5974 Skylar Dr · South Fulton, GA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $963 – $1,789
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 103°F)
- 6 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 25.0%
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 5 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +10.2/30.0
- ARV discount +7.3/15.0
- Appreciation +5.7/10.0
- Schools +4.5/10.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- 1% rule +3.5/10.0
- DSCR +2.9/10.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Livability +2.5/5.0
$287,990
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to 5974 Skylar Drive! The Pearson II floorplan at our illustrious Woodbury Park community in Atlanta, GA offers a two-story plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,508 square feet along with a 1-car garage. As you step off the front porch, a long foyer welcomes you and leads you into the main living area as you pass by a half bathroom in the front hallway. The large living room is the perfect space for family and friends to gather or for a quiet night with a movie or book. Enjoy easy access to the back patio where you can relax with coffee in the mornings. The living room flows seamlessly into the contemporary designed kitchen with an attached island, white cabinets, and granite countertops. Homeowners will appreciate the durable, laminate wood flooring throughout the main level, that is perfect for any active household. Up the stairs you'll turn from the landing into the primary suite. A spacious bedroom is complimented by the en suite bathroom featuring a granite topped, dual vanity and roomy walk-in closet. Across the landing you'll be led into one of the two additional bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. The laundry room and an additional bathroom round out the upper floor. If 5974 Skylar Drive sounds like a dream come true, call us today at Woodbury Park to come visit us in Atlanta, GA!
Key facts
- Long foyer
- White cabinets
- Attached island
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $288k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-164 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $264k (8.2% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $246k (14.7% below list).
- Recommended offer: $246k (14.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 5.6% vs local median 4.6% in South Fulton — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.
Location & tenants
- Location reads: area grade D — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
- Fulton County (suburban): math 49% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #12 of 174 in GA (top 7%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
- Market conditions: 13 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 5d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 11,565 units permitted in Fulton County in 2024 (8,159 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $6k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $4k appreciation (1.4% local appreciation)).
- Fulton County population projected at +38% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- By year 6, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$34k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 134 days — a 12% lower offer ($253k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 25% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 134 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 15% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.85% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.61%
- Cash-on-cash
- -2.44%
- DSCR
- 0.89
- GRM
- 9.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $286,990
- List price
- $287,990
- Delta
- 0.35%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5978 Skylar Dr | 0.01mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 1mo | $290,990 | $193 | 99 |
| 5984 Skylar Dr | 0.03mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 1mo | $289,990 | $192 | 98 |
| 5972 Skylar Drive Dr #70 | 0.00mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 2mo | $289,990 | $192 | 98 |
| 5990 Skylar Dr | 0.04mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 0mo | $290,990 | $193 | 98 |
| 5968 Skylar Drive Dr #70 | 0.01mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 2mo | $286,990 | $190 | 98 |
| 5980 Skylar Drive Dr #70 | 0.01mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 2mo | $292,990 | $194 | 98 |
| 5966 Skylar Dr | 0.02mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 2mo | $293,990 | $195 | 98 |
| 5996 Skylar Dr | 0.05mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 1mo | $295,990 | $196 | 97 |
| 5989 Skylar Drive Dr #70 | 0.04mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 3mo | $286,990 | $190 | 96 |
| 5979 Skylar Dr | 0.03mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 4mo | $287,990 | $191 | 95 |
| 5981 Skylar Dr | 0.03mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 4mo | $286,990 | $190 | 95 |
| 5997 Skylar Dr | 0.05mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (0%) | 3mo | $292,990 | $194 | 95 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
1.42% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 0.2%
- Equity multiple
- 1.01×
- Total profit
- $1,039
- Equity at exit
- $104,698
- IRR
- 4.8%
- Equity multiple
- 1.61×
- Total profit
- $49,483
- Equity at exit
- $144,210
Cash invested: $80,637 (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
ZIP-level market 30336
- Home prices YoY
- 0.5%
- Active inventory
- 13
- Price-to-rent
- 9.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,457 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,510
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$360 /mo · $4,320/yr
- Insurance
- −$120
- HOA
- −$115
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$516
- Net cashflow
- $-164
Break-even live
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
- $71,998
- Closing costs
- $8,640
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 9 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5976 Skylar Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1508 | $2,500 | $1.66 | 43d | 1 | 0.03mi |
| 5980 Skylar Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1508 | $2,550 | $1.69 | 5d | 1 | 0.03mi |
| 5900 Campbellton Rd SW Atlanta, GA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1002 | $2,280 | $2.28 | 2d | 12 | 0.20mi |
