400 Stanford St · Columbia, SC 29203

$99,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,144 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 24 Days on market

Built 1971 Est $153k · 35% 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
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Rent growth +3.1/5.0
• Schools +2.6/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Opportunity awaits in the established Hollywood Hills subdivision. This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,144 square feet and a functional layout ready for its next chapter. With value-add potential and opportunity for updates and improvements, this property is well-suited for those looking to expand a portfolio or step into investment ownership. A great chance to secure a property with immediate potential and long-term upside. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Key facts

• Value add potential
• Long term upside
• Built 1971

Tags

• HOLLYWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION
• VALUE ADD POTENTIAL
• IMMEDIATE INCOME POTENTIAL
• LONG TERM UPSIDE

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached carport
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-story home
• Construction: Crawlspace foundation
• Exterior features: Covered front porch; Paved road access; Brick finish on all sides above the foundation

Interior

• Bedrooms: Master bedroom on the main level; Second bedroom on the main level; Third bedroom on the main level; Fourth bedroom on the main level
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom on the main level; One full bathroom total
• Heating & cooling: Central heat; Central air
• Interior features: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Laundry & utility: Utility room for laundry/household tasks

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $99k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $663 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $99k).
• Recommended offer: $98k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.3% vs local median 5.0% in Columbia — 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 78/100 on livability (#18 in SC, #2,436 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D, crime F.
• Richland 01 (urban): math 26% / reading 36% proficiency, ranked #54 of 80 in SC (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 64% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: W.J. Keenan High (math 54% / reading 77%, grade B, #83 of 196 statewide, top 43%, 725 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 64% district-wide (36 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 66% at this address vs 31% district-wide (+35 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Richland 01 average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.5%/yr); 238 active listings in the ZIP; 3,472 units permitted in Richland County in 2024 (1,096 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,739/mo this rent would consume 45% of the median local household income ($46k/yr) (locally 1980% 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 $684 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Richland County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 2.5% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 24 days — a 2% lower offer ($98k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $6k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 60% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $97,515 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1971 — 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: 1.76% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.33%
• Cash-on-cash: 28.71%
• DSCR: 2.28
• GRM: 4.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $153,296
• Comps found: 4

Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
416 Woodcrest Dr	0.28mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,175 (+3%)	16mo	$174,000	$148	64
709 Meadowlake Dr	0.53mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,102 (-4%)	2mo	$148,000	$134	63
140 Beaver Brook Rd	0.26mi	3/1.0 (-1)	1,100 (-4%)	18mo	$90,000	$82	58
436 Green Tree Cir	0.38mi	3/1.0 (-1)	1,010 (-12%)	2mo	$85,000	$84	52

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 · 2.5% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 22.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.92×
• Total profit: $25,367
• Equity at exit: $14,761

10-year hold

• IRR: 30.2%
• Equity multiple: 3.64×
• Total profit: $73,113
• Equity at exit: $8,560

Cash invested: $27,720 (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 29203

• Home prices YoY: -31.6%
• Rents YoY: 2.5%
• Active inventory: 238
• Price-to-rent: 4.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,739 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$519
• Tax from tax record: −$150 /mo · $1,800/yr
• Insurance: −$41
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$365
• Net cashflow: $663

Break-even live

Break-even rent $899

Max offer price $99,000

Occupancy floor 57%

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: $24,750
• Closing costs: $2,970
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $99,000 Active 24 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $99,000 Active 23 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $99,000 Active 22 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $99,000 Active 21 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $99,000 Active 19 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   remarks 533-char remark
7. 2026-06-10
   listed $99,000 Active 16 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: $1,800 · $150/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,800 · $150/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 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 60% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,865
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,546
• − Property taxes: −$1,800
• − Insurance: −$495
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,669
• − Management: −$1,669
• − Depreciation: −$2,880
• Taxable income: $6,806
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,633
• After-tax cash flow: $6,325/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: Richland 01
• NCES district ID: 4503360
• Math proficiency: 26% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 36% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $38,931
• Composite: 25.94/100
• National rank: #7335
• State rank: #54 of 80 in SC

Livability — Columbia

• Score: 78/100
• State rank: #18
• US rank: #2436

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Richland County · 389,530 people
• City population: 335,994
• Metro: Columbia, SC
• Population (ZIP): 40,653
• Household income: $46,054
• Rent vs Own: 51.3% rent · 48.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1980.0

Population outlook (Richland County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 459,667 people
• By 2030: 487,524 · +6.1%
• By 2040: 542,035 · +17.9%
• By 2050: 595,371 · +29.5%
• By 2075: 732,998 · +59.5%
• By 2100: 820,415 · +78.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (80%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 80% White 13% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 2%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Richland

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+34.6) · D 66.4% · R 31.8% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: +5.7pp toward D · 2008: 28.9pp · 2024: 34.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+34.6 2020: D+38.3 2016: D+32.9 2012: D+33.3 2008: D+28.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -77.52%
• Current HPI: 168.2114
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.50%
• Metro: Columbia, SC
• 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

-89.0% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-10 Price Changed $99,000 Consolidated MLS
• 2026-06-09 Relisted — Consolidated MLS
• 2026-04-14 Listed $105,000 Consolidated MLS
• 2021-11-02 Sold (Public Records) $428,500 Public Records
• 2004-07-30 Sold (Public Records) $418,000 Public Records
• 2002-04-02 Sold (Public Records) $396,000 Public Records
• 2001-09-26 Sold (Public Records) $900,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,800 · +2.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.