238 Deskin Ln · Fountain Inn, SC 29644

$269,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,183 sqft · SingleFamily · 147 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition 5,662 sqft lot 1-car garage $228/sqft · 27% below area Est $370k · 27% under · waterfront $58/mo HOA · 3% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D- 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).

• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• Cash flow +6.2/30.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.8/10.0
• Rent growth +3.6/5.0
• 1% rule +1.7/10.0
• DSCR +0.5/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Check out 238 Deskin Lane a beautiful new home in our Durbin Meadows community. This spacious single-story home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a one-car garage, featuring both comfort and convenience. As you enter, you'll be welcomed by a foyer that leads directly into the heart of the home. The open-concept design connects the family room, dining room, and kitchen, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with a pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar, making it perfect for both casual dining and meal prep. The luxurious primary suite is designed for relaxation, complete with a large walk-in closet and bathroom featuring a vanity and a spacious shower. The two additional bedrooms and secondary bathroom are located on the opposite side of the home, featuring privacy and comfort for both you and your guests. With its thoughtful design and modern features, this home is the perfect place to make lasting memories. Pictures are representative.

Key facts

• 5,662 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Community pool

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $270k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-491 ($-6k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $199k (26.3% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $181k (32.8% below list).
• Recommended offer: $181k (32.8% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 82/100 on livability (#4 in SC, #1,162 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: commute F.
• Greenville 01 (suburban): math 44% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #10 of 80 in SC (top 12%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Fountain Inn Elementary (math 48% / reading 47%, grade D, #199 of 597 statewide, top 35%, 835 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 42% district-wide (58 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.5%/yr); 649 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 10d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 621 units permitted in Laurens County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($70k/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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Laurens County population projected to shrink 7% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 147 days — a 12% lower offer ($238k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $22k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Recommended offer $181,267 (32.8% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 147 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 33% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
7. This sits on a lake — are riparian / water-frontage rights deeded with the parcel? Any dock permits, shoreline easements, or HOA water-use restrictions?
8. What's the documented flood / surge / shoreline-erosion history here (FEMA AND non-FEMA — e.g., storm surge, creek backup, septic-field saturation)?
9. Any water-quality or seasonal algae-bloom issues that affect tenant satisfaction or short-term-rental demand?
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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: 0.67% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.11%
• Cash-on-cash: -7.80%
• DSCR: 0.65
• GRM: 12.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $369,705
• List price: $269,900
• Delta: -27.00%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
211 Deskin Ln	0.12mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	4mo	$260,000	$220	91
205 Deskin Ln	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	6mo	$260,000	$220	88
202 Deskin Ln	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	7mo	$258,000	$218	87
528 Cordgrass Rd	0.18mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	7mo	$256,000	$216	86
527 Cordgrass Rd	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	8mo	$258,900	$219	82
519 Cordgrass Rd	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	10mo	$265,000	$224	81
514 Cordgrass Rd	0.20mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	13mo	$269,900	$228	80
506 Cordgrass Rd	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	15mo	$264,900	$224	77
507 Cordgrass Rd	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	15mo	$264,900	$224	77
147 Boxbury Way	0.31mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	24mo	$263,900	$223	65
103 Bruinen Dr	0.75mi	3/2.0	1,317 (+11%)	24mo	$300,000	$228	26

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 · 4.55% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -28.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.05×
• Total profit: $-72,087
• Equity at exit: $40,243

10-year hold

• IRR: -21.9%
• Equity multiple: -0.20×
• Total profit: $-90,644
• Equity at exit: $23,336

Cash invested: $75,572 (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 →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 7 active · 2 under contract
• Months of supply: 21.0 mo (5%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $268,900 ($215/sqft)
• Median days on market: 149 d
• This list price: 57% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +45.0% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 29644

• Home prices YoY: -28.6%
• Rents YoY: 4.5%
• Active inventory: 649
• Price-to-rent: 12.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,813 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,415
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$337 /mo · $4,048/yr
• Insurance: −$112
• HOA: −$58
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$381
• Net cashflow: $-491

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,434

Max offer price $198,821

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-305	-5% $-398	+0% $-491	+5% $-584	+10% $-678
Rent	-10% $-634	-5% $-563	+0% $-491	+5% $-420	+10% $-348
Rate	-1.0pp $-355	-0.5pp $-423	base $-491	+0.5pp $-561	+1.0pp $-632

