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2898 Lakemont Dr SW
D Composite 41.71
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).

  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +8.9/30.0
  • Schools +3.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • DSCR +2.5/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.4/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$244,900

2898 Lakemont Dr SW · Smyrna, GA 30060
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,496 sqft · Townhouse public records · 455 Days on market
Built 1985 2,665 sqft lot $164/sqft · 18% below area Est $298k · 18% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

A 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in Cobb County for under $300k!!! Concrete plank siding with fresh paint, privacy fence, gas fire place and the convenience of a Marietta address. Close to Osborne High School with easy access to the many restaurants and shops in Marietta and Smyrna.

Key facts

  • 2 parking spots
  • Built 1985
  • Listed 455 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $245k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-199 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $210k (14.3% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $181k (25.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $181k (25.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 5.3% vs local median 3.5% in Smyrna — 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 76/100 on livability (#27 in GA, #3,621 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, employment A, commute A-; Watch: cost of living C-, amenities F.
  • Cobb County (suburban): math 39% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #25 of 174 in GA (top 14%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Norton Park Elementary School (math 15% / reading 16%, grade F, #973 of 1,228 statewide, top 80%, 673 students, 80% FRL); Floyd Middle School (math 17% / reading 24%, grade F, #345 of 470 statewide, top 74%, 845 students, 80% FRL); Osborne High School (math 9% / reading 12%, grade F, #348 of 424 statewide, top 83%, 2,772 students, 75% FRL) — zoned schools average 78% FRL vs 39% district-wide (40 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 16% at this address vs 42% district-wide (-26 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Cobb County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.5%/yr); 194 active listings in the ZIP; 37 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,625 units permitted in Cobb County in 2024 (389 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($68k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Cobb County population projected at +33% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 455 days — a 12% lower offer ($216k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 11 sale attempts since 6y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 22% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $181,486 (25.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  2. It's been on market 455 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 26% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  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. 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
0.74%
Cap rate
5.32%
Cash-on-cash
-3.48%
DSCR
0.85
GRM
11.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$297,624
List price
$244,900
Delta
-17.72%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
187 Timber Creek Ln SW 0.36mi 3/2.5 1,472 (-2%) 6mo $255,000 $173 76
244 Timber Creek Ln 0.33mi 3/2.5 1,408 (-6%) 2mo $255,000 $181 73
193 Timber Creek Ln SW 0.39mi 2/2.5 (-1) 1,344 (-10%) 8mo $80,000 $60 53
2903 Lakemont Dr SW 0.03mi 4/3.0 (+1) 1,696 (+13%) 22mo $279,900 $165 51
132 Springstead Ct SW 0.30mi 3/2.5 1,350 (-10%) 23mo $260,000 $193 51
2893 O'shields Ct SW #7 0.17mi 2/2.5 (-1) 1,710 (+14%) 23mo $337,000 $197 44
2605 Vineyard Way SE 0.69mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,370 (-8%) 10mo $213,200 $156 39
2601 Vineyard Way SE 0.69mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,370 (-8%) 14mo $225,000 $164 35
1226 Poplar Pointe SE 0.73mi 2/2.5 (-1) 1,350 (-10%) 18mo $270,000 $200 30

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 · 1.54% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-23.7%
Equity multiple
0.20×
Total profit
$-54,974
Equity at exit
$36,515
10-year hold
IRR
-23.0%
Equity multiple
-0.09×
Total profit
$-74,672
Equity at exit
$21,174

Cash invested: $68,572 (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
Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

ZIP-level market 30060

Rents YoY
1.5%
Active inventory
194
Price-to-rent
11.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,815 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,284
Tax from tax record
$246 /mo · $2,953/yr
Insurance
$102
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$381
Net cashflow
$-199

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,066
Max offer price $209,808
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-60 -5% $-129 +0% $-199 +5% $-268 +10% $-337
Rent -10% $-342 -5% $-270 +0% $-199 +5% $-127 +10% $-55
Rate -1.0pp $-75 -0.5pp $-136 base $-199 +0.5pp $-262 +1.0pp $-327

