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189 Mayflower Dr NW Lot 29
F Composite 33.5
Why this score? — see what drove the F 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).

  • ARV discount +8.2/15.0
  • Cash flow +7.4/30.0
  • Schools +4.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.3/10.0
  • DSCR +1.5/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$368,900

189 Mayflower Dr NW Lot 29 · Calabash, NC 28467
5 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,200 sqft · SingleFamily · 205 Days on market
Built 2026 Good condition 9,583 sqft lot Garage $168/sqft · at area comps Est $374k · at est. $46/mo HOA · 2% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Welcome to Allston Park in Calabash, NC. Calling all golf lovers! Allston Park is located behind Meadowlands Golf Resort! Allston Park boasts large lots, many floorplans to fit your needs and a pool / cabana area sure to please! Centrally located to entertainment, shopping, famous Calabash restaurants and gorgeous Carolina beaches, this is sure to be your next home sweet home. The amenity area features a pool, restrooms, mail kiosk and parking. This home is under construction - Durham II B elevation - Two story home and walk in storage area on the second floor plus first floor complete with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths plus a 2 car garage!

Key facts

  • 9,583 sq ft lot
  • 3 garage spots
  • Community pool

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 5-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $369k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-482 ($-6k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $299k (18.9% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $268k (27.5% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $268k (27.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 61/100 on livability (#487 in NC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A; Watch: health & safety D, amenities F, commute F.
  • Brunswick County Schools (rural): math 45% / reading 47% proficiency, ranked #82 of 178 in NC (top 46%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary (math 43% / reading 41%, grade F, #633 of 1,410 statewide, top 48%, 394 students, 99% FRL); Shallotte Middle (math 40% / reading 50%, grade D, #160 of 475 statewide, top 35%, 674 students, 100% FRL); West Brunswick High (math 50% / reading 56%, grade C-, #281 of 535 statewide, top 53%, 1,526 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 53% district-wide (46 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 1083 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 6,112 units permitted in Brunswick County in 2024 (990 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 43% of the median local income ($75k/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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Brunswick County population projected at +36% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 205 days — a 12% lower offer ($325k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $267,535 (27.5% 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 205 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 27% 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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
0.73% ✗
Cap rate
4.73%
Cash-on-cash
-5.60%
DSCR
0.75
GRM
11.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$374,379
List price
$368,900
Delta
-1.46%
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
656 Meadowbrook Ln NW 0.14mi 4/2.0 (-1) 2,199 (-0%) 0mo $435,900 $198 84
786 Night Lotus Dr Lot 43 0.13mi 4/2.0 (-1) 2,251 (+2%) 2mo $392,904 $175 79
262 Lot 4 Mayflower Dr 0.17mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,431 (+10%) 2mo $371,900 $153 66
1091 Rosefield Way 0.58mi 4/3.0 (-1) 2,250 (+2%) 0mo $437,230 $194 64
1074 Lot 93 NW Rosefield Way 0.57mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,015 (-8%) 1mo $324,990 $161 51
1074 Rosefield Way NW 0.58mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,015 (-8%) 1mo $325,000 $161 51
1152 Forest Bend Dr NW 0.60mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,408 (+10%) 3mo $389,900 $162 47
1129 Lot 110 NW Forest Bend Dr 0.66mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,408 (+10%) 0mo $365,000 $152 46
1129 Forest Bend Dr NW 0.66mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,408 (+10%) 0mo $365,000 $152 46
1116 Forest Bend Dr NW 0.68mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,015 (-8%) 1mo $366,230 $182 46
1116 Lot 106 NW Forest Bend Dr NW 0.69mi 4/2.5 (-1) 2,015 (-8%) 1mo $366,230 $182 46
9304 Honey Tree Ln NW #2 0.58mi 4/3.0 (-1) 2,488 (+13%) 3mo $415,000 $167 44

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-25.9%
Equity multiple
0.12×
Total profit
$-90,399
Equity at exit
$55,004
10-year hold
IRR
-22.4%
Equity multiple
-0.14×
Total profit
$-117,957
Equity at exit
$31,896

Cash invested: $103,292 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
27 active · 32 under contract
Months of supply
7.4 mo (14%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$375,000 ($163/sqft)
Median days on market
103 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+4.7% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 28467

Home prices YoY
-33.7%
Active inventory
1083
Price-to-rent
11.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,675 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
−$1,935
Tax est. 1.5%
−$461 /mo · $5,534/yr
Insurance
−$154
HOA
−$46
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
−$562
Net cashflow
$-482

