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Stephen Elliott Homes The Savannah Plan 🏗️ New Construction
F Composite 31.11
Why this score? — see what drove the F 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).

  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Cash flow +7.1/30.0
  • Condition / age +5.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +2.0/10.0
  • DSCR +1.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$273,990

Stephen Elliott Homes The Savannah Plan · Douglasville, GA 30135
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,547 sqft · Townhouse · 689 Days on market
Excellent condition ↓ 6% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

The Stephen Elliott Homes - The Savannah by Stephen Elliott Homes is a Townhome plan that features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Key facts

  • Garage
  • Listed 688 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $273,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $289,905.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $274k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-406 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $231k (15.7% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $202k (26.2% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $202k (26.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 71/100 on livability (#82 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety B; Watch: crime F, amenities F.
  • Douglas County (suburban): math 23% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #92 of 174 in GA (top 53%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Zoned schools: Factory Shoals Elementary School (math 17% / reading 27%, grade F, #810 of 1,228 statewide, top 69%, 605 students, 85% FRL); Factory Shoals Middle School (math 11% / reading 29%, grade F, #349 of 470 statewide, top 75%, 840 students, 67% FRL); New Manchester High School (math 10% / reading 28%, grade F, #250 of 424 statewide, top 60%, 1,894 students, 60% FRL) — zoned schools average 70% FRL vs 53% district-wide (17 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 773 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 48d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 53% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 595 units permitted in Douglas County in 2024 (72 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Douglas County population projected at +35% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 689 days — a 12% lower offer ($241k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $202,151 (26.2% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 689 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 26% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
0.70%
Cap rate
4.61%
Cash-on-cash
-6.01%
DSCR
0.73
GRM
12.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$289,905
List price
$273,990
Delta
-5.49%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
9 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2821 Lillian Ln 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,547 (0%) 5mo $273,990 $177 89
2805 Lillian Ln 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,547 (0%) 8mo $291,000 $188 86
2812 Lillian Ln 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,547 (0%) 10mo $290,990 $188 85
2804 Lillian Ln 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,480 (-4%) 12mo $290,990 $197 76
2825 Lillian Ln 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,740 (+12%) 7mo $317,400 $182 66
2800 Lillian Ln #25 0.11mi 3/2.5 1,755 (+13%) 12mo $327,490 $187 63
2800 Lillian Ln 0.15mi 3/2.5 1,755 (+13%) 12mo $327,490 $187 61
2816 Lillian Ln 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,755 (+13%) 13mo $319,990 $182 60

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 · 0.08% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-29.9%
Equity multiple
0.03×
Total profit
$-78,606
Equity at exit
$43,226
10-year hold
IRR
-49.5%
Equity multiple
-0.53×
Total profit
$-123,997
Equity at exit
$25,066

Cash invested: $81,173 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Georgia
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
11 active · 9 under contract
Months of supply
9.4 mo (11%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$326,990 ($175/sqft)
Median days on market
58 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+6.9% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 30135

Rents YoY
0.1%
Active inventory
773
Price-to-rent
11.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,022 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,520
Tax est. 1.5%
$362 /mo · $4,349/yr
Insurance
$121
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$425
Net cashflow
$-406

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,536
Max offer price $231,087
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-206 -5% $-306 +0% $-406 +5% $-507 +10% $-607
Rent -10% $-566 -5% $-486 +0% $-406 +5% $-327 +10% $-247
Rate -1.0pp $-260 -0.5pp $-333 base $-406 +0.5pp $-482 +1.0pp $-558

