131 Cotton Leaf Blvd · Moncks Corner, SC 29461

$245,990

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,386 sqft · Townhouse · 11 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition Est $288k · 15% under

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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 +17.4/30.0
• ARV discount +14.1/15.0
• DSCR +5.4/10.0
• 1% rule +4.7/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to your next home. As you step into the foyer, you're greeted by the stairs leading to the second floor. As you move toward the back of the home, you'll pass the one-car garage and a powder bath before entering the open kitchen and family room, with a patio located just off the family room. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms-one with a walk-in closet-as well as a laundry room. At the opposite end is the spacious primary bedroom, complete with a walk-in closet and primary bath.

Key facts

• Walk-in closet
• Laundry room
• Family room

Tags

• OPEN KITCHEN
• FAMILY ROOM
• WALK-IN CLOSET
• LAUNDRY ROOM
• POWDER BATH
• PATIO

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price $239,990

Exterior

• Parking: 1 parking space
• Utilities: Electric power; Central air (cooling); Heat pump (heating)
• Home design: Spec home — Plan name: Pulsar; Located at 131 Cotton Leaf Blvd, Summerville, SC 29461
• Exterior features: Living area approximately 1,386 square feet

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Electric heating with heat pump; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath townhouse listed at $246k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $186 ($2k/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 $239k (3.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $239k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 7.2% vs local median 4.3% in Moncks Corner — 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 67/100 on livability (#99 in SC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, cost of living A; Watch: crime C-, schools D, amenities F.
• Berkeley 01 (suburban): math 35% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #30 of 80 in SC (top 38%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.8%/yr); 642 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 4d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 3,183 units permitted in Berkeley County in 2024 (580 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($83k/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.
• Berkeley County population projected at +48% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• Only 11 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Recommended offer $238,715 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
2. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: 0.97% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.20%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.24%
• DSCR: 1.14
• GRM: 8.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $288,288
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
151 Cotton Leaf Blvd #55	0.04mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	2mo	$292,990	$211	94
158 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.07mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	4mo	$287,990	$208	92
185 Cotton Leaf Blvd #38	0.12mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	2mo	$260,000	$188	91
163 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.07mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	5mo	$284,990	$206	91
167 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.08mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	4mo	$299,990	$216	91
175 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.10mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	4mo	$276,490	$199	90
179 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.11mi	3/2.5	1,387 (+0%)	3mo	$286,690	$207	90
184 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.12mi	3/2.5	1,386 (0%)	4mo	$293,990	$212	89
160 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.07mi	2/2.5 (-1)	1,386 (0%)	4mo	$289,990	$209	87
159 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.06mi	2/2.5 (-1)	1,387 (+0%)	4mo	$287,990	$208	86
183 Cotton Leaf Blvd	0.12mi	2/2.5 (-1)	1,387 (+0%)	4mo	$289,000	$208	84
205 Cozy Brook Ct	0.59mi	3/2.5	1,584 (+14%)	3mo	$312,700	$197	44

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 · 2.77% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -11.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.59×
• Total profit: $-28,538
• Equity at exit: $36,678

10-year hold

• IRR: -2.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.83×
• Total profit: $-11,712
• Equity at exit: $21,269

Cash invested: $68,877 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29461

• Home prices YoY: -13.9%
• Rents YoY: 2.8%
• Active inventory: 642
• Price-to-rent: 8.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,387 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,290
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$307 /mo · $3,690/yr
• Insurance: −$102
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$501
• Net cashflow: $186

