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48 E Cardinal Ln 🏷️ Likely Rental
B- Composite 69.38
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
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0
  • Rent growth +1.8/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$130,000

48 E Cardinal Ln · Lawrenceville, GA 30044
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,450 sqft · Other · 28 Days on market
Good condition $90/sqft · 55% below area ↓ 4% since listing

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

Listing remarks

Well-maintained 2018 double-wide manufactured/mobile home located in Lawrenceville, conveniently near many shopping, dining and major highways with few minutes to Lawrenceville parkway, Pleasant Hill Rd, I85, Costco Duluth, commercial centers, office. .. making daily living easy and accessible. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with approximately 1,500 square feet of living space, an open-concept layout, large kitchen, separate laundry room and comfortable living area. All appliances (fridge, washer, dryer) will stay with the home. Land lease is currently $913.75/month (including trash $22.

Key facts

  • Open floor plan
  • Fitness center
  • Community amenities

Tags

PRIME LOCATIONWELL MAINTAINEDOPEN FLOOR PLANCOMMUNITY AMENITIESSWIMMING POOLFITNESS CENTER

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏷️ Possibly a rental listed for sale. The $130,000 price doesn't fit this home's estimated sale value (~$290,812) and the remarks read like a rental — treat the cards below with caution.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath other listed at $130k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $686 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $130k).
  • Recommended offer: $128k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.6% vs local median 3.7% in Lawrenceville — 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 85/100 on livability (#3 in GA, #473 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D+.
  • Gwinnett County (suburban): math 39% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #32 of 174 in GA (top 18%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Bethesda Elementary School (math 26% / reading 28%, grade F, #689 of 1,228 statewide, top 58%, 1,148 students, 78% FRL); Sweetwater Middle School (math 26% / reading 35%, grade F, #240 of 470 statewide, top 51%, 1,480 students, 85% FRL); Berkmar High School (math 2% / reading 8%, grade F, #394 of 424 statewide, top 97%, 3,029 students, 76% FRL) — zoned schools average 80% FRL vs 47% district-wide (32 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 21% at this address vs 41% district-wide (-20 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Gwinnett County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.8%/yr); 540 active listings in the ZIP; 30 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 39d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 5,607 units permitted in Gwinnett County in 2024 (1,277 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($77k/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 $899 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Gwinnett County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 28 days — a 2% lower offer ($128k) 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.
Recommended offer $128,050 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
1.54%
Cap rate
12.63%
Cash-on-cash
22.62%
DSCR
2.01
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$290,812
List price
$130,000
Delta
-55.30%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3481 Dianthus Ln 0.38mi 3/2.5 1,704 (+18%) 2mo $299,900 $176 54
214 Lester Rd NW 0.80mi 3/2.0 1,365 (-6%) 2mo $215,000 $158 54
111 Omega Dr 0.46mi 3/2.0 1,716 (+18%) 1mo $326,500 $190 53
3095 Dunlin Lake Way 1.18mi 3/2.0 1,570 (+8%) 2mo $340,000 $217 50
3224 Glenloch Pl 0.71mi 3/2.5 1,580 (+9%) 2mo $286,000 $181 48
56 Dempsey Dr 1.31mi 3/2.0 1,680 (+16%) 1mo $328,000 $195 39
2765 Avalon Meadows Ln 1.47mi 3/2.0 1,758 (+21%) 2mo $365,000 $208 38
3172 Glenloch Pl 0.72mi 3/2.5 1,766 (+22%) 2mo $300,000 $170 38
805 Pleasant Hill Rd NW #132 0.86mi 3/2.5 1,794 (+24%) 2mo $280,000 $156 36
805 Pleasant Hill Rd #173 0.82mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,172 (-19%) 0mo $255,000 $218 35
3081 Hillwood Dr 1.02mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,728 (+19%) 2mo $331,250 $192 34
3220 Bethesda Park Ct 1.50mi 4/2.5 (+1) 1,663 (+15%) 0mo $325,000 $195 33

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
12.0%
Equity multiple
1.46×
Total profit
$16,778
Equity at exit
$19,383
10-year hold
IRR
18.5%
Equity multiple
2.33×
Total profit
$48,278
Equity at exit
$11,240

Cash invested: $36,400 (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 30044

Rents YoY
-2.8%
Active inventory
540
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,006 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$682
Tax est. 1.5%
$162 /mo · $1,950/yr
Insurance
$54
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$421
Net cashflow
$686

