471 Tufton Trl SE · Atlanta, GA 30354

$231,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · Townhouse public records · 41 Days on market

Built 2008 1,546 sqft lot $131/sqft · 24% below area Est $306k · 24% under $175/mo HOA · 8% of rent

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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 +19.6/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +6.2/10.0
• 1% rule +5.1/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Rent growth +3.9/5.0
• Schools +2.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Introducing 471 Tufton Trl SE, recently updated with fresh interior paint and partial flooring replacement, enhancing its ready-to-use condition. This residence provides a comfortable atmosphere with a central fireplace. The primary bedroom contains a functional walk-in closet. This home blends thoughtful updates with everyday comfort and style.. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation

Key facts

• $175 HOA
• Garage
• Built 2008

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Community association with a monthly fee of $175

Exterior

• Parking: Detached or attached garage with 1 garage space; Driveway parking; Open parking available
• Security: Gated community access
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service (110 volts); Electricity and sewer available
• Home design: Two levels; Fee simple ownership; Resale condition
• Construction: Cement siding and other exterior materials; Composition roof; Slab foundation; Built as part of Monticello Park (lot referenced)
• Exterior features: Other exterior features; Paved roads; Gated community; Community tennis courts

Interior

• Kitchen: Pantry; Stone counters; Dishwasher; Electric range; Microwave
• Bedrooms: Three upper-level bedrooms
• Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One half bathroom; Master bath with separate tub and shower
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: One fireplace located in the family room; Other interior features; Shared/common walls (2+)
• Laundry & utility: Laundry located on the upper level; Other laundry features

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $231k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $267 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $231k).
• Recommended offer: $224k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.7% vs local median 3.1% in Atlanta — 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 83/100 on livability (#6 in GA, #919 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living C-.
• Atlanta Public Schools (urban): math 28% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #80 of 174 in GA (top 46%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Heritage Academy Elementary School (math 5% / reading 8%, grade F, #1,153 of 1,228 statewide, top 94%, 398 students, 100% FRL); Crawford Long Middle School (math 2% / reading 8%, grade F, #462 of 470 statewide, top 99%, 705 students, 100% FRL); South Atlanta High School (math 2% / reading 12%, grade F, #385 of 424 statewide, top 92%, 928 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 71% district-wide (29 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 6% at this address vs 32% district-wide (-25 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Atlanta Public Schools average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.5%/yr); 175 active listings in the ZIP; 30 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 11,565 units permitted in Fulton County in 2024 (8,159 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($63k/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 $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Fulton County population projected at +38% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 41 days — a 3% lower offer ($224k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 9y 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: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $224,070 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 41 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.01% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.68%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.96%
• DSCR: 1.22
• GRM: 8.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $305,716
• List price: $231,000
• Delta: -24.44%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
393 Mulberry Row SE	0.07mi	3/2.5	1,964 (+11%)	3mo	$318,000	$162	76
3146-B Brownstone Ln SE	0.47mi	3/2.5	1,800 (+2%)	3mo	$290,000	$161	73
3136-A Brownstone Ln SE	0.48mi	3/2.5	1,800 (+2%)	3mo	$290,000	$161	72
3102-B Brownstone Ln SE	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,800 (+2%)	3mo	$290,000	$161	72
3108-A Brownstone Ln SE	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,800 (+2%)	3mo	$290,000	$161	72
188 Werner Brook Way SW	0.18mi	3/3.0	1,941 (+10%)	4mo	$307,993	$159	70
173 Werner Brook Way SW	0.18mi	3/3.0	1,941 (+10%)	6mo	$333,995	$172	68
186 Werner Brook Way SW	0.18mi	4/3.5 (+1)	1,941 (+10%)	5mo	$338,993	$175	62
171 Werner Brook Way SW	0.18mi	4/3.5 (+1)	1,941 (+10%)	6mo	$338,995	$175	61
190 Werner Brook Way SW	0.18mi	4/3.5 (+1)	1,941 (+10%)	6mo	$352,993	$182	61
61 Werner Brook Way SW	0.37mi	3/3.0	1,941 (+10%)	5mo	$359,000	$185	60
484A Village Creek Dr	0.51mi	3/3.0	1,570 (-11%)	4mo	$264,000	$168	52

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 · 5.45% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -5.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.78×
• Total profit: $-14,539
• Equity at exit: $34,443

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.54×
• Total profit: $34,614
• Equity at exit: $19,973

Cash invested: $64,680 (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 30354

• Home prices YoY: -17.5%
• Rents YoY: 5.5%
• Active inventory: 175
• Price-to-rent: 8.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,322 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,211
• Tax from tax record: −$84 /mo · $1,012/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$175
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$488
• Net cashflow: $267