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
$72,476
Closing costs
$8,697
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 15 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2800 Foxfield Pkwy Douglasville, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1067 $2,751 $2.58 9d 21 0.24mi
3715 Meadowview Dr Lithia Springs, GA 4.0 2.0 1400 $1,835 $1.31 4d 1 0.52mi
2196 Stenger Rd Douglasville, GA 4.0 2.5 1900 $2,200 $1.16 67d 1 0.70mi
3030 Pritchards Mill Trl Douglasville, GA 3.0 2.0 1732 $1,845 $1.07 21d 1 0.74mi
3153 Pritchards Trce Douglasville, GA 3.0 2.0 1560 $1,998 $1.28 48d 1 0.89mi
3310 S Whisper Dr Douglasville, GA 3.0 2.0 2208 $1,745 $0.79 26d 1 0.89mi
2301 Carlton Pkwy Douglasville, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1050 $2,330 $2.22 3d 14 0.98mi
2836 Bomar Rd Douglasville, GA 4.0 1.5 1675 $1,536 $0.92 93d 1 1.04mi
3564 Briar Dr Lithia Springs, GA 3.0 1.5 1075 $1,615 $1.50 93d 1 1.22mi
3385 Newberry Ln Douglasville, GA 3.0 2.0 1697 $2,049 $1.21 54d 1 1.27mi
3685 N Melissa Ln Douglasville, GA 4.0 2.0 1727 $2,035 $1.18 26d 1 1.38mi
1820 Fairfax Dr Lithia Springs, GA 4.0 2.5 2200 $1,995 $0.91 73d 1 1.44mi
2344 Chestnut Log Pl Lithia Springs, GA 3.0 2.0 2026 $1,750 $0.86 4d 1 1.49mi
1705 Olde Oak Dr Lithia Springs, GA 3.0 2.0 1178 $1,651 $1.40 93d 1 1.49mi
2640 Trail Creek Cir Lithia Springs, GA 3.0 2.0 1152 $1,720 $1.49 54d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $273,990 Active 689 DOM
  2. 2026-08-06
    days on market $273,990 Active 687 DOM
  3. 2026-08-05
    days on market $273,990 Active 686 DOM
  4. 2026-08-04
    days on market $273,990 Active 685 DOM
  5. 2026-08-03
    days on market $273,990 Active 684 DOM
  6. 2026-07-31
    days on market $273,990 Active 681 DOM
  7. 2026-07-30
    days on market $273,990 Active 679 DOM
  8. 2026-07-28
    days on market $273,990 Active 678 DOM
  9. 2026-07-26
    days on market $273,990 Active 676 DOM
  10. 2026-07-24
    days on market $273,990 Active 674 DOM
  11. 2026-07-23
    days on market $273,990 Active 673 DOM
  12. 2026-07-22
    days on market $273,990 Active 672 DOM
  13. 2026-07-21
    days on market $273,990 Active 671 DOM
  14. 2026-07-20
    days on market $273,990 Active 670 DOM
  15. 2026-07-18
    days on market $273,990 Active 668 DOM
  16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $273,990 Active 667 DOM
  17. 2026-07-16
    days on market $273,990 Active 666 DOM
  18. 2026-07-15
    days on market $273,990 Active 665 DOM
  19. 2026-07-14
    days on market $273,990 Active 664 DOM
  20. 2026-07-13
    days on market $273,990 Active 663 DOM
  21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $273,990 Active 662 DOM
  22. 2026-07-11
    days on market $273,990 Active 661 DOM
  23. 2026-07-10
    days on market $273,990 Active 660 DOM
  24. 2026-07-09
    days on market $273,990 Active 659 DOM
  25. 2026-07-07
    days on market $273,990 Active 657 DOM
  26. 2026-07-06
    days on market $273,990 Active 656 DOM
  27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $273,990 Active 655 DOM
  28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $273,990 Active 654 DOM
  29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $273,990 Active 653 DOM
  30. 2026-07-02
    days on market $273,990 Active 652 DOM
  31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $273,990 Active 651 DOM
  32. 2026-06-30
    days on market $273,990 Active 650 DOM
  33. 2026-06-29
    days on market $273,990 Active 649 DOM
  34. 2026-06-28
    days on market $273,990 Active 648 DOM
  35. 2026-06-27
    days on market $273,990 Active 647 DOM
  36. 2026-06-26
    days on market $273,990 Active 646 DOM
  37. 2026-06-24
    days on market $273,990 Active 644 DOM
  38. 2026-06-22
    days on market $273,990 Active 642 DOM
  39. 2026-06-21
    days on market $273,990 Active 641 DOM
  40. 2026-06-18
    days on market $273,990 Active 638 DOM
  41. 2026-06-17
    days on market $273,990 Active 637 DOM
  42. 2026-06-16
    days on market $273,990 Active 636 DOM
  43. 2026-06-15
    days on market $273,990 Active 635 DOM
  44. 2026-06-13
    days on market $273,990 Active 633 DOM
  45. 2026-06-09
    days on market $273,990 Active 629 DOM
  46. 2026-06-08
    days on market $273,990 Active 628 DOM
  47. 2026-06-07
    days on market $273,990 Active 627 DOM
  48. 2026-06-04
    days on market $273,990 Active 624 DOM
  49. 2026-06-03
    days on market $273,990 Active 623 DOM
  50. 2026-06-02
    days on market $273,990 Active 622 DOM

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$24,258
− Mortgage interest
−$16,239
− Property taxes
−$4,349
− Insurance
−$1,450
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,941
− Management
−$1,941
− Depreciation
−$8,434
Taxable loss
−$10,094
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,423
After-tax cash flow
$-2,455/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 · 1 photo

Excellent 100/100 None rehab

This townhouse is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or maintenance needed. It offers a good return on investment with updates that can significantly increase its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both New flooring in bathrooms and kitchen — Improves functionality and aesthetics
  • Both New lighting fixtures — Enhances interior aesthetics and functionality
F Composite school gradezoned avg 21/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Factory Shoals Elementary School F GA #810/1,228 Nat'l #32,000/41,679 Middle Chestnut Log Middle School F GA #333/470 Nat'l #11,208/14,009 High New Manchester High School F GA #250/424 Nat'l #14,670/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Douglas County
NCES district ID
1301860
Math proficiency
23% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
35% ▼ -11.00%
Median HH income
$55,335
Composite
25.84/100
National rank
#7353
State rank
#92 of 174 in GA
B Composite livability gradescore 71/100

Livability — Douglasville

Score
71/100
State rank
#82
US rank
#6971

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Douglas County · 163,022 people
City population
114,380
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
Population (ZIP)
66,800
Household income
$94,526
Rent vs Own
21.9% rent · 78.1% own
Severe rent burden
7% of renters

Population outlook (Douglas County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
163,022 people
By 2030
173,956 · +6.7%
By 2040
196,859 · +20.8%
By 2050
220,017 · +35.0%
By 2075
279,831 · +71.7%
By 2100
322,702 · +97.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
Black 49% White 35% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 6% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 2% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 7% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Douglas

2024 margin
Solid D (+31.4) · D 65.4% · R 33.9%
2008→2024 swing
+29.6pp toward D · 2008: 1.8pp · 2024: 31.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+31.4 2020: D+25.1 2016: D+10.8 2012: D+4.0 2008: D+1.8

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Civics

Price history

-5.8% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-19 Price Changed $273,990 Zillow
  • 2025-11-14 Price Changed $293,990 Zillow
  • 2025-09-09 Price Changed $299,990 Zillow
  • 2024-09-18 Listed $290,990 Zillow

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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