1314 Don Ave · Denham Springs, LA 70726

$110,000

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,009 sqft · SingleFamily · 162 Days on market

Built 1960 0.38 ac lot $55/sqft · 49% below area Est $215k · 49% under

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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
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Schools +4.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

Key facts

• Fully gutted
• 11 year old roof
• Existing ductwork

Tags

• FULLY GUTTED
• STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS
• REINFORCED FLOOR JOISTS
• 11 YEAR OLD ROOF
• EXISTING DUCTWORK
• NEW GARAGE DOOR

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $110k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $233 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $110k).
• Recommended offer: $97k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 3.9% in Denham Springs — 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 74/100 on livability (#29 in LA, #4,939 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Livingston Parish (suburban): math 40% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #13 of 98 in LA (top 13%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.8%/yr); 976 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 794 units permitted in Livingston Parish in 2024 (99 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $761 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Livingston County population projected at +27% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.8% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 162 days — a 12% lower offer ($97k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 7 sale attempts since 26y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

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 $96,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 162 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1960 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
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 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.53% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.49%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.70%
• DSCR: 2.14
• GRM: 5.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $214,569
• List price: $110,000
• Delta: -48.73%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1314 Don Ave	0.00mi	3/1.5	2,009 (0%)	0mo	$110,000	$55	100
2232 Connie Dr	0.59mi	3/2.0	1,976 (-2%)	6mo	$130,000	$66	63
116 Pinoak St	0.10mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,736 (-14%)	11mo	$200,000	$115	57
1535 Norma Dr	0.67mi	3/2.0	2,044 (+2%)	14mo	$380,000	$186	52
11141 Comeaux Ln	0.45mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,874 (-7%)	21mo	$330,000	$176	44
2018 Connie Dr	0.43mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,800 (-10%)	23mo	$219,000	$122	36

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 · 3.83% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -1.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.96×
• Total profit: $-1,329
• Equity at exit: $16,401

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.81×
• Total profit: $24,833
• Equity at exit: $9,511

Cash invested: $30,800 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 70726

• Rents YoY: 3.8%
• Active inventory: 976
• Price-to-rent: 5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,687 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$577
• Tax from tax record: −$50 /mo · $605/yr
• Insurance: −$46
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$354
• Net cashflow: $233

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,392

Max offer price $110,000

Occupancy floor 81%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $295	-5% $264	+0% $233	+5% $202	+10% $171
Rent	-10% $100	-5% $166	+0% $233	+5% $300	+10% $366
Rate	-1.0pp $288	-0.5pp $261	base $233	+0.5pp $205	+1.0pp $176

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: $27,500
• Closing costs: $3,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1521 Brookfield Dr Denham Springs, LA	3.0	2.0	1475	$1,675	$1.14	15d	1	0.38mi

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-05-07
   status Pending 798-char remark

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   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

2. 2026-05-07
   status Pending 804-char remark

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   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

3. 2026-04-29
   price $110,000 798-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

4. 2026-04-28
   price $110,000 804-char remark

   Show marketing remark (804 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

5. 2026-03-10
   status Active 798-char remark

   Show marketing remark (804 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

6. 2026-03-10
   status Active 804-char remark

   Show marketing remark (804 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

7. 2026-02-02
   status Pending 804-char remark

   Show marketing remark (804 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

8. 2025-10-20
   listed $120,000 Active 804-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

9. 2025-10-20
   listed $120,000 Active 798-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a blank canvas ready for your imagination. The interior has been fully gutted, offering a clean slate to redesign and rebuild exactly as you wish. Structural improvements have already been made, including reinforced floor joists, an 11-year-old roof, and existing ductwork for HVAC. A brand-new garage door has also been installed. Sitting on a generous 110x150 corner lot in the charming old part of Denham Springs, this property provides plenty of space for expansion, a large yard, or outdoor living projects. Conveniently located very close to restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities Denham Springs has to offer. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking for your next renovation project, this one has incredible potential and location on its side!

10. 2000-12-21
    soldstatus
11. 2000-10-18
    listed $95,000
12. 2000-10-18
    listed $95,000
13. 2000-07-07
    listed $105,000

ⓘ 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: $605 · $50/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $605 · $50/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 AE · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 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 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,244
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,162
• − Property taxes: −$605
• − Insurance: −$5,668
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,619
• − Management: −$1,619
• − Depreciation: −$3,200
• Taxable income: $1,369
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$329
• After-tax cash flow: $2,468/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: Livingston Parish
• NCES district ID: 2201020
• Math proficiency: 40% ▼ -38.00%
• Reading proficiency: 52% ▼ -32.00%
• Median HH income: $56,755
• Composite: 40.07/100
• National rank: #3811
• State rank: #13 of 98 in LA

Livability — Denham Springs

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #29
• US rank: #4939

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Denham Springs, LA
• County: Livingston Parish · 87,496 people
• City population: 63,575
• Metro: Baton Rouge, LA
• Population (ZIP): 63,575
• Household income: $78,621
• Rent vs Own: 27.0% rent · 73.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1211.0

Population outlook (Livingston County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 158,511 people
• By 2030: 168,241 · +6.1%
• By 2040: 186,252 · +17.5%
• By 2050: 201,516 · +27.1%
• By 2075: 231,217 · +45.9%
• By 2100: 241,697 · +52.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (74%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 74% Black 13% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 9% Serbian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Livingston

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+68.5) · D 15.1% · R 83.6% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: +3.4pp toward D · 2008: -71.9pp · 2024: -68.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+68.5 2020: R+70.0 2016: R+72.5 2012: R+70.4 2008: R+71.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -104.37%
• Current HPI: 170.2207
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.83%
• Metro: Baton Rouge, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+4.8% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-07 Pending — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-05-07 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2026-04-29 Price Changed $110,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-04-28 Price Changed $110,000 GBRMLS
• 2026-03-10 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-03-10 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2026-02-02 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2025-10-20 Listed $120,000 GBRMLS
• 2025-10-20 Listed $120,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2000-12-21 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2000-10-18 Listed $95,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2000-10-18 Listed $95,000 GBRMLS
• 2000-07-07 Listed $105,000 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

-4.9%/yr

Latest (2024): $605 · -52.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.