Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 11 years ago,

User Stats

217
Posts
14
Votes
Michael Stole
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Ottawa, Ontario
14
Votes |
217
Posts

How to justify the price on this deal?

Michael Stole
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Ottawa, Ontario
Posted

The house is for sale at $790k. The lot is 50*90.

There is a lot (just a lot) cross the street, 70*95, for sale at $750k. Assume that this lot sells at its list price, $750k, and assume that the per sqft price of land is the same for the two lots, then the lot of the first house worths $750k*(50*90)/(70*95)=$458k. This further suggests that the seller of the first house is selling the house itself for 790-458=$332k.

But this is a 2000 sqft house built in 40's probably, and comparable analysis shows that this is a fair price.

Then how can I justify the price on the first house? Am I making any mistake in the calculation?

Loading replies...