556 Sunset Dr · Slidell, LA
Flood risk 7/10 · Major
- FEMA flood zone
- AE
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.75%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $1,737 – $8,500
Fire risk 4/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,269 – $2,357
Heat risk 10/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 108°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 21 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Schools +4.3/10.0
- Rent growth +4.0/5.0
- Livability +3.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$95,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Charming cottage style home located in the heart of Slidell, offering a functional layout and excellent potential for a variety of buyers. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features a spacious living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, and a large backyard for outdoor enjoyment or future enhancements. All appliances are in working condition, and the home is move in ready. This property provides a solid foundation for those looking to personalize, update, or create long term value. Whether you are searching for a primary residence, second home, or income producing property, this home offers flexibility to fit your goals. Efficient access to shopping, dining, and major roadways with easy access to I 10, making daily commuting efficient. Property is being sold as is. Buyer to verify all measurements and information. Property has a clear title. * * Schedule Your Showing Today. * *
Key facts
- Parking
- Built 2011
- Listed 57 days
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $95k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $192 ($2k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $95k).
- Recommended offer: $92k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 14.1% vs local median 5.9% in Slidell — 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 (#57 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
- St. Tammany Parish (suburban): math 43% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #11 of 98 in LA (top 11%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.9%/yr); 241 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 71% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,064 units permitted in St. Tammany Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $657 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- St. Tammany County population projected at +27% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.9% rent growth), your $27k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 58 days — a 3% lower offer ($92k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 6 sale attempts since 16y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
- Current owner paid $49k; list at $95k implies a 94% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
- Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 58 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.62% ✓
- Cap rate
- 14.10%
- Cash-on-cash
- 27.89%
- DSCR
- 2.24
- GRM
- 5.1
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $205,584
- List price
- $95,000
- Delta
- -53.79%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1737 Renell Dr | 0.13mi | 3/2.0 | 1,200 (+4%) | 3mo | $125,000 | $104 | 85 |
| 800 Huntwyck Cir | 0.37mi | 3/1.5 | 1,051 (-9%) | 1mo | $152,000 | $145 | 66 |
| 205 Chaucer Ct | 0.51mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 1,100 (-4%) | 12mo | $169,000 | $154 | 50 |
| 210 Westminster Dr | 0.66mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 1,021 (-11%) | 10mo | $155,000 | $152 | 33 |
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 · 5.91% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 1.6%
- Equity multiple
- 1.06×
- Total profit
- $1,715
- Equity at exit
- $14,165
- IRR
- 15.0%
- Equity multiple
- 2.45×
- Total profit
- $38,472
- Equity at exit
- $8,214
Cash invested: $26,600 (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
ZIP-level market 70460
- Rents YoY
- 5.9%
- Active inventory
- 241
- Price-to-rent
- 5.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,541 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$498
- Tax from tax record
- −$62 /mo · $740/yr
- Insurance
- −$40
- Flood insurance flood zone
- −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$324
- Net cashflow
- $192
Break-even live
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
- $23,750
- Closing costs
- $2,850
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 7 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734 Walnut St Slidell, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,050 | $1.31 | 43d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 736 N Walnut St Slidell, LA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 983 | $1,100 | $1.12 | 23d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 35567 Liberty Dr Slidell, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1232 | $1,650 | $1.34 | 44d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 943 N Magnolia St Slidell, LA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 900 | $1,000 | $1.11 | 3d | 1 | 1.04mi |
| 35621 Oak Ridge Ave Slidell, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1406 | $1,800 | $1.28 | 43d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 1620 Beech St Slidell, LA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 923 | $1,100 | $1.19 | 43d | 1 | 1.41mi |
| 58019 Carroll Rd Slidell, LA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $1,695 | $1.21 | 43d | 1 | 1.47mi |
Listing history 13 events
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2026-06-07days on market $95,000 Active 58 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $95,000 Active 54 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $95,000 Active 53 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $95,000 Active 52 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $95,000 Active 51 DOM
