155 Cranford Rd · Fountain Inn, SC 29644

$303,900

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · SingleFamily · 57 Days on market

Good condition 6,534 sqft lot Est $310k · at est. $50/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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• Cash flow +11.0/30.0
• ARV discount +8.4/15.0
• Schools +4.2/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +3.6/5.0
• 1% rule +3.4/10.0
• DSCR +3.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Check out 155 Cranford Road, a stunning new home in our Cedar Gap community. This spacious, two-story home features four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a welcoming foyer that leads directly into the heart of the home. The open-concept layout connects the family room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a seamless flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen is equipped with a pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a breakfast bar, making it perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining guests. Upstairs, you'll find the private primary suite, featuring a generous walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious shower. The additional three bedrooms are thoughtfully located on the same floor, with easy access to a full bathroom that also includes dual vanities, providing extra space and convenience for everyone. Outside, the patio features a great space for outdoor dining or simply relaxing in the fresh air. With its modern design and well-planned layout, this home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Pictures are representative.

Key facts

• Pantry
• Large island
• Breakfast bar

Tags

• OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUT
• PANTRY
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• LARGE ISLAND
• BREAKFAST BAR
• PRIVATE PRIMARY SUITE

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Community amenities include common areas, lighting, pool and some sidewalks
• HOA & community: Homeowners association present; HOA includes pool, street lights, by-laws and restrictive covenants

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 2-car garage with door opener; Paved concrete driveway
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Gas tankless water heater; Public garbage pickup; Electric power; Attached garage
• Home design: Two-story home; Under construction (approximate age); Model: Aisle F; Underground utilities; Level lot (1/2 acre or less)
• Construction: Built by D.R. Horton; Slab foundation; Storage in attic and garage
• Exterior features: Patio; Tilt-out windows; Vinyl/aluminum trim; Thermal windows; Partial brick veneer with vinyl siding; Composition shingle roof

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas range (stand-alone); Self-cleaning oven; Built-in microwave; Kitchen approx. 14 x 11
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on 2nd level with double sink, full bath, separate shower and walk-in closet; Bedroom sizes approximately: Primary 12 x 16; 2nd 10 x 13; 3rd 10 x 11; 4th 10 x 12
• Flooring: Carpet; Luxury vinyl tile/plank
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); Central forced cooling (electric)
• Interior features: Attic stairs (disappearing); Cable available; Smooth ceilings; Open floor plan; Smoke detector; Walk-in closet(s); Quartz countertops; Walk-in pantry; Radon mitigation system; Pre-wired for smart systems; No fireplace
• Laundry & utility: Laundry on 2nd floor with walk-in laundry area and electric dryer hookup

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $304k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-126 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $286k (6.0% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $256k (15.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $256k (15.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 5.8% vs local median 4.2% in Fountain Inn — 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 82/100 on livability (#4 in SC, #1,162 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: commute F.
• Greenville 01 (suburban): math 44% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #10 of 80 in SC (top 12%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Bryson Elementary (math 52% / reading 52%, grade C-, #145 of 597 statewide, top 26%, 911 students, 70% FRL) — zoned schools average 70% FRL vs 42% district-wide (28 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.5%/yr); 482 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 5,595 units permitted in Greenville County in 2024 (566 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($70k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Greenville 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 57 days — a 3% lower offer ($295k) 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $256,231 (15.7% 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 57 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 16% 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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: 0.84% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.80%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.78%
• DSCR: 0.92
• GRM: 9.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $310,247
• Comps found: 5

Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
104 Leacock Dr	0.48mi	4/2.5	1,965 (+2%)	6mo	$316,415	$161	69
101 Leacock Dr	0.50mi	3/2.5 (-1)	1,965 (+2%)	2mo	$299,990	$153	67
10 Torwood St	0.41mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,846 (-4%)	2mo	$304,582	$165	65
124 Beechcroft Pl	0.31mi	3/2.0 (-1)	2,100 (+9%)	1mo	$345,000	$164	63
121 Roocroft Ct Lot 0099	0.18mi	4/2.5	2,164 (+12%)	13mo	$319,900	$148	60

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 · 4.55% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -17.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.38×
• Total profit: $-53,140
• Equity at exit: $45,312

10-year hold

• IRR: -6.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.54×
• Total profit: $-39,136
• Equity at exit: $26,276

Cash invested: $85,092 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State South Carolina: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 29644

• Home prices YoY: -28.6%
• Rents YoY: 4.5%
• Active inventory: 482
• Price-to-rent: 9.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,562 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,594
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$380 /mo · $4,558/yr
• Insurance: −$127
• HOA: −$50
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$538
• Net cashflow: $-126

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,722

Max offer price $285,673

Occupancy floor 100%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $84	-5% $-21	+0% $-126	+5% $-231	+10% $-336
Rent	-10% $-328	-5% $-227	+0% $-126	+5% $-25	+10% $76
Rate	-1.0pp $27	-0.5pp $-49	base $-126	+0.5pp $-205	+1.0pp $-285

