532 Cautillion Dr · Youngsville, LA 70592

$297,500

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,418 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 40 Days on market

Built 2017 6,969 sqft lot $123/sqft · at area comps Est $305k · at est. $30/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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• Cash flow +12.3/30.0
• ARV discount +8.5/15.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• DSCR +3.7/10.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• 1% rule +3.0/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this spacious and versatile home perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private office, and a large loft/flex space, this home provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain.The inviting living room features a cozy electric fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with double vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.Downstairs, you'll find a dedicated office ideal for working from home, while the upstairs loft offers endless possibilities--game room, media space, or additional living area.Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with convenient gated side yard access. Located in a welcoming community with a pool, park, and playground, this home is just minutes from the Youngsville Sports Complex, popular local restaurants, and parade route--making it ideal for enjoying everything the area has to offer.This home combines space, functionality, and location--schedule your showing today!

Key facts

• Private office
• Large loft
• Soaking tub

Tags

• CORNER LOT
• PRIVATE OFFICE
• LARGE LOFT
• ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
• DOUBLE VANITIES
• SOAKING TUB

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $298k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-54 ($-644/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $288k (3.2% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $238k (20.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $238k (20.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.1% vs local median 4.8% in Youngsville — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 78/100 on livability (#8 in LA, #2,614 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: 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: J. Wallace James Elementary School (math 46% / reading 49%, grade D, #147 of 646 statewide, top 23%, 939 students, 64% FRL); Youngsville Middle School (math 42% / reading 52%, grade D+, #37 of 218 statewide, top 18%, 646 students, 49% FRL); O. Comeaux High School (math 38% / reading 40%, grade F, #86 of 265 statewide, top 33%, 1,098 students, 56% FRL) — zoned schools at 56% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 684 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 62% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($93k/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.
• 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 40 days — a 3% lower offer ($289k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 9y ago 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: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $237,569 (20.1% 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 40 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 20% 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. Schools are A-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?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 0.80% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.08%
• Cash-on-cash: -0.77%
• DSCR: 0.97
• GRM: 10.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $304,596
• List price: $297,500
• Delta: -2.33%
• 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
315 Forest Grove Dr	0.14mi	4/2.5	2,460 (+2%)	1mo	$275,000	$112	90
123 Chemet Rd	0.25mi	4/3.0	2,491 (+3%)	2mo	$365,000	$147	80
208 Cautillion Dr	0.31mi	4/2.5	2,460 (+2%)	4mo	$295,000	$120	79
101 Chemet Rd	0.34mi	4/3.0	2,349 (-3%)	3mo	$345,000	$147	75
102 Sugar Crest Dr	0.08mi	5/3.0 (+1)	2,720 (+12%)	0mo	$340,000	$125	68
208 Buenos Aires Ave	0.66mi	4/3.0	2,372 (-2%)	0mo	$499,899	$211	64
127 Cape Town Ave	0.60mi	4/3.0	2,270 (-6%)	1mo	$475,000	$209	59
206 Amsterdam Ave	0.72mi	4/3.5	2,479 (+2%)	2mo	$515,632	$208	56
110 Bruges Ln	0.68mi	4/3.0	2,244 (-7%)	2mo	$465,500	$207	53
102 Amsterdam Ave	0.74mi	4/2.5	2,179 (-10%)	2mo	$468,484	$215	47
214 Amsterdam Ave	0.71mi	4/3.0	2,205 (-9%)	4mo	$447,500	$203	47
204 Amsterdam Ave	0.75mi	4/3.0	2,119 (-12%)	1mo	$420,000	$198	42

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 · 1.65% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -19.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.34×
• Total profit: $-54,852
• Equity at exit: $44,358

10-year hold

• IRR: -14.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.22×
• Total profit: $-65,051
• Equity at exit: $25,722

Cash invested: $83,300 (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 →

ZIP-level market 70592

• Home prices YoY: -23.4%
• Rents YoY: 1.6%
• Active inventory: 684
• Price-to-rent: 10.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,376 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,560
• Tax from tax record: −$216 /mo · $2,597/yr
• Insurance: −$124
• HOA: −$30
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$499
• Net cashflow: $-54

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,444

Max offer price $288,017

Occupancy floor 97%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $115	-5% $31	+0% $-54	+5% $-138	+10% $-222
Rent	-10% $-241	-5% $-148	+0% $-54	+5% $40	+10% $134
Rate	-1.0pp $96	-0.5pp $22	base $-54	+0.5pp $-131	+1.0pp $-209

