118 A/B S Ames St · Greenwood, SC 29646

$119,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,500 sqft · MultiFamily · 5 Days on market

Built 1972 Fair condition 1,500 sqft lot Est $116k · at est.

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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
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.2/10.0
• ARV discount +6.1/15.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Investor opportunity in a growing area of Greenwood! This well-maintained duplex at 118 South Ames Street features two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, currently generating $1,445 per month in total rental income with tenants in place—providing immediate cash flow from day one. Each unit offers a functional layout with strong rental appeal, making this property ideal for both seasoned investors and those looking to get started in real estate investing. The property also features a newer roof (just one year old), helping reduce near-term maintenance costs and increasing long-term value. Conveniently located near Uptown Greenwood, Lander University, shopping, and dining, this duplex sits in a d

Key facts

• Newer roof
• 1,500 sq ft lot
• Built 1972

Tags

• WELL MAINTAINED DUPLEX
• NEWER ROOF
• DESIRABLE RENTAL AREA

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $119k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $508 ($6k/yr) — positive. Per door: $254/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $119k).
• Cap rate 11.4% vs local median 3.6% in Greenwood — 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 (#167 in SC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A; Watch: amenities D, schools F, crime F.
• Greenwood 50 (town): math 31% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #43 of 80 in SC (top 54%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 168 active listings in the ZIP; 193 units permitted in Greenwood County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $823 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Greenwood County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $33k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 5 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $119,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
4. Built in 1972 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.42% ✓
• Cap rate: 11.42%
• Cash-on-cash: 18.29%
• DSCR: 1.81
• GRM: 5.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $115,500
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
118 A/B S Ames St	0.00mi	4/2.0	1,500 (0%)	0mo	$116,000	$77	100

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: 10.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.39×
• Total profit: $13,096
• Equity at exit: $17,743

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.60×
• Total profit: $53,167
• Equity at exit: $10,289

Cash invested: $33,320 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29646

• Active inventory: 168
• Price-to-rent: 11.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,684 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$624
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$149 /mo · $1,785/yr
• Insurance: −$50
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$354
• Net cashflow: $508

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,041

Max offer price $119,000

Occupancy floor 65%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1	$1,684
Total (2 units)			$1,684

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: $29,750
• Closing costs: $3,570
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-04-01
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-30
   historical
3. 2026-03-25
   listed $119,000 Active

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% 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: $20,208
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,666
• − Property taxes: −$1,785
• − Insurance: −$595
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,617
• − Management: −$1,617
• − Depreciation: −$3,462
• Taxable income: $4,467
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,072
• After-tax cash flow: $5,024/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 3 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

This multi-family property has a fair condition with some minor repairs and maintenance needed. Painting the exterior and landscaping would significantly improve its curb appeal and value.

Repairs flagged

• Minor Landscaping — There is some overgrowth and uneven grass that could be trimmed and landscaped.
• Minor Exterior walls and siding — There is some discoloration and minor wear on the exterior walls and siding that could be addressed with a fresh coat of paint or minor repairs.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior walls and siding — Painting the exterior walls and siding would improve the curb appeal and increase the property's resale and rental value.
• Both Landscaping and yard maintenance — A well-maintained yard and landscaping would enhance the property's curb appeal and attract more tenants or buyers.
• Rental Interior updates — Updating the interior with fresh paint, new flooring, and modern fixtures would make the property more appealing to tenants and increase rental income.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
Landscaping · There is some overgrowth and uneven grass that could be trimmed and landscaped.	Minor	$500–3,000
Exterior walls and siding · There is some discoloration and minor wear on the exterior walls and siding that could be addressed with a fresh coat of paint or minor repairs.	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior walls and siding — Painting the exterior walls and siding would improve the curb appeal and increase the property's resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Landscaping and yard maintenance — A well-maintained yard and landscaping would enhance the property's curb appeal and attract more tenants or buyers. ↑
• Rental Interior updates — Updating the interior with fresh paint, new flooring, and modern fixtures would make the property more appealing to tenants and increase rental income. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Greenwood 50
• NCES district ID: 4502340
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -4.00%
• Reading proficiency: 39% ▲ 2.00%
• Median HH income: $37,663
• Composite: 29.14/100
• National rank: #6585
• State rank: #43 of 80 in SC

Livability — Greenwood

• Score: 63/100
• State rank: #167
• US rank: #15097

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Greenwood, SC
• City population: 26,275
• Population (ZIP): 28,413

Population outlook (Greenwood County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 69,627 people
• By 2030: 68,905 · -1.0%
• By 2040: 66,640 · -4.3%
• By 2050: 63,768 · -8.4%
• By 2075: 55,769 · -19.9%
• By 2100: 47,293 · -32.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.61)
• Race & ethnicity: White 44% Black 43% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 9%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Serbian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, Dominican Republic
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 7%

Political lean MEDSL · Greenwood

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+29.0) · D 34.9% · R 63.8% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: -13.3pp toward R · 2008: -15.7pp · 2024: -29.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+29.0 2020: R+22.8 2016: R+21.8 2012: R+15.4 2008: R+15.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -208.03%
• Current HPI: 153.1055
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Price history

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-01 Pending — GAOR
• 2026-03-30 Delisted — GAOR
• 2026-03-25 Listed $119,000 GAOR