724 J L Lomax Dr · Valdosta, GA 31601

$59,900

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,171 sqft · SingleFamily · 308 Days on market

Built 1900 Fair condition 6,490 sqft lot $51/sqft · at area comps Est $61k · at est.

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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 +8.6/15.0
• Rent growth +4.6/5.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.5/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

New roof along with several other updates! This property offers a solid layout and great potential. Ideal for a rental, flip, or affordable starter home. Sold as-is. Ask about bundling with two additional properties for an even better deal and expanded investment opportunity. Additional listings available to bundle: 145946 & 145944

Key facts

• 6,490 sq ft lot
• Built 1900
• Listed 307 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $60k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $443 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $60k).
• Recommended offer: $53k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 15.2% vs local median 4.3% in Valdosta — 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 60/100 on livability (#392 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A-; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Valdosta City (urban): math 15% / reading 22% proficiency, ranked #149 of 174 in GA (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.3%/yr); 198 active listings in the ZIP; 31 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 896 units permitted in Lowndes County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 36% of the median local income ($36k/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 $414 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Lowndes County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 308 days — a 12% lower offer ($53k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 11y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (14%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $15k; list at $60k implies a 299% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $52,712 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 308 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
3. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. 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?
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: 1.81% ✓
• Cap rate: 15.16%
• Cash-on-cash: 31.68%
• DSCR: 2.41
• GRM: 4.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $61,463
• List price: $59,900
• Delta: -2.54%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1010 Johnson St	0.47mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,329 (+14%)	1mo	$35,000	$26	50
1012 W Gordon St	0.67mi	3/2.0	1,118 (-4%)	16mo	$75,000	$67	44
511 &515 W Gordon	0.35mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,292 (+10%)	22mo	$69,000	$53	43
211/217 Eugene	0.44mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,059 (-10%)	23mo	$38,000	$36	35
1218 Dunwoody Dr	0.70mi	3/1.0	1,009 (-14%)	12mo	$71,500	$71	34

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 32.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.45×
• Total profit: $24,240
• Equity at exit: $8,931

10-year hold

• IRR: 41.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.98×
• Total profit: $83,569
• Equity at exit: $5,179

Cash invested: $16,772 (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 31601

• Home prices YoY: -31.2%
• Rents YoY: 8.3%
• Active inventory: 198
• Price-to-rent: 4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,084 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$314
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$75 /mo · $898/yr
• Insurance: −$25
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$228
• Net cashflow: $443

Break-even live

Break-even rent $524

Max offer price $59,900

Occupancy floor 54%

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: $14,975
• Closing costs: $1,797
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 31 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
808 Lilly St Apt B Valdosta, GA	3.0	1.0	872	$895	$1.03	43d	1	0.56mi
1004 N Oak St Valdosta, GA	1.0–2.0	1.0	866	$750	$0.87	21d	3	0.57mi
1029 Johnson St Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	986	$900	$0.91	43d	1	0.58mi
1005 N Oak St Valdosta, GA	3.0	1.0	1087	$795	$0.73	43d	1	0.59mi
1010 N Toombs St Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.5	1056	$1,000	$0.95	21d	3	0.63mi
1400 W Magnolia St Valdosta, GA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1180	$1,600	$1.36	21d	1	0.86mi
707 Baytree Dr Apt 1 Valdosta, GA	3.0	3.0	1222	$675	$0.55	43d	1	0.99mi
1505 Lankford Dr Valdosta, GA	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.0	1166	$1,320	$1.13	21d	1	1.09mi
1400 Baytree Dr Valdosta, GA	2.0–4.0	2.0–4.0	1277	$614	$0.48	43d	1	1.10mi
522 Green St Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	1020	$900	$0.88	21d	1	1.13mi
1314 Hastings Dr Apt A2 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1100	$995	$0.90	21d	1	1.17mi
1314 Hastings Dr Unit C4 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1200	$1,095	$0.91	43d	1	1.17mi
507 Roberts St Apt B Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.0	1114	$1,200	$1.08	21d	1	1.17mi
1307 Melody Ln Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	1025	$1,050	$1.02	21d	1	1.20mi
1531 Woodard St Apt C3 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	900	$995	$1.11	21d	1	1.21mi
1506 Slater St Unit 7 Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.5	1037	$695	$0.67	43d	1	1.23mi
1469 Green St Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1139	$1,000	$0.88	21d	1	1.24mi
1537 Woodard St Unit B Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.5	1020	$900	$0.88	21d	1	1.24mi
1455 Green St Unit A Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.5	1048	$900	$0.86	21d	1	1.25mi
1709 Azalea Dr Apt B Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	775	$1,250	$1.61	21d	1	1.28mi
1612 Garland Pl Valdosta, GA	3.0	2.0	1268	$1,295	$1.02	43d	1	1.28mi
604 E Brookwood Dr Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	720	$995	$1.38	43d	1	1.29mi
807 Cherokee Ave Unit A Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1200	$2,000	$1.67	43d	1	1.31mi
607 Parker Mathis Dr Valdosta, GA	3.0	1.5	1395	$1,495	$1.07	43d	1	1.33mi
1018 Cherokee St Valdosta, GA	3.0	1.5	1225	$1,375	$1.12	21d	1	1.34mi
1603 Victory St Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.0	874	$795	$0.91	21d	6	1.34mi
1509 Pine St Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0–1.5	950	$1,140	$1.20	21d	2	1.37mi
1602 Victory St Unit 1602 C Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.0	865	$795	$0.92	21d	1	1.37mi
1704 N Patterson St Unit 4 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.0	1100	$950	$0.86	43d	1	1.44mi
1755 Poplar St Unit B Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	840	$950	$1.13	21d	1	1.46mi
1609 Marion St Unit B Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	945	$895	$0.95	21d	1	1.47mi

