126 Puckett Rd SE · Emerson, GA 30137

$93,800

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,152 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 82 Days on market

Built 1997 0.48 ac lot $81/sqft · 67% below area

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.3/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

Opportunity awaits at 126 Puckett Road, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on approximately 0.48 acres in Bartow County. This property presents a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, customize, or invest in a home with potential. The 1,152 sq ft residence will require repairs and updates, making it an ideal project for the right buyer with vision. Whether you're an investor, renovator, or homeowner looking to create your own space, this property offers the chance to make improvements and add value over time. With no HOA and rural land-use designation, the property offers flexibility for future use while being surrounded by the quiet charm of the Emerson area. IMPORTANT: This property is part of a three-parcel land portfolio totaling approximately 10.06 acres and MUST BE PURCHASED TOGETHER with the adjoining properties. Portfolio Includes: * 122 Puckett Rd - 3BR / 2BA | 1,792 sq ft | 1.00 acre * 124 Puckett Rd - 3BR / 2BA | 1,632 sq ft | 8.58 acres * 126 Puckett Rd - 3BR / 2BA | 1,152 sq ft | 0.48 acre Together, the properties create a rare 10+ acre assemblage in a growing Bartow County corridor, offering possibilities for a private family compound, multi-generational living, custom estate homes, or future residential redevelopment. Conveniently located just minutes from I-75, LakePoint Sports Complex, Lake Allatoona, and Downtown Cartersville, the property offers both accessibility and peaceful surroundings. Buyer responsible for verifying zoning, land use, and development potential. This is a great opportunity for the right buyer to renovate and make the property their own while also benefiting from the potential of the surrounding land.

Key facts

• Unique possibilities
• Minutes from i-75
• Combined acreage

Tags

• RURAL LAND-USE DESIGNATION
• NO HOA
• THREE-PARCEL OPPORTUNITY
• COMBINED ACREAGE
• UNIQUE POSSIBILITIES
• MINUTES FROM I-75

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $94k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $94k).
• Recommended offer: $88k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 19.7% vs local median 3.0% in Emerson — 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 66/100 on livability (#203 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A-; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
• Bartow County (rural): math 33% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #70 of 174 in GA (top 40%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 38 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,618 units permitted in Bartow County in 2024 (265 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $10k of equity ($649 loan paydown + $9k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $26k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 4, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$36k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 82 days — a 6% lower offer ($88k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $88,172 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 82 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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 F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 2.22% ✓
• Cap rate: 19.74%
• Cash-on-cash: 48.01%
• DSCR: 3.14
• GRM: 3.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $280,335
• List price: $93,800
• Delta: -66.54%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
221 Old Alabama Rd SE	0.24mi	3/2.0	1,110 (-4%)	7mo	$268,000	$241	77
37 Red Top Cir	0.27mi	3/2.0	1,200 (+4%)	24mo	$125,000	$104	60
17 Red Top Cir	0.50mi	3/2.0	1,056 (-8%)	4mo	$205,000	$194	59
79 Red Top Cir	0.67mi	3/2.0	1,104 (-4%)	8mo	$268,000	$243	56
12 Hollyhock Ln	0.18mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,251 (+9%)	20mo	$295,500	$236	56
67 Red Top Cir	0.49mi	3/1.0	1,008 (-12%)	13mo	$256,000	$254	41

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 61.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.49×
• Total profit: $118,009
• Equity at exit: $84,502

10-year hold

• IRR: 55.4%
• Equity multiple: 12.23×
• Total profit: $294,879
• Equity at exit: $182,233

Cash invested: $26,264 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Georgia: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 30137

• Home prices YoY: 13.0%
• Active inventory: 38
• Price-to-rent: 3.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,079 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$492
• Tax from tax record: −$61 /mo · $728/yr
• Insurance: −$39
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$437
• Net cashflow: $1,051

Break-even live

Break-even rent $749

Max offer price $93,800

Occupancy floor 44%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,104	-5% $1,077	+0% $1,051	+5% $1,024	+10% $998
Rent	-10% $887	-5% $969	+0% $1,051	+5% $1,133	+10% $1,215
Rate	-1.0pp $1,098	-0.5pp $1,075	base $1,051	+0.5pp $1,026	+1.0pp $1,002

