300 S 20th St · West Memphis, AR 72301

$25,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,062 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 61 Days on market

Built 1957 7,404 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Livability +2.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Calling all investors! This property is distressed and needs some work, but it offers an excellent opportunity for a renovation project. Are you up for the challenge?

Key facts

• 7,404 sq ft lot
• Built 1957
• Listed 61 days

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: No garage
• Utilities: Other water source; Public sewer
• Home design: Residential property; One level; Corner, irregular lot
• Construction: Other construction materials; Other foundation details; Built on one level
• Exterior features: No notable exterior features listed; No patio or porch listed; Other roof type

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Has heating; Has cooling
• Interior features: Water heater; No basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $25k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $957 ($11k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $25k).
• Recommended offer: $24k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 52.2% vs local median 7.0% in West Memphis — 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 55/100 on livability (#413 in AR) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: schools D-, crime F, amenities F.
• West Memphis School District (suburban): math 16% / reading 15% proficiency, ranked #224 of 238 in AR (top 94%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 96% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 133 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 42% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 69 units permitted in Crittenden County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $173 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $750 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Crittenden County population projected at -26% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $7k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 61 days — a 6% lower offer ($24k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $16k; list at $25k implies a 56% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1957 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $23,500 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 61 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1957 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 5.58% ✓
• Cap rate: 52.23%
• Cash-on-cash: 164.07%
• DSCR: 8.30
• GRM: 1.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $112,572
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
429 S 12th St	0.58mi	2/1.0	1,032 (-3%)	0mo	$12,000	$12	68
2413 Gathings Dr	0.52mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,040 (-2%)	4mo	$27,000	$26	64
2692 Beatty St	0.74mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,053 (-1%)	3mo	$137,000	$130	57
518 N 16th St	0.66mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,092 (+3%)	4mo	$55,000	$50	52
521 Julia St	0.51mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,073 (+1%)	23mo	$129,000	$120	48
548 Julia Dr	0.62mi	2/1.5	1,036 (-2%)	23mo	$109,900	$106	46
2004 Van Buren Ave	0.14mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,210 (+14%)	22mo	$95,000	$79	45
2501 S Woodlawn St	0.63mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,122 (+6%)	16mo	$105,000	$94	43
—	0.68mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,153 (+9%)	10mo	$8,000	$7	41
521 S 14th St	0.49mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,200 (+13%)	10mo	$155,000	$129	38
601 Ingram Blvd	0.67mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,215 (+14%)	14mo	$150,000	$123	24
507 Wilson Rd	0.61mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,210 (+14%)	23mo	$134,000	$111	24

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: —
• Equity multiple: 9.13×
• Total profit: $56,911
• Equity at exit: $3,728

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 19.30×
• Total profit: $128,067
• Equity at exit: $2,162

Cash invested: $7,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 92 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Arkansas: 92 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+14
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Only US state where non-payment is criminal. Strongly landlord-favorable; very few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 72301

• Active inventory: 133
• Price-to-rent: 1.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,396 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$131
• Tax from tax record: −$4 /mo · $52/yr
• Insurance: −$10
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$293
• Net cashflow: $957

Break-even live

Break-even rent $185

Max offer price $25,000

Occupancy floor 26%

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: $6,250
• Closing costs: $750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 12 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2501 E Tyler Ave West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1220	$1,500	$1.23	43d	1	0.34mi
2502 E Tyler Ave West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,550	$1.24	43d	1	0.34mi
2504 Tyler Cir West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,450	$1.16	1d	1	0.35mi
2506 E Tyler Ave West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,450	$1.16	15d	1	0.36mi
307 Westree St West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1220	$1,550	$1.27	10d	1	0.38mi
309 Westree St West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1220	$1,550	$1.27	1d	1	0.38mi
316 Chestnut St West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,450	$1.16	43d	1	0.49mi
310 Chestnut St West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,350	$1.08	1d	1	0.49mi
2400 Goodwin Ave West Memphis, AR	2.0	1.5	1100	$775	$0.70	43d	1	0.84mi
1398 E Barton Ave West Memphis, AR	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,550	$1.24	10d	1	0.87mi
741 N 18th St West Memphis, AR	2.0	1.0	814	$940	$1.15	4d	1	0.88mi
2401 Wheeler Ave West Memphis, AR	2.0	1.0	1000	$750	$0.75	43d	1	0.90mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-04-29
   status Pending
2. 2026-02-27
   listed $25,000 Active
3. 1997-08-25
   soldstatus $16,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast AR · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $52 · $4/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $160 · $13/mo
• Expected delta: +$108/yr (+$9/mo · 206.7%)

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 17% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,754
• − Mortgage interest: −$1,400
• − Property taxes: −$52
• − Insurance: −$125
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,340
• − Management: −$1,340
• − Depreciation: −$727
• Taxable income: $11,768
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,824
• After-tax cash flow: $8,661/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 Memphis School District
• NCES district ID: 0508040
• Math proficiency: 16% ▼ -14.00%
• Reading proficiency: 15% ▼ -14.00%
• Median HH income: $29,382
• Composite: 12.22/100
• National rank: #9647
• State rank: #224 of 238 in AR

Livability — West Memphis

• Score: 55/100
• State rank: #413
• US rank: #23638

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: West Memphis, AR
• City population: 24,182
• Population (ZIP): 24,182

Population outlook (Crittenden County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 45,254 people
• By 2030: 42,953 · -5.1%
• By 2040: 38,235 · -15.5%
• By 2050: 33,670 · -25.6%
• By 2075: 24,315 · -46.3%
• By 2100: 17,173 · -62.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority Black (64%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 64% White 29% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Crittenden

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 50.1% · R 47.9% · Other 2.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -12.4pp toward R · 2008: 14.7pp · 2024: 2.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+2.3 2020: D+7.2 2016: D+9.0 2012: D+18.7 2008: D+14.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -143.63%
• Current HPI: 182.7665
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.80%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AR)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Retail	1	$681B
▸Food / Agriculture	1	$53B
▸Retail / Energy	1	$22B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$12B
▸Energy	1	$4B

Price history

+56.2% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-29 Pending — EARA
• 2026-02-27 Listed $25,000 EARA
• 1997-08-25 Sold (Public Records) $16,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-11.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $52 · -1.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.