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Quintessa III B Plan 🏗️ New Construction
D+ Composite 45.37
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
  • DSCR +4.6/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.1/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$265,990

Quintessa III B Plan · Youngsville, LA 70592
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · SingleFamily · 654 Days on market
Good condition

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

Listing remarks MLS

The Quintessa III B Plan by DSLD Homes offers modern living at its finest, blending style, comfort, and energy efficiency into a beautifully designed home. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,760 square feet, this layout provides the ideal space for growing families and those who love to entertain. Exterior features include elegant brick siding with stucco accents, a covered rear patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, and a two-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open-concept floor plan with recessed lighting in the kitchen and living areas, a walk-in pantry for ample storage, and a convenient boot bench in the mudroom. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed for everyday functionality and long-term value, the Quintessa III B combines high-quality craftsmanship with the signature energy efficiency DSLD Homes is known for.

Key facts

  • Covered patios
  • Wood floors
  • Granite countertops

Tags

ENERGY STAR RATED HOMESGRANITE COUNTERTOPSWOOD FLOORSCOVERED PATIOSTANKLESS GAS WATER HEATERSLARGE POND WITH FOUNTAINS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $265,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $264,888.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $266k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $81 ($973/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $242k (9.0% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $234k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 6.7% vs local median 4.8% in Youngsville — 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 78/100 on livability (#8 in LA, #2,614 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute 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); Youngsville Middle School (math 42% / reading 52%, grade D+, #37 of 218 statewide, top 18%, 646 students, 49% FRL); O. Comeaux High School (math 38% / reading 40%, grade F, #86 of 265 statewide, top 33%, 1,098 students, 56% FRL) — zoned schools at 56% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 684 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($93k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k 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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 654 days — a 12% lower offer ($234k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 2y 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.
Recommended offer $234,071 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 654 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are A-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?
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
0.91%
Cap rate
6.66%
Cash-on-cash
1.31%
DSCR
1.06
GRM
9.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$264,888
List price
$265,990
Delta
0.42%
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
145 Ridley Ln 0.03mi 4/2.0 1,581 (-10%) 3mo $256,663 $162 77
141 Ridley Ln 0.03mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,656 (-6%) 5mo $251,990 $152 77
139 Ridley Ln 0.04mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,656 (-6%) 7mo $260,095 $157 76
135 Ridley Ln 0.05mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,656 (-6%) 7mo $260,365 $157 75
210 Tatum Ln 0.22mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,659 (-6%) 1mo $250,752 $151 73
118 Ridley Ln 0.13mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,642 (-7%) 5mo $256,679 $156 72
219 Tatum Ln 0.17mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,629 (-7%) 2mo $241,448 $148 71
214 Tatum Ln 0.21mi 4/2.0 1,568 (-11%) 2mo $241,367 $154 69
116 Ridley Ln 0.14mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,656 (-6%) 10mo $254,800 $154 68
221 Tatum Ln 0.17mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,629 (-7%) 6mo $244,916 $150 68
234 Tatum Ln 0.18mi 4/2.0 1,568 (-11%) 6mo $238,358 $152 67
225 Tatum Ln 0.16mi 4/2.0 1,568 (-11%) 8mo $240,387 $153 66

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 · 1.65% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-15.7%
Equity multiple
0.45×
Total profit
$-40,966
Equity at exit
$39,496
10-year hold
IRR
-9.8%
Equity multiple
0.44×
Total profit
$-41,828
Equity at exit
$22,903

Cash invested: $74,169 (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.

ZIP-level market 70592

Home prices YoY
-23.4%
Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
684
Price-to-rent
9.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,420 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,389
Tax est. 1.5%
$331 /mo · $3,973/yr
Insurance
$110
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$508
Net cashflow
$81

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,317
Max offer price $264,888
Occupancy floor 92%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $264 -5% $173 +0% $81 +5% $-10 +10% $-102
Rent -10% $-110 -5% $-15 +0% $81 +5% $177 +10% $272
Rate -1.0pp $214 -0.5pp $148 base $81 +0.5pp $12 +1.0pp $-57

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
$66,222
Closing costs
$7,947
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
141 Ridley Ln Youngsville, LA 3.0 2.0 1656 $2,000 $1.21 15d 1 0.03mi
4400 Chemin Metairie Pkwy Youngsville, LA 2.0–3.0 2.0 1200 $2,330 $1.94 15d 32 0.31mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $265,990 Active 654 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $265,990 Active 651 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $265,990 Active 650 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $265,990 Active 649 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $265,990 Active 648 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $265,990 Active 646 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $265,990 Active 645 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $265,990 Active 643 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $265,990 Active 642 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $265,990 Active 641 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $265,990 Active 640 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $265,990 Active 637 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $265,990 Active 636 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $265,990 Active 635 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $265,990 Active 634 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $265,990 Active 633 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $265,990 Active 632 DOM
  18. 2025-05-02
    status Active 975-char remark
    Show marketing remark (975 chars)

    The Quintessa III B Plan by DSLD Homes offers modern living at its finest, blending style, comfort, and energy efficiency into a beautifully designed home. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,760 square feet, this layout provides the ideal space for growing families and those who love to entertain. Exterior features include elegant brick siding with stucco accents, a covered rear patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, and a two-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open-concept floor plan with recessed lighting in the kitchen and living areas, a walk-in pantry for ample storage, and a convenient boot bench in the mudroom. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed for everyday functionality and long-term value, the Quintessa III B combines high-quality craftsmanship with the signature energy efficiency DSLD Homes is known for.

