2102 S Main St · Pine Bluff, AR 71601

$30,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,323 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 1 Days on market

Built 1961 Est $41k · 27% under

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +3.2/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Livability +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.6/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great Property for Investor. The best deal in town.

Key facts

• Built 1961

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $30k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $393 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($749 rent vs $30k).
• Cap rate 22.0% vs local median 8.7% in Pine Bluff — 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 50/100 on livability (#483 in AR) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Pine Bluff School District (urban): math 6% / reading 9% proficiency, ranked #236 of 238 in AR (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 85% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 90 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 62 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $207 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $900 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Jefferson County population projected at -33% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $8k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 4 sale attempts since 7y 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 $9k; list at $30k implies a 233% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $30,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1961 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 2.50% ✓
• Cap rate: 22.00%
• Cash-on-cash: 56.08%
• DSCR: 3.50
• GRM: 3.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $41,013
• Comps found: 7

Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
208 Rutherford Pl	0.31mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,220 (-8%)	2mo	$39,000	$32	66
702 W 20th Ave	0.36mi	3/1.0	1,360 (+3%)	18mo	$30,000	$22	63
601 E 21st St	0.40mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,428 (+8%)	7mo	$9,000	$6	53
1312 Alabama	0.59mi	3/2.0	1,270 (-4%)	14mo	$76,000	$60	50
226 Rutherford	0.33mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,129 (-15%)	8mo	$35,000	$31	48
910 W 27th Ave	0.62mi	3/2.0	1,389 (+5%)	22mo	$78,000	$56	41
1304 S Oak St	0.70mi	3/1.0	1,260 (-5%)	22mo	$23,000	$18	41

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 54.4%
• Equity multiple: 3.40×
• Total profit: $20,148
• Equity at exit: $4,473

10-year hold

• IRR: 59.6%
• Equity multiple: 6.92×
• Total profit: $49,766
• Equity at exit: $2,594

Cash invested: $8,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 92 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Arkansas: 92 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+14
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Only US state where non-payment is criminal. Strongly landlord-favorable; very few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 71601

• Home prices YoY: -2.1%
• Active inventory: 90
• Price-to-rent: 3.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $749 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$157
• Tax from tax record: −$30 /mo · $356/yr
• Insurance: −$12
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$157
• Net cashflow: $393

Break-even live

Break-even rent $252

Max offer price $30,000

Occupancy floor 43%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $410	-5% $401	+0% $393	+5% $384	+10% $376
Rent	-10% $333	-5% $363	+0% $393	+5% $422	+10% $452
Rate	-1.0pp $408	-0.5pp $400	base $393	+0.5pp $385	+1.0pp $377

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: $7,500
• Closing costs: $900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2404 S Walnut St Pine Bluff, AR	2.0	1.0	1100	$700	$0.64	44d	1	0.26mi
304 W Harding Ave Unit 3 Pine Bluff, AR	2.0	1.0	1180	$715	$0.61	44d	1	0.33mi
6 Duplexes Pine Bluff, AR	2.0	1.5–2.0	858	$772	$0.90	44d	5	1.17mi
1907 W 28th Ave Pine Bluff, AR	3.0	1.5	947	$1,150	$1.21	44d	1	1.19mi
1107 S Cypress St Unit 1 Pine Bluff, AR	2.0	1.0	875	$700	$0.80	44d	1	1.25mi
2319 W 27th Ave Unit B Pine Bluff, AR	2.0	1.0	907	$795	$0.88	44d	1	1.41mi

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-05-13
   status Under Contract
2. 2026-05-12
   listed $30,000 Active
3. 2021-03-01
   historical
4. 2020-09-02
   listed $65,000 New Listing
5. 2019-11-14
   historical 51-char remark

   Show marketing remark (51 chars)

   Great Property for Investor. The best deal in town.

6. 2019-10-21
   soldstatus $9,000 Sold 51-char remark

   Show marketing remark (51 chars)

   Great Property for Investor. The best deal in town.

7. 2019-10-13
   soldstatus $9,000
8. 2019-08-19
   status Back on Market 51-char remark

   Show marketing remark (51 chars)

   Great Property for Investor. The best deal in town.

9. 2019-06-06
   historical Take Backups 51-char remark

   Show marketing remark (51 chars)

   Great Property for Investor. The best deal in town.

10. 2019-05-13
    listed $13,500 New Listing 51-char remark

    Show marketing remark (51 chars)

    Great Property for Investor. The best deal in town.

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

Tax reassessment forecast AR · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $356 · $30/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $356 · $30/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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 24% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $8,993
• − Mortgage interest: −$1,680
• − Property taxes: −$356
• − Insurance: −$150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$719
• − Management: −$719
• − Depreciation: −$873
• Taxable income: $4,495
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,079
• After-tax cash flow: $3,632/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: Pine Bluff School District
• NCES district ID: 0500026
• Math proficiency: 6% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 9% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $32,374
• Composite: 5.86/100
• National rank: #10014
• State rank: #236 of 238 in AR

Livability — Pine Bluff

• Score: 50/100
• State rank: #483
• US rank: #25645

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Pine Bluff, AR
• City population: 29,578
• Population (ZIP): 13,981

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 63,110 people
• By 2030: 58,519 · -7.3%
• By 2040: 49,740 · -21.2%
• By 2050: 42,331 · -32.9%
• By 2075: 29,591 · -53.1%
• By 2100: 21,047 · -66.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (81%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 81% White 13% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+20.1) · D 59.2% · R 39.2% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -6.2pp toward R · 2008: 26.3pp · 2024: 20.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+20.1 2020: D+21.7 2016: D+25.3 2012: D+29.0 2008: D+26.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -3.51%
• Current HPI: 160.3064
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.80%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AR)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Retail	1	$681B
▸Food / Agriculture	1	$53B
▸Retail / Energy	1	$22B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$12B
▸Energy	1	$4B

Price history

+122.2% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Pending — FSBO.com
• 2026-05-12 Listed $30,000 FSBO.com
• 2021-03-01 Listing Removed — CARMLS
• 2020-09-02 Listed $65,000 CARMLS
• 2019-11-14 Listing Removed — CARMLS
• 2019-10-21 Sold (MLS) $9,000 CARMLS
• 2019-10-13 Sold (Public Records) $9,000 Public Records
• 2019-08-19 Relisted — CARMLS
• 2019-06-06 Contingent — CARMLS
• 2019-05-13 Listed $13,500 CARMLS

Property tax history

+94.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $356 · +8.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.