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135 Southpark Dr
C- Composite 53.91
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  • Cash flow +24.7/30.0
  • DSCR +8.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.5/10.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • ARV discount +2.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$200,000

135 Southpark Dr · Slidell, LA 70458
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 61 Days on market
Built 1980 0.25 ac lot $102/sqft · 8% above area Est $180k · 11% over

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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this spacious and beautifully updated home in the desirable Dellwood subdivision of Slidell! Featuring 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this property offers over 1800 sq ft of living space, great for growing families or those who love to entertain. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed layout with modern upgrades throughout, including sleek granite countertops and a full suite of stainless LG appliances that bring both style and functionality to the kitchen. Enjoy the clean, contemporary feel of **no carpet throughout**, making maintenance a breeze and providing a fresh, modern look in every room. Outside, you'll love the large, fenced yard on a generous lot, great for gatherings, pets, or relaxing evenings under the covered patio. With ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, this home offers both convenience and space. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and easy access to I-10, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and accessibility. Don't miss your chance to own this move-in-ready gem. schedule your private showing today!

Key facts

  • Fenced yard
  • No carpet
  • Covered patio

Tags

UPDATED HOMEGRANITE COUNTERTOPSSTAINLESS LG APPLIANCESNO CARPETFENCED YARDCOVERED PATIO

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 5-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $200k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $418 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $200k).
  • Recommended offer: $188k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.8% vs local median 5.9% in Slidell — 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 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 (+1.5%/yr); 489 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,064 units permitted in St. Tammany Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($73k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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 61 days — a 6% lower offer ($188k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 19 sale attempts since 13y ago 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.
  • Current owner paid $125k; list at $200k implies a 60% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $188,000 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 61 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.05%
Cap rate
8.80%
Cash-on-cash
8.95%
DSCR
1.40
GRM
7.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$180,000
List price
$200,000
Delta
11.11%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3757 Brookwood Dr 0.20mi 4/2.0 (-1) 1,964 (+1%) 0mo $180,000 $92 82
3618 Meadowdale 0.03mi 4/2.0 (-1) 2,026 (+4%) 5mo $180,000 $89 81
156 Southpark Dr 0.06mi 4/2.0 (-1) 1,849 (-5%) 6mo $195,500 $106 77
145 Southpark Dr 0.02mi 5/2.5 1,690 (-13%) 3mo $180,000 $107 74
285 Palm Springs Dr 0.46mi 4/2.0 (-1) 2,068 (+6%) 5mo $205,000 $99 57
3901 Riviera Dr 0.40mi 5/2.0 2,234 (+14%) 2mo $157,000 $70 54
155 Greencrest Dr 0.59mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,038 (+4%) 10mo $229,900 $113 52
311 Oleander Dr 0.45mi 4/3.0 (-1) 2,144 (+10%) 8mo $141,800 $66 50
3845 Croydon St 0.72mi 4/2.0 (-1) 1,875 (-4%) 10mo $219,500 $117 44
442 Cumberland Dr 0.67mi 4/1.5 (-1) 2,015 (+3%) 14mo $125,325 $62 42
105 Parkbrook Cir 0.58mi 4/2.0 (-1) 2,231 (+14%) 1mo $165,000 $74 41
3578 Walter Dr 0.68mi 4/2.0 (-1) 2,232 (+14%) 10mo $195,000 $87 29

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 · 1.47% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-4.4%
Equity multiple
0.84×
Total profit
$-9,059
Equity at exit
$29,821
10-year hold
IRR
3.5%
Equity multiple
1.24×
Total profit
$13,428
Equity at exit
$17,292

Cash invested: $56,000 (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 70458

Rents YoY
1.5%
Active inventory
489
Price-to-rent
7.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,110 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,049
Tax from tax record
$117 /mo · $1,404/yr
Insurance
$83
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$443
Net cashflow
$418

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,581
Max offer price $200,000
Occupancy floor 75%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $531 -5% $474 +0% $418 +5% $361 +10% $304
Rent -10% $251 -5% $334 +0% $418 +5% $501 +10% $584
Rate -1.0pp $518 -0.5pp $468 base $418 +0.5pp $366 +1.0pp $313

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
$50,000
Closing costs
$6,000
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
172 South St Slidell, LA 4.0 2.0 1486 $1,800 $1.21 22d 1 0.09mi
3046 Slidell Ave Slidell, LA 4.0 1.0 1253 $1,850 $1.48 4d 1 0.77mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $200,000 Active 61 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $200,000 Active 60 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $200,000 Active 59 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $200,000 Active 58 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $200,000 Active 56 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $200,000 Active 53 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $200,000 Active 52 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $200,000 Active 51 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $200,000 Active 50 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $200,000 Active 46 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $200,000 Active 45 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $200,000 Active 44 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $200,000 Active 43 DOM
  14. 2026-04-18
    listed $210,000 Active 1092-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1112 chars)

    Welcome to this spacious and beautifully updated home in the desirable Dellwood subdivision of Slidell! Featuring 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this property offers over 1800 sq ft of living space, great for growing families or those who love to entertain. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed layout with modern upgrades throughout, including sleek granite countertops and a full suite of stainless LG appliances that bring both style and functionality to the kitchen. Enjoy the clean, contemporary feel of * * no carpet throughout * * , making maintenance a breeze and providing a fresh, modern look in every room. Outside, you’ll love the large, fenced yard on a generous lot, great for gatherings, pets, or relaxing evenings under the covered patio. With ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, this home offers both convenience and space. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and easy access to I-10, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and accessibility. Don’t miss your chance to own this move-in-ready gem. schedule your private showing today!

