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3407 Tide Wind Dr
C Composite 59.51
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 +18.9/30.0
  • ARV discount +14.9/15.0
  • DSCR +6.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.2/10.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$230,000

3407 Tide Wind Dr · Slidell, LA 70461
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,585 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 78 Days on market
Built 2023 Good condition $145/sqft · 16% below area Est $275k · 16% under $67/mo HOA · 3% of rent ↓ 15% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Let's Turn Some Keys, Baby... Welcome Home...Your stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Your home is designed with an open and airy floor plan. Your home offers comfortable living with modern finishes and spacious primary suite. Located in a resort-style community featuring a pool, fitness center, and scenic water views. You'll enjoy everyday living that feels like a getaway. Minutes from the heart of Slidell and a short drive to New Orleans. Your home is just waiting for you!

Key facts

  • Fitness center
  • Pool
  • Scenic water views

Tags

OPEN AND AIRY FLOOR PLANRESORT-STYLE COMMUNITYPOOLFITNESS CENTERSCENIC WATER VIEWS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $230k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $237 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $230k).
  • Recommended offer: $216k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.5% vs local median 5.9% in Slidell — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 70/100 on livability (#57 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • St. Tammany Parish (suburban): math 43% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #11 of 98 in LA (top 11%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.7%/yr); 589 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 1,064 units permitted in St. Tammany Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($89k/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.
  • St. Tammany County population projected at +27% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 78 days — a 6% lower offer ($216k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Recommended offer $216,200 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 78 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  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
1.02%
Cap rate
7.53%
Cash-on-cash
4.43%
DSCR
1.20
GRM
8.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$275,181
List price
$230,000
Delta
-16.42%
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
3435 Tide Wind Dr 0.07mi 4/2.0 1,585 (0%) 4mo $235,000 $148 94
3295 Tide Wind Dr 0.07mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,549 (-2%) 1mo $268,900 $174 87
5144 Spillway Manor Dr 0.22mi 4/2.0 1,562 (-2%) 2mo $259,900 $166 86
5124 Spillway Manor Dr 0.25mi 4/2.0 1,602 (+1%) 3mo $264,900 $165 84
5108 Spillway Manor Dr 0.28mi 4/2.0 1,562 (-2%) 3mo $258,900 $166 82
5156 Spillway Manor Dr 0.21mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,549 (-2%) 2mo $259,900 $168 80
5137 Spillway Manor Dr 0.25mi 4/2.0 1,658 (+5%) 4mo $259,900 $157 77
5120 Spillway Manor Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,549 (-2%) 4mo $258,900 $167 76
5164 Spillway Manor Dr 0.21mi 4/2.0 1,819 (+15%) 1mo $273,900 $151 65
5169 Spillway Manor Dr 0.23mi 4/2.0 1,819 (+15%) 1mo $273,900 $151 64
5148 Spillway Manor Dr 0.22mi 4/2.0 1,819 (+15%) 3mo $269,900 $148 63
5160 Spillway Manor Dr 0.21mi 4/2.0 1,819 (+15%) 3mo $273,900 $151 63

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 · 1.72% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-10.8%
Equity multiple
0.61×
Total profit
$-25,081
Equity at exit
$34,294
10-year hold
IRR
-3.5%
Equity multiple
0.78×
Total profit
$-14,104
Equity at exit
$19,886

Cash invested: $64,400 (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.

