3818 Hollywood St · Baton Rouge, LA 70805

$66,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,280 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 36 Days on market

Built 1947 7,405 sqft lot $52/sqft · 31% below area Est $96k · 31% under

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• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.4/10.0
• Rent growth +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Investor special with strong upside potential! This spacious 3-bedroom home offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to add value through cosmetic updates and light improvements. The property features a flexible floor plan with an additional room that could be converted into a second bathroom, creating a more desirable 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout and significantly increasing the property's value and market appeal. Perfect for first-time investors, rental portfolio expansion, or buyers wanting to customize a home to their style. With solid bones, generous space, and value-add potential, this property presents an excellent chance to build equity. Conveniently located in Baton Rouge near schools, shopping, and major roadways. A great opportunity to maximize return with the right vision and updates!

Key facts

• 7,405 sq ft lot
• 4 parking spots
• Built 1947

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Located in the St Gerard Place subdivision

Exterior

• Parking: 4 parking spaces; Open parking
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Detached single-family residence; Residential property
• Construction: Built with asbestos-containing materials; Pillar/post/pier foundation
• Exterior features: Composition roof; Lot approximately 0.17 acres (50 x 152)

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Window unit cooling
• Interior features: Central heating; Window cooling units

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $66k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $124 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $66k).
• Recommended offer: $64k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 16.3% vs local median 4.3% in Baton Rouge — 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 74/100 on livability (#24 in LA, #4,535 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities D, crime F, employment D-.
• East Baton Rouge Parish (urban): math 22% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #47 of 98 in LA (top 48%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.2%/yr); 155 active listings in the ZIP; 25 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,252 units permitted in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2024 (440 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,238/mo this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($25k/yr) (locally 1980% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $456 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• East Baton Rouge County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 36 days — a 3% lower offer ($64k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts 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

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo; built in 1947 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $64,020 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 36 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1947 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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: 1.88% ✓
• Cap rate: 16.31%
• Cash-on-cash: 35.78%
• DSCR: 2.59
• GRM: 4.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $95,816
• List price: $66,000
• Delta: -31.12%
• 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
3620 Clayton Dr	0.60mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,289 (+1%)	0mo	$55,000	$43	66
3577 Shelley St	0.52mi	3/1.0	1,241 (-3%)	6mo	$130,000	$105	66
3467 Hollywood St	0.21mi	3/1.5	1,150 (-10%)	8mo	$49,900	$43	65
2883 Lorraine St	0.63mi	3/2.0	1,275 (-0%)	3mo	$129,900	$102	63
5712 Beechwood Dr	0.48mi	3/1.0	1,200 (-6%)	8mo	$90,000	$75	61
3820 Byron St	0.38mi	4/1.5 (+1)	1,366 (+7%)	4mo	$109,995	$81	60
4721 Hollywood St	0.48mi	3/1.0	1,138 (-11%)	2mo	$129,900	$114	57
4524 Sycamore St	0.50mi	4/1.5 (+1)	1,200 (-6%)	3mo	$105,000	$88	56
6343 Beechwood Dr	0.71mi	3/1.0	1,320 (+3%)	7mo	$50,000	$38	56
3169 Sherwood St	0.75mi	3/1.0	1,196 (-7%)	0mo	$89,500	$75	54
4784 Sycamore St	0.61mi	3/2.0	1,401 (+10%)	3mo	$149,500	$107	49
5772 Alexander Ave	0.68mi	3/2.0	1,170 (-9%)	6mo	$95,000	$81	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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.67×
• Total profit: $-6,133
• Equity at exit: $9,841

10-year hold

• IRR: -9.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.56×
• Total profit: $-8,087
• Equity at exit: $5,706

Cash invested: $18,480 (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 70805

• Rents YoY: -1.2%
• Active inventory: 155
• Price-to-rent: 4.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,238 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$346
• Tax from tax record: −$54 /mo · $643/yr
• Insurance: −$28
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$260
• Net cashflow: $124

