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9779 Spike Ridge Dr
B Composite 72.83
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
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Schools +2.4/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -6.3

$72,000

9779 Spike Ridge Dr · Zachary, LA 70791
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,167 sqft · Manufactured · 497 Days on market
Manufactured home Built 2009 Fair condition 0.41 ac lot $62/sqft · 42% below area Est $125k · 42% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Great price, great location. Live frugally and/or invest! This home has everything you need to call it home; nothing flashy needed. This home has indoor and outdoor storage. Corner lot in Large 28"x12" shop with roll-up door. Call today!

Key facts

  • Outdoor storage
  • Indoor storage
  • Corner lot

Tags

INDOOR STORAGEOUTDOOR STORAGECORNER LOTLARGE SHOP

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $72k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $558 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $72k).
  • Recommended offer: $63k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.6% vs local median 5.0% in Zachary — 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 69/100 on livability (#64 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, cost of living B+; Watch: crime C-, amenities F, commute F.
  • East Baton Rouge Parish (urban): math 22% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #47 of 98 in LA (top 48%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Belfair Montessori School (math 27% / reading 47%, grade F, #251 of 646 statewide, top 41%, 264 students, 69% FRL); Liberty High School (math 50% / reading 74%, grade B-, #15 of 265 statewide, top 6%, 1,208 students, 60% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 50% at this address vs 28% district-wide (+22 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the East Baton Rouge Parish average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.2%/yr); 760 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 2,252 units permitted in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2024 (440 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $498 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • East Baton Rouge County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.2% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 497 days — a 12% lower offer ($63k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 22y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $13k (15%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $63,360 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 497 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  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 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.86%
Cap rate
15.59%
Cash-on-cash
33.22%
DSCR
2.48
GRM
4.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$125,000
List price
$72,000
Delta
-42.40%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
3 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
9776 Deer Run Ave 0.11mi 3/2.0 1,218 (+4%) 4mo $125,000 $103 84
9727 Deer Run Ave 0.11mi 3/2.0 1,301 (+12%) 4mo $125,000 $96 73
20253 Buckhorn Dr 0.42mi 2/2.0 (-1) 945 (-19%) 0mo $34,000 $36 50
19913 Buckhorn Dr 0.56mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,100 (-6%) 15mo $22,000 $20 47
19861 Buckhorn Dr 0.57mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,100 (-6%) 15mo $45,000 $41 46
10657 Peairs Rd 0.88mi 3/2.0 1,053 (-10%) 3mo $104,000 $99 46

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 · 4.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
29.8%
Equity multiple
2.27×
Total profit
$25,510
Equity at exit
$10,735
10-year hold
IRR
37.8%
Equity multiple
4.71×
Total profit
$74,836
Equity at exit
$6,225

Cash invested: $20,160 (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.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
0 active · 2 under contract
Months of supply
0.0 mo

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 70791

Home prices YoY
-21.6%
Rents YoY
4.2%
Active inventory
760
Price-to-rent
4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,339 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$378
Tax from tax record
$92 /mo · $1,109/yr
Insurance
$30
HOA
$0
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$281
Net cashflow
$558

Break-even live

Break-even rent $633
Max offer price $72,000
Occupancy floor 53%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $599 -5% $578 +0% $558 +5% $538 +10% $517
Rent -10% $452 -5% $505 +0% $558 +5% $611 +10% $664
Rate -1.0pp $594 -0.5pp $576 base $558 +0.5pp $539 +1.0pp $520

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
$18,000
Closing costs
$2,160
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-23
    days on market $72,000 Active 497 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $72,000 Active 496 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $72,000 Active 495 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $72,000 Active 494 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $72,000 Active 493 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $72,000 Active 492 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $72,000 Active 491 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $72,000 Active 490 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $72,000 Active 489 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $72,000 Active 488 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $72,000 Active 487 DOM
  12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $72,000 Active 486 DOM
  13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $72,000 Active 485 DOM
  14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $72,000 Active 479 DOM
  15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $72,000 Active 478 DOM
  16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $72,000 Active 477 DOM
  17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $72,000 Active 474 DOM
  18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $72,000 Active 473 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $72,000 Active 472 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $72,000 Active 471 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $72,000 Active 470 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $72,000 Active 469 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $72,000 Active 468 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $72,000 Active 467 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $72,000 Active 466 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $72,000 Active 465 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $72,000 Active 464 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $72,000 Active 463 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $72,000 Active 462 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $72,000 Active 461 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $72,000 Active 460 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $72,000 Active 459 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $72,000 Active 458 DOM
  34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $72,000 Active 457 DOM
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $72,000 Active 456 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $72,000 Active 455 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $72,000 Active 454 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $72,000 Active 453 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $72,000 Active 452 DOM
  40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $72,000 Active 451 DOM
  41. 2026-08-07
    days on market $72,000 Active 450 DOM
  42. 2026-08-06
    days on market $72,000 Active 449 DOM
  43. 2026-08-05
    days on market $72,000 Active 448 DOM
  44. 2026-08-03
    days on market $72,000 Active 446 DOM
  45. 2026-07-31
    days on market $72,000 Active 443 DOM
  46. 2026-07-30
    days on market $72,000 Active 441 DOM
  47. 2026-07-27
    days on market $72,000 Active 439 DOM
  48. 2026-07-25
    days on market $72,000 Active 437 DOM
  49. 2026-07-23
    days on market $72,000 Active 435 DOM
  50. 2026-07-22
    days on market $72,000 Active 434 DOM

