208 Marathon Dr · Lafayette, LA 70501

$235,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,812 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 16 Days on market

Built 2022 Good condition 6,534 sqft lot 2-car garage $130/sqft · 8% below area Est $258k · 9% under $25/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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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 +24.4/30.0
• ARV discount +11.5/15.0
• DSCR +7.9/10.0
• 1% rule +5.9/10.0
• Rent growth +4.3/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 3-year-old brick home, nestled in one of Lafayette's newest neighborhoods! Thoughtfully enhanced since its purchase, this home boasts custom touches throughout. Enjoy energy efficiency with optional solar panels and views of the pond! Step outside to a true backyard retreat! Featuring a fully fenced in yard and an expansive custom-built deck that extends across the back yard, seamlessly wrapping around the above-ground pool! Whether you're entertaining or unwinding, this outdoor space is perfect for enjoying Louisiana evenings over the pond.Inside, the upgrades continue with modern finishes, stylish fixtures, and a layout designed for comfort and convenience. Don't miss the chance to own this move-in-ready home with exceptional features inside and out. Schedule your private showing today!

Key facts

• Views of the pond
• Above ground pool
• Custom built deck

Tags

• UPGRADED BRICK HOME
• OPTIONAL SOLAR PANELS
• VIEWS OF THE POND
• FULLY FENCED YARD
• CUSTOM BUILT DECK
• ABOVE GROUND POOL

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $235k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $476 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $235k).
• Recommended offer: $231k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.7% vs local median 4.9% in Lafayette — 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 70/100 on livability (#63 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities C-, employment C-, crime 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); Paul Breaux Middle School (math 30% / reading 37%, grade F, #100 of 218 statewide, top 47%, 680 students, 68% FRL); Northside High School (math 17% / reading 22%, grade F, #186 of 265 statewide, top 73%, 655 students, 83% FRL) — zoned schools average 72% FRL vs 56% district-wide (15 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.3%/yr); 406 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 11d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,558/mo this rent would consume 92% of the median local household income ($33k/yr) (locally 18% 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 $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.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.3% rent growth), your $66k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 16 days — a 2% lower offer ($231k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (6%) 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→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $231,475 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.09% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.72%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.68%
• DSCR: 1.39
• GRM: 7.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $258,005
• List price: $235,000
• Delta: -8.92%
• 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
423 Starlight Dr	0.07mi	4/2.0	1,700 (-6%)	5mo	$230,000	$135	82
304 Norman Dr	0.22mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,795 (-1%)	3mo	$235,000	$131	81
340 White Pine Dr	0.26mi	4/2.0	1,874 (+3%)	3mo	$246,500	$132	79
338 White Pine Dr	0.26mi	4/2.0	1,706 (-6%)	1mo	$240,000	$141	77
335 White Pine Dr	0.27mi	4/2.0	1,704 (-6%)	5mo	$237,000	$139	73
1104 E Alexander St	0.21mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,713 (-6%)	4mo	$175,000	$102	72
402 Norman Dr	0.24mi	4/2.0	2,004 (+11%)	1mo	$256,500	$128	70
104 Polaris Dr	0.53mi	4/2.0	1,916 (+6%)	1mo	$195,000	$102	65
345 White Pine Dr	0.26mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,613 (-11%)	0mo	$239,500	$148	64
205 Red Pine Dr	0.37mi	4/2.0	1,605 (-11%)	1mo	$220,500	$137	63
216 Begnaud Dr	0.28mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,607 (-11%)	4mo	$225,000	$140	60
114 Japonica Dr	0.37mi	3/3.0 (-1)	1,974 (+9%)	1mo	$184,500	$93	58

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 · 7.35% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 1.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.06×
• Total profit: $3,916
• Equity at exit: $35,039

10-year hold

• IRR: 14.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.44×
• Total profit: $94,868
• Equity at exit: $20,319

Cash invested: $65,800 (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: 29 active · 24 under contract
• Months of supply: 7.9 mo (13%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $225,000 ($133/sqft)
• Median days on market: 116 d
• This list price: 62% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +7.2% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 70501

• Rents YoY: 7.3%
• Active inventory: 406
• Price-to-rent: 7.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,558 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,232
• Tax from tax record: −$189 /mo · $2,270/yr
• Insurance: −$98
• HOA: −$25
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$537
• Net cashflow: $476

