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3605-07 Calhoun St Multi-family
C+ Composite 61.23
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

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 +21.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +6.8/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.6/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.7/5.0
  • Schools +1.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$325,000

3605-07 Calhoun St · New Orleans, LA 70125
None bd · None ba · 2,200 sqft · MultiFamily · 38 Days on market
Good condition $148/sqft · 17% below area Est $394k · 17% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

Great university double in prime location. Great for families or student. 2 independent BR/ 1 BA each side. Rent it as is, or update and increase the rent. Current tenant has been there for 7 years, so rent is low.

Key facts

  • Structural upgrades
  • Historic character
  • Uptown location

Tags

UPTOWN LOCATIONHISTORIC CHARACTERSTRUCTURAL UPGRADESSHOTGUN WITH HALLWAY LAYOUTOPEN-CONCEPT LIVINGDIRECT ACCESS TO BACK PORCHES

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: No designated parking
  • Home design: Duplex; 2 total units
  • Construction: Aluminum siding; Composition roof
  • Exterior features: Porch; Fencing (other)

Interior

  • Interior features: Central heating; Central air conditioning

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a multifamily listed at $325k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $418 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $325k).
  • Recommended offer: $315k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.1% vs local median 4.4% in New Orleans — 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 81/100 on livability (#3 in LA, #1,383 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D.
  • Orleans Parish (urban): math 11% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #69 of 98 in LA (top 70%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 217 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 710 units permitted in Orleans Parish in 2024 (244 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,456/mo this rent would consume 68% of the median local household income ($61k/yr) (locally 1270% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Orleans County population projected at +61% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 38 days — a 3% lower offer ($315k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 13y 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: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $315,250 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 38 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.06%
Cap rate
8.08%
Cash-on-cash
6.39%
DSCR
1.28
GRM
7.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$393,935
List price
$325,000
Delta
-17.50%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3235 37 Vincennes Pl 0.08mi 4/2.0 2,072 (-6%) 1mo $150,000 $72 86
4325 27 Jena St 0.25mi 4/2.0 2,149 (-2%) 3mo $307,500 $143 82
2232-34 S Salcedo St 0.30mi 4/2.0 2,108 (-4%) 1mo $391,237 $186 78
3235-37 Vincennes Pl 0.31mi —/— 2,072 (-6%) 1mo $150,000 $72 75
6208 S Rocheblave St 0.22mi 4/4.0 2,000 (-9%) 0mo $402,500 $201 74
6204 S Rocheblave St 0.22mi 4/4.0 2,000 (-9%) 0mo $402,500 $201 74
2210 12 Pine St 0.39mi 6/2.0 2,347 (+7%) 1mo $415,000 $177 70
1704-06 S Dupre St 0.54mi —/— 2,332 (+6%) 1mo $359,000 $154 64
1704 06 S Dupre St 0.54mi 6/4.0 2,332 (+6%) 1mo $359,000 $154 64
1729 31 Burdette St 0.72mi 4/2.0 2,217 (+1%) 2mo $310,000 $140 63
3964-66 Louisiana Ave Pkwy 0.57mi 6/2.0 2,372 (+8%) 0mo $162,500 $69 60
2625 27 Calhoun St 0.67mi 4/2.0 1,996 (-9%) 1mo $372,500 $187 53

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 · 0.73% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-10.4%
Equity multiple
0.63×
Total profit
$-33,681
Equity at exit
$48,459
10-year hold
IRR
-4.7%
Equity multiple
0.73×
Total profit
$-24,953
Equity at exit
$28,100

Cash invested: $91,000 (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.

ZIP-level market 70125

Home prices YoY
-16.3%
Rents YoY
0.7%
Active inventory
217
Price-to-rent
15.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,456 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,704
Tax est. 1.5%
$406 /mo · $4,875/yr
Insurance
$135
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$726
Net cashflow
$418

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,927
Max offer price $325,000
Occupancy floor 83%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $3,456

