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205 Nandina Dr 🏗️ New Construction
D- Composite 35.51
Why this score? — see what drove the D- 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 +9.1/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.3/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.9/10.0
  • Schools +2.9/10.0
  • DSCR +2.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$250,378

205 Nandina Dr · Scott, LA 70583
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,735 sqft · SingleFamily · 105 Days on market
Built 2026 Excellent condition 7,405 sqft lot 2-car garage $36/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

* 2/1 buydown with rate as low as 3.99% for the first 12 months. Contact Builder Sales Rep(s) for current incentive details. * The Norris IV G offers a spacious open-concept design with upgrades throughout, including granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring in the primary bedroom, undermount cabinet lighting, and more. This well-appointed home features a kitchen island, walk-in pantry, and durable vinyl plank flooring throughout the living areas, hallways, and wet areas. The private primary suite includes a walk-in closet, garden tub, and separate shower. Additional amenities include a Smart Connect Wi-Fi thermostat, covered rear patio, seasonal landscaping package, gas tankless water heater, post-tension slab, and much more!

Key facts

  • Open-concept design
  • Walk-in closet
  • Kitchen island

Tags

BRAND-NEW CONSTRUCTIONOPEN-CONCEPT DESIGNKITCHEN ISLANDWALK-IN PANTRYPRIVATE PRIMARY SUITEWALK-IN CLOSET

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $250,378 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $256,688.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $250k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-198 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $228k (8.9% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $204k (18.5% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $204k (18.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 66/100 on livability (#116 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing B+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Lafayette Parish (urban): math 38% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #19 of 98 in LA (top 19%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Westside Elementary School (math 32% / reading 34%, grade F, #297 of 646 statewide, top 46%, 635 students, 72% FRL); Scott Middle School (math 20% / reading 28%, grade F, #143 of 218 statewide, top 65%, 559 students, 65% FRL); Acadiana High School (math 31% / reading 29%, grade F, #125 of 265 statewide, top 47%, 1,813 students, 56% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 29% at this address vs 42% district-wide (-13 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Lafayette Parish average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: 331 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 109d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,040/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($53k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Lafayette County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 105 days — a 9% lower offer ($228k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts 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.
Recommended offer $204,025 (18.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 105 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 19% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
0.79%
Cap rate
5.37%
Cash-on-cash
-3.31%
DSCR
0.85
GRM
10.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$256,688
List price
$250,378
Delta
-2.46%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
304 Payton Woods Ln 0.02mi 3/2.0 1,825 (+5%) 1mo $270,656 $148 89
307 Payton Woods Ln 0.05mi 3/2.0 1,825 (+5%) 2mo $265,691 $146 87
311 Payton Woods Ln 0.05mi 3/2.0 1,825 (+5%) 3mo $261,922 $144 87
209 Payton Woods Ln 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,601 (-8%) 1mo $237,167 $148 82
117 Nandina Dr 0.14mi 3/2.0 1,601 (-8%) 1mo $235,372 $147 80
205 Payton Woods Ln 0.12mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,858 (+7%) 1mo $260,955 $140 77
406 Harveston Way 0.59mi 3/2.0 1,750 (+1%) 0mo $252,840 $144 71
101 Oak Village Dr 0.67mi 3/2.5 1,732 (-0%) 2mo $347,000 $200 65
104 Oak Village Dr 0.65mi 3/2.0 1,705 (-2%) 3mo $321,500 $189 64
104 Pine Harvest Ln 0.62mi 3/2.0 1,629 (-6%) 1mo $232,990 $143 60
309-D Villager Ave 0.56mi 3/2.0 1,596 (-8%) 2mo $329,900 $207 59
201 Boxview St 0.69mi 3/2.0 1,604 (-8%) 1mo $333,500 $208 54

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-21.8%
Equity multiple
0.25×
Total profit
$-54,160
Equity at exit
$38,273
10-year hold
IRR
-15.6%
Equity multiple
0.12×
Total profit
$-63,194
Equity at exit
$22,194

Cash invested: $71,873 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
124 active · 34 under contract
Months of supply
19.6 mo (5%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$268,900 ($160/sqft)
Median days on market
203 d
This list price
27% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
-7.6% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 70583

Active inventory
331
Price-to-rent
10.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,040 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,346
Tax est. 1.5%
$321 /mo · $3,850/yr
Insurance
$107
HOA
$36
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$428
Net cashflow
$-198

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,291
Max offer price $228,020
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-21 -5% $-109 +0% $-198 +5% $-287 +10% $-376
Rent -10% $-359 -5% $-279 +0% $-198 +5% $-118 +10% $-37
Rate -1.0pp $-69 -0.5pp $-133 base $-198 +0.5pp $-265 +1.0pp $-332

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
$64,172
Closing costs
$7,701
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.

