211 Stella St · Valdosta, GA 31601

$67,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,320 sqft · Manufactured · 597 Days on market

Built 1974 0.32 ac lot $51/sqft · 53% below area ↓ 19% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.6/5.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.5/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained mobile home in the heart of Valdosta! This property is a fantastic investment opportunity. Comes with a wired spacious workshop, with plenty of privacy. Recent upgrades include new plumbing, insulation under the home, and solar-powered heat vents for the roof. Don't miss out on this gem.

Key facts

• New plumbing
• Spacious workshop
• 0.32 acre lot

Tags

• SPACIOUS WORKSHOP
• NEW PLUMBING
• SOLAR-POWERED HEAT VENTS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $67k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $578 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $67k).
• Recommended offer: $59k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 16.6% vs local median 4.3% in Valdosta — 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 60/100 on livability (#392 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A-; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Valdosta City (urban): math 15% / reading 22% proficiency, ranked #149 of 174 in GA (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.3%/yr); 198 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 896 units permitted in Lowndes County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($36k/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 $463 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Lowndes County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $19k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 597 days — a 12% lower offer ($59k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 3y 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 $44k; list at $67k implies a 52% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $58,960 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 597 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.83% ✓
• Cap rate: 16.64%
• Cash-on-cash: 36.94%
• DSCR: 2.64
• GRM: 4.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $143,146
• List price: $67,000
• Delta: -53.19%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 38.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.73×
• Total profit: $32,390
• Equity at exit: $9,990

10-year hold

• IRR: 46.8%
• Equity multiple: 6.60×
• Total profit: $104,994
• Equity at exit: $5,793

Cash invested: $18,760 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Georgia: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 31601

• Home prices YoY: -31.2%
• Rents YoY: 8.3%
• Active inventory: 198
• Price-to-rent: 4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,227 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$351
• Tax from tax record: −$13 /mo · $154/yr
• Insurance: −$28
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$258
• Net cashflow: $578

Break-even live

Break-even rent $496

Max offer price $67,000

Occupancy floor 48%

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: $16,750
• Closing costs: $2,010
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1505 Lankford Dr Valdosta, GA	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.0	1166	$1,320	$1.13	21d	1	0.72mi
1400 W Magnolia St Valdosta, GA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1180	$1,600	$1.36	21d	1	0.78mi
507 Roberts St Apt B Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.0	1114	$1,200	$1.08	21d	1	0.90mi
607 Parker Mathis Dr Valdosta, GA	3.0	1.5	1395	$1,495	$1.07	44d	1	0.94mi
805 Harmon Dr Valdosta, GA	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.0	1100	$1,775	$1.61	21d	6	1.03mi
1531 Woodard St Apt C3 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	900	$995	$1.11	21d	1	1.17mi
1469 Green St Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1139	$1,000	$0.88	21d	1	1.18mi
1509 Pine St Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0–1.5	950	$1,140	$1.20	21d	2	1.20mi
1537 Woodard St Unit B Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.5	1020	$900	$0.88	21d	1	1.21mi
1455 Green St Unit A Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.5	1048	$900	$0.86	21d	1	1.24mi
1314 Hastings Dr Apt A2 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1100	$995	$0.90	21d	1	1.24mi
1314 Hastings Dr Unit C4 Valdosta, GA	2.0	2.5	1200	$1,095	$0.91	44d	1	1.24mi
1307 Melody Ln Valdosta, GA	2.0	1.0	1025	$1,050	$1.02	21d	1	1.38mi
707 Baytree Dr Apt 1 Valdosta, GA	3.0	3.0	1222	$675	$0.55	44d	1	1.44mi

Listing history 28 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $67,000 Active 597 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $67,000 Active 596 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $67,000 Active 595 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $67,000 Active 594 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $67,000 Active 593 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $67,000 Active 591 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $67,000 Active 590 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $67,000 Active 588 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $67,000 Active 587 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $67,000 Active 586 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $67,000 Active 585 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $67,000 Active 582 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $67,000 Active 581 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $67,000 Active 580 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $67,000 Active 579 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $67,000 Active 578 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $67,000 Active 577 DOM
18. 2024-12-10
    status Active 336-char remark

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    Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained mobile home in the heart of Valdosta! This property is a fantastic investment opportunity. Comes with a wired spacious workshop, with plenty of privacy. Recent upgrades include new plumbing, insulation under the home, and solar-powered heat vents for the roof. Don't miss out on this gem.