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,152

Max offer price $245,990

Occupancy floor 87%

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: $61,498
• Closing costs: $7,380
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 19 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
229 Grand View Xing Summerville, SC	4.0	2.0	1768	$2,400	$1.36	14d	1	0.12mi
391 Tiliwa St Summerville, SC	3.0	2.5	1786	$2,295	$1.28	3d	1	0.20mi
402 Tiliwa St Summerville, SC	3.0	2.5	1785	$2,295	$1.29	3d	1	0.25mi
753 Ridgley Dr Summerville, SC	3.0	2.5	1786	$2,295	$1.28	21d	1	0.38mi
755 Ridgley Dr Unit 755 Summerville, SC	3.0	2.5	1796	$2,500	$1.39	3d	1	0.39mi
704 Ladywood Dr Summerville, SC	3.0	2.0	1618	$2,350	$1.45	3d	1	0.57mi
44000 Owl Wood Ln Summerville, SC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1086	$2,129	$1.96	3d	14	0.61mi
900 Emblem St Summerville, SC	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1086	$2,159	$1.99	3d	21	0.74mi
5101 Evado Ln Summerville, SC	3.0	1.0–2.0	859	$2,136	$2.49	3d	19	0.77mi
608 Ladywood Dr Summerville, SC	3.0	2.0	1618	$2,200	$1.36	12d	1	0.83mi
108 Haventree Ct Summerville, SC	4.0	2.5	1792	$2,400	$1.34	23d	1	0.86mi
130 Lucky Day Dr Summerville, SC	3.0	2.0	1547	$2,100	$1.36	3d	1	0.89mi
844 Lilyford Ln , SC	3.0	2.5	1518	$2,300	$1.52	23d	1	1.07mi
900 Owl Wood Ln Summerville, SC	2.0	2.0	1157	$2,385	$2.06	23d	1	1.14mi
900 Owl Wood Ln Summerville, SC	3.0	2.0	1311	$2,273	$1.73	3d	1	1.14mi
175 Lyra Ln Summerville, SC	3.0–4.0	2.0–3.0	2082	$2,200	$1.06	3d	3	1.29mi
318 Deep River Rd Summerville, SC	4.0	2.0	1689	$2,349	$1.39	14d	1	1.31mi
310 Surfbird Rd Summerville, SC	3.0	2.5	1761	$2,350	$1.33	10d	1	1.34mi
495 Pender Woods Dr Summerville, SC	3.0	2.0	1418	$2,175	$1.53	23d	1	1.42mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-03
   days on market $245,990 Active 11 DOM
2. 2026-06-01
   pricedays on market $245,990 Active 10 DOM
3. 2026-05-31
   days on market $239,990 Active 9 DOM

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $28,646
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,779
• − Property taxes: −$3,690
• − Insurance: −$1,230
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,292
• − Management: −$2,292
• − Depreciation: −$7,156
• Taxable loss: −$1,793
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$430
• After-tax cash flow: $2,661/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 · 23 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This townhouse is in excellent condition with modern finishes and a well-maintained exterior. It is move-in ready and would benefit from a fresh coat of paint and landscaping improvements to further enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value to the property.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value to the property. ↑

ⓘ 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: Berkeley 01
• NCES district ID: 4501170
• Math proficiency: 35% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 48% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $52,724
• Composite: 35.95/100
• National rank: #4799
• State rank: #30 of 80 in SC

Livability — Moncks Corner

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #99
• US rank: #10812

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Berkeley County · 198,768 people
• City population: 43,816
• Metro: Charleston-North Charleston, SC
• Population (ZIP): 43,816
• Household income: $82,666
• Rent vs Own: 17.6% rent · 82.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 815.0

Population outlook (Berkeley County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 254,184 people
• By 2030: 279,677 · +10.0%
• By 2040: 329,379 · +29.6%
• By 2050: 375,557 · +47.8%
• By 2075: 476,740 · +87.6%
• By 2100: 535,945 · +110.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority White (61%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 61% Black 29% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Berkeley

• 2024 margin: R (+16.3) · D 41.1% · R 57.4% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.2pp toward R · 2008: -13.1pp · 2024: -16.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+16.3 2020: R+11.7 2016: R+17.4 2012: R+18.9 2008: R+13.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -52.95%
• Current HPI: 328.7212
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.77%
• Metro: Charleston-North Charleston, SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B