Rent comps 8 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1313 Apollo Rd Scott, LA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 965 $1,771 $1.84 0d 9 0.51mi
315 Sandstone Ave #205 Scott, LA 2.0 2.5 1193 $2,095 $1.76 6d 1 0.63mi
315 Sandstone Ave #202 Scott, LA 2.0 2.5 1193 $1,895 $1.59 109d 1 0.63mi
128 Oak Village Dr Scott, LA 3.0 2.0 1445 $2,450 $1.70 109d 1 0.66mi
110 Emerald Star Ln Lafayette, LA 4.0 2.0 1836 $2,000 $1.09 6d 1 0.80mi
401 Pinto St Lafayette, LA 3.0 2.0 1601 $2,300 $1.44 139d 1 1.01mi
121 Alpine Dr Lafayette, LA 3.0 2.0 1657 $2,016 $1.22 3d 1 1.07mi
108 Notre Dame Dr Lafayette, LA 3.0 3.0 1700 $1,700 $1.00 139d 1 1.12mi

Property features AI

Finance

HOA & community
Homeowners association with annual feeAnnual association fee of 430Association provides accounting and management

Exterior

Parking
2 covered parking spaces2-car garage
Utilities
City gasPublic sewerElectric service by SLEMCO
Home design
Single family residenceUnder construction
Construction
Brick veneer and vinyl siding exteriorComposition roof
Exterior features
Exterior lightingCovered patio/porchNo fencing

Interior

Kitchen
DishwasherMicrowaveElectric stove/ovenKitchen islandWalk-in pantryGranite counters
Bedrooms
Includes Bedroom 2Includes Bedroom 3
Flooring
CarpetVinyl plank
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioningNatural gas heating
Interior features
Double vanityKitchen islandSeparate showerWalk-in pantryDining roomLiving roomGranite countersDouble pane windows
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup

HOA detail $36/mo · $432/yr

Likely covers
watergasinternetlandscaping

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $250,378 Active 105 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $250,378 Active 104 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $250,378 Active 103 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $250,378 Active 102 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $250,378 Active 101 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $250,378 Active 100 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $250,378 Active 99 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $250,378 Active 98 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $250,378 Active 97 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $250,378 Active 96 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $250,378 Active 95 DOM
  12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $250,378 Active 94 DOM
  13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $250,378 Active 93 DOM
  14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $250,378 Active 87 DOM
  15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $250,378 Active 86 DOM
  16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $250,378 Active 85 DOM
  17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $250,378 Active 82 DOM
  18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $250,378 Active 81 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $250,378 Active 80 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $250,378 Active 79 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $250,378 Active 78 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $250,378 Active 77 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $250,378 Active 76 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $250,378 Active 75 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $250,378 Active 74 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $250,378 Active 73 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $250,378 Active 72 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $250,378 Active 71 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $250,378 Active 70 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $250,378 Active 69 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $250,378 Active 68 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $250,378 Active 67 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $250,378 Active 66 DOM
  34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $250,378 Active 65 DOM
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $250,378 Active 64 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $250,378 Active 63 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $250,378 Active 62 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $250,378 Active 61 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $250,378 Active 60 DOM
  40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $250,378 Active 59 DOM
  41. 2026-08-07
    days on market $250,378 Active 58 DOM
  42. 2026-08-06
    days on market $250,378 Active 57 DOM
  43. 2026-08-05
    days on market $250,378 Active 56 DOM
  44. 2026-08-04
    days on market $250,378 Active 55 DOM
  45. 2026-08-03
    days on market $250,378 Active 54 DOM
  46. 2026-07-31
    days on market $250,378 Active 51 DOM
  47. 2026-07-30
    days on market $250,378 Active 50 DOM
  48. 2026-07-29
    days on market $250,378 Active 49 DOM
  49. 2026-07-27
    days on market $250,378 Active 47 DOM
  50. 2026-07-23
    days on market $250,378 Active 43 DOM

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$24,483
− Mortgage interest
−$14,379
− Property taxes
−$3,850
− Insurance
−$1,283
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,959
− Management
−$1,959
− HOA
−$432
− Depreciation
−$7,467
Taxable loss
−$6,846
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,643
After-tax cash flow
$-734/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 · 12 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This home is in excellent condition with modern finishes and a well-maintained exterior. It is move-in ready and would benefit from a fresh coat of paint and some landscaping improvements to further enhance its appeal.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's curb appeal and overall appearance
  • Resale Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase the home's curb appeal and attract more potential buyers
F Composite school gradezoned avg 29/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Westside Elementary School F LA #297/646 Nat'l #24,614/41,679 Middle Scott Middle School F LA #143/218 Nat'l #10,795/14,009 High Acadiana High School F LA #125/265 Nat'l #10,947/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Lafayette Parish
NCES district ID
2200870
Math proficiency
38% ▼ -32.00%
Reading proficiency
46% ▼ -24.00%
Median HH income
$50,238
Composite
36.15/100
National rank
#4741
State rank
#19 of 98 in LA
C Composite livability gradescore 66/100

Livability — Scott

Score
66/100
State rank
#116
US rank
#11265

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Scott, LA
County
Lafayette · 280,930 people
City population
8,670
Metro
Lafayette, LA
Population (ZIP)
8,670
Household income
$52,856
Rent vs Own
28.8% rent · 71.2% own
Severe rent burden
13% of renters

Population outlook (Lafayette County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
280,930 people
By 2030
301,092 · +7.2%
By 2040
339,456 · +20.8%
By 2050
375,156 · +33.5%
By 2075
451,672 · +60.8%
By 2100
497,203 · +77.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (68%)
Race & ethnicity
White 68% Hispanic / Latino 16% Black 13% Two or more races 11%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7% Cuban 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 11% Slovak 3% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
11% · Canada
Languages at home
81% English-only · Spanish 12% French/Haitian/Cajun 7%

Political lean MEDSL · Lafayette

2024 margin
Solid R (+31.4) · D 33.5% · R 64.8% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
-0.1pp no change · 2008: -31.3pp · 2024: -31.4pp
All cycles
2024: R+31.4 2020: R+28.7 2016: R+33.6 2012: R+33.7 2008: R+31.3

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Price history

+0.0% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-11 Listed $250,378 Zillow
  • 2026-06-10 Listed $250,378 AcadianaMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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