  19. 2025-05-02
    historical 975-char remark
    Show marketing remark (975 chars)

    The Quintessa III B Plan by DSLD Homes offers modern living at its finest, blending style, comfort, and energy efficiency into a beautifully designed home. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,760 square feet, this layout provides the ideal space for growing families and those who love to entertain. Exterior features include elegant brick siding with stucco accents, a covered rear patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, and a two-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open-concept floor plan with recessed lighting in the kitchen and living areas, a walk-in pantry for ample storage, and a convenient boot bench in the mudroom. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed for everyday functionality and long-term value, the Quintessa III B combines high-quality craftsmanship with the signature energy efficiency DSLD Homes is known for.

  20. 2024-10-02
    status Active 975-char remark
    Show marketing remark (975 chars)

    The Quintessa III B Plan by DSLD Homes offers modern living at its finest, blending style, comfort, and energy efficiency into a beautifully designed home. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,760 square feet, this layout provides the ideal space for growing families and those who love to entertain. Exterior features include elegant brick siding with stucco accents, a covered rear patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, and a two-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open-concept floor plan with recessed lighting in the kitchen and living areas, a walk-in pantry for ample storage, and a convenient boot bench in the mudroom. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed for everyday functionality and long-term value, the Quintessa III B combines high-quality craftsmanship with the signature energy efficiency DSLD Homes is known for.

  21. 2024-08-06
    historical 975-char remark
    Show marketing remark (975 chars)

    The Quintessa III B Plan by DSLD Homes offers modern living at its finest, blending style, comfort, and energy efficiency into a beautifully designed home. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,760 square feet, this layout provides the ideal space for growing families and those who love to entertain. Exterior features include elegant brick siding with stucco accents, a covered rear patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, and a two-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open-concept floor plan with recessed lighting in the kitchen and living areas, a walk-in pantry for ample storage, and a convenient boot bench in the mudroom. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed for everyday functionality and long-term value, the Quintessa III B combines high-quality craftsmanship with the signature energy efficiency DSLD Homes is known for.

  22. 2024-07-09
    listed $265,990 Active 975-char remark
    Show marketing remark (975 chars)

    The Quintessa III B Plan by DSLD Homes offers modern living at its finest, blending style, comfort, and energy efficiency into a beautifully designed home. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,760 square feet, this layout provides the ideal space for growing families and those who love to entertain. Exterior features include elegant brick siding with stucco accents, a covered rear patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, and a two-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open-concept floor plan with recessed lighting in the kitchen and living areas, a walk-in pantry for ample storage, and a convenient boot bench in the mudroom. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed for everyday functionality and long-term value, the Quintessa III B combines high-quality craftsmanship with the signature energy efficiency DSLD Homes is known for.

ⓘ 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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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$29,038
− Mortgage interest
−$14,838
− Property taxes
−$3,973
− Insurance
−$1,324
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,323
− Management
−$2,323
− Depreciation
−$7,706
Taxable loss
−$3,450
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$828
After-tax cash flow
$1,801/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 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This home is in excellent condition with minimal repairs needed. It offers a good return on investment with updates that can significantly increase its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both New flooring in bathrooms and kitchen — Improves functionality and aesthetics
  • Both New lighting fixtures — Enhances interior aesthetics and energy efficiency

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both New flooring in bathrooms and kitchen — Improves functionality and aesthetics
  • Both New lighting fixtures — Enhances interior aesthetics and energy efficiency

ⓘ 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
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

Livability — Youngsville

Score
78/100
State rank
#8
US rank
#2614

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Youngsville, LA
County
Lafayette Parish · 207,544 people
City population
32,167
Metro
Lafayette, LA
Population (ZIP)
32,167
Household income
$93,204
Rent vs Own
12.9% rent · 87.1% own
Severe rent burden
424.0

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%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (82%)
Race & ethnicity
White 82% Black 10% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 4% Asian 1%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 24% Romanian 3% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada
Languages at home
94% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 3% Spanish 2%

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

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Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -41.24%
Current HPI
135.2825
Rent YoY
▲ 1.65%
Metro
Lafayette, LA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

5 events — show timeline
  • 2025-05-02 Relisted Zillow
  • 2025-05-02 Delisted Zillow
  • 2024-10-02 Relisted Zillow
  • 2024-08-06 Delisted Zillow
  • 2024-07-09 Listed $265,990 Zillow

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Sold comps — $/sqft

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