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: $67,475
• Closing costs: $8,097
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
106 Martingale Cir Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.5	1400	$1,725	$1.23	0d	1	0.37mi
308 Boyd St Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,581	$1.44	9d	1	1.35mi
205 Chapman Rd Fountain Inn, SC	2.0	1.0	1157	$982	$0.85	0d	1	1.37mi
108 Forrest Dr Fountain Inn, SC	2.0	2.0	1104	$1,495	$1.35	107d	1	1.41mi
201 Chapman Rd Fountain Inn, SC	2.0–3.0	2.0	1236	$1,074	$0.87	0d	1	1.46mi
3 Lawrence Ward Ct Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.0	1399	$1,850	$1.32	88d	1	1.49mi

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Approximate completion date: 2026-07-27
• HOA & community: Part of a homeowners associationHOA amenities include pool, recreation facilities, street lights and restrictive covenantsCommunity amenities include common areas, lights, playground, pool, some sidewalks, neighborhood lake/pond and walking trails

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 1-car garage with door openerPaved concrete driveway
• Security: Smoke detector
• Utilities: Public waterPublic sewerGas tankless water heaterPrivate garbage pickup
• Home design: Single-story homeModel: Sanford BUnder construction (approximate year built 2026)Entry level on slabUnderground utilitiesLevel lot
• Construction: Built by D.R. HortonSlab foundationAttic and garage provide storage space
• Exterior features: PatioTilt-out windowsVinyl/aluminum trimThermal windowsPartial brick veneer and vinyl sidingComposition shingle roof

Interior

• Kitchen: DishwasherDisposalGas range (stand alone)Self-cleaning ovenBuilt-in microwaveKitchen roughly 10 x 12
• Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main levelPrimary bedroom on the main level with double sink, full bath, shower-only and walk-in closetPrimary bedroom about 13 x 12Second bedroom about 10 x 10Third bedroom about 10 x 10
• Flooring: CarpetLuxury vinyl tile/plank
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas) with damper controlCentral forced cooling (electric) with damper control
• Interior features: Attic stairs (disappearing)Cable availableSmooth ceilingsSolid surface countertopsOpen floor planSmoke detectorWalk-in closetsSplit floor planPantry (closet)Radon mitigation systemPre-wired for smart systemsCombo living and dining room
• Laundry & utility: Laundry on first floor with walk-in area and electric dryer hookup

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-09-24
   days on market $269,900 Active 147 DOM
2. 2026-09-23
   days on market $269,900 Active 146 DOM
3. 2026-09-22
   days on market $269,900 Active 145 DOM
4. 2026-09-21
   days on market $269,900 Active 144 DOM
5. 2026-09-20
   days on market $269,900 Active 143 DOM
6. 2026-09-19
   days on market $269,900 Active 142 DOM
7. 2026-09-18
   days on market $269,900 Active 141 DOM
8. 2026-09-17
   days on market $269,900 Active 140 DOM
9. 2026-09-16
   days on market $269,900 Active 139 DOM
10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $269,900 Active 138 DOM
11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $269,900 Active 137 DOM
12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $269,900 Active 136 DOM
13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $269,900 Active 135 DOM
14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $269,900 Active 134 DOM
15. 2026-09-06
    days on market $269,900 Active 128 DOM
16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $269,900 Active 127 DOM
17. 2026-09-03
    pricedays on market $269,900 Active 126 DOM
18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $274,900 Active 123 DOM
19. 2026-08-30
    days on market $274,900 Active 122 DOM
20. 2026-08-29
    days on market $274,900 Active 121 DOM
21. 2026-08-28
    days on market $274,900 Active 120 DOM
22. 2026-08-27
    days on market $274,900 Active 119 DOM
23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $274,900 Active 117 DOM
24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $274,900 Active 116 DOM
25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $274,900 Active 115 DOM
26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $274,900 Active 114 DOM
27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $274,900 Active 113 DOM
28. 2026-08-20
    price $274,900 Active 112 DOM
29. 2026-08-20
    days on market $279,900 Active 112 DOM
30. 2026-08-19
    days on market $279,900 Active 111 DOM
31. 2026-08-18
    days on market $279,900 Active 110 DOM
32. 2026-08-17
    days on market $279,900 Active 109 DOM
33. 2026-08-16
    days on market $279,900 Active 108 DOM
34. 2026-08-15
    days on market $279,900 Active 107 DOM
35. 2026-08-15
    pricedays on market $279,900 Active 106 DOM
36. 2026-08-13
    days on market $284,900 Active 105 DOM
37. 2026-08-12
    days on market $284,900 Active 104 DOM
38. 2026-08-11
    days on market $284,900 Active 103 DOM
39. 2026-08-10
    days on market $284,900 Active 102 DOM
40. 2026-08-09
    days on market $284,900 Active 101 DOM
41. 2026-08-07
    days on market $284,900 Active 99 DOM
42. 2026-08-06
    days on market $284,900 Active 98 DOM
43. 2026-08-05
    days on market $284,900 Active 97 DOM
44. 2026-08-04
    days on market $284,900 Active 96 DOM
45. 2026-08-03
    days on market $284,900 Active 95 DOM
46. 2026-07-31
    days on market $284,900 Active 92 DOM
47. 2026-07-30
    days on market $284,900 Active 91 DOM
48. 2026-07-30
    pricedays on market $284,900 Active 90 DOM
49. 2026-07-28
    days on market $287,900 Active 89 DOM
50. 2026-07-26
    days on market $287,900 Active 87 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: $21,752
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,119
• − Property taxes: −$4,048
• − Insurance: −$1,350
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,740
• − Management: −$1,740
• − HOA: −$696
• − Depreciation: −$7,852
• Taxable loss: −$10,793
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,590
• After-tax cash flow: $-3,304/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 · 4 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,915–$17,745 screening