Listing history 25 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $59,900 Active 308 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $59,900 Active 307 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $59,900 Active 306 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $59,900 Active 305 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $59,900 Active 304 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $59,900 Active 302 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $59,900 Active 301 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $59,900 Active 299 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $59,900 Active 298 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $59,900 Active 297 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $59,900 Active 296 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $59,900 Active 293 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $59,900 Active 292 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $59,900 Active 291 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $59,900 Active 290 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $59,900 Active 289 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $59,900 Active 288 DOM
18. 2026-05-17
    price $59,900 339-char remark

    Show marketing remark (339 chars)

    New roof along with several other updates! This property offers a solid layout and great potential. Ideal for a rental, flip, or affordable starter home. Sold as-is. Ask about bundling with two additional properties for an even better deal and expanded investment opportunity. Additional listings available to bundle: 145946 & 145944

19. 2026-03-03
    price $64,900 339-char remark

    Show marketing remark (339 chars)

    New roof along with several other updates! This property offers a solid layout and great potential. Ideal for a rental, flip, or affordable starter home. Sold as-is. Ask about bundling with two additional properties for an even better deal and expanded investment opportunity. Additional listings available to bundle: 145946 & 145944

20. 2025-08-15
    listed $69,900 Active 339-char remark

    Show marketing remark (339 chars)

    New roof along with several other updates! This property offers a solid layout and great potential. Ideal for a rental, flip, or affordable starter home. Sold as-is. Ask about bundling with two additional properties for an even better deal and expanded investment opportunity. Additional listings available to bundle: 145946 & 145944

21. 2023-12-21
    price $69,900
22. 2018-02-23
    soldstatus $15,000
23. 2017-09-01
    listed $19,900
24. 2015-01-31
    historical
25. 2015-01-12
    listed $19,900

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 11 unhealthy d/yr today · 12 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,013
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,355
• − Property taxes: −$898
• − Insurance: −$300
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,041
• − Management: −$1,041
• − Depreciation: −$1,743
• Taxable income: $4,635
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,112
• After-tax cash flow: $4,201/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 · 13 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This property requires significant exterior and interior updates, including painting and bathroom renovations, to improve its condition and value.

Repairs flagged

• Major exterior painting — The exterior paint is peeling, indicating significant damage and a need for repainting.
• Major interior painting — The interior walls have peeling paint, indicating a need for repainting.
• Major bathroom updates — The bathroom appears outdated and in need of updates to fixtures and possibly the overall design.

Value-add opportunities

• Both exterior painting — A fresh coat of paint can significantly improve the curb appeal and overall value of the property.
• Both interior painting — Updating the interior paint can make the space more inviting and increase the property's value.
• Both bathroom updates — Updating the bathroom can improve functionality and aesthetics, making the property more attractive to potential buyers or renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior painting · The exterior paint is peeling, indicating significant damage and a need for repainting.	Major	$15,000–50,000
interior painting · The interior walls have peeling paint, indicating a need for repainting.	Major	$15,000–50,000
bathroom updates · The bathroom appears outdated and in need of updates to fixtures and possibly the overall design.	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items		$45,000–150,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both exterior painting — A fresh coat of paint can significantly improve the curb appeal and overall value of the property. ↑
• Both interior painting — Updating the interior paint can make the space more inviting and increase the property's value. ↑
• Both bathroom updates — Updating the bathroom can improve functionality and aesthetics, making the property more attractive to potential buyers or renters. ↑

ⓘ 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: Valdosta City
• NCES district ID: 1305310
• Math proficiency: 15% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 22% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $30,634
• Composite: 14.79/100
• National rank: #9388
• State rank: #149 of 174 in GA

Livability — Valdosta

• Score: 60/100
• State rank: #392
• US rank: #19544

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Valdosta, GA
• County: Lowndes County · 107,801 people
• City population: 91,859
• Metro: Valdosta, GA
• Population (ZIP): 31,302
• Household income: $36,111
• Rent vs Own: 51.7% rent · 48.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 2016.0

Population outlook (Lowndes County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 120,348 people
• By 2030: 123,469 · +2.6%
• By 2040: 128,482 · +6.8%
• By 2050: 131,907 · +9.6%
• By 2075: 139,080 · +15.6%
• By 2100: 133,649 · +11.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 57% White 31% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada, South Korea
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 7% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lowndes

• 2024 margin: R (+18.0) · D 40.8% · R 58.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.6pp toward R · 2008: -9.4pp · 2024: -18.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+18.0 2020: R+12.0 2016: R+18.2 2012: R+10.5 2008: R+9.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -55.12%
• Current HPI: 121.5948
• Rent YoY: ▲ 8.34%
• Metro: Valdosta, 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

+201.0% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-17 Price Changed $59,900 SGMLS
• 2026-03-03 Price Changed $64,900 SGMLS
• 2025-08-15 Listed $69,900 SGMLS
• 2023-12-21 Price Changed $69,900 SGMLS
• 2018-02-23 Sold (MLS) $15,000 SGMLS
• 2017-09-01 Listed $19,900 SGMLS
• 2015-01-31 Delisted — SGMLS
• 2015-01-12 Listed $19,900 SGMLS