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
$61,225
Closing costs
$7,347
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 37 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2870 Lakemont Dr SW Unit 2870 Marietta, GA 2.0 2.5 1176 $1,300 $1.11 19d 1 0.05mi
Marietta, GA 2.0 2.0 1200 $1,800 $1.50 45d 1 0.09mi
2870 Personality Pkwy SW Marietta, GA 2.0–3.0 1.5–2.5 1150 $1,595 $1.39 4d 16 0.09mi
2934 Lakemont Dr SW Unit 2936 Marietta, GA 2.0 2.5 1100 $1,295 $1.18 14d 1 0.12mi
2934 Lakemont Dr SW Unit 2936 Marietta, GA 2.0 2.5 1100 $1,495 $1.36 20d 1 0.12mi
160 Timber Creek Ln SW Marietta, GA 4.0 2.5 1732 $1,895 $1.09 20d 1 0.27mi
250 Robbie Ln SW Marietta, GA 3.0 2.5 1288 $2,116 $1.64 45d 1 0.30mi
311 Wiley Ct SW Marietta, GA 3.0 2.0 1304 $2,285 $1.75 7d 1 0.32mi
191 Timber Creek Ln SW Marietta, GA 2.0 2.0 1046 $1,650 $1.58 6d 1 0.35mi
191 Timber Creek Ln SW Unit 2 Marietta, GA 2.0 2.0 1046 $1,700 $1.63 14d 1 0.35mi
2986 Courtland Oaks Trl SW Unit Ter Marietta, GA 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,650 $1.38 7d 1 0.36mi
2751 Hammondton Rd SE Marietta, GA 2.0–3.0 1.5–2.5 1272 $1,885 $1.48 3d 19 0.57mi
3104 Biggern Ave SE Smyrna, GA 3.0 2.0 1156 $2,100 $1.82 14d 1 0.58mi
170 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd SE Smyrna, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0 770 $1,150 $1.49 1d 17 0.66mi
444 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd SW Marietta, GA 4.0 2.0 1844 $5,400 $2.93 0d 1 0.67mi
2665 Favor Rd SW Marietta, GA 1.0–4.0 1.0–2.5 1150 $1,733 $1.51 1d 17 0.70mi
1298 Poplar PT Smyrna, GA 2.0 2.5 1600 $1,600 $1.00 20d 1 0.76mi
2780 Hall Dr SE Smyrna, GA 4.0 2.0 1216 $2,395 $1.97 18d 1 0.79mi
1339 Poplar Pointe SE Smyrna, GA 2.0 2.0 1452 $2,000 $1.38 18d 1 0.82mi
331 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd SE Smyrna, GA 3.0 2.0 1431 $2,200 $1.54 22d 1 0.84mi
1166 Magnolia Way SE Smyrna, GA 2.0 2.5 1292 $2,200 $1.70 45d 1 0.85mi
2333 Sandtown Rd SW Marietta, GA 4.0 2.0 1800 $1,899 $1.05 24d 1 0.93mi
1100 Westfield Trce SE Smyrna, GA 2.0 2.5 1320 $2,100 $1.59 14d 1 0.99mi
1100 Westfield Trce SE Smyrna, GA 2.0 2.5 1320 $2,100 $1.59 5d 1 0.99mi
2935 Old Concord Rd SE Smyrna, GA 1.0–4.0 1.0–2.0 1102 $1,792 $1.63 45d 5 1.00mi
161 Larose Cir SE Marietta, GA 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,845 $1.54 26d 1 1.01mi
3058 Favor Pines Ct SW Marietta, GA 3.0 2.0 1776 $2,195 $1.24 26d 1 1.01mi
2300 Benson Poole Rd SE Smyrna, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0 788 $1,399 $1.78 4d 6 1.17mi
171 Evening Star Dr SE Marietta, GA 4.0 1.0 1022 $1,294 $1.27 22d 1 1.21mi
300 Hurt Rd SE Smyrna, GA 2.0–4.0 2.0 1309 $1,458 $1.11 1d 8 1.23mi
640 Glendale Pl SE Smyrna, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–1.5 1025 $1,348 $1.32 7d 2 1.28mi
921 Walnut Cir SW Marietta, GA 3.0 2.0 1492 $1,055 $0.71 4d 1 1.28mi
1901 Old Concord Rd SE Smyrna, GA 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1145 $1,880 $1.64 1d 29 1.39mi
1145 Berkley Dr SE Smyrna, GA 2.0 2.5 1361 $2,300 $1.69 14d 1 1.40mi
134 Summer Crest Pl SW Marietta, GA 3.0 2.5 1412 $2,055 $1.46 1d 1 1.41mi
798 Bank St SE Smyrna, GA 4.0 2.0 1535 $2,650 $1.73 45d 1 1.43mi
3064 Hicks Rd Unit C Marietta, GA 2.0 1.0 900 $1,300 $1.44 6d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 46 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $244,900 Active 455 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $244,900 Active 452 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $244,900 Active 451 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $244,900 Active 450 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $244,900 Active 449 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $244,900 Active 447 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $244,900 Active 446 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $244,900 Active 443 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $244,900 Active 442 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $244,900 Active 441 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $244,900 Active 438 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $244,900 Active 437 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $244,900 Active 436 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $244,900 Active 435 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $244,900 Active 434 DOM
  16. 2026-03-26
    price $244,900 280-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1045 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome nestled in the heart of Cobb County, priced at an incredible value of $259,900! Boasting new modern concrete plank siding with a fresh coat of paint, this gem offers both durability and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings at home. The new private fenced yard provides your own secluded oasis, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in peace. As a homeowner, you will appreciate the new roof, updated flooring and newly installed HVAC system. Conveniently located with a coveted Marietta address, this townhome puts you just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Marietta and Smyrna. With Osborne High School nearby and easy access to major routes, this home combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready townhome at an unbeatable price—schedule your private tour today!