ⓘ 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
$1,109 · $92/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,109 · $92/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 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 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
$16,072
− Mortgage interest
−$4,033
− Property taxes
−$1,109
− Insurance
−$360
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,286
− Management
−$1,286
− Depreciation
−$2,095
Taxable income
$5,904
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,417
After-tax cash flow
$5,280/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 9 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $29,175–$52,515 screening

This home requires significant repairs and maintenance to improve its condition and increase its value. The roof, siding, driveway, HVAC system, and foundation all need attention. Repainting the interior and exterior, repairing the driveway and walkway, and landscaping the yard can significantly increase its value.

Components & finishes AI

Roof metal · good

Deferred maintenance Est. $3,000–$12,000 screening

  • Minor Roof (roof) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Windows (windows) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Electrical (electrical) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Plumbing (plumbing) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Exterior (exterior) — No visible signs of damage or wear
  • Minor Other — No visible signs of damage or wear

Repairs flagged

  • Major roof — The roof appears to be in poor condition, with visible wear and tear.
  • Major siding — The siding is peeling and the paint is chipping.
  • Major driveway and walkway — The driveway and walkway appear to be cracked and in need of repair.
  • Major HVAC system — The HVAC system appears to be old and may need to be replaced.
  • Major foundation and structure — The foundation and structure appear to be in poor condition, with visible cracks and wear and tear.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale paint interior walls — Fresh paint can make a significant difference in the home's appearance and value.
  • Resale trim and paint exterior — A fresh coat of paint on the exterior can make the home look more appealing and increase its value.
  • Both repair driveway and walkway — A repaired driveway and walkway can improve the home's curb appeal and increase its value.
  • Both replace HVAC system — A new HVAC system can improve the home's comfort and energy efficiency, increasing its value.
  • Both landscape and improve curb appeal — A well-maintained and landscaped yard can increase the home's curb appeal and value.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

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Schools (NCES district)

District
East Baton Rouge Parish
NCES district ID
2200540
Math proficiency
22% ▼ -36.00%
Reading proficiency
34% ▼ -31.00%
Median HH income
$46,263
Composite
24.14/100
National rank
#7745
State rank
#47 of 98 in LA
C Composite livability gradescore 69/100

Livability — Zachary

Score
69/100
State rank
#64
US rank
#8274

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
East Baton Rouge Parish · 464,810 people
City population
30,385
Metro
Baton Rouge, LA
Population (ZIP)
30,385
Household income
$78,263
Rent vs Own
17.6% rent · 82.4% own
Severe rent burden
17% of renters

Population outlook (East Baton Rouge County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
464,810 people
By 2030
472,137 · +1.6%
By 2040
480,243 · +3.3%
By 2050
484,422 · +4.2%
By 2075
492,069 · +5.9%
By 2100
476,347 · +2.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
Race & ethnicity
White 53% Black 41% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 6% Italian 2% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
2% · Canada
Languages at home
96% English-only · Spanish 1% German/W. Germanic 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · East Baton Rouge

2024 margin
D (+11.1) · D 54.5% · R 43.4% · Other 2.1%
2008→2024 swing
+8.9pp toward D · 2008: 2.2pp · 2024: 11.1pp
All cycles
2024: D+11.1 2020: D+13.1 2016: D+9.2 2012: D+5.2 2008: D+2.2

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Price history

+1557.8% since first listed
18 events — show timeline
  • 2025-11-04 Price Changed $72,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-11-04 Price Changed $72,000 GBRMLS
  • 2025-10-16 Relisted GBRMLS
  • 2025-10-07 Pending GBRMLS
  • 2025-09-01 Price Changed $74,900 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-09-01 Price Changed $74,900 GBRMLS
  • 2025-05-05 Listed $85,000 GBRMLS
  • 2025-05-05 Listed $85,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2019-01-17 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records
  • 2019-01-14 Sold (MLS) GBRMLS
  • 2019-01-06 Pending GBRMLS
  • 2018-10-16 Listed $75,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2018-10-16 Listed $75,000 GBRMLS
  • 2005-08-26 Sold (Public Records) $70,500 Public Records
  • 2004-08-20 Sold (MLS) GBRMLS
  • 2004-07-27 Delisted GBRMLS
  • 2004-07-23 Listed $4,343 AcadianaMLS
  • 2004-07-23 Listed $4,343 GBRMLS

Property tax history

+38.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,109 · -0.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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