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: $75,975
• Closing costs: $9,117
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 3 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
119 Cranford Rd Fountain Inn, SC	4.0	3.0	2174	$2,495	$1.15	20d	1	0.19mi
4 Rockshire Trl Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	2.5	1400	$1,900	$1.36	25d	1	1.17mi
101 Fennec Dr Fountain Inn, SC	3.0	3.0	1735	$2,099	$1.21	4d	1	1.38mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $50 · $600/yr

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-18
   price $303,900 Active 57 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $308,900 Active 57 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $308,900 Active 56 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $308,900 Active 55 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $308,900 Active 54 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $308,900 Active 52 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $308,900 Active 51 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $308,900 Active 49 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $308,900 Active 48 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $308,900 Active 47 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $308,900 Active 46 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $308,900 Active 42 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $308,900 Active 41 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $308,900 Active 40 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $308,900 Active 39 DOM
16. 2026-04-27
    price $308,900
17. 2026-04-25
    price $308,900 1178-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1178 chars)

    Check out 155 Cranford Road, a stunning new home in our Cedar Gap community. This spacious, two-story home features four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a welcoming foyer that leads directly into the heart of the home. The open-concept layout connects the family room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a seamless flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen is equipped with a pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a breakfast bar, making it perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining guests. Upstairs, you'll find the private primary suite, featuring a generous walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious shower. The additional three bedrooms are thoughtfully located on the same floor, with easy access to a full bathroom that also includes dual vanities, providing extra space and convenience for everyone. Outside, the patio features a great space for outdoor dining or simply relaxing in the fresh air. With its modern design and well-planned layout, this home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Pictures are representative.

18. 2026-04-22
    listed $308,990 Active 1178-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1178 chars)

    Check out 155 Cranford Road, a stunning new home in our Cedar Gap community. This spacious, two-story home features four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a welcoming foyer that leads directly into the heart of the home. The open-concept layout connects the family room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a seamless flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen is equipped with a pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a breakfast bar, making it perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining guests. Upstairs, you'll find the private primary suite, featuring a generous walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious shower. The additional three bedrooms are thoughtfully located on the same floor, with easy access to a full bathroom that also includes dual vanities, providing extra space and convenience for everyone. Outside, the patio features a great space for outdoor dining or simply relaxing in the fresh air. With its modern design and well-planned layout, this home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Pictures are representative.

19. 2026-04-22
    listed $308,990 Active

    Show marketing remark (1178 chars)

    Check out 155 Cranford Road, a stunning new home in our Cedar Gap community. This spacious, two-story home features four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a welcoming foyer that leads directly into the heart of the home. The open-concept layout connects the family room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a seamless flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen is equipped with a pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a breakfast bar, making it perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining guests. Upstairs, you'll find the private primary suite, featuring a generous walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious shower. The additional three bedrooms are thoughtfully located on the same floor, with easy access to a full bathroom that also includes dual vanities, providing extra space and convenience for everyone. Outside, the patio features a great space for outdoor dining or simply relaxing in the fresh air. With its modern design and well-planned layout, this home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Pictures are representative.

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 3% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,748
• − Mortgage interest: −$17,023
• − Property taxes: −$4,558
• − Insurance: −$1,520
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,460
• − Management: −$2,460
• − HOA: −$600
• − Depreciation: −$8,841
• Taxable loss: −$6,714
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,611
• After-tax cash flow: $100/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 · 6 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This well-maintained, two-story home in the Cedar Gap community is move-in ready with a good condition score and minimal updates needed to maximize its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value.
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can improve convenience and attract tech-savvy buyers/renters.
• Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can make the kitchen more functional and appealing to potential buyers/renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can improve convenience and attract tech-savvy buyers/renters. ↑
• Both Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can make the kitchen more functional and appealing to potential buyers/renters. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Greenville 01
• NCES district ID: 4502310
• Math proficiency: 44% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 54% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $49,596
• Composite: 41.88/100
• National rank: #3370
• State rank: #10 of 80 in SC

Livability — Fountain Inn

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #4
• US rank: #1162

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Fountain Inn, SC
• County: Greenville County · 573,815 people
• City population: 22,907
• Metro: Greenville-Anderson, SC
• Population (ZIP): 22,907
• Household income: $70,301
• Rent vs Own: 26.2% rent · 73.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 475.0

Population outlook (Greenville County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 574,580 people
• By 2030: 615,615 · +7.1%
• By 2040: 695,373 · +21.0%
• By 2050: 769,367 · +33.9%
• By 2075: 933,296 · +62.4%
• By 2100: 1,029,196 · +79.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (66%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 66% Black 18% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 10%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 89% English-only · Spanish 9% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Greenville

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+22.2) · D 38.0% · R 60.2% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: +1.7pp toward D · 2008: -23.9pp · 2024: -22.2pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+22.2 2020: R+18.2 2016: R+24.7 2012: R+27.8 2008: R+23.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -100.45%
• Current HPI: 250.5271
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.55%
• Metro: Greenville-Anderson, SC
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.51%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Packaging	1	$7B

Price history

-0.0% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-27 Price Changed $308,900 Greater Greenville MLS
• 2026-04-25 Price Changed $308,900 Zillow
• 2026-04-22 Listed $308,990 Zillow
• 2026-04-22 Listed $308,990 Greater Greenville MLS