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34141 Myrtle Ct
B+ Composite 78.65
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
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.4/10.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$135,000

34141 Myrtle Ct · Slidell, LA 70460
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,416 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 92 Days on market
Built 2005 $95/sqft · 35% below area Est $217k · 38% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Cute property with great investment potential! With a little TLC and some sprucing up, this home could be a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add their personal touch. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with his-and-hers closets, a relaxing garden tub, and a separate free-standing shower. The property also offers a decent-sized backyard with room to enjoy the outdoors. A solid opportunity to add value and make it your own!

Key facts

  • Parking
  • Built 2005
  • Listed 92 days

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 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $135k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $267 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $135k).
  • Recommended offer: $123k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.5% vs local median 5.9% in Slidell — 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 70/100 on livability (#57 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • St. Tammany Parish (suburban): math 43% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #11 of 98 in LA (top 11%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.9%/yr); 241 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,064 units permitted in St. Tammany Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($63k/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 $933 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • St. Tammany County population projected at +27% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.9% rent growth), your $38k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 92 days — a 9% lower offer ($123k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 8 sale attempts since 18y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $122,850 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 92 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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
1.44%
Cap rate
12.46%
Cash-on-cash
22.03%
DSCR
1.98
GRM
5.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$217,262
List price
$135,000
Delta
-37.86%
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
34076 Tupelo Ln 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,450 (+2%) 1mo $223,500 $154 84
34092 Longleaf Ln 0.14mi 3/2.0 1,436 (+1%) 15mo $170,000 $118 79
34019 Longleaf Ln 0.27mi 3/2.0 1,345 (-5%) 13mo $192,500 $143 68
34056 Stanley St 0.14mi 3/2.0 1,624 (+15%) 1mo $195,000 $120 68
34159 Tupelo Ln 0.19mi 3/1.0 1,318 (-7%) 11mo $150,000 $114 66
58423 Holly Dr 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,507 (+6%) 16mo $210,433 $140 65
58382 Holly Dr 0.15mi 3/2.0 1,542 (+9%) 16mo $215,000 $139 65
58091 Saint Genevieve Ln 0.36mi 3/2.0 1,253 (-12%) 2mo $210,000 $168 62
34050 Live Oak Ln 0.27mi 3/1.0 1,297 (-8%) 10mo $53,000 $41 61
34117 Live Oak Ln 0.18mi 3/2.5 1,570 (+11%) 14mo $220,000 $140 60
58275 Harbor Rd 0.72mi 3/2.0 1,344 (-5%) 9mo $157,000 $117 51
103 Coin Du Lestin Dr 0.65mi 3/2.0 1,512 (+7%) 15mo $230,000 $152 46

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 · 5.91% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
0.8%
Equity multiple
1.03×
Total profit
$1,230
Equity at exit
$20,129
10-year hold
IRR
13.9%
Equity multiple
2.31×
Total profit
$49,399
Equity at exit
$11,672

Cash invested: $37,800 (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.

ZIP-level market 70460

Rents YoY
5.9%
Active inventory
241
Price-to-rent
5.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,939 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$708
Tax from tax record
$74 /mo · $885/yr
Insurance
$56
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$407
Net cashflow
$267

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,601
Max offer price $135,000
Occupancy floor 81%

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
$33,750
Closing costs
$4,050
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
34081 Stanley St Slidell, LA 3.0 2.5 1832 $1,950 $1.06 1d 1 0.11mi
2322 Mallard St Slidell, LA 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,600 $1.14 43d 1 1.24mi
2402 Pelican St Slidell, LA 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,700 $1.21 23d 1 1.44mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $135,000 Active 92 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $135,000 Active 91 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $135,000 Active 90 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $135,000 Active 89 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $135,000 Active 87 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $135,000 Active 84 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $135,000 Active 83 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $135,000 Active 82 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $135,000 Active 81 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $135,000 Active 77 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $135,000 Active 76 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $135,000 Active 75 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $135,000 Active 74 DOM
  14. 2026-03-16
    listed $135,000 Active 491-char remark
    Show marketing remark (491 chars)

    Cute property with great investment potential! With a little TLC and some sprucing up, this home could be a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add their personal touch. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with his-and-hers closets, a relaxing garden tub, and a separate free-standing shower. The property also offers a decent-sized backyard with room to enjoy the outdoors. A solid opportunity to add value and make it your own!

  15. 2026-03-16
    listed $135,000 Active 491-char remark
    Show marketing remark (491 chars)

    Cute property with great investment potential! With a little TLC and some sprucing up, this home could be a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add their personal touch. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with his-and-hers closets, a relaxing garden tub, and a separate free-standing shower. The property also offers a decent-sized backyard with room to enjoy the outdoors. A solid opportunity to add value and make it your own!

  16. 2010-06-24
    soldstatus $120,000
  17. 2009-08-28
    listed $125,000
  18. 2009-08-28
    listed $125,000
  19. 2009-02-27
    listed $135,000
  20. 2009-02-27
    listed $135,000
  21. 2008-03-11
    listed $139,900
  22. 2008-03-11
    listed $139,900
  23. 2006-03-17
    soldstatus $68,000
  24. 2004-11-05
    soldstatus $17,500

ⓘ 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
$885 · $74/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$885 · $74/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 10/10 Extreme FEMA zone AE · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$23,269
− Mortgage interest
−$7,562
− Property taxes
−$885
− Insurance
−$5,794
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,862
− Management
−$1,862
− Depreciation
−$3,927
Taxable income
$1,378
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$331
After-tax cash flow
$2,878/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. Tammany Parish
NCES district ID
2201650
Math proficiency
43% ▼ -32.00%
Reading proficiency
55% ▼ -26.00%
Median HH income
$61,752
Composite
43.04/100
National rank
#3098
State rank
#11 of 98 in LA

Livability — Slidell

Score
70/100
State rank
#57
US rank
#7673

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Saint Tammany Parish · 228,296 people
City population
95,511
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
21,669
Household income
$62,565
Rent vs Own
22.0% rent · 78.0% own
Severe rent burden
318.0

Population outlook (St. Tammany County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
286,725 people
By 2030
304,175 · +6.1%
By 2040
336,203 · +17.3%
By 2050
364,590 · +27.2%
By 2075
433,362 · +51.1%
By 2100
470,333 · +64.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
Race & ethnicity
White 53% Black 29% Two or more races 11% Hispanic / Latino 10% Pacific Islander 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 13% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada
Languages at home
92% English-only · Spanish 6%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Tammany

2024 margin
Solid R (+43.8) · D 27.3% · R 71.1% · Other 1.6%
2008→2024 swing
+9.6pp toward D · 2008: -53.4pp · 2024: -43.8pp
All cycles
2024: R+43.8 2020: R+44.2 2016: R+50.8 2012: R+52.2 2008: R+53.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -93.87%
Current HPI
130.56
Rent YoY
▲ 5.91%
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+671.4% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-16 Listed $135,000 GSREIN
  • 2026-03-16 Listed $135,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2010-06-24 Sold (MLS) $120,000 GSREIN
  • 2009-08-28 Listed $125,000 GSREIN
  • 2009-08-28 Listed $125,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2009-02-27 Listed $135,000 GSREIN
  • 2009-02-27 Listed $135,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2008-03-11 Listed $139,900 GSREIN
  • 2008-03-11 Listed $139,900 AcadianaMLS
  • 2006-03-17 Sold (Public Records) $68,000 Public Records
  • 2004-11-05 Sold (Public Records) $17,500 Public Records

Property tax history

-5.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $885 · -3.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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