5042 W Saint Andrews Cir · New Orleans, LA
Flood risk 8/10 · Major
- FEMA flood zone
- X (shaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.6%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,269 – $2,357
Heat risk 10/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 107°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 22 days/yr
Wind risk 10/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +17.0/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +5.3/10.0
- 1% rule +4.4/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +1.6/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$222,900
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
A diamond in the rough! A gem of a neighborhood! Gated Fairway Estates, Offers An Opportunity to Custom Renovate! A new ROOF and in an X FLOOD ZONE. PICTURE IT! Open Floorplan with A HUGE Ensuite Primary Bedroom. FOUR Bedrooms, THREE Bathrooms. Plenty SPACE for a Growing Family. Escape to this GATED Oasis and Invite Family and Friends for Entertainment with Peace of Mind.
Key facts
- Open floorplan
- Custom renovate
- Gated oasis
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $223k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $83 ($999/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 $209k (6.1% below list).
- Recommended offer: $196k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 7.1% vs local median 4.4% in New Orleans — 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 81/100 on livability (#3 in LA, #1,383 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D.
- Orleans Parish (urban): math 11% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #69 of 98 in LA (top 70%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: 105 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 710 units permitted in Orleans Parish in 2024 (244 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.
- Orleans County population projected at +61% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 248 days — a 12% lower offer ($196k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask is 6% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
- Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 248 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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
- 0.94% ✗
- Cap rate
- 7.10%
- Cash-on-cash
- 2.88%
- DSCR
- 1.13
- GRM
- 8.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $341,473
- List price
- $222,900
- Delta
- -34.72%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5042 Par Four Dr | 0.05mi | 4/3.5 | 2,618 (-1%) | 14mo | $370,000 | $141 | 83 |
| 11280 Fernley Dr | 0.26mi | 4/2.0 | 2,690 (+2%) | 18mo | $277,000 | $103 | 65 |
| 11276 Notaway Ln | 0.19mi | 4/2.5 | 2,461 (-7%) | 21mo | $275,000 | $112 | 60 |
| 11420 S Easterlyn Cir | 0.27mi | 4/2.0 | 2,800 (+6%) | 16mo | $405,000 | $145 | 60 |
| 11404 Melvin Pl | 0.45mi | 3/2.5 (-1) | 2,443 (-7%) | 7mo | $295,000 | $121 | 54 |
| 11404 N Easterlyn Cir | 0.27mi | 4/3.0 | 2,318 (-12%) | 19mo | $375,000 | $162 | 51 |
| 4937 Robin Hood Dr | 0.47mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 2,545 (-4%) | 16mo | $210,000 | $83 | 50 |
| 11210 S Idlewood Ct | 0.51mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 2,253 (-15%) | 8mo | $215,000 | $95 | 37 |
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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -13.7%
- Equity multiple
- 0.51×
- Total profit
- $-30,765
- Equity at exit
- $33,235
- IRR
- -4.8%
- Equity multiple
- 0.68×
- Total profit
- $-19,756
- Equity at exit
- $19,272
Cash invested: $62,412 (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 70128
- Home prices YoY
- -5.9%
- Active inventory
- 105
- Price-to-rent
- 8.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,093 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,169
- Tax from tax record
- −$200 /mo · $2,403/yr
- Insurance
- −$93
- Flood insurance flood zone
- −$66 /mo · $798/yr
- HOA
- −$42
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$440
- Net cashflow
- $83
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
- $55,725
- Closing costs
- $6,687
- 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
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5754 Louis Prima Dr E New Orleans, LA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2069 | $2,195 | $1.06 | 24d | 1 | 0.78mi |
| 5000 Cardenas Dr New Orleans, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1800 | $1,920 | $1.07 | 24d | 1 | 1.15mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $42 · $504/yr
- Likely covers
- security
Listing history 21 events
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2026-06-18days on market $222,900 Active 248 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $222,900 Active 247 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $222,900 Active 246 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $222,900 Active 245 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $222,900 Active 243 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $222,900 Active 240 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $222,900 Active 239 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $222,900 Active 238 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $222,900 Active 237 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $222,900 Active 234 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $222,900 Active 233 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $222,900 Active 232 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $222,900 Active 231 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $222,900 Active 230 DOM
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2026-05-12price $222,900 374-char remark
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A diamond in the rough! A gem of a neighborhood! Gated Fairway Estates, Offers An Opportunity to Custom Renovate! A new ROOF and in an X FLOOD ZONE. PICTURE IT! Open Floorplan with A HUGE Ensuite Primary Bedroom. FOUR Bedrooms, THREE Bathrooms. Plenty SPACE for a Growing Family. Escape to this GATED Oasis and Invite Family and Friends for Entertainment with Peace of Mind.
