11374 Buckingham Ave · Denham Springs, LA 70726

$210,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,461 sqft · SingleFamily · 26 Days on market

Built 2006 0.28 ac lot $144/sqft · 8% below area Est $229k · 8% under $15/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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• Cash flow +17.9/30.0
• ARV discount +11.3/15.0
• DSCR +5.6/10.0
• 1% rule +4.3/10.0
• Schools +4.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Tucked away in a peaceful Denham Springs neighborhood, 11374 Buckingham Ave offers the kind of space, warmth and backyard setting that instantly feels like home. Framed by mature trees and lush landscaping, this charming brick home welcomes you with standout curb appeal and a spacious front lawn. Inside, the home features a bright, inviting layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen is both functional and welcoming with abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, stainless steel appliances and an easy flow into the dining area -- creating the perfect gathering space for weeknight dinners or hosting family and friends. Neutral tones, updated flooring and natural light throughout give the home a clean, airy feel, while the generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for growing families, guests, or home office needs. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat complete with a large ensuite bath featuring dual vanities and ample storage space. Out back, the property truly shines. The expansive fenced backyard backs to peaceful greenery with no rear neighbors, creating a rare private outdoor setting. With room to entertain, play, garden, or simply unwind under the trees, this backyard is full of possibilities. Blending comfort, privacy and everyday convenience just minutes from local shopping, dining, and schools, this is the kind of home buyers wait for!

Key facts

• Spacious front lawn
• Lush landscaping
• Mature trees

Tags

• PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD
• MATURE TREES
• LUSH LANDSCAPING
• STANDOUT CURB APPEAL
• SPACIOUS FRONT LAWN
• BRIGHT INVITING LAYOUT

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Located in Westminster Estates subdivision; Directions: Juban Rd to Buddy Ellis, right on John L., left into Westminster S/D, left at first stop sign, right and next stop sign, home on right.
• HOA & community: Homeowners association with annual fee of $180 (about $15/month)

Exterior

• Parking: Garage (4 parking spaces total)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Natural gas available
• Home design: Detached single-family residence; Residential property
• Construction: Vinyl siding, frame, and brick construction; Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Wood fencing

Interior

• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Walk-in closets

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $210k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $177 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $195k (6.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $195k (6.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 7.3% vs local median 3.9% in Denham Springs — 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 (#29 in LA, #4,939 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Livingston Parish (suburban): math 40% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #13 of 98 in LA (top 13%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.8%/yr); 976 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 794 units permitted in Livingston Parish in 2024 (99 in 5+ unit buildings).

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.
• Livingston 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 26 days — a 2% lower offer ($207k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 20 sale attempts since 20y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: 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 $195,481 (6.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 0.93% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.31%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.62%
• DSCR: 1.16
• GRM: 9.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $229,313
• List price: $210,000
• Delta: -8.42%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
11257 Abbey Ln	0.24mi	3/2.0	1,565 (+7%)	3mo	$215,000	$137	74
26072 Big Ben Dr	0.24mi	3/2.0	1,486 (+2%)	20mo	$250,000	$168	69
26394 Evangeline Trace Blvd	0.66mi	3/2.0	1,397 (-4%)	6mo	$224,900	$161	57
12182 Brush Creek St	0.59mi	3/2.0	1,564 (+7%)	8mo	$230,000	$147	54
12241 Wilderness Run Dr	0.59mi	3/2.0	1,394 (-5%)	15mo	$230,000	$165	52
26618 Evangeline Trace Blvd	0.74mi	3/2.0	1,394 (-5%)	8mo	$214,900	$154	51
12169 Brush Creek St	0.55mi	3/2.0	1,661 (+14%)	19mo	$235,000	$141	35

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 · 3.83% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.64×
• Total profit: $-21,122
• Equity at exit: $31,312

10-year hold

• IRR: 0.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.05×
• Total profit: $2,914
• Equity at exit: $18,157

Cash invested: $58,800 (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 70726

• Rents YoY: 3.8%
• Active inventory: 976
• Price-to-rent: 9.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,955 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,101
• Tax from tax record: −$163 /mo · $1,961/yr
• Insurance: −$88
• HOA: −$15
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$411
• Net cashflow: $177