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,955

Max offer price $235,000

Occupancy floor 76%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $609	-5% $543	+0% $476	+5% $410	+10% $343
Rent	-10% $274	-5% $375	+0% $476	+5% $577	+10% $678
Rate	-1.0pp $594	-0.5pp $536	base $476	+0.5pp $415	+1.0pp $353

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: $58,750
• Closing costs: $7,050
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 19 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
406 Starlight Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1867	$3,500	$1.87	5d	1	0.10mi
406 Starlight Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1867	$3,500	$1.87	0d	1	0.10mi
406 Starlight Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1867	$3,500	$1.87	15d	1	0.10mi
121 Rue Viansa Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1684	$1,925	$1.14	7d	1	0.13mi
121 Rue Viansa Lafayette, LA	4.0	3.0	1684	$1,925	$1.14	0d	1	0.13mi
109 Red Pine Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	3.0	2087	$4,000	$1.92	15d	1	0.25mi
109 Red Pine Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	3.0	2087	$4,000	$1.92	2d	1	0.25mi
309 Norman Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1926	$2,050	$1.06	36d	1	0.26mi
102 Briarwood Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	2396	$2,000	$0.83	29d	1	0.49mi
102 Briarwood Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	2396	$2,000	$0.83	2d	1	0.49mi
102 Briarwood Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	2396	$2,000	$0.83	0d	1	0.49mi
510 Winnipeg Ave Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1700	$1,950	$1.15	12d	1	0.53mi
510 Winnipeg Ave Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1700	$1,950	$1.15	0d	1	0.53mi
245 Sherwood Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.0	1299	$1,195	$0.92	51d	1	0.92mi
113 Fred St Lafayette, LA	4.0	1.5	1670	$1,100	$0.66	10d	1	1.27mi
222 Winsor Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1648	$1,700	$1.03	47d	1	1.38mi
222 Winsor Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1648	$1,700	$1.03	7d	1	1.38mi
204 Winsor Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1244	$1,500	$1.21	14d	1	1.48mi
204 Winsor Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1244	$1,500	$1.21	20d	1	1.48mi

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Association fee of $300 annually

Exterior

• Parking: 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residenceTraditional styleOne story
• Construction: Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Wood fencingAbove-ground pool

Interior

• Kitchen: DisposalDishwasherGas rangeGas stove connection
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heatingCentral airSolar energy
• Interior features: Walk-in closetHigh ceilings
• Laundry & utility: Electric dryer hookupWasher hookup

