Creswell IV H Plan · Carencro, LA 70520

$208,990

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,321 sqft · SingleFamily · 952 Days on market

Fair condition

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• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +4.6/30.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Schools +3.3/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• 1% rule +0.5/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the perfect blend of affordability, efficiency, and modern comfort with the Creswell IV H by DSLD Homes. This thoughtfully designed home features 1,321 square feet of living space and a total area of 1,819 square feet, making it an ideal choice for first-time buyers, small families, or anyone looking to right-size into a stylish, low-maintenance home. Enjoy the benefits of a smart open floor plan that maximizes every square foot, creating a seamless flow between the kitchen, living, and dining areas-perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen features canned lighting, adding both functionality and a sleek modern look. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout is designed with comfort in mind. The owner's suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious walk-in closet, providing plenty of storage and privacy. The brick and siding exterior adds timeless curb appeal while offering durable, low-maintenance living. A two-car garage provides practical storage and parking solutions for busy lifestyles. As with all DSLD Homes, the Creswell IV H is built with energy-efficient materials and systems, helping you save on utilities while reducing your environmental footprint. Whether you're starting out, downsizing, or simply seeking a cozy, efficient home with quality finishes, the Creswell IV H delivers everything you need-wrapped in a stylish, well-built package.

Key facts

• 2 garage spots
• Listed 952 days

🏗️ New construction. The $208,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $246,719.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $209k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-628 ($-8k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $156k (25.4% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $136k (34.8% below list).
• Recommended offer: $136k (34.8% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 3.2% vs local median 4.7% in Carencro — below-typical yield; the buyer is paying a premium for something (appreciation thesis, condition, location) that the cap rate doesn't capture.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 69/100 on livability (#65 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime D, amenities 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: J. Wallace James Elementary School (math 46% / reading 49%, grade D, #147 of 646 statewide, top 23%, 939 students, 64% FRL); Carencro Middle School (math 18% / reading 28%, grade F, #145 of 218 statewide, top 69%, 665 students, 75% FRL); Carencro High School (math 30% / reading 29%, grade F, #127 of 265 statewide, top 49%, 1,096 students, 69% FRL).
• Market conditions: 372 active listings in the ZIP; 7 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 117d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 57% 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).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k 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 952 days — a 12% lower offer ($184k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $136,342 (34.8% 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 952 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 35% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
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. Crime grade is D 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. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 0.55% ✗
• Cap rate: 3.24%
• Cash-on-cash: -10.91%
• DSCR: 0.51
• GRM: 15.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $246,719
• List price: $208,990
• Delta: -15.29%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
214 Hester Way	0.08mi	3/2.0	1,283 (-3%)	6mo	$210,700	$164	87
209 Cainwood Ct	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,321 (0%)	6mo	$210,787	$160	83
405 Auburn Dr	0.24mi	3/2.0	1,345 (+2%)	5mo	$135,000	$100	82
215 Hester Way	0.05mi	3/2.0	1,225 (-7%)	6mo	$207,775	$170	80
211 Cainwood Ct	0.26mi	3/2.0	1,422 (+8%)	6mo	$220,177	$155	70
102 Linares St	0.30mi	3/2.0	1,427 (+8%)	5mo	$162,000	$114	68
129 Bradford Dr	0.45mi	3/1.5	1,362 (+3%)	6mo	$72,800	$53	67
315 Dunwoody Ct	0.41mi	3/2.0	1,422 (+8%)	2mo	$218,753	$154	66
902 Pelican Ridge Cv	0.48mi	3/2.0	1,410 (+7%)	4mo	$200,000	$142	63
232 Auburn Dr	0.19mi	3/1.0	1,130 (-14%)	3mo	$125,000	$111	60
104 White Stripe Cv	0.40mi	3/2.0	1,478 (+12%)	5mo	$217,500	$147	57
103 Linares St	0.33mi	3/1.0	1,500 (+14%)	5mo	$95,000	$63	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: -36.1%
• Equity multiple: -0.16×
• Total profit: $-79,951
• Equity at exit: $36,787

10-year hold

• IRR: -49.8%
• Equity multiple: -0.75×
• Total profit: $-121,032
• Equity at exit: $21,332

Cash invested: $69,081 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 58 active · 18 under contract
• Months of supply: 19.3 mo (5%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $208,990 ($158/sqft)
• Median days on market: 492 d
• This list price: 47% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +18.2% above current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 70520

• Home prices YoY: -17.6%
• Active inventory: 372
• Price-to-rent: 12.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,363 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,294
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$308 /mo · $3,701/yr
• Insurance: −$103
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$286
• Net cashflow: $-628

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,158

Max offer price $155,858

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-457	-5% $-543	+0% $-628	+5% $-713	+10% $-798
Rent	-10% $-736	-5% $-682	+0% $-628	+5% $-574	+10% $-520
Rate	-1.0pp $-504	-0.5pp $-565	base $-628	+0.5pp $-692	+1.0pp $-757