This beautiful new home in Durbin Meadows is move-in ready with good condition and minimal repairs needed. It offers a spacious layout with a well-maintained exterior and interior, making it an attractive option for both resale and rental.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both New flooring in kitchen and bathrooms — Improves functionality and aesthetics ↑
• Both New lighting fixtures — Enhances interior aesthetics and functionality ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 38/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Fountain Inn Elementary D SC #199/597 Nat'l #14,382/41,679 Middle Bryson Middle F SC #147/229 Nat'l #9,659/14,009 High Fountain Inn High

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Greenville 01
• NCES district ID: 4502310
• Math proficiency: 44% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $49,596
• Composite: 41.88/100
• National rank: #3370
• State rank: #10 of 80 in SC

A Composite livability gradescore 82/100

Livability — Fountain Inn

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #4
• US rank: #1162

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Greenville County · 66,741 people
• City population: 22,907
• Metro: Greenville-Anderson, SC
• Population (ZIP): 22,907
• Household income: $70,301
• Rent vs Own: 26.2% rent · 73.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 14% of renters

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Population outlook (Laurens County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 66,741 people
• By 2030: 66,454 · -0.4%
• By 2040: 64,881 · -2.8%
• By 2050: 61,941 · -7.2%
• By 2075: 53,266 · -20.2%
• By 2100: 41,495 · -37.8%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (66%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 66% Black 18% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 10%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 89% English-only · Spanish 9% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

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Political lean MEDSL · Laurens

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+40.9) · D 29.0% · R 69.9% · Other 1.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -22.8pp toward R · 2008: -18.1pp · 2024: -40.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+40.9 2020: R+32.3 2016: R+29.9 2012: R+17.5 2008: R+18.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -100.45%
• Current HPI: 250.5271
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.55%
• Metro: Greenville-Anderson, SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Approximate completion date: 2026-07-27
• HOA & community: Part of a homeowners associationHOA amenities include pool, recreation facilities, street lights and restrictive covenantsCommunity amenities include common areas, lights, playground, pool, some sidewalks, neighborhood lake/pond and walking trails

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 1-car garage with door openerPaved concrete driveway
• Security: Smoke detector
• Utilities: Public waterPublic sewerGas tankless water heaterPrivate garbage pickup
• Home design: Single-story homeModel: Sanford BUnder construction (approximate year built 2026)Entry level on slabUnderground utilitiesLevel lot
• Construction: Built by D.R. HortonSlab foundationAttic and garage provide storage space
• Exterior features: PatioTilt-out windowsVinyl/aluminum trimThermal windowsPartial brick veneer and vinyl sidingComposition shingle roof

Interior

• Kitchen: DishwasherDisposalGas range (stand alone)Self-cleaning ovenBuilt-in microwaveKitchen roughly 10 x 12
• Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main levelPrimary bedroom on the main level with double sink, full bath, shower-only and walk-in closetPrimary bedroom about 13 x 12Second bedroom about 10 x 10Third bedroom about 10 x 10
• Flooring: CarpetLuxury vinyl tile/plank
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas) with damper controlCentral forced cooling (electric) with damper control
• Interior features: Attic stairs (disappearing)Cable availableSmooth ceilingsSolid surface countertopsOpen floor planSmoke detectorWalk-in closetsSplit floor planPantry (closet)Radon mitigation systemPre-wired for smart systemsCombo living and dining room
• Laundry & utility: Laundry on first floor with walk-in area and electric dryer hookup

Price history

-0.7% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-08 Price Changed $289,900 Zillow
• 2026-05-07 Price Changed $289,900 Greater Greenville MLS
• 2026-04-30 Listed $291,990 Greater Greenville MLS
• 2026-04-29 Listed $291,990 Zillow