1727 Vauxhall Dr · Redan, GA 30058

$169,950

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,103 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 51 Days on market

Built 1979 0.35 ac lot $81/sqft · 54% below area

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +26.8/30.0
• DSCR +9.2/10.0
• 1% rule +7.5/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.1/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 1727 Vauxhall Drive, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home nestled in an established residential community in Lithonia. Built in 1979, this well-sized residence offers approximately 2,100 square feet of living space on a generous 0.3-acre lot, providing both comfort and room to grow. Situated in the heart of Lithonia, this property benefits from the area's blend of suburban tranquility and accessibility. Residents enjoy quiet, well-established neighborhoods with spacious yards, a strong sense of privacy, and a community atmosphere where outdoor living is embraced. Seller is actively working with occupants to vacate. Please do not approach the property. Showings are not permitted at this time.

Key facts

• 0.35 acre lot
• Built 1979
• Listed 50 days

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $170k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $467 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $170k).
• Recommended offer: $165k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.6% vs local median 5.4% in Redan — 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 64/100 on livability (#274 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D, amenities F, commute F.
• Dekalb County (suburban): math 19% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #125 of 174 in GA (top 72%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.2%/yr); 435 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,240 units permitted in DeKalb County in 2024 (385 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($62k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• DeKalb County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 51 days — a 3% lower offer ($165k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $30k (15%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $75k; list at $170k implies a 126% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 26% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $164,851 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 51 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. Crime grade is D 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: 1.25% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.59%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.78%
• DSCR: 1.52
• GRM: 6.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $371,048
• List price: $169,950
• Delta: -54.20%
• 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
5309 Golfcrest Cir	0.43mi	3/2.5	2,141 (+2%)	2mo	$157,000	$73	73
5316 Winmire Ln	0.23mi	3/2.5	2,273 (+8%)	9mo	$360,000	$158	66
5571 Panola Pl	0.57mi	3/2.5	2,151 (+2%)	1mo	$330,000	$153	66
5362 Kelleys Mill Cir	0.55mi	3/2.5	2,038 (-3%)	9mo	$224,900	$110	59
5477 Forest Pines Dr	0.48mi	3/2.0	1,887 (-10%)	2mo	$135,000	$72	59
5675 Tunbridge Wells Rd	0.62mi	3/2.5	2,188 (+4%)	4mo	$265,000	$121	59
5598 Emerald Gln	0.73mi	3/2.5	2,163 (+3%)	2mo	$220,000	$102	58
5357 Golfcrest Cir	0.36mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,295 (+9%)	6mo	$275,000	$120	56
5292 Biffle Rd	0.67mi	4/3.5 (+1)	2,260 (+8%)	1mo	$335,000	$148	45
5320 Kelleys Creek Dr	0.64mi	3/2.5	1,834 (-13%)	4mo	$292,000	$159	43
1486 Kelleys Close	0.70mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,260 (+8%)	7mo	$295,000	$131	42
5766 Hilton Ridge Rd	0.73mi	3/2.5	1,812 (-14%)	1mo	$260,000	$143	40

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 · 1.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -0.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.97×
• Total profit: $-1,569
• Equity at exit: $25,340

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.46×
• Total profit: $22,020
• Equity at exit: $14,694

Cash invested: $47,586 (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 30058

• Home prices YoY: -21.4%
• Rents YoY: 1.2%
• Active inventory: 435
• Price-to-rent: 6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,128 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$891
• Tax from tax record: −$252 /mo · $3,021/yr
• Insurance: −$71
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$447
• Net cashflow: $467

