498 Remington Ln · Cartersville, GA 30101

$299,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,405 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 253 Days on market

Built 1992 0.68 ac lot $213/sqft · at area comps Est $319k · 6% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +19.2/30.0
• ARV discount +10.1/15.0
• DSCR +6.1/10.0
• 1% rule +4.5/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is less than 3 years old.

Key facts

• White cabinets
• Split-level home
• Granite countertops

Tags

• SPLIT-LEVEL HOME
• NORTH PAULDING SCHOOL DISTRICT
• WHITE CABINETS
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• FINISHED LIVING SPACE

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $300k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $325 ($4k/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 $285k (4.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $264k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.6% vs local median 3.7% in Cartersville — 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 74/100 on livability (#43 in GA, #4,800 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, amenities A; Watch: schools D+, commute F.
• Paulding County (suburban): math 39% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #33 of 174 in GA (top 19%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.5%/yr); 523 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 1,458 units permitted in Paulding County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($111k/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 $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Paulding County population projected at +24% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 253 days — a 12% lower offer ($264k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 18y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $50k (14%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $263,912 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 253 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
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: 0.95% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.59%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.65%
• DSCR: 1.21
• GRM: 8.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $318,565
• List price: $299,900
• Delta: -5.86%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
81 Summit Trl	0.32mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,574 (+12%)	10mo	$399,000	$253	52
50 Oak Glen Way	0.73mi	3/2.0	1,428 (+2%)	16mo	$337,000	$236	50

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 · 3.48% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -8.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.68×
• Total profit: $-26,545
• Equity at exit: $44,716

10-year hold

• IRR: 1.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.11×
• Total profit: $9,107
• Equity at exit: $25,930

Cash invested: $83,972 (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 30101

• Rents YoY: 3.5%
• Active inventory: 523
• Price-to-rent: 8.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,853 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,573
• Tax from tax record: −$231 /mo · $2,770/yr
• Insurance: −$125
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$599
• Net cashflow: $325

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,441

Max offer price $299,900

Occupancy floor 84%

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: $74,975
• Closing costs: $8,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
67 Winchester Ct Acworth, GA	3.0	2.0	1115	$1,700	$1.52	43d	1	0.19mi
221 Remington Ln Acworth, GA	4.0	2.0	1750	$4,600	$2.63	43d	1	0.30mi

Listing history 46 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $299,900 Active 253 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $299,900 Active 252 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $299,900 Active 251 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $299,900 Active 250 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $299,900 Active 248 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $299,900 Active 247 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   pricedays on market $299,900 Active 244 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $315,000 Active 243 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $315,000 Active 242 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $315,000 Active 239 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $315,000 Active 238 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $315,000 Active 237 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $315,000 Active 236 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $315,000 Active 235 DOM
15. 2026-04-12
    price $315,000 580-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is less than 3 years old.

16. 2026-04-11
    price $315,000 570-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

17. 2026-02-06
    price $332,500 580-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

18. 2026-02-06
    price $332,500 570-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

19. 2026-01-10
    price $337,500 580-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

20. 2026-01-10
    price $337,500 570-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

21. 2025-11-22
    price $342,500 580-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

22. 2025-11-22
    price $342,500 570-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

23. 2025-10-30
    price $347,100 570-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is less than 3 years old.

24. 2025-10-30
    price $347,100 580-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is less than 3 years old.

25. 2025-10-08
    listed $349,900 New 580-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

26. 2025-10-08
    listed $349,900 Active 570-char remark

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    Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom split-level home located in the North Paulding School District. Entering the home, you will find the Living Room to the left, Dining Area straight ahead, and Kitchen to the right. Kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The Primary Bedroom and Ensuite Bath are located on the Upper Level along with the Two Secondary Bedrooms and One Secondary Bathroom. Finished Living Space in Basement and plenty of Storage. One Car Garage. Large Deck overlooking wooded, fenced backyard. Roof is 3 years old.

