression: Even if comps soften to $55/sq ft, there’s still margin (~5–6% net).
- Historic unknowns: Always maintain a $5K internal contingency, and use inspection to vet roof, panel, slab, etc.
- Rehab delays: Coordination key—stager, sales, and contractor should compress timeline to <45 days to maximize return.
📌 Bottom Line
Buy at $65K → Rehab at $45K → Sell at $135K → Net ≈ $20,000 (~15% ROI)
All-cash structure. No middleman terms. Full transparency. Designed for investors who flip strong sells quickly—but would also appeal to structured owner-users willing to close fast. Interested buyers can access full title and scope package now.