19. 2024-09-13
    listed $67,000 Active 336-char remark

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    Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained mobile home in the heart of Valdosta! This property is a fantastic investment opportunity. Comes with a wired spacious workshop, with plenty of privacy. Recent upgrades include new plumbing, insulation under the home, and solar-powered heat vents for the roof. Don't miss out on this gem.

20. 2023-11-07
    soldstatus $44,000 Closed 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

21. 2023-09-26
    status Pending 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

22. 2023-08-19
    status Active 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

23. 2023-08-19
    price $68,000 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

24. 2023-07-10
    historical 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

25. 2023-06-29
    status Pending 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

26. 2023-06-16
    historical 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

27. 2023-05-19
    price $72,000 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

28. 2023-03-24
    listed $83,000 Active 204-char remark

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    Well maintained mobile home! Great Investment property in the heart of Valdosta! Property sold "as is" One owner, fruit trees, handicap accessible, wired workshop, and tons of privacy. Must see!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $154 · $13/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $616 · $51/mo
• Expected delta: +$462/yr (+$39/mo · 300.3%)

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 11 unhealthy d/yr today · 12 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,729
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,753
• − Property taxes: −$154
• − Insurance: −$335
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,178
• − Management: −$1,178
• − Depreciation: −$1,949
• Taxable income: $6,181
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,484
• After-tax cash flow: $5,447/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: Valdosta City
• NCES district ID: 1305310
• Math proficiency: 15% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 22% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $30,634
• Composite: 14.79/100
• National rank: #9388
• State rank: #149 of 174 in GA

Livability — Valdosta

• Score: 60/100
• State rank: #392
• US rank: #19544

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Valdosta, GA
• County: Lowndes County · 107,801 people
• City population: 91,859
• Metro: Valdosta, GA
• Population (ZIP): 31,302
• Household income: $36,111
• Rent vs Own: 51.7% rent · 48.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 2016.0

Population outlook (Lowndes County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 120,348 people
• By 2030: 123,469 · +2.6%
• By 2040: 128,482 · +6.8%
• By 2050: 131,907 · +9.6%
• By 2075: 139,080 · +15.6%
• By 2100: 133,649 · +11.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 57% White 31% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada, South Korea
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 7% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lowndes

• 2024 margin: R (+18.0) · D 40.8% · R 58.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.6pp toward R · 2008: -9.4pp · 2024: -18.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+18.0 2020: R+12.0 2016: R+18.2 2012: R+10.5 2008: R+9.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -55.12%
• Current HPI: 121.5948
• Rent YoY: ▲ 8.34%
• Metro: Valdosta, GA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.66%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Paper / Packaging	2	$29B
▸Retail	1	$160B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$91B
▸Airlines	1	$62B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$47B
▸Utilities	1	$25B

Price history

-19.3% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2024-12-10 Relisted — TABRMLS
• 2024-09-13 Listed $67,000 TABRMLS
• 2023-11-07 Sold (MLS) $44,000 SGMLS
• 2023-09-26 Pending — SGMLS
• 2023-08-19 Relisted — SGMLS
• 2023-08-19 Price Changed $68,000 SGMLS
• 2023-07-10 Delisted — SGMLS
• 2023-06-29 Pending — SGMLS
• 2023-06-16 Delisted — SGMLS
• 2023-05-19 Price Changed $72,000 SGMLS
• 2023-03-24 Listed $83,000 SGMLS

Property tax history

-35.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $154 · -35.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.