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,731

Max offer price $210,000

Occupancy floor 86%

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: $52,500
• Closing costs: $6,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 12 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
12850 Silverbell Ave Denham Springs, LA	3.0	2.0	1606	$2,200	$1.37	23d	1	0.82mi
12856 Silverbell Ave Denham Springs, LA	4.0	2.0	1829	$2,400	$1.31	43d	1	0.83mi
11000 Buddy Ellis Rd Denham Springs, LA	2.0–3.0	2.0	1016	$1,355	$1.33	14d	5	1.01mi
25699 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA	3.0	2.0	1463	$1,850	$1.26	43d	1	1.19mi
25699 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA	3.0	2.0	1463	$1,850	$1.26	14d	1	1.19mi
25717 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA	4.0	2.0	1568	$2,200	$1.40	18d	1	1.19mi
25729 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA	4.0	2.0	1568	$2,200	$1.40	23d	1	1.19mi
25729 Raines Ave Dennis Mills, LA	4.0	2.0	1568	$2,200	$1.40	14d	1	1.19mi
11385 Ashwood Ct Denham Springs, LA	3.0	2.0	1556	$1,900	$1.22	43d	1	1.19mi
11402 Ashwood Ct Denham Springs, LA	3.0	2.0	1331	$1,750	$1.31	21d	1	1.21mi
25662 Tarver St , LA	4.0	2.0	1570	$2,000	$1.27	43d	1	1.30mi
10922 S Lakeside Dr Denham Springs, LA	3.0	2.0	1369	$1,750	$1.28	23d	1	1.48mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $15 · $180/yr
• Likely covers: landscaping

Listing history 41 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $210,000 Active 26 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $210,000 Active 25 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $210,000 Active 24 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $210,000 Active 23 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $210,000 Active 21 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $210,000 Active 20 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $210,000 Active 18 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $210,000 Active 17 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $210,000 Active 16 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $210,000 Active 15 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $210,000 Active 11 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $210,000 Active 10 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    status $210,000 Active 9 DOM

    Show marketing remark (1437 chars)

    Tucked away in a peaceful Denham Springs neighborhood, 11374 Buckingham Ave offers the kind of space, warmth and backyard setting that instantly feels like home. Framed by mature trees and lush landscaping, this charming brick home welcomes you with standout curb appeal and a spacious front lawn. Inside, the home features a bright, inviting layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen is both functional and welcoming with abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, stainless steel appliances and an easy flow into the dining area -- creating the perfect gathering space for weeknight dinners or hosting family and friends. Neutral tones, updated flooring and natural light throughout give the home a clean, airy feel, while the generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for growing families, guests, or home office needs. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat complete with a large ensuite bath featuring dual vanities and ample storage space. Out back, the property truly shines. The expansive fenced backyard backs to peaceful greenery with no rear neighbors, creating a rare private outdoor setting. With room to entertain, play, garden, or simply unwind under the trees, this backyard is full of possibilities. Blending comfort, privacy and everyday convenience just minutes from local shopping, dining, and schools, this is the kind of home buyers wait for!

14. 2026-05-14
    listed $210,000 Active 1437-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1437 chars)

    Tucked away in a peaceful Denham Springs neighborhood, 11374 Buckingham Ave offers the kind of space, warmth and backyard setting that instantly feels like home. Framed by mature trees and lush landscaping, this charming brick home welcomes you with standout curb appeal and a spacious front lawn. Inside, the home features a bright, inviting layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen is both functional and welcoming with abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, stainless steel appliances and an easy flow into the dining area -- creating the perfect gathering space for weeknight dinners or hosting family and friends. Neutral tones, updated flooring and natural light throughout give the home a clean, airy feel, while the generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for growing families, guests, or home office needs. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat complete with a large ensuite bath featuring dual vanities and ample storage space. Out back, the property truly shines. The expansive fenced backyard backs to peaceful greenery with no rear neighbors, creating a rare private outdoor setting. With room to entertain, play, garden, or simply unwind under the trees, this backyard is full of possibilities. Blending comfort, privacy and everyday convenience just minutes from local shopping, dining, and schools, this is the kind of home buyers wait for!

15. 2026-05-14
    listed $210,000 Active 1442-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1437 chars)

    Tucked away in a peaceful Denham Springs neighborhood, 11374 Buckingham Ave offers the kind of space, warmth and backyard setting that instantly feels like home. Framed by mature trees and lush landscaping, this charming brick home welcomes you with standout curb appeal and a spacious front lawn. Inside, the home features a bright, inviting layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen is both functional and welcoming with abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, stainless steel appliances and an easy flow into the dining area -- creating the perfect gathering space for weeknight dinners or hosting family and friends. Neutral tones, updated flooring and natural light throughout give the home a clean, airy feel, while the generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for growing families, guests, or home office needs. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat complete with a large ensuite bath featuring dual vanities and ample storage space. Out back, the property truly shines. The expansive fenced backyard backs to peaceful greenery with no rear neighbors, creating a rare private outdoor setting. With room to entertain, play, garden, or simply unwind under the trees, this backyard is full of possibilities. Blending comfort, privacy and everyday convenience just minutes from local shopping, dining, and schools, this is the kind of home buyers wait for!

