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1554 London Cross Rd 🏷️ Likely Rental
B Composite 74.52
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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 +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Schools +2.5/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$115,000

1554 London Cross Rd · Harvey, LA 70058
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,272 sqft · SingleFamily · 23 Days on market
Built 1985 2,286 sqft lot Est $197k · 42% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Located in the desirable Kensington Gardens subdivision, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Currently tenant-occupied with rental income of $1,500/month, this property provides immediate cash flow with the option for future personal use. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2017, drainage pump in the backyard replaced May 1, 2026, and key interior systems--A/C, water heater, oven/range, and electrical panel--all updated approximately 6 years ago. Conveniently situated just off Manhattan Blvd, this home offers easy access to restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities.

Key facts

  • A/c updated
  • Water heater updated
  • Rental income

Tags

KENSINGTON GARDENS SUBDIVISIONRENTAL INCOMEROOF REPLACEDDRAINAGE PUMP REPLACEDA/C UPDATEDWATER HEATER UPDATED

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Listing last updated May 26, 2026; Listing broker: NOLA Living Realty; Listing agent: Pauline Nguyen

Exterior

  • Parking: Driveway
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: 2-story; Entry level information not provided; Facing direction not provided; Property type not provided
  • Construction: Brick and vinyl siding exterior; Shingle roof; Slab foundation; Built year not provided
  • Exterior features: City lot; Irregular-shaped lot; Lot dimensions approximately 127 x 18

Interior

  • Kitchen: Oven; Range
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Very good condition; Total of 8 rooms

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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🏷️ Possibly a rental listed for sale. The $115,000 price doesn't fit this home's estimated sale value (~$197,160) and the remarks read like a rental — treat the cards below with caution.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $115k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $649 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $115k).
  • Recommended offer: $113k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.1% vs local median 4.8% in Harvey — 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 64/100 on livability (#166 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D+, crime F, amenities F.
  • Jefferson Parish (suburban): math 24% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #44 of 98 in LA (top 45%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents falling (-3.9%/yr); 187 active listings in the ZIP; 26 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 518 units permitted in Jefferson Parish in 2024 (43 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($62k/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 $795 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $32k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 23 days — a 2% lower offer ($113k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 11y 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.
  • Current owner paid $34k; list at $115k implies a 237% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Recommended offer $113,275 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  2. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  3. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.48%
Cap rate
13.06%
Cash-on-cash
24.18%
DSCR
2.08
GRM
5.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$197,160
Comps found
10
Show comp detail 10 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1005 35th St 0.39mi 3/1.5 1,295 (+2%) 6mo $173,000 $134 69
12 Sallye Ann St 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,220 (-4%) 14mo $130,000 $107 68
3520 Hero Dr 0.33mi 3/1.5 1,220 (-4%) 7mo $189,468 $155 68
9 Maple Ln 0.67mi 3/2.0 1,300 (+2%) 3mo $175,000 $135 60
5 Cedar Ln 0.61mi 3/1.0 1,315 (+3%) 0mo $197,500 $150 60
3144 Claire Ave 0.70mi 3/1.0 1,323 (+4%) 4mo $134,830 $102 52
3244 Hero Dr 0.57mi 3/2.0 1,211 (-5%) 18mo $210,000 $173 48
2112 Broadway Ave 0.45mi 3/2.5 1,400 (+10%) 20mo $235,000 $168 46
10 Cedar Ln 0.62mi 3/2.0 1,408 (+11%) 13mo $296,000 $210 40
2214 N Friendship Dr 0.65mi 3/2.0 1,453 (+14%) 7mo $235,000 $162 38

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
14.2%
Equity multiple
1.55×
Total profit
$17,669
Equity at exit
$17,147
10-year hold
IRR
20.8%
Equity multiple
2.53×
Total profit
$49,202
Equity at exit
$9,943

Cash invested: $32,200 (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 70058

Rents YoY
-3.9%
Active inventory
187
Price-to-rent
5.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,699 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$603
Tax from tax record
$42 /mo · $509/yr
Insurance
$48
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$357
Net cashflow
$649