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,537

Max offer price $169,950

Occupancy floor 73%

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: $42,488
• Closing costs: $5,098
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1724 Laurel Creek Cir Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1558	$1,935	$1.24	12d	1	0.21mi
1717 Panola Rd Stone Mountain, GA	3.0–4.0	2.5	2107	$2,369	$1.12	1d	97	0.24mi
1964 Taffeta Trl Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1508	$1,870	$1.24	19d	1	0.39mi
2005 Marbut Forest Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1556	$1,900	$1.22	5d	1	0.53mi
2079 Panola Way Ct Lithonia, GA	4.0	3.0	1971	$1,850	$0.94	24d	1	0.57mi
5536 Downs Way Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,600	$1.14	43d	1	0.65mi
5739 Hilton Ridge Rd Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	2000	$1,820	$0.91	1d	1	0.67mi
1815 Herringbone Holw Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1812	$1,750	$0.97	43d	1	0.72mi
5452 Perching Pl Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	2036	$1,900	$0.93	24d	1	0.73mi
1487 Saint Dunstans Rd Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1650	$2,023	$1.23	5d	1	0.75mi
5356 Olde St Stone Mountain, GA	3.0	2.5	1560	$1,745	$1.12	20d	1	0.76mi
1433 Saint Dunstans Rd Lithonia, GA	4.0	2.5	2283	$1,911	$0.84	24d	1	0.83mi
1401 Panola Rd Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	4.5	2000	$2,975	$1.49	43d	1	0.85mi
5811 Calico Ct Lithonia, GA	4.0	2.5	2016	$2,300	$1.14	43d	1	0.89mi
2244 Mulsanne Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1750	$2,250	$1.29	5d	1	0.92mi
2248 Mulsanne Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1750	$2,250	$1.29	43d	1	0.93mi
2003 Clearstream Overlook Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	3.0	3000	$4,950	$1.65	16d	1	0.93mi
5622 Glen Ridge Bnd Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1967	$2,110	$1.07	24d	1	0.95mi
5550 Wellborn Creek Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1850	$2,085	$1.13	1d	1	0.97mi
2188 Justify LN #40 Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	2085	$2,400	$1.15	43d	1	1.01mi
5179 Scarbrough Trl W Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	3.0	1700	$1,575	$0.93	3d	1	1.02mi
5799 Redan Rd Stone Mountain, GA	3.0	2.0	1546	$1,490	$0.96	24d	1	1.04mi
1467 Muirfield Dr Stone Mountain, GA	3.0	2.0	1630	$1,870	$1.15	21d	1	1.06mi
5477 Wellborn Creek Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	3.0	2084	$2,400	$1.15	2d	1	1.10mi
2233 Glen Briar Way Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	2036	$2,500	$1.23	11d	1	1.10mi
5792 Strathmoor Manor Cir Lithonia, GA	2.0	2.5	1428	$1,700	$1.19	43d	1	1.21mi
5974 S Deshon Ct Lithonia, GA	4.0	2.5	1704	$2,050	$1.20	24d	1	1.21mi
4939 Clubgreen Smt Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	2.5	2156	$2,139	$0.99	43d	1	1.22mi
5876 Strathmoor Manor Cir Unit 1 Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1400	$1,295	$0.93	24d	1	1.22mi
5791 Strathmoor Manor Cir Lithonia, GA	2.0	2.5	1428	$1,600	$1.12	21d	1	1.23mi
2207 Clayton Rdg Lithonia, GA	4.0	3.0	2175	$2,400	$1.10	43d	1	1.24mi
5118 Rocky Gln Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	2.0	1932	$2,100	$1.09	43d	1	1.25mi
2279 Strathmoor Manor Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	2678	$1,800	$0.67	12d	1	1.26mi
6014 Bretton Woods Dr Lithonia, GA	4.0	2.5	1625	$2,195	$1.35	43d	1	1.31mi
5972 Wellborn Trce Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1820	$1,000	$0.55	12d	1	1.36mi
5788 Calle Vista Dr Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.5	1593	$2,300	$1.44	18d	1	1.37mi
5386 Kristian Ct Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	2.0	1531	$1,901	$1.24	24d	1	1.39mi
1000 Hidden Chase Stone Mountain, GA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1185	$1,510	$1.27	5d	1	1.41mi
1168 Perry Way Stone Mountain, GA	4.0	3.0	2100	$1,200	$0.57	1d	1	1.43mi
5885 Wellborn Trl Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1635	$1,950	$1.19	24d	1	1.44mi

