1302 Spring Ave Ave · Spring Lake, NC 28390

$65,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 852 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 12 Days on market

Built 1937 0.61 ac lot Est $119k · 46% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ 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 +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.6/5.0
• Schools +3.1/10.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Investor Special – Endless Potential! Located in the heart of Spring Lake, this 3-bedroom, 1 bath home sits on a generous 0.61-acre lot and offers a prime opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking for their next renovation project. Conveniently located just a few minutes from shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, and minutes from Fort Bragg. Property requires significant repairs and is being sold as-is. With its large lot and excellent location, this property is full of potential for the right buyer.

Key facts

• 0.61-acre lot
• Excellent location
• 0.61 acre lot

Tags

• 0.61-ACRE LOT
• EXCELLENT LOCATION

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single family residence; Residential property
• Construction: Built with other construction materials
• Exterior features: Cleared lot

Interior

• Bedrooms: Total of 4 rooms (bedrooms included)
• Flooring: Other flooring
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: No heating listed
• Interior features: Fireplace (other type); Other flooring

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $65k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $656 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $65k).
• Cap rate 18.4% vs local median 4.5% in Spring Lake — 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 59/100 on livability (#543 in NC) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, crime F, amenities F.
• Cumberland County Schools (urban): math 32% / reading 41% proficiency, ranked #126 of 178 in NC (top 71%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.5%/yr); 348 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,125 units permitted in Cumberland County in 2024 (104 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $449 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.5% rent growth), your $18k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 12 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1937 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 73% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $65,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1937 — 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. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. 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?
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: 2.07% ✓
• Cap rate: 18.40%
• Cash-on-cash: 43.24%
• DSCR: 2.92
• GRM: 4.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $119,280
• Comps found: 5

Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
625 Eva Cir	0.71mi	2/1.0 (-1)	842 (-1%)	1mo	$132,000	$157	59
1404 Faye Ave	0.36mi	3/1.5	926 (+9%)	10mo	$118,000	$127	58
511 Eva Cir	0.69mi	2/1.0 (-1)	798 (-6%)	3mo	$112,000	$140	49
207 S 5th St	0.57mi	2/1.0 (-1)	792 (-7%)	13mo	$139,000	$176	46
1611 Bliss Ave	0.53mi	3/1.0	936 (+10%)	21mo	$95,000	$101	41

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 · 4.49% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 41.7%
• Equity multiple: 2.83×
• Total profit: $33,275
• Equity at exit: $9,692

10-year hold

• IRR: 48.5%
• Equity multiple: 6.02×
• Total profit: $91,384
• Equity at exit: $5,620

Cash invested: $18,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Carolina: 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable but court speed varies.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 28390

• Home prices YoY: -15.2%
• Rents YoY: 4.5%
• Active inventory: 348
• Price-to-rent: 4.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,344 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$341
• Tax from tax record: −$38 /mo · $456/yr
• Insurance: −$27
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$282
• Net cashflow: $656

Break-even live

Break-even rent $514

Max offer price $65,000

Occupancy floor 46%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $693	-5% $674	+0% $656	+5% $637	+10% $619
Rent	-10% $550	-5% $603	+0% $656	+5% $709	+10% $762
Rate	-1.0pp $689	-0.5pp $672	base $656	+0.5pp $639	+1.0pp $622

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: $16,250
• Closing costs: $1,950
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 16 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
201 Stonebriar Cir Spring Lake, NC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1150	$1,875	$1.63	14d	25	0.22mi
116 Calvin St Unit A Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.0	634	$1,025	$1.62	24d	1	0.44mi
118 Calvin St Unit B Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.0	634	$1,025	$1.62	24d	1	0.44mi
120 Calvin St Unit B Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.0	634	$1,025	$1.62	24d	1	0.44mi
1306 King St Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.0	968	$1,047	$1.08	24d	1	0.48mi
1401 Morrison Ave Spring Lake, NC	3.0	1.0	1026	$1,400	$1.36	24d	1	0.48mi
206 S Seventh St Spring Lake, NC	3.0	1.0	900	$1,000	$1.11	24d	1	0.48mi
502 Spring Ave Spring Lake, NC	3.0	1.0	950	$1,150	$1.21	24d	1	0.54mi
401 Spring Ave Spring Lake, NC	2.0	2.0	868	$1,200	$1.38	24d	1	0.64mi
1000 Riverbank Dr Spring Lake, NC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1072	$1,440	$1.34	14d	9	0.68mi
501 Weaver St #4 Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.0	900	$850	$0.94	24d	1	0.86mi
100 Spring Ave Unit B Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.0	800	$825	$1.03	24d	1	0.88mi
310 Elizabeth St Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.5	940	$1,197	$1.27	24d	2	1.37mi
204 McKenzie Rd Spring Lake, NC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	980	$1,390	$1.42	14d	17	1.41mi
503 Warfield St Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.5	920	$1,197	$1.30	24d	1	1.42mi
505 Warfield St Spring Lake, NC	2.0	1.5	960	$1,197	$1.25	24d	1	1.42mi

Listing history 11 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $65,000 Active 12 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $65,000 Active 11 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $65,000 Active 10 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $65,000 Active 9 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $65,000 Active 7 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $65,000 Active 6 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $65,000 Active 4 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $65,000 Active 3 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $65,000 Active 2 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    remarks 525-char remark
11. 2026-06-07
    listed $65,000 Active 1 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast NC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $456 · $38/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $533 · $44/mo
• Expected delta: +$77/yr (+$6/mo · 16.8%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 7/10 Severe
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 73% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,128
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,641
• − Property taxes: −$456
• − Insurance: −$325
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,290
• − Management: −$1,290
• − Depreciation: −$1,891
• Taxable income: $7,235
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,736
• After-tax cash flow: $6,133/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: Cumberland County Schools
• NCES district ID: 3700011
• Math proficiency: 32% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 41% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $44,168
• Composite: 31.0/100
• National rank: #6096
• State rank: #126 of 178 in NC

Livability — Spring Lake

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #543
• US rank: #19811

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Harnett County · 125,715 people
• City population: 24,000
• Metro: Fayetteville, NC
• Population (ZIP): 24,000
• Household income: $62,972
• Rent vs Own: 50.7% rent · 49.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 811.0

Population outlook (Cumberland County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 330,855 people
• By 2030: 333,523 · +0.8%
• By 2040: 335,583 · +1.4%
• By 2050: 335,325 · +1.4%
• By 2075: 342,853 · +3.6%
• By 2100: 340,698 · +3.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 41% Black 33% Hispanic / Latino 14% Two or more races 12% Asian 2% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 4%
• Common ancestry: Italian 1% Slovak 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, South Korea, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 88% English-only · Spanish 8% German/W. Germanic 1% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Cumberland

• 2024 margin: D (+13.4) · D 56.1% · R 42.7% · Other 1.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -4.3pp toward R · 2008: 17.7pp · 2024: 13.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+13.4 2020: D+16.6 2016: D+16.0 2012: D+19.7 2008: D+17.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -37.43%
• Current HPI: 207.9349
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.49%
• Metro: Fayetteville, NC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 26

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	2	$213B
▸Retail	2	$95B
▸Industrial Conglomerate	1	$38B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$35B
▸Utilities	1	$30B
▸Industrial Machinery	1	$19B

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2026-06-05 Listed $65,000 LPRMLS

Property tax history

+2.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $456 · -4.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.