568 Telegraph Drive Dr · Aiken, SC 29801

$269,900

4 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,100 sqft · SingleFamily public records

Built 2008 7,841 sqft lot Est $286k · 5% under $57/mo HOA · 3% of rent ↓ 58% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +14.2/30.0
• ARV discount +10.0/15.0
• DSCR +4.3/10.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Schools +3.2/10.0
• 1% rule +3.0/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

Key facts

• 7,841 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Built 2008

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Subdivision: Trolley Run Frisco Station; Directions: From By-Pass, entrance of Trolley Run, take first right. Take second right into Frisco, home on right
• HOA & community: Homeowners association with an annual fee of $680 (approximately $56.67/month)

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage; 2 garage spaces; Driveway
• Security: Smoke detector(s)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable available; Underground utilities
• Home design: Single-family residence; Two levels
• Construction: Stone and vinyl siding exterior; Shingle roof (see remarks); Slab foundation; Built above grade
• Exterior features: Deck; Fenced yard; Wooded lot; Sprinklers in front; Landscaped; Outbuilding

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Kitchen island; Pantry; Eat-in kitchen
• Bedrooms: Total rooms: 8
• Flooring: Vinyl; Carpet; Hardwood
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central air; Ceiling fans; Natural gas heating
• Interior features: Ceiling fans throughout; Walk-in closet(s); Kitchen island; Pantry; Eat-in kitchen; Fireplace in the great room; See remarks for additional interior details
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $270k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $46 ($554/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $216k (19.8% below list).
• Recommended offer: $216k (19.8% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.5% vs local median 4.1% in Aiken — 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 67/100 on livability (#93 in SC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, health & safety A+, cost of living A; Watch: crime F, commute F.
• Aiken 01 (suburban): math 31% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #36 of 80 in SC (top 45%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Graniteville Elementary (math 27%, 377 students, 100% FRL); Leavelle Mccampbell Middle (math 19% / reading 32%, grade F, #162 of 229 statewide, top 71%, 650 students, 55% FRL); Midland Valley High (math 31% / reading 83%, grade C, #120 of 196 statewide, top 64%, 1,477 students, 62% FRL) — zoned schools average 72% FRL vs 54% district-wide (18 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.1%/yr); 522 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,500 units permitted in Aiken County in 2024 (1,023 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($60k/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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Aiken County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• Only 0 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 12 sale attempts since 18y 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: major wind risk, 63% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $216,332 (19.8% 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. 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: 0.80% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.50%
• Cash-on-cash: 0.73%
• DSCR: 1.03
• GRM: 10.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $285,600
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
633 Colston Ave	0.19mi	3/2.5 (-1)	1,911 (-9%)	1mo	$257,900	$135	68
338 Mansell Park	0.71mi	4/2.5	2,122 (+1%)	6mo	$279,000	$131	58
4164 Hartshorn Cir	0.56mi	5/3.0 (+1)	2,225 (+6%)	8mo	$318,991	$143	52
346 Donnington Ct	0.55mi	4/2.0	2,318 (+10%)	3mo	$331,900	$143	51
347 Marstrand Cir	0.64mi	4/2.5	2,325 (+11%)	2mo	$286,000	$123	48
4213 Hartshorn Cir	0.62mi	4/2.5	1,889 (-10%)	7mo	$269,900	$143	47
4188 Hartshorn Cir	0.59mi	4/2.5	2,342 (+12%)	6mo	$304,900	$130	46
381 Anmore Ct	0.65mi	3/2.5 (-1)	2,254 (+7%)	5mo	$251,000	$111	46
4373 Hartshorn Cir	0.73mi	4/2.5	2,325 (+11%)	4mo	$315,610	$136	42
4373 Hartshorn Cir	0.73mi	4/2.5	2,325 (+11%)	4mo	$315,610	$136	42
4328 Hartshorn Cir	0.70mi	3/2.5 (-1)	2,325 (+11%)	6mo	$265,000	$114	37
318 Mansell Park	0.69mi	3/2.5 (-1)	1,792 (-15%)	3mo	$268,000	$150	34