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $169,950 Active 51 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $169,950 Active 50 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $169,950 Active 49 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   price $169,950 Active 48 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $199,950 Active 48 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $199,950 Active 46 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $199,950 Active 43 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $199,950 Active 42 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $199,950 Active 41 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $199,950 Active 38 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,950 Active 37 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $199,950 Active 36 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,950 Active 35 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,950 Active 34 DOM
15. 2026-04-06
    listed $199,950 Active 723-char remark

    Show marketing remark (723 chars)

    Welcome to 1727 Vauxhall Drive, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home nestled in an established residential community in Lithonia. Built in 1979, this well-sized residence offers approximately 2,100 square feet of living space on a generous 0.3-acre lot, providing both comfort and room to grow. Situated in the heart of Lithonia, this property benefits from the area's blend of suburban tranquility and accessibility. Residents enjoy quiet, well-established neighborhoods with spacious yards, a strong sense of privacy, and a community atmosphere where outdoor living is embraced. Seller is actively working with occupants to vacate. Please do not approach the property. Showings are not permitted at this time.

16. 2026-03-31
    listed $199,950 New 723-char remark

    Show marketing remark (723 chars)

    Welcome to 1727 Vauxhall Drive, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home nestled in an established residential community in Lithonia. Built in 1979, this well-sized residence offers approximately 2,100 square feet of living space on a generous 0.3-acre lot, providing both comfort and room to grow. Situated in the heart of Lithonia, this property benefits from the area's blend of suburban tranquility and accessibility. Residents enjoy quiet, well-established neighborhoods with spacious yards, a strong sense of privacy, and a community atmosphere where outdoor living is embraced. Seller is actively working with occupants to vacate. Please do not approach the property. Showings are not permitted at this time.

17. 1997-05-27
    soldstatus $75,200
18. 1996-08-19
    soldstatus $57,725
19. 1987-05-28
    soldstatus $70,568

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

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $3,021 · $252/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,021 · $252/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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 26% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,531
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,520
• − Property taxes: −$3,021
• − Insurance: −$850
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,042
• − Management: −$2,042
• − Depreciation: −$4,944
• Taxable income: $3,111
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$747
• After-tax cash flow: $4,857/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: Dekalb County
• NCES district ID: 1301740
• Math proficiency: 19% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 28% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $51,448
• Composite: 20.92/100
• National rank: #8482
• State rank: #125 of 174 in GA

Livability — Redan

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #274
• US rank: #14766

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Redan, GA
• County: Dekalb County · 782,738 people
• City population: 29,279
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
• Population (ZIP): 62,614
• Household income: $61,684
• Rent vs Own: 34.8% rent · 65.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 3471.0

Population outlook (DeKalb County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 839,977 people
• By 2030: 891,768 · +6.2%
• By 2040: 988,894 · +17.7%
• By 2050: 1,074,583 · +27.9%
• By 2075: 1,245,026 · +48.2%
• By 2100: 1,303,135 · +55.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (91%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 91% Hispanic / Latino 3% White 3% Two or more races 3%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 0%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada, United Kingdom
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · DeKalb

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+64.8) · D 81.9% · R 17.1% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.1pp toward D · 2008: 58.6pp · 2024: 64.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+64.8 2020: D+67.4 2016: D+64.8 2012: D+56.8 2008: D+58.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -60.90%
• Current HPI: 224.0366
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.18%
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, 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

+183.3% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-06 Listed $199,950 FMLS
• 2026-03-31 Listed $199,950 GAMLS
• 1997-05-27 Sold (Public Records) $75,200 Public Records
• 1996-08-19 Sold (Public Records) $57,725 Public Records
• 1987-05-28 Sold (Public Records) $70,568 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,021 · -11.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.