1501 Eastland Ave · Ruston, LA 71270

$125,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 950 sqft · Condo public records · 8 Days on market

Built 1980

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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 +21.5/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.9/10.0
• 1% rule +4.6/10.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Schools +3.3/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Don't miss this 3 BR/1 BA home near Ruston Elementary. Long term lease expires this month, but produced $600 income each month. Profit and loss statements, previous lease and disclosures available to agents when they show the property. This property is much newer than other properties in the neighborhood and has a brick exterior.

Key facts

• Updated property
• Fenced backyard
• Prime location

Tags

• CORNER LOT
• FENCED BACKYARD
• UPDATED PROPERTY
• PRIME LOCATION

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: No association amenities

Exterior

• Parking: 2-car garage; Carport
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas available and connected
• Home design: Single-family residence; One story; Entry at ground level
• Construction: Brick veneer exterior; Slab foundation; Built as site-built construction
• Exterior features: Covered patio/porch; Wood fencing; Landscaped yard; Corner lot; Paved road access

Interior

• Kitchen: Refrigerator; Gas range
• Bedrooms: Three main-level bedrooms
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom on the main level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (natural gas); Central air conditioning; Ceiling fans
• Interior features: Ceiling fans
• Laundry & utility: Gas water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $125k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $188 ($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 $120k (3.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $120k (3.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 8.1% vs local median 3.2% in Ruston — 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 68/100 on livability (#86 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities C-, crime F, commute F.
• Lincoln Parish (town): math 35% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #24 of 98 in LA (top 24%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 62% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Hillcrest Elementary School (397 students, 70% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.6%/yr); 276 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 171 units permitted in Lincoln Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($37k/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 $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Lincoln County population projected at +15% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.6% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 8 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 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.
• Current owner paid $80k; list at $125k implies a 56% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 73% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $120,075 (3.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are B-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?
4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.96% ✗
• Cap rate: 8.09%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.44%
• DSCR: 1.29
• GRM: 8.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.6% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -2.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.89×
• Total profit: $-3,839
• Equity at exit: $18,638

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.91×
• Total profit: $31,783
• Equity at exit: $10,808

Cash invested: $35,000 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 71270

• Home prices YoY: -16.1%
• Rents YoY: 6.6%
• Active inventory: 276
• Price-to-rent: 8.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,201 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$656
• Tax from tax record: −$53 /mo · $639/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$252
• Net cashflow: $188

Break-even live

Break-even rent $963

Max offer price $125,000

Occupancy floor 79%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $258	-5% $223	+0% $188	+5% $152	+10% $117
Rent	-10% $93	-5% $140	+0% $188	+5% $235	+10% $283
Rate	-1.0pp $251	-0.5pp $220	base $188	+0.5pp $155	+1.0pp $122

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: $31,250
• Closing costs: $3,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
102 E Charlotte Ave Ruston, LA	2.0	1.0	1065	$750	$0.70	44d	1	1.41mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $0 · $0/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $125,000 Active 8 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $125,000 Active 7 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $125,000 Active 6 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $125,000 Active 5 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $125,000 Active 4 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $125,000 Active 2 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   remarks 487-char remark
8. 2026-06-12
   listed $125,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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: $639 · $53/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $688 · $57/mo
• Expected delta: +$48/yr (+$4/mo · 7.5%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 73% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,409
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,002
• − Property taxes: −$639
• − Insurance: −$625
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,153
• − Management: −$1,153
• − Depreciation: −$3,636
• Taxable income: $201
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$48
• After-tax cash flow: $2,204/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: Lincoln Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200990
• Math proficiency: 35% ▼ -32.00%
• Reading proficiency: 45% ▼ -27.00%
• Median HH income: $33,901
• Composite: 32.92/100
• National rank: #5599
• State rank: #24 of 98 in LA

Livability — Ruston

• Score: 68/100
• State rank: #86
• US rank: #9522

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Ruston, LA
• County: Lincoln Parish · 32,885 people
• City population: 32,885
• Metro: Ruston, LA
• Population (ZIP): 32,885
• Household income: $36,791
• Rent vs Own: 50.0% rent · 50.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 2476.0

Population outlook (Lincoln County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 49,595 people
• By 2030: 50,954 · +2.7%
• By 2040: 53,601 · +8.1%
• By 2050: 57,178 · +15.3%
• By 2075: 69,580 · +40.3%
• By 2100: 79,862 · +61.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
• Race & ethnicity: White 51% Black 38% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 4% Asian 2% Native American 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4% Slovak 2% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lincoln

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+25.4) · D 36.5% · R 62.0% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -13.0pp toward R · 2008: -12.5pp · 2024: -25.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+25.4 2020: R+19.5 2016: R+19.6 2012: R+14.7 2008: R+12.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -40.69%
• Current HPI: 212.8211
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.60%
• Metro: Ruston, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+816.2% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-11 Listed $125,000 NELABOR
• 2024-04-01 Sold (Public Records) $80,000 Public Records
• 2024-03-28 Pending — NELABOR
• 2024-03-26 Sold (MLS) — NELABOR
• 2024-03-20 Relisted — NELABOR
• 2024-03-14 Delisted — NELABOR
• 2024-03-12 Listed $85,000 NELABOR
• 2004-01-15 Sold (Public Records) $13,644 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $639 · -22.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.