38 Leicester Dr · Bella Vista, AR 72714

$44,999

3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,861 sqft · Other · 1 Days on market

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

• Cash flow +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Appreciation +5.7/10.0
• Schools +5.2/10.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks

Build-ready lot in the highly desirable Bella Vista community! This property offers a major advantage to buyers and builders alike & acirc; & euro; & rdquo; a septic permit has already been approved by the Arkansas Department of Health, and GEC is approved, saving you significant time, uncertainty, and upfront legwork. With some of the most time-consuming steps already completed, you & acirc; & euro; & trade; re well ahead of the typical building process. All that & acirc; & euro; & trade; s left is obtaining the ACC approval and building permit, allowing you to move forward with construction much faster than a standard lot. A large portion of the upfront

Key facts

• Gec approved

Tags

• SEPTIC PERMIT APPROVED
• GEC APPROVED
• BUILDING PERMIT READY

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath other listed at $45k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($20k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $45k).
• Cap rate 49.8% vs local median 3.6% in Bella Vista — 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 67/100 on livability (#111 in AR) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, schools A; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
• Bentonville School District (urban): math 59% / reading 59% proficiency, ranked #3 of 238 in AR (top 1%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: 484 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 4,359 units permitted in Benton County in 2024 (402 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $934 of equity ($311 loan paydown + $623 appreciation (1.4% local appreciation)).
• Benton County population projected at +56% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (1.4% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $13k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Recommended offer $44,999

Questions for the listing agent

1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
2. Schools are A-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?
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: 5.47% ✓
• Cap rate: 49.85%
• Cash-on-cash: 155.55%
• DSCR: 7.92
• GRM: 1.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

1.38% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 9.39×
• Total profit: $105,755
• Equity at exit: $16,270

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 19.71×
• Total profit: $235,704
• Equity at exit: $22,341

Cash invested: $12,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 92 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Arkansas: 92 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+14
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Only US state where non-payment is criminal. Strongly landlord-favorable; very few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 72714

• Home prices YoY: 0.5%
• Active inventory: 484
• Price-to-rent: 1.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,461 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$236
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$56 /mo · $675/yr
• Insurance: −$19
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$517
• Net cashflow: $1,633

Break-even live

Break-even rent $394

Max offer price $44,999

Occupancy floor 29%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,664	-5% $1,649	+0% $1,633	+5% $1,618	+10% $1,602
Rent	-10% $1,439	-5% $1,536	+0% $1,633	+5% $1,730	+10% $1,828
Rate	-1.0pp $1,656	-0.5pp $1,645	base $1,633	+0.5pp $1,622	+1.0pp $1,610

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: $11,250
• Closing costs: $1,350
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
24 Pickering Dr Unit 1297038P Bella Vista, AR	3.0	2.0	2497	$2,040	$0.82	16d	1	0.51mi
7 Ulverston Dr Bella Vista, AR	3.0	2.0	2000	$1,900	$0.95	15d	1	0.67mi
16 Stretford Dr Bella Vista, AR	4.0	3.0	2182	$3,500	$1.60	15d	1	0.72mi
53 Skipton Dr Bella Vista, AR	4.0	2.0	1607	$2,600	$1.62	16d	1	1.15mi
1 Sandy Ln Bella Vista, AR	3.0	2.0	1640	$1,950	$1.19	15d	1	1.47mi
1 Dent Ln Bella Vista, AR	4.0	2.0	2215	$2,850	$1.29	15d	1	1.49mi

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 2% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $29,533
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,521
• − Property taxes: −$675
• − Insurance: −$225
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,363
• − Management: −$2,363
• − Depreciation: −$1,309
• Taxable income: $20,078
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$4,819
• After-tax cash flow: $14,780/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: Bentonville School District
• NCES district ID: 0503060
• Math proficiency: 59% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 59% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $66,721
• Composite: 51.85/100
• National rank: #1661
• State rank: #3 of 238 in AR

Livability — Bella Vista

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #111
• US rank: #11129

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Bella Vista, AR
• County: Benton County · 259,241 people
• City population: 31,638
• Metro: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
• Population (ZIP): 14,350
• Household income: $103,125
• Rent vs Own: 13.2% rent · 86.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 61.0

Population outlook (Benton County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 318,683 people
• By 2030: 353,481 · +10.9%
• By 2040: 425,280 · +33.4%
• By 2050: 497,239 · +56.0%
• By 2075: 662,114 · +107.8%
• By 2100: 776,431 · +143.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (83%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 83% Two or more races 11% Hispanic / Latino 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Dominican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 4% Lithuanian 3% Italian 3%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Benton

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+27.0) · D 35.2% · R 62.1% · Other 2.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: +9.6pp toward D · 2008: -36.5pp · 2024: -27.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+27.0 2020: R+26.4 2016: R+34.9 2012: R+40.4 2008: R+36.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 1.38%
• Current HPI: 307.5796
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.80%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AR)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Retail	1	$681B
▸Food / Agriculture	1	$53B
▸Retail / Energy	1	$22B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$12B
▸Energy	1	$4B