  17. 2026-03-26
    price $244,900 1045-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1045 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome nestled in the heart of Cobb County, priced at an incredible value of $259,900! Boasting new modern concrete plank siding with a fresh coat of paint, this gem offers both durability and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings at home. The new private fenced yard provides your own secluded oasis, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in peace. As a homeowner, you will appreciate the new roof, updated flooring and newly installed HVAC system. Conveniently located with a coveted Marietta address, this townhome puts you just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Marietta and Smyrna. With Osborne High School nearby and easy access to major routes, this home combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready townhome at an unbeatable price—schedule your private tour today!

  18. 2025-07-01
    price $254,900 280-char remark
    Show marketing remark (280 chars)

    A 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in Cobb County for under $300k!!! Concrete plank siding with fresh paint, privacy fence, gas fire place and the convenience of a Marietta address. Close to Osborne High School with easy access to the many restaurants and shops in Marietta and Smyrna.

  19. 2025-05-15
    price $254,900 1045-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1045 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome nestled in the heart of Cobb County, priced at an incredible value of $259,900! Boasting new modern concrete plank siding with a fresh coat of paint, this gem offers both durability and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings at home. The new private fenced yard provides your own secluded oasis, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in peace. As a homeowner, you will appreciate the new roof, updated flooring and newly installed HVAC system. Conveniently located with a coveted Marietta address, this townhome puts you just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Marietta and Smyrna. With Osborne High School nearby and easy access to major routes, this home combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready townhome at an unbeatable price—schedule your private tour today!

  20. 2025-03-23
    listed $260,000 Active 1045-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1045 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome nestled in the heart of Cobb County, priced at an incredible value of $259,900! Boasting new modern concrete plank siding with a fresh coat of paint, this gem offers both durability and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings at home. The new private fenced yard provides your own secluded oasis, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in peace. As a homeowner, you will appreciate the new roof, updated flooring and newly installed HVAC system. Conveniently located with a coveted Marietta address, this townhome puts you just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Marietta and Smyrna. With Osborne High School nearby and easy access to major routes, this home combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready townhome at an unbeatable price—schedule your private tour today!

  21. 2025-03-22
    historical $1,800
    Show marketing remark (1045 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome nestled in the heart of Cobb County, priced at an incredible value of $259,900! Boasting new modern concrete plank siding with a fresh coat of paint, this gem offers both durability and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings at home. The new private fenced yard provides your own secluded oasis, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in peace. As a homeowner, you will appreciate the new roof, updated flooring and newly installed HVAC system. Conveniently located with a coveted Marietta address, this townhome puts you just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Marietta and Smyrna. With Osborne High School nearby and easy access to major routes, this home combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready townhome at an unbeatable price—schedule your private tour today!

  22. 2025-03-22
    historical $260,000 1045-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1045 chars)

    Discover your dream home in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome nestled in the heart of Cobb County, priced at an incredible value of $259,900! Boasting new modern concrete plank siding with a fresh coat of paint, this gem offers both durability and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy gas fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings at home. The new private fenced yard provides your own secluded oasis, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in peace. As a homeowner, you will appreciate the new roof, updated flooring and newly installed HVAC system. Conveniently located with a coveted Marietta address, this townhome puts you just minutes away from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Marietta and Smyrna. With Osborne High School nearby and easy access to major routes, this home combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready townhome at an unbeatable price—schedule your private tour today!

  23. 2025-03-21
    listed $260,000 New 280-char remark
    Show marketing remark (280 chars)

    A 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in Cobb County for under $300k!!! Concrete plank siding with fresh paint, privacy fence, gas fire place and the convenience of a Marietta address. Close to Osborne High School with easy access to the many restaurants and shops in Marietta and Smyrna.

