2503 Highland Ave · Shreveport, LA 71104

$14,900

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,758 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 90 Days on market

Built 1921 6,534 sqft lot $8/sqft · 86% below area

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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 +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great investment opportunity in the heart of Highland! This property at 2503 Highland Avenue is perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio. Cash or conventional financing only. Motivated seller—bring all offers! Conveniently located near schools, parks, restaurants, and with easy access to the highway, making it an attractive option for tenants or future resale. Don’t miss your chance to own in one of Shreveport’s established neighborhoods with strong potential.

Key facts

• Near schools
• Heart of highland
• Near restaurants

Tags

• INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
• HEART OF HIGHLAND
• NEAR SCHOOLS
• NEAR PARKS
• NEAR RESTAURANTS
• EASY ACCESS TO HIGHWAY

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $15k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $838 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $15k).
• Recommended offer: $14k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 73.8% vs local median 5.7% in Shreveport — 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 59/100 on livability (#270 in LA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: schools D+, crime F, amenities F.
• Caddo Parish (urban): math 21% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #53 of 98 in LA (top 54%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 64% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.6%/yr); 146 active listings in the ZIP; 28 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 46% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 221 units permitted in Caddo Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $103 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $447 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Caddo County population projected at -15% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.6% rent growth), your $4k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 90 days — a 6% lower offer ($14k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (50%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1921 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 66% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $14,006 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 90 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1921 — 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 D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
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. 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?
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 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: 7.95% ✓
• Cap rate: 73.77%
• Cash-on-cash: 241.01%
• DSCR: 11.72
• GRM: 1.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $105,026
• List price: $14,900
• Delta: -85.81%
• 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
445 Boulevard St	0.15mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,756 (-0%)	5mo	$175,000	$100	80
511 Kirby Pl	0.21mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,741 (-1%)	4mo	$79,900	$46	76
2310 Highland Ave	0.14mi	3/1.5	1,611 (-8%)	5mo	$115,000	$71	73
117 Merrick St	0.53mi	3/1.5	1,762 (+0%)	1mo	$90,000	$51	72
418 Boulevard St	0.19mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,908 (+8%)	3mo	$104,900	$55	70
325 Rutherford St	0.35mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,685 (-4%)	5mo	$154,900	$92	64
622 Kirby Pl	0.26mi	3/2.0	1,515 (-14%)	2mo	$149,900	$99	60
631 Gladstone Blvd	0.62mi	3/1.0	1,639 (-7%)	1mo	$165,000	$101	59
426 Stephenson St	0.62mi	3/2.5	1,633 (-7%)	1mo	$207,500	$127	53
931 Dalzell St	0.59mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,650 (-6%)	4mo	$215,000	$130	50
728 Rutherford St	0.46mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,957 (+11%)	7mo	$149,000	$76	44
616 Wichita St	0.54mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,987 (+13%)	2mo	$120,000	$60	42

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 · 3.56% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 13.38×
• Total profit: $51,638
• Equity at exit: $2,222

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 28.93×
• Total profit: $116,529
• Equity at exit: $1,288

Cash invested: $4,172 (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 71104

• Home prices YoY: -32.2%
• Rents YoY: 3.6%
• Active inventory: 146
• Price-to-rent: 1.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,185 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$78
• Tax from tax record: −$14 /mo · $164/yr
• Insurance: −$6
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$249
• Net cashflow: $838

Break-even live

Break-even rent $124

Max offer price $14,900

Occupancy floor 24%

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: $3,725
• Closing costs: $447
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 28 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
328 Prospect St Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1641	$1,000	$0.61	44d	1	0.13mi
315 Dalzell St Shreveport, LA	2.0	2.5	1372	$1,100	$0.80	44d	1	0.17mi
419 Boulevard St Shreveport, LA	3.0	2.0	1852	$1,100	$0.59	44d	1	0.18mi
642 Robinson Pl Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.0	1500	$1,275	$0.85	21d	1	0.25mi
2109 Highland Ave Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.0	1739	$1,050	$0.60	44d	1	0.29mi
442 Merrick St Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.5	1595	$1,000	$0.63	44d	1	0.34mi
717 Kirby Pl Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1894	$1,450	$0.77	44d	1	0.37mi
144 Merrick St Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1532	$800	$0.52	44d	1	0.51mi
561 Forest Ave Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1358	$1,350	$0.99	21d	1	0.52mi
3305 Creswell Ave Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1307	$1,350	$1.03	21d	1	0.52mi
2721 Fairfield Ave Shreveport, LA	2.0	2.0	1250	$1,200	$0.96	44d	1	0.63mi
2717 Fairfield Ave Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1250	$950	$0.76	44d	1	0.63mi
320 Stephenson St Shreveport, LA	3.0	2.0	1845	$1,675	$0.91	21d	1	0.64mi
320 Stephenson St Shreveport, LA	3.0	2.0	1845	$1,675	$0.91	13d	1	0.64mi
229 Stephenson St Shreveport, LA	2.0	2.5	1500	$1,300	$0.87	13d	1	0.70mi
127 Herndon St Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1325	$800	$0.60	13d	1	0.76mi
451 Egan St Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.5	1300	$750	$0.58	13d	1	0.82mi
3516 Alexander Ave Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1355	$1,250	$0.92	13d	1	0.84mi
3624 Gilbert Dr Shreveport, LA	3.0	3.0	2088	$1,900	$0.91	44d	1	0.84mi
3642 Gilbert Dr Shreveport, LA	2.0	2.0	2011	$1,750	$0.87	13d	1	0.88mi
2811 Samford Ave Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.0	1612	$850	$0.53	13d	1	1.03mi
250 E Jordan St Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1920	$800	$0.42	44d	1	1.05mi
3846 Creswell Ave Unit 3848 Shreveport, LA	2.0	2.0	1374	$1,125	$0.82	13d	1	1.26mi
2506 Mecom Dr Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.5	1433	$1,350	$0.94	13d	1	1.30mi
2615 Judith Pl Shreveport, LA	3.0	2.0	1450	$1,600	$1.10	13d	1	1.31mi
715 Camilla Dr Shreveport, LA	3.0	1.0	1654	$1,350	$0.82	44d	1	1.35mi
3802 Baltimore Ave Shreveport, LA	2.0	1.0	1250	$1,025	$0.82	21d	1	1.37mi
3827 Baltimore Ave Shreveport, LA	3.0	2.5	1650	$1,650	$1.00	44d	1	1.40mi