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,081

Max offer price $66,000

Occupancy floor 85%

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: $16,500
• Closing costs: $1,980
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 25 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
4378 Dawson Dr Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	2.0	1400	$1,600	$1.14	43d	1	0.57mi
4963 Greenwell St Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,500	$1.07	23d	1	0.61mi
4809 Longfellow Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1786	$1,900	$1.06	14d	1	0.61mi
4236 Delaware St Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1600	$1,500	$0.94	23d	1	0.72mi
5115 Woodlawn Ave Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	2.0	1789	$1,550	$0.87	14d	1	0.74mi
4912 Breckenridge Ave Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1800	$1,075	$0.60	14d	1	0.80mi
5553 Banyan Ct Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	2.0	1459	$1,350	$0.93	23d	1	0.82mi
5423 Banyan Trace Dr Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	2.0	1469	$1,300	$0.88	23d	1	0.90mi
2933 Dayton St Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	2.0	1800	$1,350	$0.75	23d	1	0.92mi
4380 Mohican-Prescott Crossover Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	910	$1,055	$1.16	43d	1	0.93mi
5315 McClelland Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1369	$1,000	$0.73	23d	1	0.93mi
2852 Dayton St Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1020	$850	$0.83	23d	1	0.97mi
5350 Clayton Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	1.0	1050	$850	$0.81	43d	1	1.01mi
4540 Crown Ave Unit 94 Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1000	$900	$0.90	23d	1	1.05mi
4540 Crown Ave Unit 94 Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,098	$1.10	43d	1	1.05mi
4540 Crown Ave Unit 91 Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1000	$950	$0.95	19d	1	1.05mi
5540 Clayton Ct Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	2.0	1500	$1,350	$0.90	19d	1	1.15mi
2606 Weller Ave Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1000	$650	$0.65	43d	1	1.19mi
3567 Charles St Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	1.0	1400	$1,250	$0.89	43d	1	1.20mi
3647 Mission Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	1.0	900	$895	$0.99	23d	1	1.21mi
3888 Charles St Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1650	$1,425	$0.86	23d	1	1.21mi
3888 Charles St Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1600	$1,500	$0.94	19d	1	1.21mi
3160 Wyandotte St Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1100	$800	$0.73	43d	1	1.24mi
3540 N Foster Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.0	1000	$1,000	$1.00	23d	1	1.38mi
3725 Winbourne Ave Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	1.5	1800	$1,495	$0.83	19d	1	1.40mi

Listing history 18 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $66,000 Active 36 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $66,000 Active 35 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $66,000 Active 34 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $66,000 Active 33 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $66,000 Active 31 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $66,000 Active 28 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $66,000 Active 27 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $66,000 Active 26 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $66,000 Active 25 DOM
10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $66,000 Active 22 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $66,000 Active 21 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $66,000 Active 20 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $66,000 Active 19 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $66,000 Active 18 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $66,000 Active 17 DOM
16. 2026-05-13
    listed $66,000 Active 808-char remark

    Show marketing remark (808 chars)

    Investor special with strong upside potential! This spacious 3-bedroom home offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to add value through cosmetic updates and light improvements. The property features a flexible floor plan with an additional room that could be converted into a second bathroom, creating a more desirable 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout and significantly increasing the property's value and market appeal. Perfect for first-time investors, rental portfolio expansion, or buyers wanting to customize a home to their style. With solid bones, generous space, and value-add potential, this property presents an excellent chance to build equity. Conveniently located in Baton Rouge near schools, shopping, and major roadways. A great opportunity to maximize return with the right vision and updates!

17. 2026-05-13
    listed $66,000 Active 808-char remark

    Show marketing remark (808 chars)

    Investor special with strong upside potential! This spacious 3-bedroom home offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to add value through cosmetic updates and light improvements. The property features a flexible floor plan with an additional room that could be converted into a second bathroom, creating a more desirable 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout and significantly increasing the property's value and market appeal. Perfect for first-time investors, rental portfolio expansion, or buyers wanting to customize a home to their style. With solid bones, generous space, and value-add potential, this property presents an excellent chance to build equity. Conveniently located in Baton Rouge near schools, shopping, and major roadways. A great opportunity to maximize return with the right vision and updates!

18. 1994-03-28
    soldstatus

ⓘ 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: $643 · $54/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $643 · $54/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone AE · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 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: $14,858
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,697
• − Property taxes: −$643
• − Insurance: −$5,448
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,189
• − Management: −$1,189
• − Depreciation: −$1,920
• Taxable income: $773
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$186
• After-tax cash flow: $1,308/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: East Baton Rouge Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200540
• Math proficiency: 22% ▼ -36.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -31.00%
• Median HH income: $46,263
• Composite: 24.14/100
• National rank: #7745
• State rank: #47 of 98 in LA

Livability — Baton Rouge

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #24
• US rank: #4535

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Baton Rouge, LA
• County: East Baton Rouge Parish · 399,686 people
• City population: 351,868
• Metro: Baton Rouge, LA
• Population (ZIP): 23,288
• Household income: $25,397
• Rent vs Own: 59.5% rent · 40.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 1980.0

Population outlook (East Baton Rouge County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 464,810 people
• By 2030: 472,137 · +1.6%
• By 2040: 480,243 · +3.3%
• By 2050: 484,422 · +4.2%
• By 2075: 492,069 · +5.9%
• By 2100: 476,347 · +2.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (95%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 95% Hispanic / Latino 2% White 2% Two or more races 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · East Baton Rouge

• 2024 margin: D (+11.1) · D 54.5% · R 43.4% · Other 2.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: +8.9pp toward D · 2008: 2.2pp · 2024: 11.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+11.1 2020: D+13.1 2016: D+9.2 2012: D+5.2 2008: D+2.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -110.79%
• Current HPI: 75.7121
• Rent YoY: ▼ -1.21%
• Metro: Baton Rouge, 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

+0.0% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Listed $66,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-05-13 Listed $66,000 GBRMLS
• 1994-03-28 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+22.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $643 · +4.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.