27. 2020-06-22
    soldstatus $2,110,200
28. 2015-05-01
    price $105,000
29. 2015-04-30
    historical
30. 2015-04-01
    price $105,000
31. 2015-03-13
    soldstatus $105,000 Sold
32. 2015-03-13
    price $120,000
33. 2015-03-12
    soldstatus $105,000 Sold
34. 2015-01-05
    historical Contingent - Due Diligence
35. 2015-01-02
    listed $120,000 Active
36. 2015-01-02
    status Under Contract
37. 2014-12-31
    historical
38. 2014-12-29
    price $120,000
39. 2014-12-18
    listed $120,000 New
40. 2014-12-17
    listed $120,000 Active
41. 2009-08-07
    soldstatus $84,500
42. 2008-11-28
    listed $84,500
43. 2005-05-19
    soldstatus $136,000
44. 2004-10-27
    soldstatus $103,000
45. 1997-08-26
    soldstatus $89,000
46. 1992-01-28
    soldstatus $70,400

ⓘ 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: $2,770 · $231/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,770 · $231/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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 16% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $34,234
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,799
• − Property taxes: −$2,770
• − Insurance: −$1,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,739
• − Management: −$2,739
• − Depreciation: −$8,724
• Taxable loss: −$1,037
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$249
• After-tax cash flow: $4,151/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: Paulding County
• NCES district ID: 1304020
• Math proficiency: 39% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $61,447
• Composite: 36.0/100
• National rank: #4784
• State rank: #33 of 174 in GA

Livability — Cartersville

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #43
• US rank: #4800

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Cobb County · 777,758 people
• City population: 70,885
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
• Population (ZIP): 62,593
• Household income: $110,774
• Rent vs Own: 20.6% rent · 79.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 851.0

Population outlook (Paulding County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 175,714 people
• By 2030: 186,082 · +5.9%
• By 2040: 204,414 · +16.3%
• By 2050: 217,040 · +23.5%
• By 2075: 236,980 · +34.9%
• By 2100: 238,314 · +35.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (65%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 65% Black 18% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 7% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Slovak 2% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 8% Arabic 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Paulding

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+24.1) · D 37.6% · R 61.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: +14.4pp toward D · 2008: -38.5pp · 2024: -24.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+24.1 2020: R+29.1 2016: R+41.2 2012: R+43.6 2008: R+38.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -132.08%
• Current HPI: 237.1884
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.48%
• 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
▸Paper / Packaging	2	$29B
▸Retail	1	$160B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$91B
▸Airlines	1	$62B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$47B
▸Utilities	1	$25B

Price history

+347.4% since first listed

32 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-12 Price Changed $315,000 GAMLS
• 2026-04-11 Price Changed $315,000 FMLS
• 2026-02-06 Price Changed $332,500 GAMLS
• 2026-02-06 Price Changed $332,500 FMLS
• 2026-01-10 Price Changed $337,500 GAMLS
• 2026-01-10 Price Changed $337,500 FMLS
• 2025-11-22 Price Changed $342,500 GAMLS
• 2025-11-22 Price Changed $342,500 FMLS
• 2025-10-30 Price Changed $347,100 FMLS
• 2025-10-30 Price Changed $347,100 GAMLS
• 2025-10-08 Listed $349,900 FMLS
• 2025-10-08 Listed $349,900 GAMLS
• 2020-06-22 Sold (Public Records) $2,110,200 Public Records
• 2015-05-01 Price Changed $105,000 FMLS
• 2015-04-30 Listing Removed — FMLS
• 2015-04-01 Price Changed $105,000 GAMLS
• 2015-03-13 Price Changed $120,000 FMLS
• 2015-03-13 Sold (MLS) $105,000 FMLS
• 2015-03-12 Sold (MLS) $105,000 GAMLS
• 2015-01-05 Contingent — FMLS
• 2015-01-02 Listed $120,000 FMLS
• 2015-01-02 Pending — GAMLS
• 2014-12-31 Listing Removed — FMLS
• 2014-12-29 Price Changed $120,000 GAMLS
• 2014-12-18 Listed $120,000 GAMLS
• 2014-12-17 Listed $120,000 FMLS
• 2009-08-07 Sold (MLS) $84,500 FMLS
• 2008-11-28 Listed $84,500 FMLS
• 2005-05-19 Sold (Public Records) $136,000 Public Records
• 2004-10-27 Sold (Public Records) $103,000 Public Records
• 1997-08-26 Sold (Public Records) $89,000 Public Records
• 1992-01-28 Sold (Public Records) $70,400 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,770 · -2.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.