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Preston V A Plan 🏗️ New Construction
D- Composite 37.78
Why this score? — see what drove the D- 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 +9.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.9/10.0
  • DSCR +2.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$228,990

Preston V A Plan · Denham Springs, LA 70726
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,463 sqft · SingleFamily · 324 Days on market
Good condition

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

Listing remarks MLS

- Open Floor Plan - Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms - Two Car Garage - Brick, Stucco, & Siding Exterior - Covered Patio - Recessed Can Lighting in Kitchen - Separate Master Shower - Walk-In Master Closet

Key facts

  • Open floor plan
  • Covered patio
  • 2 garage spots

Tags

OPEN FLOOR PLANCOVERED PATIORECESSED CAN LIGHTINGSEPARATE MASTER SHOWERWALK-IN MASTER CLOSET

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $228,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $244,841.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $229k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-161 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $222k (3.2% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $194k (15.4% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $194k (15.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 5.5% vs local median 4.5% in Denham Springs — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

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); 1258 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 71d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 85% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k 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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 324 days — a 12% lower offer ($202k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $193,835 (15.4% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 324 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 15% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  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. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  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
0.79%
Cap rate
5.51%
Cash-on-cash
-2.81%
DSCR
0.87
GRM
10.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$244,841
List price
$228,990
Delta
-6.47%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
11435 Rossow Ct 0.18mi 3/2.0 1,480 (+1%) 0mo $220,000 $149 89
11377 Ashwood Ct 0.34mi 3/2.0 1,394 (-5%) 2mo $225,000 $161 75
11589 Regal St 0.13mi 3/2.0 1,629 (+11%) 2mo $245,000 $150 74
11397 Ashwood Ct 0.29mi 3/2.0 1,585 (+8%) 1mo $229,000 $144 72
11420 Rossow Ct 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,314 (-10%) 2mo $218,000 $166 70
11586 Water View Ave 0.27mi 3/2.0 1,613 (+10%) 2mo $240,000 $149 68
25736 Raines Ave 0.41mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,568 (+7%) 1mo $237,787 $152 63
25680 Tarver Dr 0.45mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,568 (+7%) 2mo $237,660 $152 60
25692 Tarver Dr 0.46mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,568 (+7%) 2mo $236,245 $151 60
25730 Raines Ave 0.41mi 3/2.0 1,629 (+11%) 2mo $243,655 $150 60
24282 Steller's Sea Dr 0.65mi 3/2.0 1,545 (+6%) 1mo $273,500 $177 60
25723 Tarver Dr 0.48mi 3/3.0 1,596 (+9%) 2mo $259,955 $163 57

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
-20.0%
Equity multiple
0.30×
Total profit
$-48,251
Equity at exit
$36,507
10-year hold
IRR
-11.3%
Equity multiple
0.30×
Total profit
$-48,269
Equity at exit
$21,169

Cash invested: $68,555 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
59 active · 18 under contract
Months of supply
11.8 mo (8%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$252,990 ($159/sqft)
Median days on market
130 d
This list price
15% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+5.3% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 70726

Rents YoY
3.8%
Active inventory
1258
Price-to-rent
9.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,938 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,284
Tax est. 1.5%
$306 /mo · $3,673/yr
Insurance
$102
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$407
Net cashflow
$-161

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,142
Max offer price $221,581
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $8 -5% $-76 +0% $-161 +5% $-245 +10% $-330
Rent -10% $-314 -5% $-237 +0% $-161 +5% $-84 +10% $-8
Rate -1.0pp $-37 -0.5pp $-98 base $-161 +0.5pp $-224 +1.0pp $-289

