120 Oak Crest Dr · Lafayette, LA 70503

$175,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,353 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 538 Days on market

Built 1947 $129/sqft · 30% below area Est $265k · 34% under

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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 +18.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +5.6/10.0
• 1% rule +4.1/10.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

Key facts

• Brand-new flooring
• Light fixtures
• All-new fixtures

Tags

• BRAND-NEW FLOORING
• FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIORS
• ALL-NEW FIXTURES
• LIGHT FIXTURES
• PRIME LOCATION NEAR UL
• NEAR DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $175k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $149 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $159k (9.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $154k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.3% vs local median 4.7% in Lafayette — 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 (#63 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities C-, employment C-, crime F.
• Lafayette Parish (urban): math 38% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #19 of 98 in LA (top 19%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: J. Wallace James Elementary School (math 46% / reading 49%, grade D, #147 of 646 statewide, top 23%, 939 students, 64% FRL); L.J. Alleman Middle School (math 48% / reading 56%, grade C+, #23 of 218 statewide, top 10%, 952 students, 54% FRL); Lafayette High School (math 57% / reading 51%, grade C-, #28 of 265 statewide, top 11%, 1,852 students, 52% FRL) — zoned schools at 57% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 237 active listings in the ZIP; 39 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 46% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).

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.
• Lafayette County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 538 days — a 12% lower offer ($154k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $75k (30%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $130k; 35% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1947 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $154,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 538 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 1947 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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. 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?
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: 0.91% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.31%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.65%
• DSCR: 1.16
• GRM: 9.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $264,647
• List price: $175,000
• Delta: -33.87%
• 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
209 Calder St	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,390 (+3%)	7mo	$230,000	$165	66
228 Gabriel St	0.40mi	3/3.0	1,456 (+8%)	0mo	$255,000	$175	64
148 Catherine St	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,550 (+15%)	7mo	$269,800	$174	64
146 Catherine St Unit A	0.13mi	3/2.0	1,550 (+15%)	9mo	$270,000	$174	62
146 Catherine St Unit B	0.13mi	3/2.0	1,550 (+15%)	10mo	$270,000	$174	61
113 Amaryllis Dr	0.56mi	2/1.5 (-1)	1,425 (+5%)	5mo	$264,000	$185	54
521 St. Catherine St	0.70mi	3/2.0	1,285 (-5%)	7mo	$228,000	$177	53
118 Wedgewood Dr	0.51mi	3/2.0	1,512 (+12%)	5mo	$191,000	$126	52
311 Saint Patrick St	0.52mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,250 (-8%)	3mo	$239,000	$191	51
326 Saint Patrick St	0.56mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,463 (+8%)	4mo	$265,000	$181	48
104 Wedgewood Dr	0.56mi	3/1.0	1,200 (-11%)	9mo	$145,000	$121	44
417 Saint Patrick St	0.65mi	3/1.0	1,186 (-12%)	6mo	$91,000	$77	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 · 0.36% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -13.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.53×
• Total profit: $-23,029
• Equity at exit: $26,093

10-year hold

• IRR: -8.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.51×
• Total profit: $-24,036
• Equity at exit: $15,131

Cash invested: $49,000 (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 70503

• Home prices YoY: -34.0%
• Rents YoY: 0.4%
• Active inventory: 237
• Price-to-rent: 9.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,593 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$918
• Tax from tax record: −$119 /mo · $1,430/yr
• Insurance: −$73
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$335
• Net cashflow: $149

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,405

Max offer price $175,000

Occupancy floor 86%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $248	-5% $199	+0% $149	+5% $99	+10% $50
Rent	-10% $23	-5% $86	+0% $149	+5% $212	+10% $275
Rate	-1.0pp $237	-0.5pp $194	base $149	+0.5pp $104	+1.0pp $58

