105 E Clinton St · Lafayette, LA 70501

$55,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 703 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 727 Days on market

Built 1966 Average condition 4,791 sqft lot $78/sqft · 27% below area Est $74k · 25% under

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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
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.3/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Schools +3.4/10.0
• Condition / age +2.8/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath property located just moments from Downtown! This well-maintained unit features no carpet, showcasing easy-to-clean Updated flooring throughout, perfect for both comfort and convenience. It presents a fantastic investment opportunity with reliable cash flow.

Key facts

• Vibrant city life
• Well-maintained unit
• 4,791 sq ft lot

Tags

• WELL-MAINTAINED UNIT
• EASY-TO-CLEAN FLOORING
• INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
• VIBRANT CITY LIFE

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $55k. Condition is rated average.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $445 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($979 rent vs $55k).
• Recommended offer: $48k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 16.0% vs local median 4.8% 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); Paul Breaux Middle School (math 30% / reading 37%, grade F, #100 of 218 statewide, top 47%, 680 students, 68% FRL); O. Comeaux High School (math 38% / reading 40%, grade F, #86 of 265 statewide, top 33%, 1,098 students, 56% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.3%/yr); 343 active listings in the ZIP; 27 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 109d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 59% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($33k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $380 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k 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.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.3% rent growth), your $15k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 727 days — a 12% lower offer ($48k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts since 21y 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 $17k; list at $55k implies a 219% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; 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.

Recommended offer $48,400 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 727 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 1966 — 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: 1.78% ✓
• Cap rate: 15.99%
• Cash-on-cash: 34.65%
• DSCR: 2.54
• GRM: 4.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $73,534
• List price: $55,000
• Delta: -25.20%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
320 Sunnyside Ln	0.41mi	2/1.0	700 (-0%)	2mo	$410,000	$586	78
913 Plum St	0.24mi	2/1.0	750 (+7%)	14mo	$30,000	$40	66
207 Haig St	1.09mi	2/1.0	688 (-2%)	1mo	$53,000	$77	60
301 Haig St	1.10mi	2/1.0	720 (+2%)	1mo	$53,000	$74	60
205 Haig St	1.08mi	2/1.0	641 (-9%)	1mo	$55,000	$86	49
212 Clifford Rd	0.98mi	2/1.0	821 (+17%)	4mo	$17,000	$21	37
413 S Orange St	0.51mi	2/1.0	800 (+14%)	22mo	$104,600	$131	35
115 Brenda St	0.97mi	2/1.0	800 (+14%)	11mo	$48,000	$60	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 · 7.35% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 34.7%
• Equity multiple: 2.55×
• Total profit: $23,862
• Equity at exit: $8,201

10-year hold

• IRR: 43.6%
• Equity multiple: 6.02×
• Total profit: $77,253
• Equity at exit: $4,755

Cash invested: $15,400 (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 →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 4 active · 4 under contract
• Months of supply: 12.0 mo (8%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $78,000 ($96/sqft)
• Median days on market: 208 d
• This list price: 25% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +9.2% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 70501

• Rents YoY: 7.3%
• Active inventory: 343
• Price-to-rent: 4.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $979 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$288
• Tax from tax record: −$17 /mo · $209/yr
• Insurance: −$23
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$206
• Net cashflow: $445

Break-even live

Break-even rent $416

Max offer price $55,000

Occupancy floor 50%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $476	-5% $460	+0% $445	+5% $429	+10% $413
Rent	-10% $367	-5% $406	+0% $445	+5% $483	+10% $522
Rate	-1.0pp $472	-0.5pp $459	base $445	+0.5pp $430	+1.0pp $416

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: $13,750
• Closing costs: $1,650
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 27 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
617 E Vermilion St Unit A Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	517	$999	$1.93	109d	1	0.31mi
617 E Vermilion St Unit C Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	625	$1,199	$1.92	109d	1	0.31mi
505 E Main St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	742	$850	$1.15	0d	1	0.34mi
327 General Mouton Ave Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	580	$800	$1.38	139d	1	0.42mi
305 General Mouton Ave Unit B Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	750	$1,250	$1.67	109d	1	0.45mi
600 E University Ave #7 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	600	$995	$1.66	139d	1	0.50mi
711 S Sterling St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	681	$750	$1.10	6d	1	0.53mi
124 E Main St Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	789	$1,380	$1.75	109d	7	0.59mi
124 E Main St Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	768	$1,240	$1.61	2d	7	0.59mi
328 Theodora Blvd Unit 1/2 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	440	$1,100	$2.50	116d	1	0.71mi
715 Harding St Unit 5 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	500	$725	$1.45	139d	1	0.72mi
328 1/2 Theodora Blvd Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	440	$1,100	$2.50	109d	1	0.72mi
1318 Lee Ave Unit B6 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	400	$750	$1.88	116d	1	0.73mi
1318 Lee Ave Unit C7 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	450	$1,150	$2.56	109d	1	0.73mi
305 W 2nd St #205 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	549	$1,000	$1.82	6d	1	0.84mi
406 Voorhies St Unit B Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	575	$825	$1.43	116d	1	0.93mi
131 1/2 Mildred St Unit C Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	500	$625	$1.25	109d	1	0.97mi
106 Nora St Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	600	$600	$1.00	6d	1	0.98mi
106 Seville Blvd Unit B Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	584	$850	$1.46	139d	1	1.04mi
125 Nancy Ln Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	600	$850	$1.42	116d	1	1.06mi
127 Nancy Ln Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	600	$800	$1.33	6d	1	1.07mi
301 Sampson St Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	545	$750	$1.38	109d	1	1.16mi
418 Tissington St Lafayette, LA	2.0	1.0	675	$875	$1.30	6d	1	1.23mi
106 Saint Michael St Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	450	$825	$1.83	6d	1	1.23mi
210 Saint Michael St Unit 1/2 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	550	$875	$1.59	6d	1	1.31mi
213 Bendel Rd #208 Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	581	$1,200	$2.07	6d	1	1.35mi
507 Cedar Crest Ct Lafayette, LA	1.0	1.0	543	$900	$1.66	0d	1	1.37mi

