144 Carr Ln · Dentsville, SC 29223

$190,999

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,290 sqft · Townhouse · 56 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition 2,178 sqft lot $167/mo HOA · 9% of rent

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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 +10.8/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +4.3/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• DSCR +3.1/10.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

* * * ESTIMATED COMPLETION MID AUGUST * * * The Hickory is an efficient townhome plan with a large great room that allows for several great furniture arrangement options! A coat closet is thoughtfully included along with a nice powder bath and laundry closet with a stack unit. The kitchen allows for friends gathering at the peninsula or the ample dining area that overlooks the back patio. And, wow, a walk-in pantry is a nice surprise! The second-floor owner’s suite with walk-in closet and nice bathroom with a double vanity option is separated from the two secondary bedrooms at the rear of the home. A hall bath and linen closet are also included on the second floor. And don&rsqu

Key facts

• Laundry closet
• Powder bath
• Great room

Tags

• GREAT ROOM
• COAT CLOSET
• POWDER BATH
• LAUNDRY CLOSET
• WALK-IN PANTRY
• OWNER'S SUITE

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Directions available: From I-77 N - Take exit 17 onto Two Notch Rd. Turn right onto Two Notch Rd. Travel .2 miles, then turn left onto N Grampian Hills Rd. Travel .6 miles, then turn right onto Legrand Dr. Travel .8 miles and turn right on Ross Rd; drive about .4 miles and community will be on the right.
• HOA & community: Property is part of an association

Exterior

• Parking: 2 parking spaces
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Lot number 153
• Construction: Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Vinyl exterior; Paved road access; Lot is approximately 0.1 acre

Interior

• Bedrooms: Master bedroom located on the second floor
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One partial bathroom; One main half bath
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central cooling
• Interior features: Total heated area approximately 1,290

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $191k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-89 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $178k (6.7% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $177k (7.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $177k (7.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#50 in SC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A; Watch: amenities D+, crime F, commute F.
• Richland 02 (suburban): math 35% / reading 47% proficiency, ranked #29 of 80 in SC (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Windsor Elementary (math 21% / reading 23%, grade F, #475 of 597 statewide, top 81%, 537 students, 100% FRL); Westwood High (math 47% / reading 87%, grade B, #73 of 196 statewide, top 41%, 1,684 students, 66% FRL) — zoned schools average 83% FRL vs 38% district-wide (45 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 341 active listings in the ZIP; 18 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 12d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,472 units permitted in Richland County in 2024 (1,096 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($62k/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.
• Richland County population projected at +30% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 56 days — a 3% lower offer ($185k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $176,960 (7.4% 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. It's been on market 56 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 7% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 0.93% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.73%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.00%
• DSCR: 0.91
• GRM: 9.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.21% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -23.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.23×
• Total profit: $-41,320
• Equity at exit: $28,479

10-year hold

• IRR: -29.2%
• Equity multiple: -0.15×
• Total profit: $-61,507
• Equity at exit: $16,514

Cash invested: $53,480 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29223

• Rents YoY: 0.2%
• Active inventory: 341
• Price-to-rent: 9.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,770 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,002
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$239 /mo · $2,865/yr
• Insurance: −$80
• HOA: −$167
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$372
• Net cashflow: $-89

