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2421 23 Onzaga St Multi-family
C+ Composite 63.88
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +29.1/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.8/10.0
  • ARV discount +6.4/15.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$359,000

2421 23 Onzaga St · New Orleans, LA 70119
6 bd · 3.0 ba · 3,752 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 99 Days on market
Built 1900 5,336 sqft lot $96/sqft · at area comps Est $351k · at est. ↓ 5% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

Located in the heart of the Historic Seventh Ward, this charming raised camelback double is available just in time for the Jazz Festival. The property has been well-loved and is ready for its new owner. * 2421 Side: Offers five spacious bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for family or guests. * 2423 Side: Features two comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom, for owner occupied or as an income-generating unit. The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, newer HVAC systems ensure comfort year-round, newer roofing provides peace of mind and durability, 8-inch baseboards and 10-foot ceilings contribute to the home's classic architectural charm. There is separate storage area in the backyard. This is a succession property, and the necessary paperwork is nearly complete, making the transaction process straightforward for potential buyers.

Key facts

  • 5,336 sq ft lot
  • Built 1900
  • Listed 99 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 6-bed/3.0-bath multifamily listed at $359k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $359k).
  • Recommended offer: $327k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.4% vs local median 4.4% in New Orleans — 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 81/100 on livability (#3 in LA, #1,383 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D.
  • Orleans Parish (urban): math 11% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #69 of 98 in LA (top 70%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.2%/yr); 381 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 710 units permitted in Orleans Parish in 2024 (244 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,599/mo this rent would consume 104% of the median local household income ($53k/yr) (locally 3381% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — 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 $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Orleans County population projected at +61% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 99 days — a 9% lower offer ($327k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $40k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo; built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $326,690 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 99 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  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. 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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.28%
Cap rate
10.42%
Cash-on-cash
14.75%
DSCR
1.66
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$350,642
List price
$359,000
Delta
2.38%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1612 14 N Broad St 0.16mi 5/3.5 (-1) 3,415 (-9%) 1mo $215,000 $63 70
2662 64 New Orleans St 0.53mi 6/2.0 3,408 (-9%) 6mo $75,000 $22 51
2911 13 Castiglione St 0.48mi 7/4.0 (+1) 4,100 (+9%) 7mo $350,000 $85 47
2433 35 Ursulines Ave 0.55mi 6/4.0 3,237 (-14%) 1mo $375,000 $116 47
1810 12 Governor Nicholls St 0.70mi 7/7.0 (+1) 3,689 (-2%) 1mo $699,000 $189 44
1653 55 Treasure St 0.72mi 7/4.0 (+1) 3,200 (-15%) 11mo $285,000 $89 24

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
0.8%
Equity multiple
1.03×
Total profit
$2,863
Equity at exit
$53,528
10-year hold
IRR
7.1%
Equity multiple
1.46×
Total profit
$46,520
Equity at exit
$31,040

Cash invested: $100,520 (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.

ZIP-level market 70119

Home prices YoY
-34.8%
Rents YoY
-0.2%
Active inventory
381
Price-to-rent
11.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,599 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,883
Tax from tax record
$366 /mo · $4,386/yr
Insurance
$150
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$966
Net cashflow
$1,169

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,119
Max offer price $359,000
Occupancy floor 70%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
1× unit 5 1.5 $2,515
1× unit 2 1 $2,084
Total (2 units) $4,599

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
$89,750
Closing costs
$10,770
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1608 Governor Nicholls St Unit D New Orleans, LA 5.0 3.5 5245 $4,000 $0.76 43d 1 0.80mi
1608 Governor Nicholls St Unit D New Orleans, LA 5.0 3.5 5245 $4,000 $0.76 23d 1 0.80mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $359,000 Active 99 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $359,000 Active 98 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $359,000 Active 97 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $359,000 Active 96 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $359,000 Active 94 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $359,000 Active 91 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $359,000 Active 90 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $359,000 Active 89 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    remarks 685-char remark
  10. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $359,000 Active 88 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $379,000 Active 85 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $379,000 Active 84 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $379,000 Active 83 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $379,000 Active 82 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $379,000 Active 81 DOM
  16. 2026-05-08
    price $379,000 873-char remark
    Show marketing remark (889 chars)

    Located in the heart of the Historic Seventh Ward, this charming raised camelback double is available just in time for the Jazz Festival. The property has been well-loved and is ready for its new owner. • 2421 Side: Offers five spacious bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for family or guests. • 2423 Side: Features two comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom, for owner occupied or as an income-generating unit. The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, newer HVAC systems ensure comfort year-round, newer roofing provides peace of mind and durability, 8-inch baseboards and 10-foot ceilings contribute to the home’s classic architectural charm. There is separate storage area in the backyard. This is a succession property, and the necessary paperwork is nearly complete, making the transaction process straightforward for potential buyers.