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: $23,450
• Closing costs: $2,814
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
380 Crown Dr Cartersville, GA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1010	$2,079	$2.06	0d	28	0.62mi

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-06-01
   days on market $93,800 Active 82 DOM
2. 2026-05-31
   days on market $93,800 Active 81 DOM
3. 2026-03-10
   listed $93,800 New 1720-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1720 chars)

   Opportunity awaits at 126 Puckett Road, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on approximately 0.48 acres in Bartow County. This property presents a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, customize, or invest in a home with potential. The 1,152 sq ft residence will require repairs and updates, making it an ideal project for the right buyer with vision. Whether you're an investor, renovator, or homeowner looking to create your own space, this property offers the chance to make improvements and add value over time. With no HOA and rural land-use designation, the property offers flexibility for future use while being surrounded by the quiet charm of the Emerson area. IMPORTANT: This property is part of a three-parcel land portfolio totaling approximately 10.06 acres and MUST BE PURCHASED TOGETHER with the adjoining properties. Portfolio Includes: * 122 Puckett Rd - 3BR / 2BA | 1,792 sq ft | 1.00 acre * 124 Puckett Rd - 3BR / 2BA | 1,632 sq ft | 8.58 acres * 126 Puckett Rd - 3BR / 2BA | 1,152 sq ft | 0.48 acre Together, the properties create a rare 10+ acre assemblage in a growing Bartow County corridor, offering possibilities for a private family compound, multi-generational living, custom estate homes, or future residential redevelopment. Conveniently located just minutes from I-75, LakePoint Sports Complex, Lake Allatoona, and Downtown Cartersville, the property offers both accessibility and peaceful surroundings. Buyer responsible for verifying zoning, land use, and development potential. This is a great opportunity for the right buyer to renovate and make the property their own while also benefiting from the potential of the surrounding land.

4. 2021-08-11
   soldstatus $125,000
5. 2017-05-30
   soldstatus $54,900
6. 2017-05-26
   soldstatus $54,900 Sold 568-char remark

   Show marketing remark (568 chars)

   Feel like you are in the middle of nature, yet so close to Lake Point Sports Complex, Acworth, and Cartersville. Newly renovated home with lots of privacy. 3bd/2ba home with new flooring throughout the entire home. New chandelier/light fixture in the dining room. New ceiling fan/light fixture in the living room. Tile shower in master bath, new vanities, kitchen has white cabinets with tile counter tops, new cook stove, breakfast bar and open into dining and living area. Large front porch/deck to sit on and drink your coffee while listening to the birds singing.

7. 2017-05-26
   soldstatus $54,900 Sold

   Show marketing remark (568 chars)

   Feel like you are in the middle of nature, yet so close to Lake Point Sports Complex, Acworth, and Cartersville. Newly renovated home with lots of privacy. 3bd/2ba home with new flooring throughout the entire home. New chandelier/light fixture in the dining room. New ceiling fan/light fixture in the living room. Tile shower in master bath, new vanities, kitchen has white cabinets with tile counter tops, new cook stove, breakfast bar and open into dining and living area. Large front porch/deck to sit on and drink your coffee while listening to the birds singing.

8. 2017-05-12
   status Under Contract

   Show marketing remark (568 chars)

   Feel like you are in the middle of nature, yet so close to Lake Point Sports Complex, Acworth, and Cartersville. Newly renovated home with lots of privacy. 3bd/2ba home with new flooring throughout the entire home. New chandelier/light fixture in the dining room. New ceiling fan/light fixture in the living room. Tile shower in master bath, new vanities, kitchen has white cabinets with tile counter tops, new cook stove, breakfast bar and open into dining and living area. Large front porch/deck to sit on and drink your coffee while listening to the birds singing.

