1039 James St · Franklin, LA 70538

$50,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 770 sqft · SingleFamily · 189 Days on market

5,662 sqft lot $65/sqft · 8% above area Est $46k · 8% over

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +6.3/10.0
• ARV discount +3.7/15.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Schools +2.8/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers incredible potential for the buyer with vision. Whether you're looking to add to your rental portfolio or begin your next flip project, this property is a great opportunity to build equity. With some repairs and updates, this home can easily be transformed into a valuable asset. Conveniently located and priced to sell, it's ready for the right investor to bring it back to life. Schedule your showing today and imagine the possibilities!

Key facts

• 5,662 sq ft lot
• Parking
• Listed 189 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $50k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $329 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($827 rent vs $50k).
• Recommended offer: $44k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.2% vs local median 5.5% in Franklin — 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 67/100 on livability (#107 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety B+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• St. Mary Parish (town): math 28% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #37 of 98 in LA (top 38%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Lagrange Elementary School (math 17% / reading 27%, grade F, #415 of 646 statewide, top 67%, 229 students, 88% FRL); Franklin Junior High School (math 17% / reading 27%, grade F, #153 of 218 statewide, top 72%, 211 students, 88% FRL); Franklin Senior High School (math 5% / reading 37%, grade F, #179 of 265 statewide, top 68%, 297 students, 86% FRL) — zoned schools average 87% FRL vs 68% district-wide (19 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 93 active listings in the ZIP; 37 units permitted in St. Mary Parish in 2024 (20 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $2k of equity ($346 loan paydown + $1k appreciation (2.6% local appreciation)).
• St. Mary County population projected at -18% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (2.6% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $14k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 189 days — a 12% lower offer ($44k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $42k; 19% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $44,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 189 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. 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: 1.65% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.19%
• Cash-on-cash: 28.19%
• DSCR: 2.25
• GRM: 5.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $46,110
• List price: $50,000
• Delta: 8.44%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 9 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1039 James St	0.00mi	2/1.0	770 (0%)	0mo	$40,000	$52	100
905 St Charles St	0.44mi	2/1.0	708 (-8%)	15mo	$48,000	$68	54

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

2.56% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 33.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.84×
• Total profit: $25,806
• Equity at exit: $21,241

10-year hold

• IRR: 34.0%
• Equity multiple: 5.57×
• Total profit: $63,991
• Equity at exit: $31,801

Cash invested: $14,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Louisiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+12
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; no state rent control; civil-law jurisdiction; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 70538

• Home prices YoY: 3.2%
• Active inventory: 93
• Price-to-rent: 5.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $827 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$262
• Tax from tax record: −$42 /mo · $501/yr
• Insurance: −$21
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$174
• Net cashflow: $329

Break-even live

Break-even rent $411

Max offer price $50,000

Occupancy floor 55%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $357	-5% $343	+0% $329	+5% $315	+10% $301
Rent	-10% $264	-5% $296	+0% $329	+5% $362	+10% $394
Rate	-1.0pp $354	-0.5pp $342	base $329	+0.5pp $316	+1.0pp $303

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: $12,500
• Closing costs: $1,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 3 events

1. 2025-11-21
   listed $50,000 Active 474-char remark

   Show marketing remark (474 chars)

   This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers incredible potential for the buyer with vision. Whether you're looking to add to your rental portfolio or begin your next flip project, this property is a great opportunity to build equity. With some repairs and updates, this home can easily be transformed into a valuable asset. Conveniently located and priced to sell, it's ready for the right investor to bring it back to life. Schedule your showing today and imagine the possibilities!

2. 2020-03-13
   soldstatus $42,000
3. 2012-08-08
   soldstatus $40,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast LA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $501 · $42/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $501 · $42/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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (shaded) · 14% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $9,930
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,801
• − Property taxes: −$501
• − Insurance: −$250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$794
• − Management: −$794
• − Depreciation: −$1,455
• Taxable income: $3,335
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$800
• After-tax cash flow: $3,147/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: St. Mary Parish
• NCES district ID: 2201620
• Math proficiency: 28% ▼ -40.00%
• Reading proficiency: 39% ▼ -33.00%
• Median HH income: $39,843
• Composite: 28.1/100
• National rank: #6828
• State rank: #37 of 98 in LA

Livability — Franklin

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #107
• US rank: #10368

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Franklin, LA
• Population (ZIP): 12,561

Population outlook (St. Mary County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 49,510 people
• By 2030: 47,570 · -3.9%
• By 2040: 43,880 · -11.4%
• By 2050: 40,655 · -17.9%
• By 2075: 37,190 · -24.9%
• By 2100: 38,101 · -23.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
• Race & ethnicity: White 48% Black 41% Two or more races 7% Hispanic / Latino 5% Native American 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 8% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 4% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Mary

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+31.9) · D 33.5% · R 65.4% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -15.1pp toward R · 2008: -16.8pp · 2024: -31.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+31.9 2020: R+29.1 2016: R+27.6 2012: R+18.8 2008: R+16.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 2.56%
• Current HPI: 82.9321
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+25.0% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2025-11-21 Listed $50,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2020-03-13 Sold (Public Records) $42,000 Public Records
• 2012-08-08 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $501 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.