  17. 2026-05-08
    price $379,000 889-char remark
    Show marketing remark (889 chars)

    Located in the heart of the Historic Seventh Ward, this charming raised camelback double is available just in time for the Jazz Festival. The property has been well-loved and is ready for its new owner. • 2421 Side: Offers five spacious bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for family or guests. • 2423 Side: Features two comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom, for owner occupied or as an income-generating unit. The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, newer HVAC systems ensure comfort year-round, newer roofing provides peace of mind and durability, 8-inch baseboards and 10-foot ceilings contribute to the home’s classic architectural charm. There is separate storage area in the backyard. This is a succession property, and the necessary paperwork is nearly complete, making the transaction process straightforward for potential buyers.

  18. 2026-03-11
    listed $399,000 Active 873-char remark
    Show marketing remark (889 chars)

    Located in the heart of the Historic Seventh Ward, this charming raised camelback double is available just in time for the Jazz Festival. The property has been well-loved and is ready for its new owner. • 2421 Side: Offers five spacious bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for family or guests. • 2423 Side: Features two comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom, for owner occupied or as an income-generating unit. The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, newer HVAC systems ensure comfort year-round, newer roofing provides peace of mind and durability, 8-inch baseboards and 10-foot ceilings contribute to the home’s classic architectural charm. There is separate storage area in the backyard. This is a succession property, and the necessary paperwork is nearly complete, making the transaction process straightforward for potential buyers.

  19. 2026-03-11
    listed $399,000 Active 889-char remark
    Show marketing remark (889 chars)

    Located in the heart of the Historic Seventh Ward, this charming raised camelback double is available just in time for the Jazz Festival. The property has been well-loved and is ready for its new owner. • 2421 Side: Offers five spacious bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for family or guests. • 2423 Side: Features two comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom, for owner occupied or as an income-generating unit. The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, newer HVAC systems ensure comfort year-round, newer roofing provides peace of mind and durability, 8-inch baseboards and 10-foot ceilings contribute to the home’s classic architectural charm. There is separate storage area in the backyard. This is a succession property, and the necessary paperwork is nearly complete, making the transaction process straightforward for potential buyers.

ⓘ 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
$4,386 · $366/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$4,386 · $366/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 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (shaded) · 60% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 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
$55,188
− Mortgage interest
−$20,110
− Property taxes
−$4,386
− Insurance
−$2,592
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,415
− Management
−$4,415
− Depreciation
−$10,444
Taxable income
$8,826
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,118
After-tax cash flow
$11,910/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
Orleans Parish
NCES district ID
2201170
Math proficiency
11% ▼ -52.00%
Reading proficiency
27% ▼ -46.00%
Median HH income
$37,011
Composite
15.78/100
National rank
#9271
State rank
#69 of 98 in LA

Livability — New Orleans

Score
81/100
State rank
#3
US rank
#1383

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
New Orleans, LA
County
Orleans Parish · 338,817 people
City population
338,817
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
37,253
Household income
$53,143
Rent vs Own
62.8% rent · 37.2% own
Severe rent burden
3381.0

Population outlook (Orleans County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
513,025 people
By 2030
575,781 · +12.2%
By 2040
700,174 · +36.5%
By 2050
826,541 · +61.1%
By 2075
1,123,374 · +119.0%
By 2100
1,355,609 · +164.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
Race & ethnicity
Black 44% White 40% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 9% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 8% Slovak 2% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 0%

Political lean MEDSL · Orleans

2024 margin
Solid D (+67.0) · D 82.2% · R 15.2% · Other 2.7%
2008→2024 swing
+6.7pp toward D · 2008: 60.3pp · 2024: 67.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+67.0 2020: D+68.2 2016: D+66.2 2012: D+62.5 2008: D+60.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -135.38%
Current HPI
253.1929
Rent YoY
▼ -0.20%
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-5.0% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-08 Price Changed $379,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-05-08 Price Changed $379,000 GSREIN
  • 2026-03-11 Listed $399,000 GSREIN
  • 2026-03-11 Listed $399,000 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+44.7%/yr

Latest (2026): $4,386 · +1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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