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: $43,750
• Closing costs: $5,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 39 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
121 Oakcrest Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1695	$1,700	$1.00	23d	1	0.03mi
135 Oakcrest Dr Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	950	$1,450	$1.53	15d	1	0.08mi
104 Whittington Dr Unit N Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.5	1265	$1,550	$1.23	45d	1	0.10mi
104 Whittington Dr Unit C Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.5	1265	$1,695	$1.34	45d	1	0.10mi
119 Saint Julien Ave Lafayette, LA	4.0	3.0	1600	$1,785	$1.12	45d	1	0.15mi
220 Saint Peter St Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.0	1036	$1,500	$1.45	45d	1	0.25mi
313 Saint Thomas St Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.0	1265	$1,500	$1.19	23d	1	0.56mi
228 Amelia St Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.5	1796	$2,300	$1.28	23d	1	0.62mi
107 S College Rd Unit B Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	925	$1,000	$1.08	45d	1	0.64mi
710 S College Rd Lafayette, LA	2.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1050	$1,307	$1.24	15d	12	0.65mi
1008 S College Rd #203 Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	890	$1,250	$1.40	45d	1	0.70mi
517 Saint Patrick St Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1600	$1,650	$1.03	23d	1	0.71mi
701 W Taft St #7 Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.5	1142	$1,600	$1.40	45d	1	0.72mi
419 Saint Joseph St Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,500	$1.25	15d	1	0.73mi
213 General Gardner Ave Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,750	$1.35	23d	1	0.78mi
300 General Mouton Ave #6 Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.5	1200	$1,600	$1.33	15d	1	0.80mi
1120 S Washington St Unit B Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1030	$2,400	$2.33	15d	1	0.81mi
1120 S Washington St Unit A Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	892	$2,200	$2.47	15d	1	0.81mi
330 General Mouton Ave Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,500	$1.25	15d	1	0.82mi
110 W Bayou Pkwy #102 Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.5	1356	$1,400	$1.03	15d	1	0.84mi
908 Lamar St Unit 108 Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	1050	$1,025	$0.98	15d	1	0.85mi
300 Roosevelt St Unit A Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1070	$1,750	$1.64	15d	1	0.89mi
244 N College Rd Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1721	$2,000	$1.16	45d	1	0.90mi
312 Bertrand Dr #100 Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1260	$1,400	$1.11	15d	1	0.92mi
914 Saint Patrick St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	1200	$1,295	$1.08	45d	1	0.97mi
215 Versailles Blvd Unit 3 Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1800	$1,675	$0.93	23d	1	0.99mi
1312 W University Ave Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1700	$1,300	$0.76	45d	1	1.05mi
117 Perth PL Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1150	$1,625	$1.41	23d	1	1.06mi
109 Perth PL Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1150	$1,625	$1.41	15d	1	1.06mi
114 Carlin St Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.5	1200	$2,000	$1.67	45d	1	1.11mi
3121 Johnston St #121 Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1200	$1,400	$1.17	45d	1	1.13mi
1011 W Congress St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	1181	$1,400	$1.19	45d	1	1.17mi
1114 W Congress St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	1200	$1,350	$1.12	45d	1	1.17mi
1404 General Mouton Ave Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1205	$1,495	$1.24	45d	1	1.23mi
1426 General Mouton Ave Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1205	$1,495	$1.24	45d	1	1.26mi
615 Lafayette St Lafayette, LA	2.0	2.0	1188	$1,350	$1.14	45d	1	1.27mi
220 Doucet Rd Unit 211B Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	910	$1,050	$1.15	23d	1	1.32mi
126 S Refinery St Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1550	$1,495	$0.96	45d	1	1.37mi
107 Antoinette St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,015	$1.01	15d	1	1.45mi

Listing history 32 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $175,000 Active 538 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $175,000 Active 535 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $175,000 Active 534 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $175,000 Active 533 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $175,000 Active 532 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $175,000 Active 530 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $175,000 Active 529 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $175,000 Active 527 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $175,000 Active 526 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $175,000 Active 525 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $175,000 Active 524 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $175,000 Active 521 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $175,000 Active 520 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $175,000 Active 519 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $175,000 Active 518 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $175,000 Active 517 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $175,000 Active 516 DOM
18. 2026-04-30
    price $175,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

19. 2026-04-15
    price $185,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

20. 2026-03-10
    price $189,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

21. 2026-03-02
    price $199,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

22. 2026-02-02
    status Active 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

23. 2025-11-22
    price $209,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

24. 2025-09-29
    price $215,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

25. 2025-07-29
    price $220,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

26. 2025-07-09
    status Active 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

27. 2025-06-21
    price $230,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

28. 2025-03-21
    price $235,000 534-char remark

    Show marketing remark (534 chars)

    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

29. 2025-02-07
    price $239,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

30. 2025-01-09
    price $240,000 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

31. 2024-12-17
    listed $250,000 Active 534-char remark

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    This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near UL is fresh, crisp, and completely turnkey--an excellent opportunity for an investor or homeowner seeking move-in-ready convenience! The property has been updated with brand-new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Every detail has been considered, including all-new fixtures and light fixtures. Its prime location near UL, Downtown Lafayette, and local amenities enhances its appeal as a potential rental or comfortable personal residence.

32. 2024-01-18
    soldstatus $130,000

ⓘ 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: $1,430 · $119/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,430 · $119/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 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,120
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,803
• − Property taxes: −$1,430
• − Insurance: −$875
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,530
• − Management: −$1,530
• − Depreciation: −$5,091
• Taxable loss: −$1,137
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$273
• After-tax cash flow: $2,061/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: Lafayette Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200870
• Math proficiency: 38% ▼ -32.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▼ -24.00%
• Median HH income: $50,238
• Composite: 36.15/100
• National rank: #4741
• State rank: #19 of 98 in LA

Livability — Lafayette

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #63
• US rank: #8133

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lafayette, LA
• County: Lafayette Parish · 207,544 people
• City population: 158,114
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• Population (ZIP): 28,643
• Household income: $94,688
• Rent vs Own: 34.3% rent · 65.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 769.0

Population outlook (Lafayette County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 280,930 people
• By 2030: 301,092 · +7.2%
• By 2040: 339,456 · +20.8%
• By 2050: 375,156 · +33.5%
• By 2075: 451,672 · +60.8%
• By 2100: 497,203 · +77.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (74%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 74% Black 10% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 6% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 23% Slovak 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 88% English-only · Spanish 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 3% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lafayette

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+31.4) · D 33.5% · R 64.8% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -0.1pp no change · 2008: -31.3pp · 2024: -31.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+31.4 2020: R+28.7 2016: R+33.6 2012: R+33.7 2008: R+31.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -81.65%
• Current HPI: 158.7094
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.36%
• Metro: Lafayette, 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

+34.6% since first listed

15 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-30 Price Changed $175,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-04-15 Price Changed $185,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-03-10 Price Changed $189,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-03-02 Price Changed $199,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-02-02 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2025-11-22 Price Changed $209,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-09-29 Price Changed $215,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-07-29 Price Changed $220,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-07-09 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2025-06-21 Price Changed $230,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-03-21 Price Changed $235,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-02-07 Price Changed $239,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-01-09 Price Changed $240,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2024-12-17 Listed $250,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2024-01-18 Sold (Public Records) $130,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+8.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,430 · -1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.