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 · 5.06% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -13.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.52×
• Total profit: $-36,311
• Equity at exit: $40,243

10-year hold

• IRR: -1.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.89×
• Total profit: $-8,620
• Equity at exit: $23,336

Cash invested: $75,572 (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 29801

• Rents YoY: 5.1%
• Active inventory: 522
• Price-to-rent: 10.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,163 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,415
• Tax from tax record: −$78 /mo · $936/yr
• Insurance: −$112
• HOA: −$57
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$454
• Net cashflow: $46

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,105

Max offer price $269,900

Occupancy floor 93%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $199	-5% $123	+0% $46	+5% $-30	+10% $-107
Rent	-10% $-125	-5% $-39	+0% $46	+5% $132	+10% $217
Rate	-1.0pp $182	-0.5pp $115	base $46	+0.5pp $-24	+1.0pp $-95

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: $67,475
• Closing costs: $8,097
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
3124 Saint Charles Ave Aiken, SC	3.0	2.0	1550	$2,085	$1.35	23d	1	0.25mi
266 Mansell Park Aiken, SC	3.0	2.5	1807	$1,950	$1.08	23d	1	0.66mi
983 Manitou Cir Aiken, SC	3.0	2.0	1551	$1,980	$1.28	25d	1	0.67mi
293 Mansell Park Aiken, SC	4.0	2.5	2386	$2,250	$0.94	23d	1	0.70mi
721 Grovebury Ct Aiken, SC	3.0	2.5	1435	$1,750	$1.22	15d	1	0.75mi
4155 Vaucluse Rd Aiken, SC	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.5	1248	$2,200	$1.76	15d	37	0.79mi
430 Whitby Ct Aiken, SC	3.0	2.5	1749	$2,050	$1.17	23d	1	0.80mi
433 Whitby Ct Aiken, SC	5.0	3.0	2378	$2,495	$1.05	23d	1	0.81mi
860 Delta Ln Unit 860 Aiken, SC	4.0	4.0	2336	$2,100	$0.90	15d	1	0.81mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $57 · $684/yr

Listing history 39 events

1. 2026-06-09
   statusdays on marketlisting id $269,900 Pending
2. 2026-06-08
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 139 DOM
3. 2026-06-07
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 138 DOM
4. 2026-06-03
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 134 DOM
5. 2026-06-02
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 133 DOM
6. 2026-06-01
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 132 DOM
7. 2026-05-31
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 131 DOM
8. 2026-05-30
   days on market $269,900 Active Under Contract 130 DOM
9. 2026-03-23
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (661 chars)

   Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

10. 2026-03-23
    historical Active Under Contract

    Show marketing remark (661 chars)

    Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

11. 2026-03-23
    historical

    Show marketing remark (661 chars)

    Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

12. 2026-03-23
    historical 661-char remark

    Show marketing remark (661 chars)

    Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

13. 2026-03-06
    price $269,900
14. 2026-02-25
    price $269,900
15. 2026-01-20
    listed $279,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (661 chars)

    Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

16. 2026-01-20
    listed $279,900 Active

    Show marketing remark (661 chars)

    Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

17. 2026-01-20
    listed $269,900 661-char remark

    Show marketing remark (661 chars)

    Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the main level featuring a spacious living area, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level. Recent updates include a, new roof w/ solar panels in 2022, updated kitchen appliances, and brand new fresh interior paint throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. . The fenced backyard features a playhouse/storage building and a covered back deck. Backyard offers a wooded buffer perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. This home is convenient to local college, hospital, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.