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,137
Max offer price $130,000
Occupancy floor 61%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $776 -5% $731 +0% $686 +5% $641 +10% $596
Rent -10% $528 -5% $607 +0% $686 +5% $765 +10% $844
Rate -1.0pp $751 -0.5pp $719 base $686 +0.5pp $652 +1.0pp $618

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
$32,500
Closing costs
$3,900
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 30 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
510 Sunnyside Dr Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.0 1640 $2,151 $1.31 67d 1 0.41mi
363 Brook Lea Cv Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.0 1702 $1,950 $1.15 9d 1 0.43mi
3317 Fernview Dr Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.5 1869 $2,050 $1.10 38d 1 0.45mi
3789 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1082 $1,848 $1.71 0d 29 0.47mi
500 Pleasant Hill Rd NW Lilburn, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1032 $2,068 $2.00 0d 32 0.62mi
3208 Glenloch Pl Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.5 1576 $1,925 $1.22 73d 1 0.69mi
3174 Glenloch Pl Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.5 1534 $2,000 $1.30 0d 1 0.72mi
3160 Glenloch Pl Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.5 1534 $2,560 $1.67 93d 1 0.75mi
838 Stillwater Ln Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 2.5 1200 $1,399 $1.17 10d 1 0.86mi
679 Burnt Creek Dr NW Unit NA Lilburn, GA 3.0 2.0 1329 $2,050 $1.54 53d 1 0.94mi
679 Burnt Creek Dr NW Lilburn, GA 3.0 2.0 1329 $2,050 $1.54 73d 1 0.94mi
4007 Burns Rd NW Lilburn, GA 2.0 1.5 1100 $1,600 $1.45 93d 1 0.98mi
123 Sir Gregory Mnr Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 1.5 1102 $1,680 $1.52 30d 1 0.99mi
728 Burnt Creek Dr NW Unit B Lilburn, GA 2.0 2.5 1200 $1,550 $1.29 54d 1 1.02mi
3328 Vintage Pointe Ct Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 2.0 1724 $1,850 $1.07 93d 1 1.02mi
4122 Johns St NW Lilburn, GA 3.0 2.0 1508 $1,950 $1.29 17d 1 1.18mi
4122 Johns St NW Lilburn, GA 3.0 2.0 1508 $2,095 $1.39 73d 1 1.18mi
3498 Hidden Valley Cir Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 3.5 1742 $2,195 $1.26 36d 1 1.19mi
1271 Vintage Pointe Dr Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 2.5 1248 $1,800 $1.44 62d 1 1.21mi
1271 Vintage Pointe Dr Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 3.0 1248 $1,700 $1.36 10d 1 1.21mi
1229 Vintage Pointe Dr Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 2.5 1380 $1,700 $1.23 38d 1 1.23mi
3645 McClaren Way Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.5 1816 $2,150 $1.18 73d 1 1.28mi
3210 Fescue Cir Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.0 1509 $2,040 $1.35 12d 1 1.33mi
156 Bethesda Church Rd Lawrenceville, GA 2.0–3.0 2.0 1373 $2,010 $1.46 1d 6 1.33mi
886 Martin Heights Dr NW Unit B Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 1.0 963 $1,475 $1.53 4d 1 1.33mi
3022 Cruse Rd NW Unit A Lawrenceville, GA 2.0 1.0 931 $1,395 $1.50 4d 1 1.36mi
3090 Meadowview Ln Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.0 1392 $1,766 $1.27 27d 1 1.37mi
3175 Haverhill Rowe Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.5 1852 $2,100 $1.13 73d 1 1.47mi
230 Mahone Dr Lilburn, GA 3.0 2.5 1843 $2,300 $1.25 54d 1 1.48mi
3095 Haverhill Rowe Lawrenceville, GA 3.0 2.0 1578 $2,300 $1.46 48d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 41 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $130,000 Active 28 DOM
  2. 2026-08-06
    days on market $130,000 Active 26 DOM
  3. 2026-08-05
    days on market $130,000 Active 25 DOM
  4. 2026-08-04
    days on market $130,000 Active 24 DOM
  5. 2026-08-03
    days on market $130,000 Active 23 DOM
  6. 2026-07-31
    days on market $130,000 Active 20 DOM
  7. 2026-07-30
    days on market $130,000 Active 19 DOM
  8. 2026-07-30
    days on market $130,000 Active 18 DOM
  9. 2026-07-28
    days on market $130,000 Active 17 DOM
  10. 2026-07-26
    days on market $130,000 Active 15 DOM
  11. 2026-07-24
    days on market $130,000 Active 13 DOM
  12. 2026-07-23
    days on market $130,000 Active 12 DOM
  13. 2026-07-22
    days on market $130,000 Active 11 DOM
  14. 2026-07-21
    days on market $130,000 Active 10 DOM
  15. 2026-07-18
    days on market $130,000 Active 7 DOM
  16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $130,000 Active 6 DOM
  17. 2026-07-16
    days on market $130,000 Active 5 DOM
  18. 2026-07-15
    days on market $130,000 Active 4 DOM
  19. 2026-07-14
    days on market $130,000 Active 3 DOM
  20. 2026-07-13
    days on market $130,000 Active 2 DOM
  21. 2026-07-12
    days on marketlisting id $130,000 Active 1 DOM
  22. 2026-06-26
    days on marketlisting id $130,000 Active 94 DOM
  23. 2026-06-24
    days on market $130,000 Active 92 DOM
  24. 2026-06-22
    days on market $130,000 Active 89 DOM
  25. 2026-06-18
    days on market $130,000 Active 86 DOM
  26. 2026-06-17
    days on market $130,000 Active 85 DOM
  27. 2026-06-16
    days on market $130,000 Active 84 DOM
  28. 2026-06-15
    days on market $130,000 Active 83 DOM
  29. 2026-06-13
    days on market $130,000 Active 81 DOM
  30. 2026-06-09
    days on market $130,000 Active 77 DOM
  31. 2026-06-08
    days on market $130,000 Active 76 DOM
  32. 2026-06-07
    days on market $130,000 Active 75 DOM
  33. 2026-06-04
    days on market $130,000 Active 72 DOM
  34. 2026-06-03
    days on market $130,000 Active 71 DOM
  35. 2026-06-02
    days on market $130,000 Active 70 DOM
  36. 2026-06-01
    days on market $130,000 Active 69 DOM
  37. 2026-05-31
    days on market $130,000 Active 68 DOM
  38. 2026-03-25
    listed $135,000 New 816-char remark
  39. 2026-03-25
    listed $135,000 Active 816-char remark
  40. 2026-03-24
    historical $135,000 816-char remark
  41. 2026-03-24
    historical $135,000 816-char remark