Break-even live

Break-even rent $878
Max offer price $115,000
Occupancy floor 57%

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
$28,750
Closing costs
$3,450
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 26 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2331 Justin Ln Unit Justin Harvey, LA 2.0 1.5 1384 $1,552 $1.12 43d 1 0.11mi
1511a Kings Rd Harvey, LA 2.0 1.5 1000 $1,600 $1.60 43d 1 0.15mi
1500 Lorene Dr Harvey, LA 3.0 1.0–2.0 766 $1,790 $2.34 3d 8 0.16mi
2700 Whitney Ave Harvey, LA 3.0 1.0–2.0 844 $1,538 $1.82 2d 11 0.20mi
2201 Manhattan Blvd Harvey, LA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 780 $1,349 $1.73 1d 27 0.21mi
1499 Central Park Blvd Harvey, LA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1002 $2,195 $2.19 2d 18 0.37mi
1840 Mathis Ave Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,800 $1.50 43d 1 0.74mi
1805 Redwood Dr Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1270 $1,850 $1.46 21d 1 0.93mi
1849 Redwood Dr Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,900 $1.19 23d 1 0.93mi
1849 Redwood Dr Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,900 $1.19 43d 1 0.93mi
829 Bellemeade Blvd Gretna, LA 4.0 2.0 1805 $2,400 $1.33 43d 1 0.94mi
1645 Dogwood Dr Harvey, LA 4.0 1.0 1185 $1,800 $1.52 23d 1 1.05mi
520 Wall Blvd Gretna, LA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1000 $1,545 $1.54 43d 9 1.06mi
2727 Ridgefield Rd Gretna, LA 3.0 2.0 1700 $1,950 $1.15 14d 1 1.12mi
2504 Claire Ave Gretna, LA 2.0 2.0 1032 $1,600 $1.55 43d 1 1.23mi
9 Gerard Ct Gretna, LA 3.0 1.5 1550 $1,600 $1.03 43d 1 1.28mi
1784 Carol Sue Ave Gretna, LA 1.0–3.0 1.0–1.5 850 $1,035 $1.22 43d 1 1.39mi
2713 W Friendship Dr Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1750 $1,850 $1.06 23d 1 1.39mi
2310 Stafford St Gretna, LA 4.0 2.0 1530 $2,050 $1.34 23d 1 1.39mi
3300 Wall Blvd Gretna, LA 2.0 1.0–2.0 720 $1,300 $1.81 14d 1 1.40mi
1401 Drake Ln Gretna, LA 3.0 2.0 1296 $2,150 $1.66 23d 1 1.42mi
2205 Argyll St Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1100 $1,750 $1.59 21d 1 1.43mi
1157 Beechwood Dr Harvey, LA 2.0 2.0 1219 $1,600 $1.31 23d 1 1.44mi
528 Grovewood Dr Gretna, LA 4.0 2.0 1525 $2,200 $1.44 23d 1 1.45mi
1145 Warren Dr Harvey, LA 4.0 2.0 1315 $1,750 $1.33 4d 1 1.46mi
2323 N Harper Dr Harvey, LA 3.0 2.0 1678 $3,000 $1.79 43d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $115,000 Active 23 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $115,000 Active 22 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $115,000 Active 21 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $115,000 Active 20 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $115,000 Active 18 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $115,000 Active 15 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $115,000 Active 14 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $115,000 Active 13 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $115,000 Active 12 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $115,000 Active 8 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $115,000 Active 7 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $115,000 Active 6 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $115,000 Active 5 DOM
  14. 2026-05-26
    listed $115,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (642 chars)

    Located in the desirable Kensington Gardens subdivision, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Currently tenant-occupied with rental income of $1,500/month, this property provides immediate cash flow with the option for future personal use. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2017, drainage pump in the backyard replaced May 1, 2026, and key interior systems--A/C, water heater, oven/range, and electrical panel--all updated approximately 6 years ago. Conveniently situated just off Manhattan Blvd, this home offers easy access to restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities.

  15. 2026-05-26
    listed $115,000 Active 642-char remark
    Show marketing remark (642 chars)

    Located in the desirable Kensington Gardens subdivision, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Currently tenant-occupied with rental income of $1,500/month, this property provides immediate cash flow with the option for future personal use. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2017, drainage pump in the backyard replaced May 1, 2026, and key interior systems--A/C, water heater, oven/range, and electrical panel--all updated approximately 6 years ago. Conveniently situated just off Manhattan Blvd, this home offers easy access to restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities.