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
$81,250
Closing costs
$9,750
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3816 State Street Dr New Orleans, LA 2.0 2.0 2828 $2,250 $0.80 16d 1 0.03mi
4117 State Street Dr New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1678 $1,550 $0.92 11d 1 0.19mi
2338 Audubon St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1935 $2,000 $1.03 3d 1 0.22mi
3180 State Street Dr New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,900 $1.19 10d 1 0.29mi
2211 Broadway St New Orleans, LA 1.0 1.0 1764 $1,000 $0.57 17d 1 0.31mi
2203 Broadway St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1491 $3,000 $2.01 21d 1 0.32mi
2921 Audubon St New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1500 $1,550 $1.03 17d 1 0.33mi
3636 Upperline St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1600 $1,975 $1.23 23d 1 0.36mi
4400 Elba St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,875 $1.17 23d 1 0.36mi
4403 Elba St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,800 $1.29 3d 1 0.38mi
4401 Elba St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,850 $1.32 23d 1 0.39mi
4603 S Miro St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1650 $1,650 $1.00 23d 1 0.45mi
2014 Lowerline St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1600 $2,850 $1.78 14d 1 0.51mi
4500 S Miro St Unit B New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1500 $2,000 $1.33 23d 1 0.51mi
2201 Burdette St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1800 $2,695 $1.50 17d 1 0.51mi
5417 S Johnson St New Orleans, LA 3.0 3.0 1739 $2,900 $1.67 17d 1 0.52mi
2838 Palmer Ave New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.5 1500 $2,000 $1.33 17d 1 0.53mi
2834 Palmer Ave New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1533 $2,800 $1.83 17d 1 0.54mi
1827 Pine St New Orleans, LA 2.0 1.0 1436 $2,400 $1.67 23d 1 0.54mi
2824 Calhoun St Unit A New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1828 $3,900 $2.13 43d 1 0.55mi
2116 Burdette St New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1700 $1,975 $1.16 3d 1 0.56mi
2814 Palmer Ave New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1500 $2,400 $1.60 17d 1 0.56mi
7933 Belfast St Unit Upper New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1500 $2,400 $1.60 23d 1 0.57mi
7909 Sycamore St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 2000 $2,400 $1.20 2d 1 0.60mi
7616 Cohn St Unit A New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.5 1492 $3,300 $2.21 17d 1 0.61mi
3350 Jena St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.5 2200 $2,500 $1.14 43d 1 0.61mi
2308 Short St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $2,800 $1.75 3d 1 0.62mi
2231 S Carrollton Ave Unit D New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $2,495 $1.56 23d 1 0.67mi
4120 Erato St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 2250 $1,750 $0.78 23d 1 0.68mi
1530 Broadway St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1475 $3,900 $2.64 10d 2 0.70mi
3114 Cadiz St New Orleans, LA 2.0 2.0 1500 $2,500 $1.67 23d 1 0.71mi
7329 Birch St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1538 $2,350 $1.53 21d 1 0.72mi
7000 Jeannette St New Orleans, LA 3.0 3.0 2390 $3,250 $1.36 3d 1 0.73mi
2102 S Carrollton Ave Unit NA New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,250 $1.25 10d 1 0.75mi
2102 S Carrollton Ave New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,250 $1.25 11d 1 0.75mi
2508 Palmer Ave New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1565 $2,900 $1.85 16d 1 0.76mi
1438 Broadway St Unit B New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1500 $1,800 $1.20 17d 1 0.76mi
1438 Broadway St Unit A New Orleans, LA 3.0 1.0 1739 $3,000 $1.73 17d 1 0.76mi
2503 Calhoun St New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1800 $3,000 $1.67 17d 1 0.77mi
2432 Calhoun St Unit A New Orleans, LA 3.0 2.0 1983 $4,400 $2.22 21d 1 0.80mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $325,000 Active 38 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $325,000 Active 37 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $325,000 Active 36 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $325,000 Active 35 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $325,000 Active 33 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $325,000 Active 30 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $325,000 Active 29 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $325,000 Active 28 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $325,000 Active 27 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $325,000 Active 24 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $325,000 Active 23 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    pricedays on market $325,000 Active 22 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $340,000 Active 21 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $340,000 Active 20 DOM
  15. 2026-05-11
    listed $340,000 Active 1995-char remark
  16. 2025-06-12
    historical $1,500
  17. 2025-06-01
    listed $1,500
  18. 2023-12-28
    historical $1,500
  19. 2023-12-08
    price $1,500
  20. 2023-10-04
    price $1,600
  21. 2023-09-25
    listed $1,700
  22. 2013-09-06
    listed $239,900 214-char remark
    Show marketing remark (214 chars)

    Great university double in prime location. Great for families or student. 2 independent BR/ 1 BA each side. Rent it as is, or update and increase the rent. Current tenant has been there for 7 years, so rent is low.

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (shaded) · 60% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$41,472
− Mortgage interest
−$18,205
− Property taxes
−$4,875
− Insurance
−$2,422
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,318
− Management
−$3,318
− Depreciation
−$9,455
Taxable loss
−$121
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$29
After-tax cash flow
$5,042/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This property is in good condition with modern updates and a well-maintained exterior. It's an excellent investment opportunity with minimal work needed.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both paint exterior — enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both replace ceiling fans — improves air circulation and reduces energy costs

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both paint exterior — enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both replace ceiling fans — improves air circulation and reduces energy costs

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Orleans Parish
NCES district ID
2201170
Math proficiency
11% ▼ -52.00%
Reading proficiency
27% ▼ -46.00%
Median HH income
$37,011
Composite
15.78/100
National rank
#9271
State rank
#69 of 98 in LA

Livability — New Orleans

Score
81/100
State rank
#3
US rank
#1383

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
New Orleans, LA
County
Orleans Parish · 338,817 people
City population
338,817
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
17,821
Household income
$61,174
Rent vs Own
53.3% rent · 46.7% own
Severe rent burden
1270.0

Population outlook (Orleans County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
513,025 people
By 2030
575,781 · +12.2%
By 2040
700,174 · +36.5%
By 2050
826,541 · +61.1%
By 2075
1,123,374 · +119.0%
By 2100
1,355,609 · +164.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
Black 51% White 32% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 9% Asian 2% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 8% Romanian 1% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
7% · Canada, China
Languages at home
90% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Orleans

2024 margin
Solid D (+67.0) · D 82.2% · R 15.2% · Other 2.7%
2008→2024 swing
+6.7pp toward D · 2008: 60.3pp · 2024: 67.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+67.0 2020: D+68.2 2016: D+66.2 2012: D+62.5 2008: D+60.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -49.68%
Current HPI
255.5998
Rent YoY
▲ 0.73%
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+35.5% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-02 Price Changed $325,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-05-11 Listed $340,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-06-12 Rental Removed $1,500 GSREIN
  • 2025-06-01 Listed for Rent $1,500 GSREIN
  • 2023-12-28 Rental Removed $1,500 GSREIN
  • 2023-12-08 Price Changed $1,500 GSREIN
  • 2023-10-04 Price Changed $1,600 GSREIN
  • 2023-09-25 Listed for Rent $1,700 GSREIN
  • 2013-09-06 Listed $239,900 AcadianaMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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