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1401A S Main St
B- Composite 68.66
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.8/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$49,900

1401A S Main St · Columbia, TN 38401
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,090 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 12 Days on market
Built 1900 7,579 sqft lot

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Attention investors and DIY enthusiasts! Multiple exit strategies—finish the remodel and either flip, rent, or move in. Property requires significant foundation repairs and is priced accordingly. Home is being sold as-is. Cash preferred, but seller will consider all financed offers. Seller is assisted by an Attorney in Fact. Do not knock on the door or approach the property without prior communication.

Key facts

  • 7,579 sq ft lot
  • Built 1900
  • Listed 12 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Annual tax amount reported

Exterior

  • Parking: No covered parking; No designated parking spaces
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Water available
  • Home design: Single family residence; One level
  • Construction: Built previously (existing); Other construction materials; Slab foundation
  • Exterior features: Lot approximately 0.174 acres

Interior

  • Kitchen: No appliances included
  • Bedrooms: 1 bedroom on the main level
  • Flooring: Other flooring
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Heating present (type: Other); Cooling present (type: Other)
  • Interior features: No basement; Other flooring

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 1-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $50k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $539 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $50k).
  • Cap rate 19.2% vs local median 2.8% in Columbia — 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 63/100 on livability (#207 in TN) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, health & safety C-, crime F.
  • Maury County (town): math 19% / reading 21% proficiency, ranked #108 of 139 in TN (top 78%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Zoned schools: J. Brown Elementary (math 17% / reading 12%, grade F, #753 of 952 statewide, top 81%, 335 students, 0% FRL); Whitthorne Middle School (math 8% / reading 12%, grade F, #257 of 333 statewide, top 78%, 932 students, 0% FRL); Columbia Central High School (math 7% / reading 27%, grade F, #225 of 332 statewide, top 69%, 1,474 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 48% district-wide (48 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.0%/yr); 1129 active listings in the ZIP; 1,650 units permitted in Maury County in 2024 (60 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $345 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Maury County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.0% rent growth), your $14k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 12 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 2.8% of price; built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • 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 $49,900

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  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
2.38%
Cap rate
19.25%
Cash-on-cash
46.26%
DSCR
3.06
GRM
3.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$434,720
Comps found
1
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1010 S High St 0.45mi 2/1.0 (+1) 1,800 (-14%) 4mo $375,000 $208 48

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 · 4.97% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
45.9%
Equity multiple
3.05×
Total profit
$28,676
Equity at exit
$7,440
10-year hold
IRR
52.6%
Equity multiple
6.70×
Total profit
$79,626
Equity at exit
$4,314

Cash invested: $13,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Tennessee
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+13
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
14-day notice (URLTA); generally landlord-favorable; Nashville court paced moderate.

ZIP-level market 38401

Home prices YoY
-22.7%
Rents YoY
5.0%
Active inventory
1129
Price-to-rent
3.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,189 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$262
Tax from tax record
$118 /mo · $1,420/yr
Insurance
$21
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$250
Net cashflow
$539

Break-even live

Break-even rent $507
Max offer price $49,900
Occupancy floor 50%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $567 -5% $553 +0% $539 +5% $525 +10% $510
Rent -10% $445 -5% $492 +0% $539 +5% $586 +10% $633
Rate -1.0pp $564 -0.5pp $551 base $539 +0.5pp $526 +1.0pp $513

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
$12,475
Closing costs
$1,497
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.

Listing history 7 events

  1. 2026-06-07
    status $49,900 Pending 12 DOM
  2. 2026-06-03
    days on market $49,900 Active 12 DOM
  3. 2026-06-02
    days on market $49,900 Active 11 DOM
  4. 2026-06-02
    remarks 405-char remark
  5. 2026-06-01
    days on market $49,900 Active 10 DOM
  6. 2026-05-31
    days on market $49,900 Active 9 DOM
  7. 2026-05-19
    listed $49,900 Active

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

Tax reassessment forecast TN · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,420 · $118/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,420 · $118/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 12% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 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
$14,270
− Mortgage interest
−$2,795
− Property taxes
−$1,420
− Insurance
−$250
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,142
− Management
−$1,142
− Depreciation
−$1,452
Taxable income
$6,071
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,457
After-tax cash flow
$5,007/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
Maury County
NCES district ID
4702760
Math proficiency
19% ▼ -5.00%
Reading proficiency
21% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$47,668
Composite
17.69/100
National rank
#9024
State rank
#108 of 139 in TN

Livability — Columbia

Score
63/100
State rank
#207
US rank
#16090

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Columbia, TN
County
Maury County · 121,382 people
City population
67,482
Metro
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Population (ZIP)
67,482
Household income
$68,475
Rent vs Own
29.9% rent · 70.1% own
Severe rent burden
2026.0

Population outlook (Maury County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
102,894 people
By 2030
110,269 · +7.2%
By 2040
124,426 · +20.9%
By 2050
137,543 · +33.7%
By 2075
167,438 · +62.7%
By 2100
184,489 · +79.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (74%)
Race & ethnicity
White 74% Black 12% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 7%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1% Serbian 1% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Maury

2024 margin
Solid R (+44.6) · D 27.1% · R 71.8% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
-6.2pp toward R · 2008: -38.4pp · 2024: -44.6pp
All cycles
2024: R+44.6 2020: R+36.5 2016: R+39.2 2012: R+26.9 2008: R+38.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -100.75%
Current HPI
343.0362
Rent YoY
▲ 4.97%
Metro
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.78%
F500 in state
22

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TN)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-05-19 Listed $49,900 REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+7.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,420 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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