Kingston Plan · Sulphur, LA 70665

$255,500

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,079 sqft · SingleFamily · 961 Days on market

Good condition

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• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Schools +3.1/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to the Kingston new home floor plan in Sulphur, Louisiana, located in Mimosa Park. You will have plenty of room to comfortably accommodate friends and family within the 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, open concept, split floorplan with 2 car garage. As you enter the Kingston you will be greeted with two bedrooms at the front of the home that are near the full guest bathroom, while the main bedroom suite and ensuite bathroom is located at the back of the home for privacy. The fourth bedroom is next to the kitchen and can serve as an optional den, office, guest bedroom, nursery, or game room, providing extra space for work or for play. The Kingston has a spacious family room with windows that overlook the covered patio and backyard, contributing to plenty of natural light. The kitchen has ample countertop space and an oversized island, that easily fits 5 bar stools, ideal for breakfast time and casual dining. The kitchen is open to the dining space which is open to the living space. A few of the modern finishes included are granite kitchen and bathroom countertops, subway tile backsplash, hard surface flooring in the main areas, tile flooring in the wet areas, stainless steel gas range, dishwasher, and micro hood and recessed lighting. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your new home has an Energy Star certification, which makes it as energy efficient as possible! This home will receive our top-notch warranties and complimentary Smart Home Automation System, which is designed to ma

Key facts

• 2 garage spots
• Listed 960 days

🏗️ New construction. The $255,500 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $279,553.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $256k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($17k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $256k).
• Recommended offer: $225k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 12.3% vs local median 8.8% in Sulphur — 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 71/100 on livability (#48 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, schools A; Watch: crime D-, amenities F, commute F.
• Calcasieu Parish (other): math 30% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #29 of 98 in LA (top 30%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 236 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,298 units permitted in Calcasieu Parish in 2024 (526 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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Calcasieu County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $78k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 961 days — a 12% lower offer ($225k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $224,840 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 961 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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 A-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?
5. Crime grade is D 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 1.51% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.30%
• Cash-on-cash: 21.46%
• DSCR: 1.95
• GRM: 5.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $279,553
• List price: $255,500
• Delta: -8.60%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
329 Leawood Ave	0.09mi	4/2.0	1,959 (-6%)	2mo	$225,000	$115	85
339 Oak Hampton Dr	0.14mi	4/2.0	2,004 (-4%)	23mo	$230,000	$115	69
329 Paisley Pkwy	0.13mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,826 (-12%)	2mo	$221,000	$121	67
213 Pipers Ln	0.21mi	4/2.0	1,817 (-13%)	4mo	$248,000	$136	66
279 Oak Hampton Dr	0.19mi	4/2.0	1,899 (-9%)	20mo	$231,000	$122	60
129 Haygood Pt	0.43mi	4/2.5	1,982 (-5%)	22mo	$1,630	$1	52
252 Long Hill Dr	0.53mi	4/2.0	1,885 (-9%)	21mo	$231,000	$123	42
315 Dahlia Ln	0.73mi	4/2.0	1,895 (-9%)	13mo	$298,000	$157	40

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 14.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.56×
• Total profit: $43,913
• Equity at exit: $41,682

10-year hold

• IRR: 22.8%
• Equity multiple: 2.96×
• Total profit: $153,292
• Equity at exit: $24,171

Cash invested: $78,275 (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 70665

• Active inventory: 236
• Price-to-rent: 5.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,217 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,466
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$349 /mo · $4,193/yr
• Insurance: −$116
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$886
• Net cashflow: $1,400

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,445

Max offer price $279,553

Occupancy floor 62%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,593	-5% $1,496	+0% $1,400	+5% $1,303	+10% $1,207
Rent	-10% $1,067	-5% $1,233	+0% $1,400	+5% $1,566	+10% $1,733
Rate	-1.0pp $1,541	-0.5pp $1,471	base $1,400	+0.5pp $1,327	+1.0pp $1,254

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: $69,888
• Closing costs: $8,387
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
293 Sawyer Dr Sulphur, LA	4.0	2.0	2079	$4,400	$2.12	44d	1	0.15mi
1141 Mosswood Dr Sulphur, LA	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.5	1332	$2,195	$1.65	44d	1	1.07mi

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $255,500 Active 961 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $255,500 Active 960 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $255,500 Active 959 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $255,500 Active 958 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $255,500 Active 957 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $255,500 Active 955 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $255,500 Active 954 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $255,500 Active 952 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $255,500 Active 951 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $255,500 Active 950 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $255,500 Active 949 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $255,500 Active 946 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $255,500 Active 944 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $255,500 Active 943 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $255,500 Active 942 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $255,500 Active 941 DOM
17. 2023-11-01
    listed $255,500 Active 1496-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1496 chars)

    Welcome to the Kingston new home floor plan in Sulphur, Louisiana, located in Mimosa Park. You will have plenty of room to comfortably accommodate friends and family within the 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, open concept, split floorplan with 2 car garage. As you enter the Kingston you will be greeted with two bedrooms at the front of the home that are near the full guest bathroom, while the main bedroom suite and ensuite bathroom is located at the back of the home for privacy. The fourth bedroom is next to the kitchen and can serve as an optional den, office, guest bedroom, nursery, or game room, providing extra space for work or for play. The Kingston has a spacious family room with windows that overlook the covered patio and backyard, contributing to plenty of natural light. The kitchen has ample countertop space and an oversized island, that easily fits 5 bar stools, ideal for breakfast time and casual dining. The kitchen is open to the dining space which is open to the living space. A few of the modern finishes included are granite kitchen and bathroom countertops, subway tile backsplash, hard surface flooring in the main areas, tile flooring in the wet areas, stainless steel gas range, dishwasher, and micro hood and recessed lighting. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your new home has an Energy Star certification, which makes it as energy efficient as possible! This home will receive our top-notch warranties and complimentary Smart Home Automation System, which is designed to ma

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 23% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $50,607
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,659
• − Property taxes: −$4,193
• − Insurance: −$1,398
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,049
• − Management: −$4,049
• − Depreciation: −$8,132
• Taxable income: $13,127
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$3,151
• After-tax cash flow: $13,646/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 · 3 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This Kingston floor plan in Sulphur, Louisiana, is in good condition with a modern and well-maintained appearance. It offers a good balance of updates and maintenance, making it a solid investment opportunity.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value.
• Resale Kitchen backsplash — A backsplash can add visual interest and functionality to the kitchen.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
• Resale Kitchen backsplash — A backsplash can add visual interest and functionality to the kitchen. ↑

ⓘ 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: Calcasieu Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200330
• Math proficiency: 30% ▼ -39.00%
• Reading proficiency: 44% ▼ -33.00%
• Median HH income: $44,700
• Composite: 31.45/100
• National rank: #5979
• State rank: #29 of 98 in LA

Livability — Sulphur

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #48
• US rank: #7164

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Sulphur, LA
• City population: 27,799
• Population (ZIP): 12,891

Population outlook (Calcasieu County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 212,179 people
• By 2030: 218,199 · +2.8%
• By 2040: 228,486 · +7.7%
• By 2050: 236,208 · +11.3%
• By 2075: 251,696 · +18.6%
• By 2100: 247,848 · +16.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (87%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 87% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 4% Black 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 8% Italian 3% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Calcasieu

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+39.6) · D 29.5% · R 69.0% · Other 1.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -15.0pp toward R · 2008: -24.6pp · 2024: -39.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+39.6 2020: R+35.2 2016: R+33.3 2012: R+28.7 2008: R+24.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -91.65%
• Current HPI: 99.2379
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

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• 2023-11-01 Listed $255,500 Zillow