ZIP-level market 70461

Home prices YoY
-33.0%
Rents YoY
1.7%
Active inventory
589
Price-to-rent
8.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,353 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,206
Tax from tax record
$252 /mo · $3,025/yr
Insurance
$96
HOA
$67
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$494
Net cashflow
$237

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,052
Max offer price $230,000
Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $368 -5% $303 +0% $237 +5% $172 +10% $107
Rent -10% $52 -5% $145 +0% $237 +5% $330 +10% $423
Rate -1.0pp $353 -0.5pp $296 base $237 +0.5pp $178 +1.0pp $117

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
$57,500
Closing costs
$6,900
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5265 Summer Pecan Rd Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1647 $2,300 $1.40 2d 1 0.07mi
5225 Summer Pecan Rd Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 2079 $2,300 $1.11 24d 1 0.11mi
3604 Spruce Key Ln Slidell, LA 3.0–4.0 2.0 1539 $2,610 $1.70 45d 1 0.26mi
3604 Spruce Key Ln Slidell, LA 3.0–4.0 2.0 1586 $2,510 $1.58 2d 14 0.26mi
3616 Spruce Key Ln Slidell, LA 3.0 2.0 1635 $2,395 $1.46 2d 1 0.26mi
301 Lakeshore Blvd N Slidell, LA 1.0–4.0 1.0–2.0 1134 $1,699 $1.50 2d 1 0.52mi
109 Oak Landing Ln Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1884 $2,350 $1.25 18d 1 0.69mi
408 Lakeshore Vlg E Slidell, LA 3.0 2.0 1785 $2,395 $1.34 12d 1 0.70mi
479 Lakeshore Vlg E Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1893 $2,400 $1.27 24d 1 0.73mi
5169 Clarkston Grove Dr Slidell, LA 4.0 3.0 2107 $2,250 $1.07 18d 1 0.81mi
5579 Grand Springs Rd Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1867 $2,200 $1.18 44d 1 0.84mi
289 Grand Isle Ct Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1980 $2,300 $1.16 44d 1 0.94mi
289 Grand Isle Ct Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1980 $2,300 $1.16 24d 1 0.94mi
7535 1st Lake Dr Slidell, LA 3.0 2.0 1564 $2,195 $1.40 18d 1 0.96mi
3635 Trestle Crossing Ave Slidell, LA 4.0 3.0 2208 $2,600 $1.18 44d 1 1.00mi
713 Lakeshore Vlg E Slidell, LA 3.0 2.0 1563 $2,100 $1.34 44d 1 1.12mi
870 Marina Dr Unit B Slidell, LA 3.0 2.5 1700 $2,000 $1.18 44d 1 1.37mi
870 Marina Dr Unit A Slidell, LA 3.0 2.5 1600 $1,950 $1.22 4d 1 1.37mi
200 Long St Slidell, LA 2.0–4.0 2.0 1112 $1,539 $1.38 2d 1 1.44mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$67 · $804/yr
Likely covers
waterpoolgym

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $230,000 Active 78 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $230,000 Active 77 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $230,000 Active 76 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $230,000 Active 75 DOM
  5. 2026-06-03
    days on market $230,000 Active 73 DOM
  6. 2026-06-02
    days on market $230,000 Active 72 DOM
  7. 2026-06-01
    days on market $230,000 Active 71 DOM
  8. 2026-05-31
    days on market $230,000 Active 70 DOM
  9. 2026-03-26
    price $230,000 475-char remark
    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Let's Turn Some Keys, Baby. .. Welcome Home. .. Your stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Your home is designed with an open and airy floor plan. Your home offers comfortable living with modern finishes and spacious primary suite. Located in a resort-style community featuring a pool, fitness center, and scenic water views. You'll enjoy everyday living that feels like a getaway. Minutes from the heart of Slidell and a short drive to New Orleans. Your home is just waiting for you!

  10. 2026-03-26
    price $230,000 478-char remark
    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Let's Turn Some Keys, Baby. .. Welcome Home. .. Your stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Your home is designed with an open and airy floor plan. Your home offers comfortable living with modern finishes and spacious primary suite. Located in a resort-style community featuring a pool, fitness center, and scenic water views. You'll enjoy everyday living that feels like a getaway. Minutes from the heart of Slidell and a short drive to New Orleans. Your home is just waiting for you!