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$24,067
− Mortgage interest
−$7,282
− Property taxes
−$1,950
− Insurance
−$650
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,925
− Management
−$1,925
− Depreciation
−$3,782
Taxable income
$6,552
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,573
After-tax cash flow
$6,659/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

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $7,250–$21,750 screening

This well-maintained 2018 double-wide manufactured home is move-in ready with good condition and minimal repairs needed.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and resale value
  • Resale Replace countertops — Modernizes kitchen and adds value
  • Resale Replace flooring — Freshens up living areas and adds value

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 21/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Bethesda Elementary School F GA #689/1,228 Nat'l #28,475/41,679 Middle Sweetwater Middle School F GA #240/470 Nat'l #8,750/14,009 High Berkmar High School F GA #394/424 Nat'l #16,861/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Gwinnett County
NCES district ID
1302550
Math proficiency
39% ▼ -15.00%
Reading proficiency
43% ▼ -10.00%
Median HH income
$62,416
Composite
36.5/100
National rank
#4648
State rank
#32 of 174 in GA
A Composite livability gradescore 85/100

Livability — Lawrenceville

Score
85/100
State rank
#3
US rank
#473

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Gwinnett County · 1,106,028 people
City population
276,247
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
Population (ZIP)
101,475
Household income
$77,321
Rent vs Own
38.1% rent · 61.9% own
Severe rent burden
18% of renters

Population outlook (Gwinnett County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,106,028 people
By 2030
1,211,414 · +9.5%
By 2040
1,422,277 · +28.6%
By 2050
1,623,204 · +46.8%
By 2075
2,105,240 · +90.3%
By 2100
2,443,321 · +120.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.75)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 32% Black 28% White 21% Asian 14% Two or more races 12%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 13% Puerto Rican 2% Dominican 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
34% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
Languages at home
54% English-only · Spanish 30% Vietnamese 5% Other Indo-European 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Gwinnett

2024 margin
D (+16.5) · D 57.6% · R 41.1% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
+26.8pp toward D · 2008: -10.2pp · 2024: 16.5pp
All cycles
2024: D+16.5 2020: D+18.3 2016: D+5.8 2012: R+9.4 2008: R+10.2

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Civics

Price history

-3.7% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-12 Listed $130,000 FSBO.com
  • 2026-06-27 Listing Removed GAMLS
  • 2026-05-23 Price Changed $130,000 GAMLS
  • 2026-05-23 Price Changed $130,000 FMLS
  • 2026-03-25 Listed $135,000 GAMLS
  • 2026-03-24 Coming Soon GAMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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