505 Lakeshore · Walterboro, SC 29488

$269,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,196 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 16 Days on market

Built 1978

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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 +17.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.3/10.0
• 1% rule +3.7/10.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Unbelievable Transformation!This beautifully renovated brick ranch offers 1,377 square feet of comfortable single-story living, combining timeless appeal with modern updates throughout. Known for its durable masonry construction, low-profile design, and functional floor plan, this home delivers both style and convenience. Extensive renovations provide peace of mind and move-in-ready living, including a new roof, new HVAC system, new appliances, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, updated countertops, modern lighting fixtures, and new hardware throughout. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this versatile home is situated on a desirable corner lot and offers easy accessibility

Key facts

• New appliances
• Fresh interior paint
• Fresh exterior paint

Tags

• RENOVATED BRICK RANCH
• NEW ROOF
• NEW HVAC SYSTEM
• NEW APPLIANCES
• FRESH INTERIOR PAINT
• FRESH EXTERIOR PAINT

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Trash service

Exterior

• Parking: Attached parking; Off-street parking
• Utilities: Public sewer; City of Walterboro utilities available; Dominion Energy service
• Home design: Single-family detached residential; One story; Ground-level entry
• Construction: Architectural roof; Fee simple ownership
• Exterior features: Stoop; Partial fencing; High lot; Lot size under 0.5 acre

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric range; Range hood; Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR qualified appliances; Tankless water heater
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms; Primary bedroom on lower level with ceiling fan(s) and walk-in closet(s)
• Flooring: Laminate flooring; Vinyl flooring
• Bathrooms: 2 bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heat (electric heat pump); Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Blown and smooth ceilings; Ceiling fans; Eat-in kitchen; Family room; Walk-in closet(s)
• Laundry & utility: Laundry room with washer and electric dryer hookups

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $269k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $180 ($2k/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 $233k (13.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $233k (13.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 57/100 on livability (#269 in SC) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A-; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Colleton 01 (rural): math 13% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #69 of 80 in SC (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 69% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Northside Elementary (math 14% / reading 22%, grade F, #508 of 597 statewide, top 86%, 452 students, 100% FRL); Colleton County Middle (math 8% / reading 18%, grade F, #210 of 229 statewide, top 93%, 1,121 students, 100% FRL); Colleton County High (math 28% / reading 80%, grade C-, #137 of 196 statewide, top 70%, 1,497 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 69% district-wide (31 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 223 active listings in the ZIP; 50 units permitted in Colleton County in 2024 (0 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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Colleton County population projected at -28% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 16 days — a 2% lower offer ($265k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $85k; list at $269k implies a 216% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $232,690 (13.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1978 — 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 F-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. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 0.87% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.10%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.87%
• DSCR: 1.13
• GRM: 9.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -11.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.57×
• Total profit: $-32,211
• Equity at exit: $40,109

10-year hold

• IRR: -2.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.82×
• Total profit: $-13,641
• Equity at exit: $23,258

Cash invested: $75,320 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29488

• Home prices YoY: -33.6%
• Active inventory: 223
• Price-to-rent: 9.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,327 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,411
• Tax from tax record: −$135 /mo · $1,626/yr
• Insurance: −$112
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$489
• Net cashflow: $180

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,099

Max offer price $269,000

Occupancy floor 87%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $332	-5% $256	+0% $180	+5% $104	+10% $28
Rent	-10% $-4	-5% $88	+0% $180	+5% $272	+10% $364
Rate	-1.0pp $316	-0.5pp $248	base $180	+0.5pp $110	+1.0pp $39

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: $67,250
• Closing costs: $8,070
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 12 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $269,000 Active 16 DOM
2. 2026-06-21
   days on market $269,000 Active 15 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   days on market $269,000 Active 13 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $269,000 Active 12 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $269,000 Active 11 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $269,000 Active 10 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $269,000 Active 8 DOM
8. 2026-06-12
   days on market $269,000 Active 7 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $269,000 Active 4 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $269,000 Active 3 DOM
11. 2026-06-08
    remarks 699-char remark
12. 2026-06-08
    listed $269,000 Active 2 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 SC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,626 · $135/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,626 · $135/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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 7/10 Severe
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,923
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,068
• − Property taxes: −$1,626
• − Insurance: −$1,345
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,234
• − Management: −$2,234
• − Depreciation: −$7,825
• Taxable loss: −$2,409
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$578
• After-tax cash flow: $2,739/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: Colleton 01
• NCES district ID: 4501830
• Math proficiency: 13% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 28% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $33,128
• Composite: 16.66/100
• National rank: #9171
• State rank: #69 of 80 in SC

Livability — Walterboro

• Score: 57/100
• State rank: #269
• US rank: #21618

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 22,367
• Population (ZIP): 22,367

Population outlook (Colleton County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 34,932 people
• By 2030: 33,078 · -5.3%
• By 2040: 29,017 · -16.9%
• By 2050: 25,029 · -28.3%
• By 2075: 16,894 · -51.6%
• By 2100: 10,518 · -69.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 54% Black 38% Hispanic / Latino 4% Two or more races 4%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Colleton

• 2024 margin: R (+18.2) · D 40.4% · R 58.5% · Other 1.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -18.7pp toward R · 2008: 0.5pp · 2024: -18.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+18.2 2020: R+9.5 2016: R+8.5 2012: D+0.2 2008: D+0.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -119.20%
• Current HPI: 235.1237
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Price history

+216.5% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-05 Listed $269,000 Charleston Trident MLS
• 2026-04-02 Sold (Public Records) $85,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,626 · +4.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.