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,984

Max offer price $231,000

Occupancy floor 83%

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: $57,750
• Closing costs: $6,930
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 30 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
402 Mulberry Row SE Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.5	2032	$2,500	$1.23	19d	1	0.10mi
473 Mulberry Row SE Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.5	2096	$2,400	$1.15	19d	1	0.16mi
153 Werner Brook Way SW Atlanta, GA	4.0	3.5	1940	$2,750	$1.42	5d	1	0.17mi
210 Oak Dr SE Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	1330	$1,400	$1.05	24d	1	0.21mi
78 Werner Brook Way SW Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.5	1941	$2,300	$1.18	24d	1	0.22mi
537 Jefferson Chase St SE Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.5	1891	$2,450	$1.30	24d	1	0.23mi
131 Oak Dr SE Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	1848	$1,750	$0.95	24d	1	0.26mi
152 Ruzelle Dr SE Atlanta, GA	4.0	1.5	1511	$1,595	$1.06	14d	1	0.27mi
88 Werner Brook Way SW Unit 29 Atlanta, GA	4.0	3.5	1941	$3,100	$1.60	8d	1	0.32mi
454 Oak Dr SE Atlanta, GA	4.0	3.0	1501	$2,300	$1.53	22d	1	0.38mi
167 Alyson Ct SE Atlanta, GA	4.0	2.0	1344	$1,825	$1.36	24d	1	0.39mi
3203 Bateman DR SE Hapeville, GA	4.0	3.5	1941	$2,700	$1.39	3d	1	0.40mi
185 Glenrose Cir SW Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	2000	$2,150	$1.07	24d	1	0.68mi
500 Hutchens Rd SE Atlanta, GA	4.0	2.0	1248	$2,400	$1.92	17d	1	0.88mi
436 Grady Pl Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	1425	$2,100	$1.47	15d	1	0.89mi
633 Sandys Ln SE Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	1314	$1,950	$1.48	5d	1	1.01mi
725 River Gardens Dr Atlanta, GA	4.0	2.5	2235	$3,100	$1.39	24d	1	1.08mi
2694 Fairlane Dr SE Atlanta, GA	4.0	2.0	1372	$2,800	$2.04	24d	1	1.09mi
831 River Gardens Dr Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.5	1680	$2,800	$1.67	24d	1	1.16mi
2874 Grand Ave SW Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	2166	$3,999	$1.85	24d	1	1.19mi
397 N Central Ave Hapeville, GA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	950	$2,704	$2.85	1d	24	1.20mi
2783 Grand Ave SW Atlanta, GA	4.0	2.0	1644	$2,600	$1.58	24d	1	1.26mi
3265 N Fulton Ave Atlanta, GA	3.0	3.0	1927	$2,499	$1.30	44d	1	1.27mi
3166 Jackson St Atlanta, GA	3.0	2.0	1650	$1,595	$0.97	24d	1	1.28mi
3558 Elm St Atlanta, GA	3.0	1.0–2.0	1098	$3,249	$2.96	13d	33	1.40mi
3165 Dogwood Dr #108 Hapeville, GA	4.0	3.5	2200	$2,850	$1.30	3d	1	1.41mi
3165 Dogwood Dr Hapeville, GA	4.0	3.0	2187	$2,999	$1.37	24d	1	1.41mi
583 King Arnold St Atlanta, GA	3.0	3.5	1787	$2,700	$1.51	2d	1	1.41mi
3335 Dogwood Dr Hapeville, GA	3.0	3.5	1670	$3,020	$1.81	13d	1	1.43mi
3160 Lake Ave Unit NA Hapeville, GA	4.0	1.5	1680	$2,095	$1.25	24d	1	1.45mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $175 · $2,100/yr

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $231,000 Active 41 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $231,000 Active 40 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $231,000 Active 39 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $231,000 Active 38 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $231,000 Active 36 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   pricedays on market $231,000 Active 35 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $234,000 Active 32 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $234,000 Active 31 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $234,000 Active 30 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $234,000 Active 27 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $234,000 Active 26 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $234,000 Active 25 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $234,000 Active 24 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $234,000 Active 23 DOM
15. 2026-05-09
    listed $241,000 New 401-char remark

    Show marketing remark (401 chars)

    Introducing 471 Tufton Trl SE, recently updated with fresh interior paint and partial flooring replacement, enhancing its ready-to-use condition. This residence provides a comfortable atmosphere with a central fireplace. The primary bedroom contains a functional walk-in closet. This home blends thoughtful updates with everyday comfort and style.. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation

16. 2026-05-09
    listed $241,000 Active 401-char remark

    Show marketing remark (401 chars)

    Introducing 471 Tufton Trl SE, recently updated with fresh interior paint and partial flooring replacement, enhancing its ready-to-use condition. This residence provides a comfortable atmosphere with a central fireplace. The primary bedroom contains a functional walk-in closet. This home blends thoughtful updates with everyday comfort and style.. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation

17. 2018-01-12
    soldstatus $100,000 Sold

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Beautiful 2 story town-home. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bath with 1 car attached garage. Wooded private backyard, Hardwood entry. Spacious floor plan. Minutes from downtown Atlanta and easy access to the expressway.

