734 Maryland Ave · Port Allen, LA 70767

$199,900

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,641 sqft · SingleFamily · 25 Days on market

Built 1948 9,147 sqft lot Est $228k · 12% under

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +14.2/30.0
• ARV discount +13.1/15.0
• DSCR +4.3/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• 1% rule +3.4/10.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Charming cottage-style home in the heart of Port Allen offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and approximately 1,655 living square feet. Built in 1948, this well-maintained home blends classic character with everyday functionality, featuring hardwood floors, crown molding, built-in bookcases, spacious living and dining areas, and central heating and air. The kitchen includes gas cooking, and the home offers convenient inside laundry connections as well. Outside, you'll find a welcoming front porch, fenced backyard, storage shed, ample parking, and mature landscaping on a level lot. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and quick access to I-10 for an easy commute to downtown Baton Rouge. A great opportunity for homeowners or investors looking for space, charm, and convenience in an established neighborhood.

Key facts

• Built-in bookcases
• Storage shed
• Mature landscaping

Tags

• HARDWOOD FLOORS
• CROWN MOLDING
• BUILT-IN BOOKCASES
• FENCED BACKYARD
• STORAGE SHED
• MATURE LANDSCAPING

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage; Concrete driveway; Total 1 parking space
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Detached single-family residence; Residential property
• Construction: Frame construction; Asbestos siding/materials; Shingle roof
• Exterior features: Porch; Chain link and wood fencing; Level topography

Interior

• Kitchen: Gas cooktop; Range; Oven; Refrigerator; Range hood
• Flooring: Tile; Laminate; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (natural gas); Central air; Ceiling fans
• Interior features: Crown molding; Window treatments
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $200k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $32 ($385/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $168k (15.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $168k (15.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.5% vs local median 3.5% in Port Allen — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 70/100 on livability (#54 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment D+, commute D, crime F.
• West Baton Rouge Parish (suburban): math 27% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #35 of 98 in LA (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 65% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 130 active listings in the ZIP; 144 units permitted in West Baton Rouge Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• West Baton Rouge County population projected at +26% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 25 days — a 2% lower offer ($197k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 11 sale attempts since 10y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $168,023 (15.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
4. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.84% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.49%
• Cash-on-cash: 0.69%
• DSCR: 1.03
• GRM: 9.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $228,099
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
755 Maryland Ave	0.04mi	4/2.0	1,723 (+5%)	5mo	$200,000	$116	85
607 Court St	0.32mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,642 (+0%)	1mo	$239,000	$146	80
655 7th St	0.10mi	3/1.0 (-1)	1,481 (-10%)	6mo	$210,000	$142	66
1272 Georgia Ave	0.40mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,584 (-4%)	8mo	$125,000	$79	64
327 Ave B	0.51mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,666 (+2%)	16mo	$235,000	$141	55
554 Avenue F	0.62mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,542 (-6%)	2mo	$295,000	$191	54
548 Avenue F	0.62mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,626 (-1%)	12mo	$275,000	$169	54
524 Avenue F	0.63mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,615 (-2%)	12mo	$149,000	$92	53
309 N 14th St	0.54mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,507 (-8%)	4mo	$210,000	$139	52
1004 N 12th St	0.53mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,515 (-8%)	7mo	$206,000	$136	51
310 Pine St	0.30mi	3/1.5 (-1)	1,470 (-10%)	15mo	$205,000	$139	49
321 Courthouse St	0.39mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,452 (-12%)	11mo	$162,900	$112	48

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -15.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.46×
• Total profit: $-30,376
• Equity at exit: $29,806

10-year hold

• IRR: -6.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.57×
• Total profit: $-23,930
• Equity at exit: $17,284

Cash invested: $55,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Louisiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+12
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; no state rent control; civil-law jurisdiction; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 70767

• Home prices YoY: -32.3%
• Active inventory: 130
• Price-to-rent: 9.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,680 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,048
• Tax from tax record: −$164 /mo · $1,964/yr
• Insurance: −$83
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$353
• Net cashflow: $32

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,640

Max offer price $199,900

Occupancy floor 93%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $49,975
• Closing costs: $5,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 45 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $199,900 Active 25 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $199,900 Active 24 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $199,900 Active 23 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $199,900 Active 22 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $199,900 Active 20 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $199,900 Active 19 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $199,900 Active 17 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $199,900 Active 16 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $199,900 Active 15 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $199,900 Active 14 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $209,900 Active 10 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $209,900 Active 9 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $209,900 Active 8 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $209,900 Active 7 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $209,900 Active 6 DOM
16. 2026-05-25
    listed $209,900 Active
17. 2026-05-24
    listed $209,900 Active 830-char remark

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    Charming cottage-style home in the heart of Port Allen offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and approximately 1,655 living square feet. Built in 1948, this well-maintained home blends classic character with everyday functionality, featuring hardwood floors, crown molding, built-in bookcases, spacious living and dining areas, and central heating and air. The kitchen includes gas cooking, and the home offers convenient inside laundry connections as well. Outside, you'll find a welcoming front porch, fenced backyard, storage shed, ample parking, and mature landscaping on a level lot. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and quick access to I-10 for an easy commute to downtown Baton Rouge. A great opportunity for homeowners or investors looking for space, charm, and convenience in an established neighborhood.

