605 Oxford St · Waycross, GA 31501

$195,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,792 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 1 Days on market

Built 1978 0.33 ac 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 +16.3/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• 1% rule +3.9/10.0
• Livability +2.8/5.0
• Schools +2.6/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

This duplex is a GREAT investment opportunity! The seller has had long term ownership with excellent success at keeping the units occupied. Ideal location in the center of town while offering a private feel surrounded by greenery at the end of a short, gravel street. Each unit has a nice size living and dining area, heated laundry, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. With a little polishing and updating, these units have the potential of becoming the local rental favorite!

Key facts

• 0.33 acre lot
• Built 1978

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Utility connections measured in feet for electric, gas, sewer, and water
• Exterior features: Lot approximately 0.33 acres

Interior

• Bedrooms: 4 main-level bedrooms
• Flooring: Laminate
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Interior features: Laminate flooring

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2.0-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $195k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $40 ($484/yr) — positive. Per door: $20/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $174k (10.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $174k (10.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 7.0% vs local median 5.1% in Waycross — 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 (#519 in GA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D-, crime F.
• Ware County (town): math 27% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #95 of 174 in GA (top 55%) — 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.
• Market conditions: 108 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 45 units permitted in Ware County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Ware County population projected at -18% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

• Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts since 3y ago 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.
• Current owner paid $140k; 39% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $174,500 (10.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1978 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.89% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.95%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.35%
• DSCR: 1.10
• GRM: 9.3

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: -14.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.47×
• Total profit: $-29,007
• Equity at exit: $29,075

10-year hold

• IRR: -6.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.60×
• Total profit: $-21,864
• Equity at exit: $16,860

Cash invested: $54,600 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 31501

• Home prices YoY: -29.3%
• Active inventory: 108
• Price-to-rent: 18.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,745 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,023
• Tax from tax record: −$168 /mo · $2,014/yr
• Insurance: −$81
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$66 /mo · $798/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$366
• Net cashflow: $40

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,694

Max offer price $195,000

Occupancy floor 93%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2.0	1	$1,746
Total (2 units)			$1,745

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: $48,750
• Closing costs: $5,850
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
808 Satilla Blvd Waycross, GA	3.0	2.0	1600	$2,000	$1.25	43d	1	0.19mi
801 Naomi St Waycross, GA	2.0–4.0	1.0–2.0	1109	$1,000	$0.90	43d	1	0.68mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-14
   status $195,000 Pending 1 DOM
2. 2026-06-12
   remarks 648-char remark
3. 2026-06-12
   listed $195,000 Active 1 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 GA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $2,014 · $168/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,014 · $168/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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 10 unhealthy d/yr today · 12 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,940
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,923
• − Property taxes: −$2,014
• − Insurance: −$1,772
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,675
• − Management: −$1,675
• − Depreciation: −$5,673
• Taxable loss: −$2,793
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$670
• After-tax cash flow: $1,155/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: Ware County
• NCES district ID: 1305430
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 35% ▼ -12.00%
• Median HH income: $35,231
• Composite: 25.6/100
• National rank: #7415
• State rank: #95 of 174 in GA

Livability — Waycross

• Score: 55/100
• State rank: #519
• US rank: #23458

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: Waycross, GA
• City population: 36,207
• Population (ZIP): 13,034

Population outlook (Ware County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 33,313 people
• By 2030: 32,071 · -3.7%
• By 2040: 29,587 · -11.2%
• By 2050: 27,197 · -18.4%
• By 2075: 22,323 · -33.0%
• By 2100: 18,197 · -45.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
• Race & ethnicity: White 49% Black 45% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1% Scottish 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Ware

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+43.1) · D 28.3% · R 71.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.7pp toward R · 2008: -34.5pp · 2024: -43.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+43.1 2020: R+40.4 2016: R+41.7 2012: R+33.9 2008: R+34.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -100.90%
• Current HPI: 243.5058
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.66%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Paper / Packaging	2	$29B
▸Retail	1	$160B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$91B
▸Airlines	1	$62B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$47B
▸Utilities	1	$25B

Price history

+50.0% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-12 Listed $195,000 GIAR
• 2023-06-22 Sold (Public Records) $140,000 Public Records
• 2023-06-20 Sold (MLS) $140,000 SEGAMLS
• 2023-05-26 Listed $130,000 SEGAMLS

Property tax history

+3.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,014 · +14.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.