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: $61,680
• Closing costs: $7,402
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 7 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
321 Bradford Dr Carencro, LA	3.0	1.0	1109	$1,100	$0.99	6d	1	0.22mi
219 Oak Path Dr Carencro, LA	3.0	2.0	1615	$1,900	$1.18	139d	1	0.75mi
125 Brina Ln Carencro, LA	2.0	1.0	896	$850	$0.95	0d	1	0.85mi
124 Saint Fabian Dr Carencro, LA	3.0	2.0	1441	$1,650	$1.15	116d	1	1.11mi
124 Saint Fabian Dr Carencro, LA	3.0	2.0	1450	$1,700	$1.17	139d	1	1.11mi
115 Northpointe Dr Carencro, LA	3.0	2.0	1696	$1,650	$0.97	139d	1	1.30mi
204 Armstrong Dr Carencro, LA	3.0	2.0	1087	$1,595	$1.47	6d	1	1.35mi

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-09-24
   days on market $208,990 Active 952 DOM
2. 2026-09-22
   days on market $208,990 Active 951 DOM
3. 2026-09-21
   days on market $208,990 Active 950 DOM
4. 2026-09-20
   days on market $208,990 Active 949 DOM
5. 2026-09-19
   days on market $208,990 Active 948 DOM
6. 2026-09-18
   days on market $208,990 Active 947 DOM
7. 2026-09-17
   days on market $208,990 Active 946 DOM
8. 2026-09-16
   days on market $208,990 Active 945 DOM
9. 2026-09-15
   days on market $208,990 Active 944 DOM
10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $208,990 Active 943 DOM
11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $208,990 Active 942 DOM
12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $208,990 Active 941 DOM
13. 2026-09-11
    days on market $208,990 Active 940 DOM
14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $208,990 Active 934 DOM
15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $208,990 Active 933 DOM
16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $208,990 Active 932 DOM
17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $208,990 Active 929 DOM
18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $208,990 Active 928 DOM
19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $208,990 Active 927 DOM
20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $208,990 Active 926 DOM
21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $208,990 Active 925 DOM
22. 2026-08-25
    days on market $208,990 Active 923 DOM
23. 2026-08-24
    days on market $208,990 Active 922 DOM
24. 2026-08-23
    days on market $208,990 Active 921 DOM
25. 2026-08-22
    days on market $208,990 Active 920 DOM
26. 2026-08-21
    days on market $208,990 Active 919 DOM
27. 2026-08-20
    days on market $208,990 Active 918 DOM
28. 2026-08-19
    days on market $208,990 Active 917 DOM
29. 2026-08-18
    days on market $208,990 Active 916 DOM
30. 2026-08-17
    days on market $208,990 Active 915 DOM
31. 2026-08-16
    days on market $208,990 Active 914 DOM
32. 2026-08-15
    days on market $208,990 Active 913 DOM
33. 2026-08-14
    days on market $208,990 Active 912 DOM
34. 2026-08-13
    days on market $208,990 Active 911 DOM
35. 2026-08-12
    days on market $208,990 Active 910 DOM
36. 2026-08-11
    days on market $208,990 Active 909 DOM
37. 2026-08-10
    days on market $208,990 Active 908 DOM
38. 2026-08-09
    days on market $208,990 Active 907 DOM
39. 2026-08-08
    days on market $208,990 Active 906 DOM
40. 2026-08-07
    days on market $208,990 Active 905 DOM
41. 2026-08-06
    days on market $208,990 Active 904 DOM
42. 2026-08-05
    days on market $208,990 Active 903 DOM
43. 2026-08-04
    days on market $208,990 Active 902 DOM
44. 2026-08-03
    days on market $208,990 Active 901 DOM
45. 2026-07-31
    days on market $208,990 Active 898 DOM
46. 2026-07-30
    days on market $208,990 Active 897 DOM
47. 2026-07-29
    days on market $208,990 Active 896 DOM
48. 2026-07-27
    days on market $208,990 Active 894 DOM
49. 2026-07-23
    days on market $208,990 Active 890 DOM
50. 2026-07-22
    days on market $208,990 Active 889 DOM

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,361
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,820
• − Property taxes: −$3,701
• − Insurance: −$1,234
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,309
• − Management: −$1,309
• − Depreciation: −$7,177
• Taxable loss: −$12,188
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,925
• After-tax cash flow: $-4,610/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 · 3 photos

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $6,605–$19,815 screening

The home presents a good exterior condition with a fair landscaping. Simple landscaping improvements can significantly enhance its curb appeal and value.

Repairs flagged

• Minor Landscaping — The grass appears overgrown and could benefit from trimming and planting.
• Minor Landscaping features — The landscaping lacks additional features that could enhance curb appeal and value. Adding flowers or shrubs could improve the appearance.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhancing the landscaping can improve both the resale and rental value by making the property more attractive and appealing to potential buyers or renters. ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 33/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary J. Wallace James Elementary School D LA #147/646 Nat'l #14,382/41,679 Middle Carencro Middle School F LA #145/218 Nat'l #11,007/14,009 High Carencro High School F LA #127/265 Nat'l #11,215/17,239

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 69/100

Livability — Carencro

• Score: 69/100
• State rank: #65
• US rank: #8277

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Carencro, LA
• County: Lafayette · 280,930 people
• City population: 20,134
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• Population (ZIP): 20,134
• Household income: $65,956
• Rent vs Own: 19.3% rent · 80.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 15% of renters

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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%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 58% Black 32% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 3% Asian 2%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 13% Scotch-Irish 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 5% Spanish 1% Other Indo-European 1%

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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

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -33.62%
• Current HPI: 157.0194
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

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• 2024-02-14 Listed $208,990 Zillow