101 Tee Olive St · South Mills, NC 27976

$299,990

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · Townhouse · 15 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition Est $344k · 13% under $100/mo HOA · 3% of rent ↓ 5% since listing

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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 +21.2/30.0
• ARV discount +13.2/15.0
• DSCR +6.8/10.0
• 1% rule +6.0/10.0
• Schools +5.2/10.0
• Appreciation +4.8/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks

Move in ready July! The Juniper townhome combines all the amenities of single-family living with total convenience. The main level is highlighted by a gourmet kitchen that's open to the living area so you'll never miss a moment. Choose the optional island for more workspace. A dining area provides room for entertaining or cozy evenings at home. Upstairs, three large bedrooms offer plenty of closet space and a generous hall bath. The luxury owner's suite is a quiet retreat with its own full bath and huge large closet. The lower level provides plenty of storage space. Discover all The Juniper has to offer.

Key facts

• $100 HOA
• Garage
• Built 2026

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $300k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $434 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $300k).
• Recommended offer: $295k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.0% vs local median 5.0% in South Mills — 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 57/100 on livability (#612 in NC) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, crime A, housing A; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
• Camden County Schools (rural): math 56% / reading 64% proficiency, ranked #29 of 178 in NC (top 16%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: Grandy Primary (math 87% / reading 72%, grade A, #24 of 1,410 statewide, top 2%, 607 students, 32% FRL); Camden Intermediate (math 50% / reading 61%, grade B-, #76 of 475 statewide, top 16%, 440 students, 24% FRL); Camden County High (math 62% / reading 62%, grade B-, #184 of 535 statewide, top 37%, 464 students, 25% FRL) — zoned schools at 27% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: 86 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 105 units permitted in Camden County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $900 of equity ($2k loan paydown + $-1k appreciation (-0.4% local appreciation)).
• Camden County population projected at +5% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-0.4% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $84k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 15 days — a 2% 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.

Recommended offer $295,490 (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 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?
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: 1.10% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.03%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.20%
• DSCR: 1.28
• GRM: 7.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $343,520
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
210 Peach St	0.02mi	3/2.5	1,520 (0%)	2mo	$296,310	$195	97
216 Peach St	0.05mi	3/2.5	1,520 (0%)	3mo	$313,485	$206	95
112 Tee Olive St	0.01mi	3/2.5	1,311 (-14%)	3mo	$330,990	$252	74
214 Peach St	0.13mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	3mo	$293,910	$225	68
204 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	1mo	$289,680	$222	53
102 Tee Olive St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	1mo	$294,990	$226	53
206 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	2mo	$289,405	$221	52
202 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	2mo	$315,150	$241	52
208 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	2mo	$289,520	$222	52
220 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	3mo	$302,360	$231	52
218 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	3mo	$303,450	$232	52
226 Peach St	0.49mi	3/2.5	1,307 (-14%)	3mo	$314,450	$241	52

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.39% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 3.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.16×
• Total profit: $13,491
• Equity at exit: $81,283

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.97×
• Total profit: $81,059
• Equity at exit: $93,171

Cash invested: $83,997 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State North Carolina: 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable but court speed varies.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 27976

• Home prices YoY: -0.2%
• Active inventory: 86
• Price-to-rent: 7.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,300 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,573
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$375 /mo · $4,500/yr
• Insurance: −$125
• HOA: −$100
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$693
• Net cashflow: $434

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,751

Max offer price $299,990

Occupancy floor 82%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $641	-5% $537	+0% $434	+5% $330	+10% $227
Rent	-10% $173	-5% $303	+0% $434	+5% $564	+10% $695
Rate	-1.0pp $585	-0.5pp $510	base $434	+0.5pp $356	+1.0pp $277

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: $74,998
• Closing costs: $9,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
125 Pampas ST South Mills, NC	4.0	2.5	1903	$3,300	$1.73	3d	1	0.62mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $100 · $1,200/yr

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-03-31
   status Under Contract
2. 2026-03-31
   price $299,990
3. 2026-03-24
   price $289,990
4. 2026-03-17
   price $299,990
5. 2026-03-16
   status Active
6. 2026-03-04
   listed $314,480
7. 2026-03-04
   historical

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $39,600
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,804
• − Property taxes: −$4,500
• − Insurance: −$1,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,168
• − Management: −$3,168
• − HOA: −$1,200
• − Depreciation: −$8,727
• Taxable income: $533
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$128
• After-tax cash flow: $5,078/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 · 2 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This townhouse is in good condition with minimal maintenance required. Painting the exterior siding and improving landscaping can significantly enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can improve curb appeal and property value
• Both Landscaping improvements — Well-maintained landscaping can enhance curb appeal and property value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can improve curb appeal and property value ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Well-maintained landscaping can enhance curb appeal and property value ↑

ⓘ 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: Camden County Schools
• NCES district ID: 3700600
• Math proficiency: 56% ▲ 8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 64% ▲ 4.00%
• Median HH income: $59,622
• Composite: 51.97/100
• National rank: #1643
• State rank: #29 of 178 in NC

Livability — South Mills

• Score: 57/100
• State rank: #612
• US rank: #22229

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: South Mills, NC
• Population (ZIP): 4,237

Population outlook (Camden County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 10,980 people
• By 2030: 11,246 · +2.4%
• By 2040: 11,562 · +5.3%
• By 2050: 11,572 · +5.4%
• By 2075: 11,450 · +4.3%
• By 2100: 10,648 · -3.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (79%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 79% Two or more races 8% Black 8% Hispanic / Latino 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Scotch-Irish 4% Portuguese 3% Romanian 3%
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Camden

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+50.8) · D 24.2% · R 75.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -18.8pp toward R · 2008: -32.0pp · 2024: -50.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+50.8 2020: R+46.6 2016: R+45.8 2012: R+34.0 2008: R+32.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -0.39%
• Current HPI: 174.2102
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 26

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	2	$213B
▸Retail	2	$95B
▸Industrial Conglomerate	1	$38B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$35B
▸Utilities	1	$30B
▸Industrial Machinery	1	$19B

Price history

-4.6% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-31 Pending — REINMLS
• 2026-03-31 Price Changed $299,990 REINMLS
• 2026-03-24 Price Changed $289,990 REINMLS
• 2026-03-17 Price Changed $299,990 REINMLS
• 2026-03-16 Relisted — REINMLS
• 2026-03-04 Listing Removed — REINMLS
• 2026-03-04 Listed $314,480 REINMLS