16. 2022-03-29
    soldstatus Sold
17. 2022-03-03
    status Pending
18. 2022-03-02
    status Active
19. 2022-02-07
    status Pending
20. 2022-02-07
    status Active
21. 2022-02-07
    status Pending
22. 2022-02-07
    status Active
23. 2022-01-31
    status Pending
24. 2022-01-28
    listed $200,000 Active
25. 2022-01-28
    listed $200,000
26. 2021-11-20
    historical
27. 2021-11-19
    listed $190,000 Active
28. 2021-11-19
    listed $190,000
29. 2014-09-11
    listed $141,900
30. 2014-09-11
    listed $141,900
31. 2007-11-13
    soldstatus
32. 2007-11-09
    soldstatus $139,900
33. 2007-11-09
    soldstatus
34. 2007-10-17
    listed $139,900
35. 2007-10-17
    listed $139,900
36. 2007-10-17
    listed $139,900
37. 2007-10-17
    listed $139,900
38. 2007-07-07
    listed $149,900
39. 2007-07-07
    listed $149,900
40. 2006-10-02
    soldstatus
41. 2006-02-20
    listed $125,700

ⓘ 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: $1,961 · $163/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,961 · $163/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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 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 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,458
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,763
• − Property taxes: −$1,961
• − Insurance: −$1,050
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,877
• − Management: −$1,877
• − HOA: −$180
• − Depreciation: −$6,109
• Taxable loss: −$1,358
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$326
• After-tax cash flow: $2,452/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: Livingston Parish
• NCES district ID: 2201020
• Math proficiency: 40% ▼ -38.00%
• Reading proficiency: 52% ▼ -32.00%
• Median HH income: $56,755
• Composite: 40.07/100
• National rank: #3811
• State rank: #13 of 98 in LA

Livability — Denham Springs

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #29
• US rank: #4939

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Livingston Parish · 87,496 people
• City population: 63,575
• Metro: Baton Rouge, LA
• Population (ZIP): 63,575
• Household income: $78,621
• Rent vs Own: 27.0% rent · 73.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1211.0

Population outlook (Livingston County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 158,511 people
• By 2030: 168,241 · +6.1%
• By 2040: 186,252 · +17.5%
• By 2050: 201,516 · +27.1%
• By 2075: 231,217 · +45.9%
• By 2100: 241,697 · +52.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (74%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 74% Black 13% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 9% Serbian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 6% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Livingston

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+68.5) · D 15.1% · R 83.6% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: +3.4pp toward D · 2008: -71.9pp · 2024: -68.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+68.5 2020: R+70.0 2016: R+72.5 2012: R+70.4 2008: R+71.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -104.37%
• Current HPI: 170.2207
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.83%
• 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

+67.1% since first listed

32 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-01 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-06-01 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2026-05-23 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2026-05-23 Pending — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-05-14 Listed $210,000 GBRMLS
• 2026-05-14 Listed $210,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2022-03-29 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2022-03-03 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2022-03-02 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2022-02-07 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2022-02-07 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2022-02-07 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2022-02-07 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2022-01-31 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2022-01-28 Listed $200,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2022-01-28 Listed $200,000 GBRMLS
• 2021-11-20 Delisted — GBRMLS
• 2021-11-19 Listed $190,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2021-11-19 Listed $190,000 GBRMLS
• 2014-09-11 Listed $141,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2014-09-11 Listed $141,900 GBRMLS
• 2007-11-13 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2007-11-09 Sold (MLS) — GSREIN
• 2007-11-09 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2007-10-17 Listed $139,900 GSREIN
• 2007-10-17 Listed $139,900 GBRMLS
• 2007-10-17 Listed $139,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2007-10-17 Listed $139,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2007-07-07 Listed $149,900 AcadianaMLS
• 2007-07-07 Listed $149,900 GBRMLS
• 2006-10-02 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2006-02-20 Listed $125,700 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+2.0%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,961 · +16.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.