| 2495 Zane Dr SW Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1450 | $1,790 | $1.23 | 1d | 1 | 0.95mi |
| 1524 Reel Lake Dr SW Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1967 | $2,400 | $1.22 | 43d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 6386 Sundowner Pl SW Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1773 | $2,795 | $1.58 | 43d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 6386 Sundowner Pl SW Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1695 | $2,499 | $1.47 | 16d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 6384 Sundowner Pl SW Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1695 | $2,350 | $1.39 | 2d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 1475 Sand Bay Dr SW Atlanta, GA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1155 | $2,016 | $1.75 | 1d | 31 | 1.44mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $115 · $1,380/yr
Listing history 16 events
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2026-06-18days on market $287,990 Active 134 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $287,990 Active 133 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $287,990 Active 132 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $287,990 Active 131 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $287,990 Active 129 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $287,990 Active 125 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $287,990 Active 124 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $287,990 Active 123 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $287,990 Active 120 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $287,990 Active 119 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $287,990 Active 117 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $287,990 Active 116 DOM
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2026-04-23soldstatus $287,990 Sold 1333-char remark
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Welcome to 5974 Skylar Drive! The Pearson II floorplan at our illustrious Woodbury Park community in Atlanta, GA offers a two-story plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,508 square feet along with a 1-car garage. As you step off the front porch, a long foyer welcomes you and leads you into the main living area as you pass by a half bathroom in the front hallway. The large living room is the perfect space for family and friends to gather or for a quiet night with a movie or book. Enjoy easy access to the back patio where you can relax with coffee in the mornings. The living room flows seamlessly into the contemporary designed kitchen with an attached island, white cabinets, and granite countertops. Homeowners will appreciate the durable, laminate wood flooring throughout the main level, that is perfect for any active household. Up the stairs you'll turn from the landing into the primary suite. A spacious bedroom is complimented by the en suite bathroom featuring a granite topped, dual vanity and roomy walk-in closet. Across the landing you'll be led into one of the two additional bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. The laundry room and an additional bathroom round out the upper floor. If 5974 Skylar Drive sounds like a dream come true, call us today at Woodbury Park to come visit us in Atlanta, GA!
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2026-03-11status Under Contract 1333-char remark
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Welcome to 5974 Skylar Drive! The Pearson II floorplan at our illustrious Woodbury Park community in Atlanta, GA offers a two-story plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,508 square feet along with a 1-car garage. As you step off the front porch, a long foyer welcomes you and leads you into the main living area as you pass by a half bathroom in the front hallway. The large living room is the perfect space for family and friends to gather or for a quiet night with a movie or book. Enjoy easy access to the back patio where you can relax with coffee in the mornings. The living room flows seamlessly into the contemporary designed kitchen with an attached island, white cabinets, and granite countertops. Homeowners will appreciate the durable, laminate wood flooring throughout the main level, that is perfect for any active household. Up the stairs you'll turn from the landing into the primary suite. A spacious bedroom is complimented by the en suite bathroom featuring a granite topped, dual vanity and roomy walk-in closet. Across the landing you'll be led into one of the two additional bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. The laundry room and an additional bathroom round out the upper floor. If 5974 Skylar Drive sounds like a dream come true, call us today at Woodbury Park to come visit us in Atlanta, GA!
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2026-02-04$287,990 New 1333-char remark
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Welcome to 5974 Skylar Drive! The Pearson II floorplan at our illustrious Woodbury Park community in Atlanta, GA offers a two-story plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,508 square feet along with a 1-car garage. As you step off the front porch, a long foyer welcomes you and leads you into the main living area as you pass by a half bathroom in the front hallway. The large living room is the perfect space for family and friends to gather or for a quiet night with a movie or book. Enjoy easy access to the back patio where you can relax with coffee in the mornings. The living room flows seamlessly into the contemporary designed kitchen with an attached island, white cabinets, and granite countertops. Homeowners will appreciate the durable, laminate wood flooring throughout the main level, that is perfect for any active household. Up the stairs you'll turn from the landing into the primary suite. A spacious bedroom is complimented by the en suite bathroom featuring a granite topped, dual vanity and roomy walk-in closet. Across the landing you'll be led into one of the two additional bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. The laundry room and an additional bathroom round out the upper floor. If 5974 Skylar Drive sounds like a dream come true, call us today at Woodbury Park to come visit us in Atlanta, GA!
