238 Deskin Ln · Fountain Inn, SC 29644

$262,950

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,183 sqft · SingleFamily · 176 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition 1-car garage $222/sqft · 29% below area Est $370k · 29% under · waterfront

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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 +7.6/30.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.8/10.0
• Rent growth +3.6/5.0
• 1% rule +2.2/10.0
• DSCR +1.7/10.0
• 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

• Open-concept design
• Modern features
• Large walk-in closet

Tags

• OPEN-CONCEPT DESIGN
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• BREAKFAST BAR
• LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET
• SPACIOUS SHOWER
• MODERN FEATURES

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $263k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-315 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $217k (17.3% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $190k (27.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $190k (27.7% 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); 791 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 11d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 44% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 621 units permitted in Laurens County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 32% 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 176 days — a 12% lower offer ($231k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $29k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Recommended offer $190,202 (27.7% 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 176 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 28% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
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. 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?
6. This sits on a lake — are riparian / water-frontage rights deeded with the parcel? Any dock permits, shoreline easements, or HOA water-use restrictions?
7. What's the documented flood / surge / shoreline-erosion history here (FEMA AND non-FEMA — e.g., storm surge, creek backup, septic-field saturation)?
8. Any water-quality or seasonal algae-bloom issues that affect tenant satisfaction or short-term-rental demand?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 0.72% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.86%
• Cash-on-cash: -5.13%
• DSCR: 0.77
• GRM: 11.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $369,618
• List price: $262,950
• Delta: -28.86%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 9 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%)	5mo	$260,000	$220	90
205 Deskin Ln	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	7mo	$260,000	$220	87
202 Deskin Ln	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	8mo	$258,000	$218	86
528 Cordgrass Rd	0.18mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	9mo	$256,000	$216	84
527 Cordgrass Rd	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	9mo	$258,900	$219	80
519 Cordgrass Rd	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	12mo	$265,000	$224	80
514 Cordgrass Rd	0.20mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	14mo	$269,900	$228	78
506 Cordgrass Rd	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	16mo	$264,900	$224	76
507 Cordgrass Rd	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,183 (0%)	16mo	$264,900	$224	76

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: -23.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.19×
• Total profit: $-59,605
• Equity at exit: $39,207

10-year hold

• IRR: -14.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.12×
• Total profit: $-64,830
• Equity at exit: $22,735

Cash invested: $73,626 (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 · 3 under contract
• Months of supply: 42.0 mo (2%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $271,990 ($212/sqft)
• Median days on market: 178 d
• This list price: 43% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +47.5% 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: 791
• Price-to-rent: 11.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,902 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,379
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$329 /mo · $3,944/yr
• Insurance: −$110
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$399
• Net cashflow: $-315

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,300

Max offer price $217,428

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-133	-5% $-224	+0% $-315	+5% $-405	+10% $-496
Rent	-10% $-465	-5% $-390	+0% $-315	+5% $-239	+10% $-164
Rate	-1.0pp $-182	-0.5pp $-248	base $-315	+0.5pp $-383	+1.0pp $-452

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: $65,738
• Closing costs: $7,888
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
216 Boxbury Way Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.5	1300	$1,950	$1.50	10d	1	0.32mi
106 Martingale Cir Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.5	1400	$1,725	$1.23	46d	1	0.37mi
201 Harvest Ln Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.0	1408	$1,395	$0.99	0d	1	1.17mi
408 Raspberry Ln Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.0	1147	$1,725	$1.50	1d	1	1.34mi
308 Boyd St Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,531	$1.39	43d	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	152d	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	133d	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. 2026-11-08
   days on market $262,950 Active 176 DOM
2. 2026-11-07
   days on market $262,950 Active 175 DOM
3. 2026-11-07
   remarks 699-char remark
4. 2026-11-07
   pricestatusdays on marketlisting id $262,950 Active 174 DOM
5. 2026-11-06
   days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 190 DOM
6. 2026-11-05
   days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 189 DOM
7. 2026-11-04
   days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 188 DOM
8. 2026-11-02
   days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 186 DOM
9. 2026-11-01
   days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 185 DOM
10. 2026-10-31
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 184 DOM
11. 2026-10-30
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 183 DOM
12. 2026-10-29
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 182 DOM
13. 2026-10-28
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 181 DOM
14. 2026-10-27
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 180 DOM
15. 2026-10-26
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 179 DOM
16. 2026-10-25
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 178 DOM
17. 2026-10-24
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 177 DOM
18. 2026-10-23
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 176 DOM
19. 2026-10-22
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 175 DOM
20. 2026-10-21
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 174 DOM
21. 2026-10-20
    days on market $261,900 Contingency Contract 173 DOM
22. 2026-10-20
    status $261,900 Contingency Contract 172 DOM
23. 2026-10-19
    days on market $261,900 Active 172 DOM
24. 2026-10-18
    days on market $261,900 Active 171 DOM
25. 2026-10-17
    days on market $261,900 Active 170 DOM
26. 2026-10-16
    days on market $261,900 Active 169 DOM
27. 2026-10-15
    days on market $261,900 Active 168 DOM
28. 2026-10-14
    days on market $261,900 Active 167 DOM
29. 2026-10-13
    days on market $261,900 Active 166 DOM
30. 2026-10-12
    days on market $261,900 Active 165 DOM
31. 2026-10-11
    days on market $261,900 Active 164 DOM
32. 2026-10-10
    pricedays on market $261,900 Active 163 DOM
33. 2026-10-09
    days on market $269,900 Active 162 DOM
34. 2026-10-08
    days on market $269,900 Active 161 DOM
35. 2026-10-07
    days on market $269,900 Active 160 DOM
36. 2026-10-06
    days on market $269,900 Active 159 DOM
37. 2026-10-05
    days on market $269,900 Active 158 DOM
38. 2026-10-04
    days on market $269,900 Active 157 DOM
39. 2026-10-04
    days on market $269,900 Active 156 DOM
40. 2026-10-02
    days on market $269,900 Active 155 DOM
41. 2026-10-01
    days on market $269,900 Active 154 DOM
42. 2026-09-30
    days on market $269,900 Active 153 DOM
43. 2026-09-29
    days on market $269,900 Active 152 DOM
44. 2026-09-27
    days on market $269,900 Active 150 DOM
45. 2026-09-25
    days on market $269,900 Active 148 DOM
46. 2026-09-24
    days on market $269,900 Active 147 DOM
47. 2026-09-23
    days on market $269,900 Active 146 DOM
48. 2026-09-22
    days on market $269,900 Active 145 DOM
49. 2026-09-21
    days on market $269,900 Active 144 DOM
50. 2026-09-20
    days on market $269,900 Active 143 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: $22,824
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,729
• − Property taxes: −$3,944
• − Insurance: −$1,315
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,826
• − Management: −$1,826
• − Depreciation: −$7,649
• Taxable loss: −$8,465
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,032
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,743/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%
• 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