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2026-05-12price $222,900 374-char remark
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A diamond in the rough! A gem of a neighborhood! Gated Fairway Estates, Offers An Opportunity to Custom Renovate! A new ROOF and in an X FLOOD ZONE. PICTURE IT! Open Floorplan with A HUGE Ensuite Primary Bedroom. FOUR Bedrooms, THREE Bathrooms. Plenty SPACE for a Growing Family. Escape to this GATED Oasis and Invite Family and Friends for Entertainment with Peace of Mind.
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2025-10-13$209,900 Active 374-char remark
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A diamond in the rough! A gem of a neighborhood! Gated Fairway Estates, Offers An Opportunity to Custom Renovate! A new ROOF and in an X FLOOD ZONE. PICTURE IT! Open Floorplan with A HUGE Ensuite Primary Bedroom. FOUR Bedrooms, THREE Bathrooms. Plenty SPACE for a Growing Family. Escape to this GATED Oasis and Invite Family and Friends for Entertainment with Peace of Mind.
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2025-10-13$209,900 Active 374-char remark
Show marketing remark (374 chars)
A diamond in the rough! A gem of a neighborhood! Gated Fairway Estates, Offers An Opportunity to Custom Renovate! A new ROOF and in an X FLOOD ZONE. PICTURE IT! Open Floorplan with A HUGE Ensuite Primary Bedroom. FOUR Bedrooms, THREE Bathrooms. Plenty SPACE for a Growing Family. Escape to this GATED Oasis and Invite Family and Friends for Entertainment with Peace of Mind.
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2023-11-07price $240,000
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2023-08-28$240,000 Active
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2001-08-17soldstatus $248,000
ⓘ 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
- $2,403 · $200/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,403 · $200/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 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (shaded) · 60% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
- $25,120
- − Mortgage interest
- −$12,486
- − Property taxes
- −$2,403
- − Insurance
- −$1,912
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,010
- − Management
- −$2,010
- − HOA
- −$504
- − Depreciation
- −$6,484
- Taxable loss
- −$2,688
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$645
- After-tax cash flow
- $1,644/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
- Orleans Parish
- NCES district ID
- 2201170
- Math proficiency
- 11% ▼ -52.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 27% ▼ -46.00%
- Median HH income
- $37,011
- Composite
- 15.78/100
- National rank
- #9271
- State rank
- #69 of 98 in LA
Livability — New Orleans
- Score
- 81/100
- State rank
- #3
- US rank
- #1383
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- New Orleans, LA
- City population
- 338,817
- Population (ZIP)
- 22,973
Population outlook (Orleans County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 513,025 people
- By 2030
- 575,781 · +12.2%
- By 2040
- 700,174 · +36.5%
- By 2050
- 826,541 · +61.1%
- By 2075
- 1,123,374 · +119.0%
- By 2100
- 1,355,609 · +164.2%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (86%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 86% Asian 5% White 4% Two or more races 3%
- Foreign-born
- 4% · Vietnam, Canada
- Languages at home
- 95% English-only · Vietnamese 4% Spanish 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Orleans
- 2024 margin
- Solid D (+67.0) · D 82.2% · R 15.2% · Other 2.7%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +6.7pp toward D · 2008: 60.3pp · 2024: 67.0pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+67.0 2020: D+68.2 2016: D+66.2 2012: D+62.5 2008: D+60.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -15.51%
- Current HPI
- 247.7131
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- —
- 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
-10.1% since first listed7 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-12 Price Changed $222,900 AcadianaMLS
- 2026-05-12 Price Changed $222,900 GSREIN
- 2025-10-13 Listed $209,900 GSREIN
- 2025-10-13 Listed $209,900 AcadianaMLS
- 2023-11-07 Price Changed $240,000 GSREIN
- 2023-08-28 Listed $240,000 AcadianaMLS
- 2001-08-17 Sold (Public Records) $248,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+8.6%/yrLatest (2026): $2,403 · +1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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