9. 2017-05-12
   historical Contingent - Due Diligence 568-char remark

   Show marketing remark (568 chars)

   Feel like you are in the middle of nature, yet so close to Lake Point Sports Complex, Acworth, and Cartersville. Newly renovated home with lots of privacy. 3bd/2ba home with new flooring throughout the entire home. New chandelier/light fixture in the dining room. New ceiling fan/light fixture in the living room. Tile shower in master bath, new vanities, kitchen has white cabinets with tile counter tops, new cook stove, breakfast bar and open into dining and living area. Large front porch/deck to sit on and drink your coffee while listening to the birds singing.

10. 2017-05-10
    listed $54,900 New

    Show marketing remark (568 chars)

    Feel like you are in the middle of nature, yet so close to Lake Point Sports Complex, Acworth, and Cartersville. Newly renovated home with lots of privacy. 3bd/2ba home with new flooring throughout the entire home. New chandelier/light fixture in the dining room. New ceiling fan/light fixture in the living room. Tile shower in master bath, new vanities, kitchen has white cabinets with tile counter tops, new cook stove, breakfast bar and open into dining and living area. Large front porch/deck to sit on and drink your coffee while listening to the birds singing.

11. 2017-05-10
    listed $54,900 Active 568-char remark

    Show marketing remark (568 chars)

    Feel like you are in the middle of nature, yet so close to Lake Point Sports Complex, Acworth, and Cartersville. Newly renovated home with lots of privacy. 3bd/2ba home with new flooring throughout the entire home. New chandelier/light fixture in the dining room. New ceiling fan/light fixture in the living room. Tile shower in master bath, new vanities, kitchen has white cabinets with tile counter tops, new cook stove, breakfast bar and open into dining and living area. Large front porch/deck to sit on and drink your coffee while listening to the birds singing.

12. 2011-01-25
    historical
13. 2011-01-14
    soldstatus $17,000 Sold
14. 2010-12-23
    status Pending
15. 2010-12-03
    listed $21,900 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $728 · $61/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $863 · $72/mo
• Expected delta: +$135/yr (+$11/mo · 18.6%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 16% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,948
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,254
• − Property taxes: −$728
• − Insurance: −$469
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,996
• − Management: −$1,996
• − Depreciation: −$2,729
• Taxable income: $11,777
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,826
• After-tax cash flow: $9,783/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: Bartow County
• NCES district ID: 1300330
• Math proficiency: 33% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $50,596
• Composite: 29.16/100
• National rank: #6577
• State rank: #70 of 174 in GA

Livability — Emerson

• Score: 66/100
• State rank: #203
• US rank: #12365

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Population (ZIP): 1,807

Population outlook (Bartow County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 107,887 people
• By 2030: 109,594 · +1.6%
• By 2040: 111,038 · +2.9%
• By 2050: 109,046 · +1.1%
• By 2075: 99,484 · -7.8%
• By 2100: 83,431 · -22.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 71% Black 18% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 5% Native American 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 4% Lithuanian 2% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 8%

Political lean MEDSL · Bartow

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+51.0) · D 24.2% · R 75.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -5.8pp toward R · 2008: -45.2pp · 2024: -51.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+51.0 2020: R+50.7 2016: R+55.2 2012: R+51.7 2008: R+45.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 37.24%
• Current HPI: 324.6054
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.66%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Paper / Packaging	2	$29B
▸Retail	1	$160B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$91B
▸Airlines	1	$62B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$47B
▸Utilities	1	$25B

Price history

+328.3% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-10 Listed $93,800 GAMLS
• 2021-08-11 Sold (Public Records) $125,000 Public Records
• 2017-05-30 Sold (Public Records) $54,900 Public Records
• 2017-05-26 Sold (MLS) $54,900 GAMLS
• 2017-05-26 Sold (MLS) $54,900 FMLS
• 2017-05-12 Pending — GAMLS
• 2017-05-12 Contingent — FMLS
• 2017-05-10 Listed $54,900 GAMLS
• 2017-05-10 Listed $54,900 FMLS
• 2011-01-25 Listing Removed — FMLS
• 2011-01-14 Sold (MLS) $17,000 FMLS
• 2010-12-23 Pending — FMLS
• 2010-12-03 Listed $21,900 FMLS

Property tax history

+7.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $728 · +14.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.