Listing history 24 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $14,900 Active 90 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $14,900 Active 89 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $14,900 Active 88 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $14,900 Active 87 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $14,900 Active 85 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $14,900 Active 84 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $14,900 Active 82 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $14,900 Active 81 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $14,900 Active 80 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $14,900 Active 79 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $14,900 Active 76 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $14,900 Active 75 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $14,900 Active 74 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $14,900 Active 73 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $14,900 Active 72 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $14,900 Active 71 DOM
17. 2026-05-13
    price $14,900 497-char remark

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    Great investment opportunity in the heart of Highland! This property at 2503 Highland Avenue is perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio. Cash or conventional financing only. Motivated seller—bring all offers! Conveniently located near schools, parks, restaurants, and with easy access to the highway, making it an attractive option for tenants or future resale. Don’t miss your chance to own in one of Shreveport’s established neighborhoods with strong potential.

18. 2026-04-21
    price $19,900 497-char remark

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    Great investment opportunity in the heart of Highland! This property at 2503 Highland Avenue is perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio. Cash or conventional financing only. Motivated seller—bring all offers! Conveniently located near schools, parks, restaurants, and with easy access to the highway, making it an attractive option for tenants or future resale. Don’t miss your chance to own in one of Shreveport’s established neighborhoods with strong potential.

19. 2026-03-20
    listed $29,900 Active 497-char remark

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    Great investment opportunity in the heart of Highland! This property at 2503 Highland Avenue is perfect for investors looking to add to their portfolio. Cash or conventional financing only. Motivated seller—bring all offers! Conveniently located near schools, parks, restaurants, and with easy access to the highway, making it an attractive option for tenants or future resale. Don’t miss your chance to own in one of Shreveport’s established neighborhoods with strong potential.

20. 2025-12-10
    status Active
21. 2025-09-15
    listed $59,900 Active
22. 2006-07-13
    soldstatus
23. 2006-03-08
    soldstatus
24. 2002-04-17
    soldstatus

ⓘ 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: $164 · $14/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $164 · $14/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 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 66% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,217
• − Mortgage interest: −$835
• − Property taxes: −$164
• − Insurance: −$74
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,137
• − Management: −$1,137
• − Depreciation: −$433
• Taxable income: $10,435
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,504
• After-tax cash flow: $7,550/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: Caddo Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200300
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -33.00%
• Reading proficiency: 32% ▼ -30.00%
• Median HH income: $39,227
• Composite: 22.23/100
• National rank: #8148
• State rank: #53 of 98 in LA

Livability — Shreveport

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #270
• US rank: #19730

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Shreveport, LA
• County: Caddo Parish · 178,536 people
• City population: 164,123
• Metro: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
• Population (ZIP): 12,975
• Household income: $56,833
• Rent vs Own: 54.7% rent · 45.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 759.0

Population outlook (Caddo County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 243,190 people
• By 2030: 237,231 · -2.5%
• By 2040: 222,502 · -8.5%
• By 2050: 206,516 · -15.1%
• By 2075: 165,706 · -31.9%
• By 2100: 122,262 · -49.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
• Race & ethnicity: White 53% Black 28% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 10% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 7%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 6% Lithuanian 4% Scottish 2%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 90% English-only · Spanish 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Caddo

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 51.6% · R 47.0% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: +1.6pp toward D · 2008: 3.0pp · 2024: 4.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+4.6 2020: D+6.8 2016: D+4.2 2012: D+4.9 2008: D+3.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -49.61%
• Current HPI: 104.3781
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.56%
• Metro: Shreveport-Bossier City, 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

-75.1% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Price Changed $14,900 NTREIS
• 2026-04-21 Price Changed $19,900 NTREIS
• 2026-03-20 Listed $29,900 NTREIS
• 2025-12-10 Relisted — NTREIS
• 2025-09-15 Listed $59,900 NTREIS
• 2006-07-13 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2006-03-08 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2002-04-17 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

-3.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $164 · +0.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.