  16. 2016-01-28
    soldstatus $34,100 Sold 200-char remark
    Show marketing remark (200 chars)

    Two story townhouse, just off of Manhattan, two full bathroom upstairs, one half a bathroom down stairs. Inside laundry room, rear yard, off street parking for two cars. This is a Fannie Mae property.

  17. 2016-01-20
    status Under Contract 200-char remark
    Show marketing remark (200 chars)

    Two story townhouse, just off of Manhattan, two full bathroom upstairs, one half a bathroom down stairs. Inside laundry room, rear yard, off street parking for two cars. This is a Fannie Mae property.

  18. 2016-01-11
    status Active 200-char remark
    Show marketing remark (200 chars)

    Two story townhouse, just off of Manhattan, two full bathroom upstairs, one half a bathroom down stairs. Inside laundry room, rear yard, off street parking for two cars. This is a Fannie Mae property.

  19. 2015-12-28
    status Under Contract 200-char remark
    Show marketing remark (200 chars)

    Two story townhouse, just off of Manhattan, two full bathroom upstairs, one half a bathroom down stairs. Inside laundry room, rear yard, off street parking for two cars. This is a Fannie Mae property.

  20. 2015-12-18
    listed $26,000 Active 200-char remark
    Show marketing remark (200 chars)

    Two story townhouse, just off of Manhattan, two full bathroom upstairs, one half a bathroom down stairs. Inside laundry room, rear yard, off street parking for two cars. This is a Fannie Mae property.

  21. 2015-12-17
    listed $26,000
  22. 2005-11-23
    soldstatus $26,481
  23. 2005-11-23
    soldstatus $58,000
  24. 1987-05-01
    soldstatus $26,481

ⓘ 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
$509 · $42/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$632 · $53/mo
Expected delta
+$124/yr (+$10/mo · 24.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$20,387
− Mortgage interest
−$6,442
− Property taxes
−$509
− Insurance
−$575
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,631
− Management
−$1,631
− Depreciation
−$3,345
Taxable income
$6,254
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,501
After-tax cash flow
$6,284/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
Jefferson Parish
NCES district ID
2200840
Math proficiency
24% ▼ -36.00%
Reading proficiency
34% ▼ -30.00%
Median HH income
$48,421
Composite
25.19/100
National rank
#7511
State rank
#44 of 98 in LA

Livability — Harvey

Score
64/100
State rank
#166
US rank
#13980

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Harvey, LA
County
Jefferson Parish · 426,999 people
City population
39,578
Metro
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Population (ZIP)
39,578
Household income
$62,416
Rent vs Own
36.2% rent · 63.8% own
Severe rent burden
1992.0

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
451,696 people
By 2030
455,451 · +0.8%
By 2040
458,308 · +1.5%
By 2050
461,031 · +2.1%
By 2075
476,351 · +5.5%
By 2100
499,377 · +10.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
Race & ethnicity
Black 58% White 20% Hispanic / Latino 13% Asian 7% Two or more races 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Dominican 1%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 4% Hispanic 1%
Foreign-born
13% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
81% English-only · Spanish 10% Vietnamese 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

2024 margin
R (+12.9) · D 42.5% · R 55.5% · Other 2.1%
2008→2024 swing
+13.6pp toward D · 2008: -26.6pp · 2024: -12.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+12.9 2020: R+11.1 2016: R+14.8 2012: R+18.4 2008: R+26.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -96.82%
Current HPI
156.1052
Rent YoY
▼ -3.88%
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

+334.3% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-26 Listed $115,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-05-26 Listed $115,000 GSREIN
  • 2016-01-28 Sold (MLS) $34,100 GSREIN
  • 2016-01-20 Pending GSREIN
  • 2016-01-11 Relisted GSREIN
  • 2015-12-28 Pending GSREIN
  • 2015-12-18 Listed $26,000 GSREIN
  • 2015-12-17 Listed $26,000 AcadianaMLS
  • 2005-11-23 Sold (Public Records) $58,000 Public Records
  • 2005-11-23 Sold (Public Records) $26,481 Public Records
  • 1987-05-01 Sold (Public Records) $26,481 Public Records

Property tax history

-2.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $509 · +0.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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