18. 2021-07-29
    soldstatus $235,000
19. 2021-07-23
    soldstatus $235,000
20. 2021-07-23
    soldstatus $235,000
21. 2021-07-23
    soldstatus $235,000
22. 2021-06-25
    listed $235,000
23. 2021-06-25
    listed $235,000
24. 2021-06-25
    listed $235,000
25. 2011-02-10
    soldstatus $171,000
26. 2011-02-08
    soldstatus $171,000
27. 2011-02-08
    soldstatus $171,000
28. 2011-02-08
    soldstatus $171,000
29. 2010-11-30
    listed $169,900
30. 2010-11-30
    listed $169,900
31. 2010-11-30
    listed $169,000
32. 2009-01-02
    soldstatus $207,830
33. 2008-12-30
    soldstatus $207,830
34. 2008-12-30
    soldstatus $207,830
35. 2008-12-30
    soldstatus $207,830
36. 2008-08-18
    listed $202,020
37. 2008-08-18
    listed $202,020
38. 2008-05-18
    listed $202,020
39. 2008-05-05
    soldstatus $640,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast SC · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $936 · $78/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,538 · $128/mo
• Expected delta: +$602/yr (+$50/mo · 64.3%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 63% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,960
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,119
• − Property taxes: −$936
• − Insurance: −$1,350
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,077
• − Management: −$2,077
• − HOA: −$684
• − Depreciation: −$7,852
• Taxable loss: −$4,134
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$992
• After-tax cash flow: $1,546/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: Aiken 01
• NCES district ID: 4500720
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 44% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $45,081
• Composite: 31.91/100
• National rank: #5857
• State rank: #36 of 80 in SC

Livability — Aiken

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #93
• US rank: #10443

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Aiken County · 116,534 people
• City population: 71,807
• Metro: Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
• Population (ZIP): 31,108
• Household income: $59,573
• Rent vs Own: 33.2% rent · 66.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 1260.0

Population outlook (Aiken County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 178,003 people
• By 2030: 182,876 · +2.7%
• By 2040: 189,970 · +6.7%
• By 2050: 193,840 · +8.9%
• By 2075: 199,453 · +12.1%
• By 2100: 192,403 · +8.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: White 50% Black 42% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Aiken

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+25.9) · D 36.4% · R 62.2% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -1.9pp toward R · 2008: -24.0pp · 2024: -25.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+25.9 2020: R+22.7 2016: R+27.5 2012: R+26.0 2008: R+24.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -278.52%
• Current HPI: 173.7944
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.06%
• Metro: Augusta-Richmond County, GA-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

-57.8% since first listed

31 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-23 Pending — Hive MLS
• 2026-03-23 Contingent — AMLS
• 2026-03-23 Listing Removed — Hive MLS
• 2026-03-23 Listing Removed — Hive MLS
• 2026-03-06 Price Changed $269,900 Hive MLS
• 2026-02-25 Price Changed $269,900 AMLS
• 2026-01-20 Listed $279,900 Hive MLS
• 2026-01-20 Listed $279,900 AMLS
• 2026-01-20 Listed $269,900 Hive MLS
• 2021-07-29 Sold (Public Records) $235,000 Public Records
• 2021-07-23 Sold (MLS) $235,000 Hive MLS
• 2021-07-23 Sold (MLS) $235,000 AMLS
• 2021-07-23 Sold (MLS) $235,000 Hive MLS
• 2021-06-25 Listed $235,000 Hive MLS
• 2021-06-25 Listed $235,000 AMLS
• 2021-06-25 Listed $235,000 Hive MLS
• 2011-02-10 Sold (Public Records) $171,000 Public Records
• 2011-02-08 Sold (MLS) $171,000 AMLS
• 2011-02-08 Sold (MLS) $171,000 Hive MLS
• 2011-02-08 Sold (MLS) $171,000 Hive MLS
• 2010-11-30 Listed $169,000 AMLS
• 2010-11-30 Listed $169,900 Hive MLS
• 2010-11-30 Listed $169,900 Hive MLS
• 2009-01-02 Sold (Public Records) $207,830 Public Records
• 2008-12-30 Sold (MLS) $207,830 AMLS
• 2008-12-30 Sold (MLS) $207,830 Hive MLS
• 2008-12-30 Sold (MLS) $207,830 Hive MLS
• 2008-08-18 Listed $202,020 Hive MLS
• 2008-08-18 Listed $202,020 Hive MLS
• 2008-05-18 Listed $202,020 AMLS
• 2008-05-05 Sold (Public Records) $640,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $936 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.