  11. 2026-03-21
    listed $250,000 Active 475-char remark
    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Let's Turn Some Keys, Baby. .. Welcome Home. .. Your stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Your home is designed with an open and airy floor plan. Your home offers comfortable living with modern finishes and spacious primary suite. Located in a resort-style community featuring a pool, fitness center, and scenic water views. You'll enjoy everyday living that feels like a getaway. Minutes from the heart of Slidell and a short drive to New Orleans. Your home is just waiting for you!

  12. 2026-03-21
    listed $250,000 Active 478-char remark
    Show marketing remark (478 chars)

    Let's Turn Some Keys, Baby. .. Welcome Home. .. Your stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Your home is designed with an open and airy floor plan. Your home offers comfortable living with modern finishes and spacious primary suite. Located in a resort-style community featuring a pool, fitness center, and scenic water views. You'll enjoy everyday living that feels like a getaway. Minutes from the heart of Slidell and a short drive to New Orleans. Your home is just waiting for you!

  13. 2023-04-29
    status Pending
  14. 2023-04-27
    soldstatus $262,970 Closed
  15. 2023-02-14
    listed $269,900 Active
  16. 2023-02-14
    listed $269,900

ⓘ 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
$3,025 · $252/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,025 · $252/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$28,232
− Mortgage interest
−$12,884
− Property taxes
−$3,025
− Insurance
−$1,150
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,259
− Management
−$2,259
− HOA
−$804
− Depreciation
−$6,691
Taxable loss
−$839
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$201
After-tax cash flow
$3,051/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 · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This home is in good condition with modern finishes and a good curb appeal. It's ready for a fresh coat of paint and new curtains to enhance its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Rental Replace curtains — Fresh curtains improve the home's rental appeal and comfort
  • Both Install smart home devices — Enhances home's modern appeal and convenience
  • Both Add smart thermostat — Improves energy efficiency and comfort
  • Both Add smart lighting — Enhances home's modern appeal and energy efficiency

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Rental Replace curtains — Fresh curtains improve the home's rental appeal and comfort
  • Both Install smart home devices — Enhances home's modern appeal and convenience
  • Both Add smart thermostat — Improves energy efficiency and comfort
  • Both Add smart lighting — Enhances home's modern appeal and energy efficiency

ⓘ 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
St. Tammany Parish
NCES district ID
2201650
Math proficiency
43% ▼ -32.00%
Reading proficiency
55% ▼ -26.00%
Median HH income
$61,752
Composite
43.04/100
National rank
#3098
State rank
#11 of 98 in LA

Livability — Slidell

Score
70/100
State rank
#57
US rank
#7673

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Saint Tammany Parish · 228,296 people
City population
95,511
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
34,808
Household income
$89,003
Rent vs Own
23.1% rent · 76.9% own
Severe rent burden
328.0

Population outlook (St. Tammany County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
286,725 people
By 2030
304,175 · +6.1%
By 2040
336,203 · +17.3%
By 2050
364,590 · +27.2%
By 2075
433,362 · +51.1%
By 2100
470,333 · +64.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
White 55% Black 24% Two or more races 14% Hispanic / Latino 11% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 9% Italian 1% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
89% English-only · Spanish 7% Chinese 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · St. Tammany

2024 margin
Solid R (+43.8) · D 27.3% · R 71.1% · Other 1.6%
2008→2024 swing
+9.6pp toward D · 2008: -53.4pp · 2024: -43.8pp
All cycles
2024: R+43.8 2020: R+44.2 2016: R+50.8 2012: R+52.2 2008: R+53.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -74.47%
Current HPI
151.3353
Rent YoY
▲ 1.72%
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-14.8% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-26 Price Changed $230,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-03-26 Price Changed $230,000 GSREIN
  • 2026-03-21 Listed $250,000 GSREIN
  • 2026-03-21 Listed $250,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2023-04-29 Pending GSREIN
  • 2023-04-27 Sold (MLS) $262,970 GSREIN
  • 2023-02-14 Listed $269,900 AcadianaMLS
  • 2023-02-14 Listed $269,900 GSREIN

Property tax history

+9.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,025 · -1.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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