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2026-02-04$287,990 Active 1333-char remark
Show marketing remark (1333 chars)
Welcome to 5974 Skylar Drive! The Pearson II floorplan at our illustrious Woodbury Park community in Atlanta, GA offers a two-story plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,508 square feet along with a 1-car garage. As you step off the front porch, a long foyer welcomes you and leads you into the main living area as you pass by a half bathroom in the front hallway. The large living room is the perfect space for family and friends to gather or for a quiet night with a movie or book. Enjoy easy access to the back patio where you can relax with coffee in the mornings. The living room flows seamlessly into the contemporary designed kitchen with an attached island, white cabinets, and granite countertops. Homeowners will appreciate the durable, laminate wood flooring throughout the main level, that is perfect for any active household. Up the stairs you'll turn from the landing into the primary suite. A spacious bedroom is complimented by the en suite bathroom featuring a granite topped, dual vanity and roomy walk-in closet. Across the landing you'll be led into one of the two additional bedrooms, both with walk-in closets. The laundry room and an additional bathroom round out the upper floor. If 5974 Skylar Drive sounds like a dream come true, call us today at Woodbury Park to come visit us in Atlanta, GA!
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
- Heat 5/10 Major 6 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 5/10 Major 25% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $29,485
- − Mortgage interest
- −$16,132
- − Property taxes
- −$4,320
- − Insurance
- −$1,440
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,359
- − Management
- −$2,359
- − HOA
- −$1,380
- − Depreciation
- −$8,378
- Taxable loss
- −$6,882
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,652
- After-tax cash flow
- $-318/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 · 12 photos
This townhouse is in excellent condition with no major repairs needed. It offers a good ROI with updates that can significantly increase its value.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Painting exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
- Both Replacing carpet with hardwood flooring — Improves aesthetics and is easier to maintain
- Both Upgrading kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and adds value
Renovation cost estimate screening
Value-add ROI direction
- Both Painting exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value ↑
- Both Replacing carpet with hardwood flooring — Improves aesthetics and is easier to maintain ↑
- Both Upgrading kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and adds value ↑
ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Fulton County
- NCES district ID
- 1302280
- Math proficiency
- 49% ▼ -2.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 53% ▬ 0.00%
- Median HH income
- $68,035
- Composite
- 45.33/100
- National rank
- #2640
- State rank
- #12 of 174 in GA
Livability — South Fulton
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Census & demographics
- Census place
- South Fulton, GA
- City population
- 127,674
- Population (ZIP)
- 536
Population outlook (Fulton County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 1,203,707 people
- By 2030
- 1,299,706 · +8.0%
- By 2040
- 1,488,256 · +23.6%
- By 2050
- 1,664,580 · +38.3%
- By 2075
- 2,036,072 · +69.2%
- By 2100
- 2,222,402 · +84.6%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (83%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 83% Asian 10% White 7%
- Foreign-born
- 9% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 99% English-only · Spanish 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Fulton
- 2024 margin
- Solid D (+44.9) · D 71.9% · R 27.0% · Other 1.1%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +9.8pp toward D · 2008: 35.0pp · 2024: 44.9pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+44.9 2020: D+46.4 2016: D+42.1 2012: D+29.6 2008: D+35.0
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 1.42%
- Current HPI
- 320.7266
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- —
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.66%
- F500 in state
- 28
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Paper / Packaging | 2 | $29B |
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| Retail | 1 | $160B |
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| Transportation / Logistics | 1 | $91B |
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| Airlines | 1 | $62B |
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| Consumer Goods | 1 | $47B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $25B |
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Price history
+0.0% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-23 Sold (MLS) $287,990 GAMLS
- 2026-03-11 Pending — GAMLS
- 2026-02-04 Listed $287,990 FMLS
- 2026-02-04 Listed $287,990 GAMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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