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-09-24
   days on market $55,000 Active 727 DOM
2. 2026-09-22
   days on market $55,000 Active 726 DOM
3. 2026-09-21
   days on market $55,000 Active 725 DOM
4. 2026-09-20
   days on market $55,000 Active 724 DOM
5. 2026-09-19
   days on market $55,000 Active 723 DOM
6. 2026-09-18
   days on market $55,000 Active 722 DOM
7. 2026-09-17
   days on market $55,000 Active 721 DOM
8. 2026-09-16
   days on market $55,000 Active 720 DOM
9. 2026-09-15
   days on market $55,000 Active 719 DOM
10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $55,000 Active 718 DOM
11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $55,000 Active 717 DOM
12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $55,000 Active 716 DOM
13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $55,000 Active 715 DOM
14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $55,000 Active 709 DOM
15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $55,000 Active 708 DOM
16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $55,000 Active 707 DOM
17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $55,000 Active 704 DOM
18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $55,000 Active 703 DOM
19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $55,000 Active 702 DOM
20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $55,000 Active 701 DOM
21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $55,000 Active 700 DOM
22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $55,000 Active 699 DOM
23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $55,000 Active 698 DOM
24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $55,000 Active 697 DOM
25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $55,000 Active 696 DOM
26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $55,000 Active 695 DOM
27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $55,000 Active 694 DOM
28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $55,000 Active 693 DOM
29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $55,000 Active 692 DOM
30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $55,000 Active 691 DOM
31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $55,000 Active 690 DOM
32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $55,000 Active 689 DOM
33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $55,000 Active 688 DOM
34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $55,000 Active 687 DOM
35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $55,000 Active 686 DOM
36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $55,000 Active 685 DOM
37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $55,000 Active 684 DOM
38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $55,000 Active 683 DOM
39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $55,000 Active 682 DOM
40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $55,000 Active 681 DOM
41. 2026-08-07
    days on market $55,000 Active 680 DOM
42. 2026-08-06
    days on market $55,000 Active 679 DOM
43. 2026-08-05
    days on market $55,000 Active 678 DOM
44. 2026-08-04
    days on market $55,000 Active 677 DOM
45. 2026-08-03
    days on market $55,000 Active 676 DOM
46. 2026-07-31
    days on market $55,000 Active 673 DOM
47. 2026-07-30
    days on market $55,000 Active 672 DOM
48. 2026-07-29
    days on market $55,000 Active 671 DOM
49. 2026-07-27
    days on market $55,000 Active 669 DOM
50. 2026-07-23
    days on market $55,000 Active 665 DOM

ⓘ 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: $209 · $17/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $302 · $25/mo
• Expected delta: +$94/yr (+$8/mo · 44.7%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 72% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 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 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $11,748
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,081
• − Property taxes: −$209
• − Insurance: −$275
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$940
• − Management: −$940
• − Depreciation: −$1,600
• Taxable income: $4,703
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,129
• After-tax cash flow: $4,207/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 · 6 photos

Average 55/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $3,515–$10,545 screening

A charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath property with average condition, offering a good investment opportunity with potential for cosmetic upgrades.

Components & finishes AI

Roof metal Flooring wood

Repairs flagged

• Minor Paint — Some discoloration on the exterior siding
• Minor Roof inspection — Metal roof may need inspection for any minor damage

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and property value ↑
• Both Replace laminate flooring with hardwood — Improves aesthetics and is easier to clean ↑
• Both Install modern kitchen appliances — Modernizes the kitchen and attracts more buyers ↑

ⓘ 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 34/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary J. Wallace James Elementary School D LA #147/646 Nat'l #14,382/41,679 Middle Paul Breaux Middle School F LA #100/218 Nat'l #7,937/14,009 High Northside High School F LA #186/265 Nat'l #14,491/17,239

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

B Composite livability gradescore 70/100

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 · 280,930 people
• City population: 158,114
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• Population (ZIP): 26,465
• Household income: $33,365
• Rent vs Own: 58.8% rent · 41.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 18% of renters

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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%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (73%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 73% White 18% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 4%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% French/Haitian/Cajun 2%

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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: ▼ -108.63%
• Current HPI: 81.2963
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.35%
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

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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

+144.4% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2024-09-25 Listed $55,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2013-06-19 Sold (Public Records) $17,250 Public Records
• 2009-10-15 Listed $27,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2009-03-11 Listed $28,500 AcadianaMLS
• 2008-05-29 Listed $28,500 AcadianaMLS
• 2005-07-01 Sold (MLS) $19,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2005-04-14 Listed $22,500 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+3.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $209 · -1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.