HOA detail $25/mo · $300/yr

• Likely covers: pool

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-11-08
   days on market $235,000 Active 16 DOM
2. 2026-11-07
   days on market $235,000 Active 15 DOM
3. 2026-11-06
   days on market $235,000 Active 14 DOM
4. 2026-11-05
   days on market $235,000 Active 13 DOM
5. 2026-11-04
   days on market $235,000 Active 12 DOM
6. 2026-11-02
   days on market $235,000 Active 10 DOM
7. 2026-11-01
   days on market $235,000 Active 9 DOM
8. 2026-10-31
   days on market $235,000 Active 8 DOM
9. 2026-10-30
   days on market $235,000 Active 7 DOM
10. 2026-10-29
    days on market $235,000 Active 6 DOM
11. 2026-10-28
    pricedays on market $235,000 Active 5 DOM
12. 2026-10-27
    days on market $250,000 Active 4 DOM
13. 2026-10-26
    days on market $250,000 Active 3 DOM
14. 2026-10-25
    days on market $250,000 Active 2 DOM
15. 2026-10-24
    days on marketlisting id $250,000 Active 1 DOM
16. 2026-10-23
    days on market $250,000 Active 576 DOM
17. 2026-10-22
    days on market $250,000 Active 575 DOM
18. 2026-10-21
    days on market $250,000 Active 574 DOM
19. 2026-10-20
    days on market $250,000 Active 573 DOM
20. 2026-10-19
    days on market $250,000 Active 572 DOM
21. 2026-10-18
    days on market $250,000 Active 571 DOM
22. 2026-10-17
    days on market $250,000 Active 570 DOM
23. 2026-10-16
    days on market $250,000 Active 569 DOM
24. 2026-10-15
    days on market $250,000 Active 568 DOM
25. 2026-10-14
    days on market $250,000 Active 567 DOM
26. 2026-10-13
    days on market $250,000 Active 566 DOM
27. 2026-10-12
    days on market $250,000 Active 565 DOM
28. 2026-10-11
    days on market $250,000 Active 564 DOM
29. 2026-10-10
    days on market $250,000 Active 563 DOM
30. 2026-10-09
    days on market $250,000 Active 562 DOM
31. 2026-10-08
    days on market $250,000 Active 561 DOM
32. 2026-10-07
    days on market $250,000 Active 560 DOM
33. 2026-10-06
    days on market $250,000 Active 559 DOM
34. 2026-10-05
    days on market $250,000 Active 558 DOM
35. 2026-10-04
    days on market $250,000 Active 557 DOM
36. 2026-10-03
    days on market $250,000 Active 556 DOM
37. 2026-10-03
    days on market $250,000 Active 555 DOM
38. 2026-10-01
    days on market $250,000 Active 554 DOM
39. 2026-09-30
    days on market $250,000 Active 553 DOM
40. 2026-09-29
    days on market $250,000 Active 552 DOM
41. 2026-09-28
    days on market $250,000 Active 551 DOM
42. 2026-09-27
    days on market $250,000 Active 550 DOM
43. 2026-09-26
    days on market $250,000 Active 549 DOM
44. 2026-09-25
    days on market $250,000 Active 548 DOM
45. 2026-09-24
    days on market $250,000 Active 547 DOM
46. 2026-09-24
    days on market $250,000 Active 546 DOM
47. 2026-09-22
    days on market $250,000 Active 545 DOM
48. 2026-09-21
    days on market $250,000 Active 544 DOM
49. 2026-09-20
    days on market $250,000 Active 543 DOM
50. 2026-09-19
    days on market $250,000 Active 542 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: $2,270 · $189/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,270 · $189/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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 19 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 · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,691
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,164
• − Property taxes: −$2,270
• − Insurance: −$1,175
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,455
• − Management: −$2,455
• − HOA: −$300
• − Depreciation: −$6,836
• Taxable income: $2,036
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$489
• After-tax cash flow: $5,224/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

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $9,060–$27,180 screening

This 3-year-old brick home in a new neighborhood is in excellent condition with modern upgrades and a spacious outdoor living area. It's move-in ready and ideal for both resale and rental.

Value-add opportunities

• Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and outdoor living space ↑
• Rental pool maintenance — attracts families and vacation rentals ↑

ⓘ 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 22/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary J.w. Faulk Elementary School F LA #516/646 Nat'l #36,758/41,679 Middle Paul Breaux Middle School F LA #100/218 Nat'l #7,937/14,009 High Northside High School F LA #186/265 Nat'l #14,491/17,239

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

B Composite livability gradescore 70/100

Livability — Lafayette

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #63
• US rank: #8133

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lafayette, LA
• County: Lafayette Parish · 280,930 people
• City population: 158,114
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• Population (ZIP): 26,465
• Household income: $33,365
• Rent vs Own: 58.8% rent · 41.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 18% 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: Predominantly Black (73%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 73% White 18% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 4%
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% French/Haitian/Cajun 2%

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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: ▼ -108.63%
• Current HPI: 81.2963
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.35%
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• 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

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Association fee of $300 annually

Exterior

• Parking: 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residenceTraditional styleOne story
• Construction: Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Wood fencingAbove-ground pool

Interior

• Kitchen: DisposalDishwasherGas rangeGas stove connection
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heatingCentral airSolar energy
• Interior features: Walk-in closetHigh ceilings
• Laundry & utility: Electric dryer hookupWasher hookup

Price history

+3.3% since first listed

14 events — show timeline

• 2026-08-07 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-03-09 Price Changed $250,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-01-02 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2025-10-30 Price Changed $260,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-09-05 Price Changed $269,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-07-16 Price Changed $279,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-03-26 Price Changed $289,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2025-03-17 Listed $250,000 ROAM MLS
• 2025-03-17 Listed $299,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2022-08-10 Sold (MLS) $232,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2022-06-01 Pending — AcadianaMLS
• 2022-05-13 Price Changed $234,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2022-04-06 Price Changed $247,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2022-04-06 Listed $242,000 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+113.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,270 · -1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.