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: $74,375
• Closing costs: $8,925
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 8 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
210 Caillou Grove Rd Youngsville, LA	4.0	2.0	1961	$2,100	$1.07	15d	1	0.28mi
220 Tall Oaks Ln Youngsville, LA	4.0	2.0	1885	$2,200	$1.17	23d	1	0.42mi
210 Revere Dr Youngsville, LA	3.0	2.0	1690	$2,500	$1.48	45d	1	1.31mi
101 Seneca Cir Youngsville, LA	3.0	2.0	1640	$1,900	$1.16	23d	1	1.37mi
110 Fourth St Youngsville, LA	3.0	2.5	1700	$1,800	$1.06	45d	1	1.41mi
— Youngsville, LA	4.0	3.0	2072	$2,550	$1.23	45d	1	1.42mi
204 Benson GRV Youngsville, LA	4.0	2.0	1700	$2,500	$1.47	45d	1	1.42mi
104 Field Pt Youngsville, LA	4.0	2.0	1700	$2,500	$1.47	45d	1	1.42mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $30 · $360/yr
• Likely covers: electricpoolsecurity

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-05-30
   statusdays on market $297,500 Pending 40 DOM
2. 2026-05-05
   status Active 1064-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1064 chars)

   Welcome to this spacious and versatile home perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private office, and a large loft/flex space, this home provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain.The inviting living room features a cozy electric fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with double vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.Downstairs, you'll find a dedicated office ideal for working from home, while the upstairs loft offers endless possibilities--game room, media space, or additional living area.Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with convenient gated side yard access. Located in a welcoming community with a pool, park, and playground, this home is just minutes from the Youngsville Sports Complex, popular local restaurants, and parade route--making it ideal for enjoying everything the area has to offer.This home combines space, functionality, and location--schedule your showing today!

3. 2026-04-24
   status Pending 1064-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1064 chars)

   Welcome to this spacious and versatile home perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private office, and a large loft/flex space, this home provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain.The inviting living room features a cozy electric fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with double vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.Downstairs, you'll find a dedicated office ideal for working from home, while the upstairs loft offers endless possibilities--game room, media space, or additional living area.Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with convenient gated side yard access. Located in a welcoming community with a pool, park, and playground, this home is just minutes from the Youngsville Sports Complex, popular local restaurants, and parade route--making it ideal for enjoying everything the area has to offer.This home combines space, functionality, and location--schedule your showing today!

4. 2026-04-20
   historical Contingent (No Show) 1064-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1064 chars)

   Welcome to this spacious and versatile home perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private office, and a large loft/flex space, this home provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain.The inviting living room features a cozy electric fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with double vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.Downstairs, you'll find a dedicated office ideal for working from home, while the upstairs loft offers endless possibilities--game room, media space, or additional living area.Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with convenient gated side yard access. Located in a welcoming community with a pool, park, and playground, this home is just minutes from the Youngsville Sports Complex, popular local restaurants, and parade route--making it ideal for enjoying everything the area has to offer.This home combines space, functionality, and location--schedule your showing today!

5. 2026-04-09
   listed $297,500 Active 1064-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1064 chars)

   Welcome to this spacious and versatile home perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private office, and a large loft/flex space, this home provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain.The inviting living room features a cozy electric fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. The oversized primary suite is a true retreat, complete with double vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.Downstairs, you'll find a dedicated office ideal for working from home, while the upstairs loft offers endless possibilities--game room, media space, or additional living area.Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with convenient gated side yard access. Located in a welcoming community with a pool, park, and playground, this home is just minutes from the Youngsville Sports Complex, popular local restaurants, and parade route--making it ideal for enjoying everything the area has to offer.This home combines space, functionality, and location--schedule your showing today!

6. 2021-09-10
   soldstatus $270,000
7. 2021-09-09
   soldstatus $270,000
8. 2021-07-22
   listed $270,000
9. 2017-09-21
   soldstatus $229,500
10. 2017-06-01
    listed $229,500

ⓘ 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: $2,597 · $216/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,597 · $216/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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $28,508
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,665
• − Property taxes: −$2,597
• − Insurance: −$1,488
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,281
• − Management: −$2,281
• − HOA: −$360
• − Depreciation: −$8,655
• Taxable loss: −$5,816
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,396
• After-tax cash flow: $752/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: 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

Livability — Youngsville

• Score: 78/100
• State rank: #8
• US rank: #2614

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Youngsville, LA
• County: Lafayette Parish · 207,544 people
• City population: 32,167
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• Population (ZIP): 32,167
• Household income: $93,204
• Rent vs Own: 12.9% rent · 87.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 424.0

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 (82%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 82% Black 10% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 4% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 24% Romanian 3% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 3% Spanish 2%

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: ▼ -41.24%
• Current HPI: 135.2825
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.65%
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

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

+29.6% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-05 Relisted — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-04-24 Pending — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-04-20 Contingent — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-04-09 Listed $297,500 AcadianaMLS
• 2021-09-10 Sold (Public Records) $270,000 Public Records
• 2021-09-09 Sold (MLS) $270,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2021-07-22 Listed $270,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2017-09-21 Sold (MLS) $229,500 AcadianaMLS
• 2017-06-01 Listed $229,500 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+29.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,597 · -1.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.