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1920 Linwood Ave
D Composite 41.0
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 +12.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.2/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • DSCR +3.7/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.8/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$200,000

1920 Linwood Ave · Atlanta, GA 30344
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 720 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 6 Days on market
Built 1930 7,649 sqft lot

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Discover character, charm, and privacy in this unique 2-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in Atlanta's sought-after Historic Conley Hills neighborhood. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, this distinctive property offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and the vibrant dining and entertainment options of College Park. Step inside to find a warm and inviting living space filled with natural light and timeless character. Outside, the fully fenced yard provides the perfect setting for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor oasis. The home's unique architectural details and elevated setting create a memorable curb appeal that stands out from the ordinary. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for a home with personality in a historic community, this Conley Hills gem offers a rare opportunity to own something truly special.

Key facts

  • Fully fenced yard
  • 7,649 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots

Tags

BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED LOTFULLY FENCED YARDPRIVATE OUTDOOR OASISUNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILSMEMORABLE CURB APPEAL

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached garage facing front; Two garage spaces (two total parking spaces)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity available; Natural gas available; Cable available
  • Home design: Two levels; Resale property
  • Construction: Block and wood siding construction; Shingle roof; Slab foundation
  • Exterior features: Fenced yard; Paved city street frontage; Near public transport; Near park

Interior

  • Kitchen: Solid surface counters; Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: Two main-level bedrooms
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom (main level)
  • Heating & cooling: Central heat; Central air
  • Interior features: Sound system; Double-pane windows; No common walls
  • Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Laundry area in garage

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 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $200k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-32 ($-380/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $194k (2.8% below list).
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $200k).
  • Recommended offer: $194k (2.8% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 6.1% vs local median 3.1% in Atlanta — 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 83/100 on livability (#6 in GA, #919 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, cost of living C-.
  • Atlanta Public Schools (urban): math 28% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #80 of 174 in GA (top 46%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.4%/yr); 283 active listings in the ZIP; 37 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 11,565 units permitted in Fulton County in 2024 (8,159 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 36% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Fulton County population projected at +38% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 7 sale attempts since 16y 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 $89k; list at $200k implies a 125% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 3.0% of price; built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $194,400 (2.8% 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. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  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
1.02%
Cap rate
6.10%
Cash-on-cash
-0.68%
DSCR
0.97
GRM
8.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.35% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-19.5%
Equity multiple
0.33×
Total profit
$-37,559
Equity at exit
$29,821
10-year hold
IRR
-16.8%
Equity multiple
0.15×
Total profit
$-47,717
Equity at exit
$17,292

Cash invested: $56,000 (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 30344

Home prices YoY
-31.0%
Rents YoY
1.4%
Active inventory
283
Price-to-rent
8.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,032 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,049
Tax from tax record
$504 /mo · $6,053/yr
Insurance
$83
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$427
Net cashflow
$-32

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,072
Max offer price $194,400
Occupancy floor 97%

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
$50,000
Closing costs
$6,000
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
1900 N Druid Hills Rd NE Brookhaven, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 800 $1,919 $2.40 2d 15 0.44mi
3200 Lenox Rd NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–2.0 1047 $1,708 $1.63 1d 35 0.66mi
960 E Paces Ferry Rd NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 890 $2,230 $2.51 2d 40 0.69mi
3450 Roxboro Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1053 $3,237 $3.07 1d 31 0.71mi
2716 Buford Hwy NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0 595 $2,000 $3.36 24d 1 0.72mi
1020 Lenox Park Blvd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1101 $1,882 $1.71 1d 54 0.73mi
3478 Lakeside Dr NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1184 $3,747 $3.16 1d 22 0.79mi
3480 Lakeside Dr NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 911 $2,805 $3.08 3d 15 0.83mi
7 Executive Park Dr NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 884 $2,289 $2.59 1d 21 0.91mi
50 S Executive Park NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–2.0 990 $2,996 $3.02 1d 19 0.92mi
1680 Chantilly Dr NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 800 $1,542 $1.93 1d 19 0.93mi
2567 Lenox Rd NE Unit 165 L Atlanta, GA 1.0 1.0 650 $1,400 $2.15 24d 1 0.95mi
2572 Lenox Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 936 $1,600 $1.71 24d 1 1.02mi
Atlanta, GA 1.0 1.0 611 $1,500 $2.45 20d 1 1.04mi
1470 Sheridan Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 824 $1,641 $1.99 4d 25 1.04mi
2500 Pine Tree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 875 $1,879 $2.15 24d 1 1.05mi
740 Sidney Marcus Blvd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 882 $1,819 $2.06 1d 21 1.15mi
3380 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–3.0 1051 $2,700 $2.57 1d 35 1.23mi
3372 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–2.5 1147 $3,469 $3.02 2d 24 1.25mi
3097 Maple Dr NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 880 $2,179 $2.47 2d 17 1.30mi
530 E Paces Ferry Rd NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–2.5 1193 $3,099 $2.60 1d 29 1.30mi
3390 Stratford Rd NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–3.0 979 $2,375 $2.42 2d 41 1.31mi
505 Pharr Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 720 $1,456 $2.02 24d 9 1.32mi
505 Pharr Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 720 $1,415 $1.97 2d 4 1.32mi
3930 Peachtree Rd Brookhaven, GA 3.0 1.0–2.5 1127 $3,242 $2.88 2d 27 1.34mi
20 Terminus Pl NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 997 $2,720 $2.73 2d 23 1.35mi
600 Phipps Blvd NE Atlanta, GA 3.0 1.0–3.0 1069 $2,197 $2.05 1d 59 1.37mi
3400 Stratford Rd NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 1005 $2,270 $2.26 1d 40 1.37mi
761 Morosgo Dr NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 980 $2,109 $2.15 1d 15 1.38mi
3242 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.5 1128 $3,248 $2.88 2d 16 1.39mi
3314 Piedmont Rd Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 919 $3,403 $3.70 2d 18 1.41mi
2591 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1019 $2,038 $2.00 1d 20 1.42mi
400 Pharr Rd NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 940 $2,579 $2.74 1d 14 1.42mi
741 Morosgo Dr NE Atlanta, GA 2.0 1.0–2.0 965 $2,175 $2.25 1d 20 1.44mi
1491 Druid Valley Dr NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 975 $1,563 $1.60 1d 76 1.46mi
1111 Westchester Rdg NE Atlanta, GA 1.0 1.0 700 $1,330 $1.90 43d 1 1.46mi
7000 Briarcliff Gables Cir NE Atlanta, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 830 $1,663 $2.00 1d 23 1.50mi