18. 2023-07-31
    soldstatus $200,000
19. 2022-04-26
    soldstatus Sold 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

20. 2022-04-26
    soldstatus $160,000

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

21. 2022-04-12
    status Pending 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

22. 2022-01-11
    status Active 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

23. 2022-01-11
    historical 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

24. 2021-01-15
    price $189,900 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

25. 2021-01-12
    price $169,900 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

26. 2020-11-11
    price $179,900 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

27. 2020-05-23
    price $189,000 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

28. 2020-01-26
    price $175,000 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

29. 2020-01-09
    price $165,000 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

30. 2019-11-21
    price $169,000 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

31. 2019-08-26
    listed $174,500 Active 160-char remark

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

32. 2019-08-26
    listed $189,900

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    New Floors are installed! Port Allen Cottage with screened porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath all large rooms. Fenced in back yard with extra garage and storage/workshop.

33. 2018-08-01
    historical
34. 2018-03-28
    soldstatus
35. 2018-03-08
    price $189,000
36. 2017-11-17
    listed $199,000 Active
37. 2017-11-17
    listed $189,000
38. 2017-08-17
    soldstatus $40,000
39. 2017-08-14
    listed $1,500
40. 2017-01-27
    soldstatus
41. 2016-10-15
    listed $1,950
42. 2016-10-07
    soldstatus Sold
43. 2016-08-17
    status Pending
44. 2016-08-08
    listed $149,995 Active
45. 2016-07-30
    listed $149,995

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast LA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,964 · $164/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,964 · $164/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · -0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,163
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,198
• − Property taxes: −$1,964
• − Insurance: −$1,000
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,613
• − Management: −$1,613
• − Depreciation: −$5,815
• Taxable loss: −$3,040
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$730
• After-tax cash flow: $1,115/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: West Baton Rouge Parish
• NCES district ID: 2201920
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -39.00%
• Reading proficiency: 40% ▼ -36.00%
• Median HH income: $52,141
• Composite: 29.26/100
• National rank: #6562
• State rank: #35 of 98 in LA

Livability — Port Allen

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #54
• US rank: #7549

Category grades

Amenities F Commute D Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment D+ Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Port Allen, LA
• Population (ZIP): 15,116

Population outlook (West Baton Rouge County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 28,932 people
• By 2030: 30,562 · +5.6%
• By 2040: 33,604 · +16.1%
• By 2050: 36,324 · +25.5%
• By 2075: 42,619 · +47.3%
• By 2100: 45,321 · +56.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 51% Black 43% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 16% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · West Baton Rouge

• 2024 margin: R (+11.7) · D 43.4% · R 55.1% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: +1.9pp toward D · 2008: -13.6pp · 2024: -11.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+11.7 2020: R+10.5 2016: R+12.2 2012: R+9.6 2008: R+13.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -71.36%
• Current HPI: 149.5874
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+39.9% since first listed

30 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-25 Listed $209,900 GBRMLS
• 2026-05-24 Listed $209,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2023-07-31 Sold (Public Records) $200,000 Public Records
• 2022-04-26 Sold (Public Records) $160,000 Public Records
• 2022-04-26 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2022-04-12 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2022-01-11 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2022-01-11 Delisted — GBRMLS
• 2021-01-15 Price Changed $189,900 GBRMLS
• 2021-01-12 Price Changed $169,900 GBRMLS
• 2020-11-11 Price Changed $179,900 GBRMLS
• 2020-05-23 Price Changed $189,000 GBRMLS
• 2020-01-26 Price Changed $175,000 GBRMLS
• 2020-01-09 Price Changed $165,000 GBRMLS
• 2019-11-21 Price Changed $169,000 GBRMLS
• 2019-08-26 Listed $189,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2019-08-26 Listed $174,500 GBRMLS
• 2018-08-01 Delisted — GBRMLS
• 2018-03-28 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2018-03-08 Price Changed $189,000 GBRMLS
• 2017-11-17 Listed $189,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2017-11-17 Listed $199,000 GBRMLS
• 2017-08-17 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records
• 2017-08-14 Listed $1,500 GBRMLS
• 2017-01-27 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2016-10-15 Listed $1,950 GBRMLS
• 2016-10-07 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2016-08-17 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2016-08-08 Listed $149,995 GBRMLS
• 2016-07-30 Listed $149,995 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+9.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,964 · +1.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.