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,882

Max offer price $178,125

Occupancy floor —

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: $47,750
• Closing costs: $5,730
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 18 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
137 Carr Ln Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1250	$1,900	$1.52	3d	1	0.04mi
2058 Mapleton Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1476	$1,995	$1.35	21d	1	0.32mi
237 Foxhunt Rd Columbia, SC	3.0	1.5	1008	$1,250	$1.24	14d	1	0.53mi
1659 Legrand Rd Columbia, SC	2.0–3.0	2.0–2.5	1450	$2,500	$1.72	3d	12	0.77mi
125 Charleswood Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	1.0	1074	$1,350	$1.26	23d	1	0.82mi
113 Charleswood Dr Columbia, SC	4.0	1.5	1196	$1,555	$1.30	3d	1	0.84mi
8100 Bayfield Rd Columbia, SC	3.0	1.0–2.0	773	$1,364	$1.76	23d	1	0.84mi
1152 Rabon Pond Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1522	$1,799	$1.18	11d	1	0.90mi
381 Valley Heights Ln Columbia, SC	3.0	2.5	1471	$1,719	$1.17	23d	1	0.98mi
712 Blazing Star Trl Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,699	$1.54	3d	1	1.04mi
207 Weddell St Unit 1D Columbia, SC	2.0	2.0	1200	$1,100	$0.92	3d	1	1.09mi
500 Rockhaven Dr Columbia, SC	3.0	2.0	1064	$1,649	$1.55	23d	1	1.10mi
1728 Springwoods Lake Dr Columbia, SC	2.0	1.5	1025	$1,200	$1.17	3d	1	1.12mi
2250 Hard Scrabble Rd Columbia, SC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1155	$2,311	$2.00	11d	18	1.15mi
109 Summer Vale Dr Columbia, SC	4.0	2.5	1800	$2,150	$1.19	3d	1	1.21mi
1682 Horseshoe Dr Unit D Columbia, SC	2.0	2.0	1000	$895	$0.90	14d	1	1.23mi
261 Business Park Blvd Columbia, SC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1127	$1,599	$1.42	11d	2	1.25mi
1718 Horseshoe Dr Apt B Columbia, SC	2.0	1.5	1050	$1,300	$1.24	11d	1	1.31mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $167 · $2,004/yr

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $190,999 Active 56 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $190,999 Active 55 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $190,999 Active 54 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $190,999 Active 53 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $190,999 Active 51 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $190,999 Active 50 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $190,999 Active 48 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $190,999 Active 47 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $190,999 Active 46 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $190,999 Active 45 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $190,999 Active 42 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $190,999 Active 41 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $190,999 Active 40 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $190,999 Active 39 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $190,999 Active 38 DOM
16. 2026-04-21
    listed $190,999 Active

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,235
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,699
• − Property taxes: −$2,865
• − Insurance: −$955
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,699
• − Management: −$1,699
• − HOA: −$2,004
• − Depreciation: −$5,556
• Taxable loss: −$4,242
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,018
• After-tax cash flow: $-50/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 · 2 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This townhome is in good condition with a good condition score of 80. It is move-in ready with minimal cosmetic updates needed to enhance its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics
• Both Landscaping — Enhanced landscaping can improve curb appeal and attract potential buyers
• Both Kitchen appliances — Upgrading appliances can increase the home's appeal and value
• Both Bathroom fixtures — Modernizing bathrooms can improve functionality and attract more buyers

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Landscaping — Enhanced landscaping can improve curb appeal and attract potential buyers ↑
• Both Kitchen appliances — Upgrading appliances can increase the home's appeal and value ↑
• Both Bathroom fixtures — Modernizing bathrooms can improve functionality and attract more buyers ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Richland 02
• NCES district ID: 4503390
• Math proficiency: 35% ▼ -15.00%
• Reading proficiency: 47% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $59,684
• Composite: 36.2/100
• National rank: #4730
• State rank: #29 of 80 in SC

Livability — Dentsville

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #50
• US rank: #6940

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Richland County · 389,530 people
• City population: 335,994
• Metro: Columbia, SC
• Population (ZIP): 53,074
• Household income: $62,408
• Rent vs Own: 42.4% rent · 57.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 2857.0

Population outlook (Richland County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 459,667 people
• By 2030: 487,524 · +6.1%
• By 2040: 542,035 · +17.9%
• By 2050: 595,371 · +29.5%
• By 2075: 732,998 · +59.5%
• By 2100: 820,415 · +78.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 57% White 23% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 6% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Serbian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada, South Korea
• Languages at home: 86% English-only · Spanish 8% Other Indo-European 2% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Richland

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+34.6) · D 66.4% · R 31.8% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: +5.7pp toward D · 2008: 28.9pp · 2024: 34.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+34.6 2020: D+38.3 2016: D+32.9 2012: D+33.3 2008: D+28.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -135.96%
• Current HPI: 195.3158
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.21%
• Metro: Columbia, SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Price history

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• 2026-04-21 Listed $190,999 Consolidated MLS