18. 2018-01-12
    soldstatus $100,000 Sold

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Beautiful 2 story town-home. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bath with 1 car attached garage. Wooded private backyard, Hardwood entry. Spacious floor plan. Minutes from downtown Atlanta and easy access to the expressway.

19. 2017-10-27
    status Under Contract
20. 2017-10-06
    status Pending Offer Approval

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Beautiful 2 story town-home. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bath with 1 car attached garage. Wooded private backyard, Hardwood entry. Spacious floor plan. Minutes from downtown Atlanta and easy access to the expressway.

21. 2017-10-06
    status Pending

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Beautiful 2 story town-home. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bath with 1 car attached garage. Wooded private backyard, Hardwood entry. Spacious floor plan. Minutes from downtown Atlanta and easy access to the expressway.

22. 2017-09-22
    listed $98,000 New

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Beautiful 2 story town-home. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bath with 1 car attached garage. Wooded private backyard, Hardwood entry. Spacious floor plan. Minutes from downtown Atlanta and easy access to the expressway.

23. 2017-09-22
    listed $98,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (218 chars)

    Beautiful 2 story town-home. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bath with 1 car attached garage. Wooded private backyard, Hardwood entry. Spacious floor plan. Minutes from downtown Atlanta and easy access to the expressway.

ⓘ 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: $1,012 · $84/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,125 · $177/mo
• Expected delta: +$1,113/yr (+$93/mo · 109.9%)

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,860
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,940
• − Property taxes: −$1,012
• − Insurance: −$1,155
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,229
• − Management: −$2,229
• − HOA: −$2,100
• − Depreciation: −$6,720
• Taxable loss: −$524
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$126
• After-tax cash flow: $3,331/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: Atlanta Public Schools
• NCES district ID: 1300120
• Math proficiency: 28% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 35% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $48,306
• Composite: 27.27/100
• National rank: #7006
• State rank: #80 of 174 in GA

Livability — Atlanta

• Score: 83/100
• State rank: #6
• US rank: #919

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Atlanta, GA
• County: Fulton County · 1,094,430 people
• City population: 629,525
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
• Population (ZIP): 16,182
• Household income: $63,189
• Rent vs Own: 49.8% rent · 50.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 930.0

Population outlook (Fulton County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,203,707 people
• By 2030: 1,299,706 · +8.0%
• By 2040: 1,488,256 · +23.6%
• By 2050: 1,664,580 · +38.3%
• By 2075: 2,036,072 · +69.2%
• By 2100: 2,222,402 · +84.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (68%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 68% Hispanic / Latino 16% White 10% Two or more races 9% Native American 2% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 13%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Romanian 1% Swedish 1%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, Vietnam, Guatemala
• Languages at home: 81% English-only · Spanish 15% German/W. Germanic 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Fulton

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+44.9) · D 71.9% · R 27.0% · Other 1.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: +9.8pp toward D · 2008: 35.0pp · 2024: 44.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+44.9 2020: D+46.4 2016: D+42.1 2012: D+29.6 2008: D+35.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -67.78%
• Current HPI: 320.1111
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.45%
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
• 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

+135.7% since first listed

14 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-11 Price Changed $231,000 FMLS
• 2026-06-11 Price Changed $231,000 GAMLS
• 2026-05-21 Price Changed $234,000 FMLS
• 2026-05-21 Price Changed $234,000 GAMLS
• 2026-05-09 Listed $241,000 FMLS
• 2026-05-09 Listed $241,000 GAMLS
• 2026-05-05 Sold (Public Records) $203,100 Public Records
• 2018-01-12 Sold (MLS) $100,000 GAMLS
• 2018-01-12 Sold (MLS) $100,000 FMLS
• 2017-10-27 Pending — GAMLS
• 2017-10-06 Pending — GAMLS
• 2017-10-06 Pending — FMLS
• 2017-09-22 Listed $98,000 GAMLS
• 2017-09-22 Listed $98,000 FMLS

Property tax history

-4.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,012 · -3.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.