  24. 2025-02-01
    listed $1,800
  25. 2024-07-01
    historical $1,700
  26. 2024-06-22
    price $1,700
  27. 2024-06-12
    price $1,850
  28. 2024-05-08
    listed $1,950
  29. 2024-02-29
    soldstatus $245,000
  30. 2024-02-22
    soldstatus $245,000 Closed
  31. 2024-02-16
    status Pending
  32. 2024-01-31
    listed $258,000 Active
  33. 2024-01-31
    historical
  34. 2024-01-31
    historical
  35. 2023-11-10
    status Back On Market
  36. 2023-11-10
    status Active
  37. 2023-11-07
    status Under Contract
  38. 2023-11-07
    status Pending
  39. 2023-10-27
    listed $265,000 Active
  40. 2023-10-27
    listed $265,000 New
  41. 2020-10-09
    historical
  42. 2020-10-06
    status Back on Market
  43. 2020-10-02
    status Under Contract
  44. 2020-05-14
    listed $159,900 New
  45. 1993-05-18
    soldstatus $53,000
  46. 1985-07-19
    soldstatus $54,500

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

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$2,953 · $246/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,953 · $246/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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 22% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 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
$21,778
− Mortgage interest
−$13,718
− Property taxes
−$2,953
− Insurance
−$1,224
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,742
− Management
−$1,742
− Depreciation
−$7,124
Taxable loss
−$6,726
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,614
After-tax cash flow
$-770/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
Cobb County
NCES district ID
1301290
Math proficiency
39% ▼ -15.00%
Reading proficiency
45% ▼ -10.00%
Median HH income
$68,845
Composite
37.93/100
National rank
#4308
State rank
#25 of 174 in GA

Livability — Smyrna

Score
76/100
State rank
#27
US rank
#3621

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Cobb County · 777,758 people
City population
80,612
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
Population (ZIP)
38,499
Household income
$67,510
Rent vs Own
51.4% rent · 48.6% own
Severe rent burden
1368.0

Population outlook (Cobb County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
868,385 people
By 2030
929,614 · +7.1%
By 2040
1,047,533 · +20.6%
By 2050
1,155,537 · +33.1%
By 2075
1,405,030 · +61.8%
By 2100
1,555,058 · +79.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 39% Black 28% White 26% Two or more races 13% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 24% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1% Italian 1% Hispanic 1%
Foreign-born
25% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
58% English-only · Spanish 37% Vietnamese 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Cobb

2024 margin
D (+14.9) · D 56.9% · R 42.0% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+24.3pp toward D · 2008: -9.4pp · 2024: 14.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+14.9 2020: D+14.3 2016: D+2.1 2012: R+12.6 2008: R+9.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -440.27%
Current HPI
270.2922
Rent YoY
▲ 1.54%
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.66%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+349.4% since first listed
31 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-26 Price Changed $244,900 GAMLS
  • 2026-03-26 Price Changed $244,900 FMLS
  • 2025-07-01 Price Changed $254,900 GAMLS
  • 2025-05-15 Price Changed $254,900 FMLS
  • 2025-03-23 Listed $260,000 FMLS
  • 2025-03-22 Rental Removed $1,800 FMLS
  • 2025-03-22 Coming Soon $260,000 FMLS
  • 2025-03-21 Listed $260,000 GAMLS
  • 2025-02-01 Listed for Rent $1,800 FMLS
  • 2024-07-01 Rental Removed $1,700 GAMLS
  • 2024-06-22 Price Changed $1,700 GAMLS
  • 2024-06-12 Price Changed $1,850 GAMLS
  • 2024-05-08 Listed for Rent $1,950 GAMLS
  • 2024-02-29 Sold (Public Records) $245,000 Public Records
  • 2024-02-22 Sold (MLS) $245,000 FMLS
  • 2024-02-16 Pending FMLS
  • 2024-01-31 Listing Removed GAMLS
  • 2024-01-31 Listing Removed FMLS
  • 2024-01-31 Listed $258,000 FMLS
  • 2023-11-10 Relisted GAMLS
  • 2023-11-10 Relisted FMLS
  • 2023-11-07 Pending GAMLS
  • 2023-11-07 Pending FMLS
  • 2023-10-27 Listed $265,000 GAMLS
  • 2023-10-27 Listed $265,000 FMLS
  • 2020-10-09 Listing Removed GAMLS
  • 2020-10-06 Relisted GAMLS
  • 2020-10-02 Pending GAMLS
  • 2020-05-14 Listed $159,900 GAMLS
  • 1993-05-18 Sold (Public Records) $53,000 Public Records
  • 1985-07-19 Sold (Public Records) $54,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,953 · -11.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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