  15. 2026-04-18
    listed $210,000 Active 1112-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1112 chars)

    Welcome to this spacious and beautifully updated home in the desirable Dellwood subdivision of Slidell! Featuring 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this property offers over 1800 sq ft of living space, great for growing families or those who love to entertain. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed layout with modern upgrades throughout, including sleek granite countertops and a full suite of stainless LG appliances that bring both style and functionality to the kitchen. Enjoy the clean, contemporary feel of * * no carpet throughout * * , making maintenance a breeze and providing a fresh, modern look in every room. Outside, you’ll love the large, fenced yard on a generous lot, great for gatherings, pets, or relaxing evenings under the covered patio. With ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, this home offers both convenience and space. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and easy access to I-10, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and accessibility. Don’t miss your chance to own this move-in-ready gem. schedule your private showing today!

  16. 2025-04-09
    listed $230,000 Active
  17. 2024-11-23
    historical $2,300
  18. 2024-11-23
    historical $2,300
  19. 2024-11-22
    listed $2,300
  20. 2024-11-22
    listed $2,300
  21. 2024-11-13
    historical $2,300
  22. 2024-11-13
    historical $2,300
  23. 2024-11-13
    listed $2,300
  24. 2024-11-13
    listed $2,300
  25. 2024-11-01
    historical $2,300
  26. 2024-09-24
    price $2,300
  27. 2024-09-17
    price $240,000
  28. 2024-07-22
    historical $3,000
  29. 2024-07-22
    listed $3,000
  30. 2024-07-20
    listed $2,850
  31. 2024-04-25
    price $260,000
  32. 2024-04-02
    price $265,000
  33. 2024-03-12
    price $280,000
  34. 2024-02-06
    listed $240,000 Active
  35. 2024-02-06
    listed $240,000
  36. 2023-10-20
    soldstatus $125,000 Closed
  37. 2023-09-28
    historical Active Under Contract
  38. 2023-08-22
    listed $117,500 Active
  39. 2023-08-22
    listed $117,500
  40. 2023-02-17
    listed $145,000
  41. 2022-10-26
    price $145,000
  42. 2022-09-23
    price $157,000
  43. 2022-08-15
    price $169,000
  44. 2022-08-04
    listed $145,000
  45. 2016-04-04
    soldstatus $116,500
  46. 2016-03-31
    soldstatus $119,004 Sold
  47. 2016-02-29
    historical Pending Continue to Show
  48. 2016-02-16
    price $119,900
  49. 2016-01-05
    price $124,900
  50. 2015-12-11
    listed $129,900 Active

ⓘ 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
$1,404 · $117/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,404 · $117/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 10/10 Extreme 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$25,318
− Mortgage interest
−$11,203
− Property taxes
−$1,404
− Insurance
−$1,000
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,025
− Management
−$2,025
− Depreciation
−$5,818
Taxable income
$1,842
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$442
After-tax cash flow
$4,569/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
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

Census place
Slidell, LA
County
Saint Tammany Parish · 228,296 people
City population
95,511
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
39,034
Household income
$72,843
Rent vs Own
28.2% rent · 71.8% own
Severe rent burden
1331.0

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
Predominantly White (66%)
Race & ethnicity
White 66% Black 17% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 9% Native American 2% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 15% Slovak 2% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 5% 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
▼ -173.60%
Current HPI
147.4749
Rent YoY
▲ 1.47%
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

+303.8% since first listed
43 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-18 Listed $210,000 GSREIN
  • 2026-04-18 Listed $210,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-04-09 Listed $230,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2024-11-23 Rental Removed $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-23 Rental Removed $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-22 Listed for Rent $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-22 Listed for Rent $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-13 Rental Removed $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-13 Rental Removed $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-13 Listed for Rent $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-13 Listed for Rent $2,300 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-11-01 Rental Removed $2,300 GSREIN
  • 2024-09-24 Price Changed $2,300 GSREIN
  • 2024-09-17 Price Changed $240,000 GSREIN
  • 2024-07-22 Rental Removed $3,000 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-07-22 Listed for Rent $3,000 GSREIN
  • 2024-07-20 Listed for Rent $2,850 RENTSPREE
  • 2024-04-25 Price Changed $260,000 GSREIN
  • 2024-04-02 Price Changed $265,000 GSREIN
  • 2024-03-12 Price Changed $280,000 GSREIN
  • 2024-02-06 Listed $240,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2024-02-06 Listed $240,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2023-10-20 Sold (MLS) $125,000 GSREIN
  • 2023-09-28 Contingent GSREIN
  • 2023-08-22 Listed $117,500 AcadianaMLS
  • 2023-08-22 Listed $117,500 GSREIN
  • 2023-02-17 Listed $145,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2022-10-26 Price Changed $145,000 GSREIN
  • 2022-09-23 Price Changed $157,000 GSREIN
  • 2022-08-15 Price Changed $169,000 GSREIN
  • 2022-08-04 Listed $145,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2016-04-04 Sold (Public Records) $116,500 Public Records
  • 2016-03-31 Sold (MLS) $119,004 GSREIN
  • 2016-02-29 Contingent GSREIN
  • 2016-02-16 Price Changed $119,900 GSREIN
  • 2016-01-05 Price Changed $124,900 GSREIN
  • 2015-12-11 Listed $129,900 GSREIN
  • 2015-12-11 Listed $119,900 AcadianaMLS
  • 2013-03-29 Sold (MLS) $100,000 GSREIN
  • 2013-02-16 Listed $100,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2013-02-16 Listed $100,000 GSREIN
  • 2012-10-12 Sold (Public Records) $68,653 Public Records
  • 2003-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $52,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-3.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,404 · -7.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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