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2026-04-10$95,000 Active 890-char remark
Show marketing remark (884 chars)
Charming cottage style home located in the heart of Slidell, offering a functional layout and excellent potential for a variety of buyers. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features a spacious living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, and a large backyard for outdoor enjoyment or future enhancements. All appliances are in working condition, and the home is move in ready. This property provides a solid foundation for those looking to personalize, update, or create long term value. Whether you are searching for a primary residence, second home, or income producing property, this home offers flexibility to fit your goals. Efficient access to shopping, dining, and major roadways with easy access to I 10, making daily commuting efficient. Property is being sold as is. Buyer to verify all measurements and information. Property has a clear title. **Schedule Your Showing Today.**
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2026-04-10$95,000 Active 884-char remark
Show marketing remark (884 chars)
Charming cottage style home located in the heart of Slidell, offering a functional layout and excellent potential for a variety of buyers. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features a spacious living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, and a large backyard for outdoor enjoyment or future enhancements. All appliances are in working condition, and the home is move in ready. This property provides a solid foundation for those looking to personalize, update, or create long term value. Whether you are searching for a primary residence, second home, or income producing property, this home offers flexibility to fit your goals. Efficient access to shopping, dining, and major roadways with easy access to I 10, making daily commuting efficient. Property is being sold as is. Buyer to verify all measurements and information. Property has a clear title. **Schedule Your Showing Today.**
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2015-04-07$85,900
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2015-04-07$85,900
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2015-01-15soldstatus $49,000
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2011-02-18soldstatus $17,800
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2010-08-09$24,500
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2010-08-09$24,500
ⓘ 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
- $740 · $62/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $740 · $62/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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone AE · 75% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
- Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $18,497
- − Mortgage interest
- −$5,321
- − Property taxes
- −$740
- − Insurance
- −$5,594
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,480
- − Management
- −$1,480
- − Depreciation
- −$2,764
- Taxable income
- $1,119
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$269
- After-tax cash flow
- $2,033/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
- St. Tammany Parish
- NCES district ID
- 2201650
- Math proficiency
- 43% ▼ -32.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 55% ▼ -26.00%
- Median HH income
- $61,752
- Composite
- 43.04/100
- National rank
- #3098
- State rank
- #11 of 98 in LA
Livability — Slidell
- Score
- 70/100
- State rank
- #57
- US rank
- #7673
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- County
- Saint Tammany Parish · 228,296 people
- City population
- 95,511
- Metro
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Population (ZIP)
- 21,669
- Household income
- $62,565
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 318.0
Population outlook (St. Tammany County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 286,725 people
- By 2030
- 304,175 · +6.1%
- By 2040
- 336,203 · +17.3%
- By 2050
- 364,590 · +27.2%
- By 2075
- 433,362 · +51.1%
- By 2100
- 470,333 · +64.0%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 53% Black 29% Two or more races 11% Hispanic / Latino 10% Pacific Islander 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 3%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 13% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 5% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 92% English-only · Spanish 6%
Political lean MEDSL · St. Tammany
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+43.8) · D 27.3% · R 71.1% · Other 1.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +9.6pp toward D · 2008: -53.4pp · 2024: -43.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+43.8 2020: R+44.2 2016: R+50.8 2012: R+52.2 2008: R+53.4
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -93.87%
- Current HPI
- 130.56
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.91%
- Metro
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.29%
- F500 in state
- 10
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Telecommunications | 2 | $23B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $12B |
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| Wholesale / Distribution | 1 | $5B |
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| Advertising | 1 | $2B |
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Price history
+287.8% since first listed8 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-10 Listed $95,000 AcadianaMLS
- 2026-04-10 Listed $95,000 GSREIN
- 2015-04-07 Listed $85,900 GSREIN
- 2015-04-07 Listed $85,900 AcadianaMLS
- 2015-01-15 Sold (Public Records) $49,000 Public Records
- 2011-02-18 Sold (MLS) $17,800 GSREIN
- 2010-08-09 Listed $24,500 GSREIN
- 2010-08-09 Listed $24,500 AcadianaMLS
Property tax history
-4.4%/yrLatest (2025): $740 · -3.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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