4411 W Thomastown Rd · Austin, IN 47170

$59,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,568 sqft · Manufactured public records · 3 Days on market

Built 1999 2.32 ac lot

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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
• Schools +3.2/10.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Calling all investors, flippers, and visionaries! This handyman special is not for the faint of heart, but with the right vision and effort, this property could truly shine again. The home is in rough condition and will need significant work, but the opportunity here is hard to ignore. The real gem is the beautiful 2.32-acre setting. Tucked away in a peaceful and secluded location, this property offers privacy, mature trees, and a long tree-lined driveway that creates a quiet retreat from neighbors and traffic alike. Utilities are already available at the home, giving you a head start whether you choose to renovate the existing structure or start fresh with your dream build. Whether you're

Key facts

• Tree-lined driveway
• Utilities available
• Peaceful location

Tags

• 2.32-ACRE SETTING
• PEACEFUL LOCATION
• MATURE TREES
• TREE-LINED DRIVEWAY
• UTILITIES AVAILABLE

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Septic sewage
• Home design: Manufactured home; Single-story
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Block foundation
• Exterior features: Approximately 2.32-acre lot; No horse amenities

Interior

• Kitchen: Main-level kitchen (12 x 16); Appliances: Other
• Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main level (Bedroom 2: 11 x 10; Bedroom 3: 11 x 10)
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms on the main level
• Heating & cooling: Other heating; Other cooling
• Interior features: Open living room (20 x 16); Additional main-level room (14 x 12)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $60k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $689 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $60k).
• Cap rate 20.1% vs local median 4.2% in Austin — 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 (#523 in IN) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+; Watch: health & safety D, amenities F, commute F.
• Scott County School District 2 (town): math 33% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #166 of 301 in IN (top 55%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Scottsburg Senior High School (math 32% / reading 62%, grade D-, #143 of 369 statewide, top 44%, 726 students, 56% FRL).
• Market conditions: 106 active listings in the ZIP; 73 units permitted in Scott County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $414 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Scott County population projected at -23% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Recommended offer $59,900

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 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?
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: 2.33% ✓
• Cap rate: 20.09%
• Cash-on-cash: 49.27%
• DSCR: 3.19
• GRM: 3.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 46.9%
• Equity multiple: 3.04×
• Total profit: $34,171
• Equity at exit: $8,931

10-year hold

• IRR: 52.6%
• Equity multiple: 6.15×
• Total profit: $86,314
• Equity at exit: $5,179

Cash invested: $16,772 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Indiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+11
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day pay-or-quit; landlord-favorable; preempted.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 47170

• Home prices YoY: -22.3%
• Active inventory: 106
• Price-to-rent: 3.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,396 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$314
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$75 /mo · $898/yr
• Insurance: −$25
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$293
• Net cashflow: $689

Break-even live

Break-even rent $524

Max offer price $59,900

Occupancy floor 46%

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: $14,975
• Closing costs: $1,797
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 1 events

1. 2026-05-14
   listed $59,900 Active 1017-char remark

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

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 ≥105°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% 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: $16,748
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,355
• − Property taxes: −$898
• − Insurance: −$300
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,340
• − Management: −$1,340
• − Depreciation: −$1,743
• Taxable income: $7,772
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,865
• After-tax cash flow: $6,398/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: Scott County School District 2
• NCES district ID: 1810020
• Math proficiency: 33% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 43% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $45,529
• Composite: 32.37/100
• National rank: #5734
• State rank: #166 of 301 in IN

Livability — Austin

• Score: 60/100
• State rank: #523
• US rank: #18774

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 6,647
• Population (ZIP): 15,279

Population outlook (Scott County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 22,525 people
• By 2030: 21,609 · -4.1%
• By 2040: 19,536 · -13.3%
• By 2050: 17,370 · -22.9%
• By 2075: 12,862 · -42.9%
• By 2100: 9,340 · -58.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (92%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 92% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Scott

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+51.5) · D 23.4% · R 74.9% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -49.5pp toward R · 2008: -2.0pp · 2024: -51.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+51.5 2020: R+45.6 2016: R+37.9 2012: R+6.2 2008: R+2.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -64.30%
• Current HPI: 223.9909
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.90%
• F500 in state: 18

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IN)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	2	$37B
▸Healthcare	1	$177B
▸Pharmaceuticals	1	$45B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$18B
▸Agriculture	1	$17B
▸Packaging	1	$12B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-19 Pending — MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-05-14 Listed $59,900 MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+0.8%/yr

Latest (2020): $4 · +7.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.