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
$61,210
Closing costs
$7,345
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 13 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
11628 Water View Ave Dennis Mills, LA 4.0 2.0 1858 $2,250 $1.21 16d 1 0.27mi
11402 Ashwood Ct Denham Springs, LA 3.0 2.0 1331 $1,750 $1.31 70d 1 0.32mi
11385 Ashwood Ct Denham Springs, LA 3.0 2.0 1556 $1,900 $1.22 93d 1 0.35mi
25729 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA 4.0 2.0 1568 $2,200 $1.40 72d 1 0.44mi
25699 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA 3.0 2.0 1463 $1,850 $1.26 93d 1 0.44mi
25717 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA 4.0 2.0 1568 $2,200 $1.40 68d 1 0.44mi
25729 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA 4.0 2.0 1568 $2,200 $1.40 63d 1 0.44mi
25699 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA 3.0 2.0 1463 $1,850 $1.26 63d 1 0.44mi
25662 Tarver St , LA 4.0 2.0 1570 $2,000 $1.27 93d 1 0.53mi
12204 Dove Hollow Dr Denham Springs, LA 3.0 2.0 1407 $1,650 $1.17 16d 1 0.95mi
24585 Fair Weather Dr Denham Springs, LA 3.0 2.0 1451 $1,850 $1.27 93d 1 0.96mi
11247 Westwood Ave Denham Springs, LA 3.0 2.0 1514 $1,850 $1.22 93d 1 1.25mi
11342 Woodlore Dr Denham Springs, LA 3.0 2.0 1511 $1,500 $0.99 63d 1 1.42mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $228,990 Active 324 DOM
  2. 2026-08-07
    days on market $228,990 Active 323 DOM
  3. 2026-08-06
    days on market $228,990 Active 322 DOM
  4. 2026-08-05
    days on market $228,990 Active 321 DOM
  5. 2026-08-04
    days on market $228,990 Active 320 DOM
  6. 2026-08-03
    days on market $228,990 Active 319 DOM
  7. 2026-07-31
    days on market $228,990 Active 316 DOM
  8. 2026-07-29
    days on market $228,990 Active 314 DOM
  9. 2026-07-27
    days on market $228,990 Active 312 DOM
  10. 2026-07-25
    days on market $228,990 Active 310 DOM
  11. 2026-07-23
    days on market $228,990 Active 308 DOM
  12. 2026-07-22
    days on market $228,990 Active 307 DOM
  13. 2026-07-21
    days on market $228,990 Active 306 DOM
  14. 2026-07-18
    days on market $228,990 Active 303 DOM
  15. 2026-07-16
    days on market $228,990 Active 301 DOM
  16. 2026-07-16
    days on market $228,990 Active 300 DOM
  17. 2026-07-14
    days on market $228,990 Active 299 DOM
  18. 2026-07-13
    days on market $228,990 Active 298 DOM
  19. 2026-07-12
    days on market $228,990 Active 297 DOM
  20. 2026-07-11
    days on market $228,990 Active 296 DOM
  21. 2026-07-10
    days on market $228,990 Active 295 DOM
  22. 2026-07-09
    days on market $228,990 Active 294 DOM
  23. 2026-07-07
    days on market $228,990 Active 292 DOM
  24. 2026-07-07
    days on market $228,990 Active 291 DOM
  25. 2026-07-05
    days on market $228,990 Active 290 DOM
  26. 2026-07-04
    days on market $228,990 Active 289 DOM
  27. 2026-07-03
    days on market $228,990 Active 288 DOM
  28. 2026-07-02
    days on market $228,990 Active 287 DOM
  29. 2026-07-01
    days on market $228,990 Active 286 DOM
  30. 2026-06-30
    days on market $228,990 Active 285 DOM
  31. 2026-06-29
    days on market $228,990 Active 284 DOM
  32. 2026-06-28
    days on market $228,990 Active 283 DOM
  33. 2026-06-28
    days on market $228,990 Active 282 DOM
  34. 2026-06-27
    days on market $228,990 Active 281 DOM
  35. 2026-06-25
    days on market $228,990 Active 279 DOM
  36. 2026-06-23
    days on market $228,990 Active 277 DOM
  37. 2026-06-22
    days on market $228,990 Active 276 DOM
  38. 2026-06-18
    days on market $228,990 Active 273 DOM
  39. 2026-06-17
    days on market $228,990 Active 272 DOM
  40. 2026-06-16
    days on market $228,990 Active 271 DOM
  41. 2026-06-15
    days on market $228,990 Active 270 DOM
  42. 2026-06-14
    days on market $228,990 Active 268 DOM
  43. 2026-06-13
    days on market $228,990 Active 267 DOM
  44. 2026-06-10
    days on market $228,990 Active 265 DOM
  45. 2026-06-08
    days on market $228,990 Active 263 DOM
  46. 2026-06-07
    days on market $228,990 Active 262 DOM
  47. 2026-06-03
    days on market $228,990 Active 258 DOM
  48. 2026-06-02
    days on market $228,990 Active 257 DOM
  49. 2026-06-01
    days on market $228,990 Active 256 DOM
  50. 2026-05-31
    days on market $228,990 Active 255 DOM

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$23,260
− Mortgage interest
−$13,715
− Property taxes
−$3,673
− Insurance
−$1,224
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,861
− Management
−$1,861
− Depreciation
−$7,123
Taxable loss
−$6,196
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,487
After-tax cash flow
$-442/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 · 1 photo

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $7,315–$21,945 screening

This single-family home is in good condition with a good exterior and interior. It has a good roof and flooring, and the systems appear to be in good working order. The property has a good curb appeal and would benefit from a fresh coat of paint and landscaping.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and enhances property value
  • Rental Replace garage door seals — Improves energy efficiency and reduces maintenance costs

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 38/100

Zoned Schools

High Denham Springs High School F LA #93/265 Nat'l #8,937/17,239

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
B Composite livability gradescore 74/100

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

County
Livingston Parish · 158,511 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
15% of renters

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

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Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2025-09-19 Listed $228,990 Zillow

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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