Listing history 6 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $200,000 Active 6 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $200,000 Active 5 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $200,000 Active 4 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $200,000 Active 3 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    remarks 699-char remark
  6. 2026-06-13
    listed $200,000 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
$6,053 · $504/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$6,053 · $504/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 · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$24,378
− Mortgage interest
−$11,203
− Property taxes
−$6,053
− Insurance
−$1,000
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,950
− Management
−$1,950
− Depreciation
−$5,818
Taxable loss
−$3,597
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$863
After-tax cash flow
$483/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
Atlanta Public Schools
NCES district ID
1300120
Math proficiency
28% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
35% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$48,306
Composite
27.27/100
National rank
#7006
State rank
#80 of 174 in GA

Livability — Atlanta

Score
83/100
State rank
#6
US rank
#919

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Atlanta, GA
County
Fulton County · 1,094,430 people
City population
629,525
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
Population (ZIP)
35,456
Household income
$68,380
Rent vs Own
56.9% rent · 43.1% own
Severe rent burden
2226.0

Population outlook (Fulton County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,203,707 people
By 2030
1,299,706 · +8.0%
By 2040
1,488,256 · +23.6%
By 2050
1,664,580 · +38.3%
By 2075
2,036,072 · +69.2%
By 2100
2,222,402 · +84.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (74%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 74% White 11% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Italian 1% Swiss 1% Russian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Fulton

2024 margin
Solid D (+44.9) · D 71.9% · R 27.0% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+9.8pp toward D · 2008: 35.0pp · 2024: 44.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+44.9 2020: D+46.4 2016: D+42.1 2012: D+29.6 2008: D+35.0

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -113.15%
Current HPI
251.7916
Rent YoY
▲ 1.35%
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

+1500.0% since first listed
22 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-12 Listed $200,000 GAMLS
  • 2026-06-12 Listed $200,000 FMLS
  • 2018-02-05 Sold (Public Records) $88,900 Public Records
  • 2018-01-31 Sold (MLS) $88,900 GAMLS
  • 2018-01-31 Sold (MLS) $88,900 FMLS
  • 2018-01-20 Pending FMLS
  • 2018-01-19 Contingent FMLS
  • 2018-01-16 Pending FMLS
  • 2018-01-02 Contingent FMLS
  • 2018-01-02 Pending GAMLS
  • 2017-12-01 Relisted GAMLS
  • 2017-12-01 Relisted FMLS
  • 2017-11-20 Pending GAMLS
  • 2017-11-20 Contingent FMLS
  • 2017-11-16 Listed $99,900 GAMLS
  • 2017-11-16 Listed $99,900 FMLS
  • 2012-03-31 Sold (MLS) $59,900 GAMLS
  • 2012-01-23 Listing Removed GAMLS
  • 2011-03-03 Pending GAMLS
  • 2010-11-24 Listed $59,900 GAMLS
  • 2009-06-09 Sold (Public Records) $7,000 Public Records
  • 2008-07-08 Sold (Public Records) $12,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+16.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,053 · +872.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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