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,285
Max offer price $299,174
Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-227 -5% $-354 +0% $-482 +5% $-609 +10% $-737
Rent -10% $-693 -5% $-588 +0% $-482 +5% $-376 +10% $-271
Rate -1.0pp $-296 -0.5pp $-388 base $-482 +0.5pp $-577 +1.0pp $-675

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
$92,225
Closing costs
$11,067
Reserves months
—
Total cash needed
—

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
570 Tullimore Ln NW Carolina Shores, NC 4.0 3.0 2587 $2,800 $1.08 154d 1 0.72mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Subdivision: Allston ParkZoning: R75
HOA & community
Homeowners association with an annual fee of $552 (about $46/month)

Exterior

Parking
Attached garage3 garage spaces (3 total parking spaces)Concrete drivewayGarage door opener
Utilities
Public waterSewer available and connectedWater available and connected
Home design
Single-family residenceTwo storiesEntry level is 1New construction
Construction
Vinyl siding with frame constructionShingle roofSlab foundationBuilt as new construction
Exterior features
Front porchPool in the communityPaved road accessHas a viewPets allowed

Interior

Kitchen
Electric ovenDishwasherMicrowave
Bedrooms
Master downstairs
Flooring
CarpetVinyl
Bathrooms
3 full bathroomsAccessible full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Heat pumpElectric heatingForced air heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Master suite on the main levelWalk-in closetsTray ceilingsHigh ceilingsCeiling fansPantryUnfurnished
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry roomElectric water heater

HOA detail $46/mo · $552/yr

Likely covers
pool

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-11-08
    days on market $368,900 Active 205 DOM
  2. 2026-11-07
    days on market $368,900 Active 204 DOM
  3. 2026-11-06
    days on market $368,900 Active 203 DOM
  4. 2026-11-05
    days on market $368,900 Active 202 DOM
  5. 2026-11-04
    days on market $368,900 Active 201 DOM
  6. 2026-11-02
    days on market $368,900 Active 199 DOM
  7. 2026-11-01
    days on market $368,900 Active 198 DOM
  8. 2026-10-31
    days on market $368,900 Active 197 DOM
  9. 2026-10-30
    days on market $368,900 Active 196 DOM
  10. 2026-10-29
    days on market $368,900 Active 195 DOM
  11. 2026-10-28
    days on market $368,900 Active 194 DOM
  12. 2026-10-27
    days on market $368,900 Active 193 DOM
  13. 2026-10-26
    days on market $368,900 Active 192 DOM
  14. 2026-10-26
    days on market $368,900 Active 191 DOM
  15. 2026-10-24
    days on market $368,900 Active 190 DOM
  16. 2026-10-23
    days on market $368,900 Active 189 DOM
  17. 2026-10-22
    days on market $368,900 Active 188 DOM
  18. 2026-10-21
    days on market $368,900 Active 187 DOM
  19. 2026-10-20
    days on market $368,900 Active 186 DOM
  20. 2026-10-19
    days on market $368,900 Active 185 DOM
  21. 2026-10-18
    days on market $368,900 Active 184 DOM
  22. 2026-10-17
    days on market $368,900 Active 183 DOM
  23. 2026-10-16
    days on market $368,900 Active 182 DOM
  24. 2026-10-15
    days on market $368,900 Active 181 DOM
  25. 2026-10-14
    days on market $368,900 Active 180 DOM
  26. 2026-10-13
    pricedays on market $368,900 Active 179 DOM
  27. 2026-10-12
    days on market $379,900 Active 178 DOM
  28. 2026-10-11
    days on market $379,900 Active 177 DOM
  29. 2026-10-10
    days on market $379,900 Active 176 DOM
  30. 2026-10-09
    days on market $379,900 Active 175 DOM
  31. 2026-10-08
    days on market $379,900 Active 174 DOM
  32. 2026-10-07
    days on market $379,900 Active 173 DOM
  33. 2026-10-06
    days on market $379,900 Active 172 DOM
  34. 2026-10-05
    days on market $379,900 Active 171 DOM
  35. 2026-10-04
    days on market $379,900 Active 170 DOM
  36. 2026-10-03
    days on market $379,900 Active 169 DOM
  37. 2026-10-02
    days on market $379,900 Active 168 DOM
  38. 2026-10-01
    days on market $379,900 Active 167 DOM
  39. 2026-09-30
    days on market $379,900 Active 166 DOM
  40. 2026-09-29
    days on market $379,900 Active 165 DOM
  41. 2026-09-28
    days on market $379,900 Active 164 DOM
  42. 2026-09-27
    days on market $379,900 Active 163 DOM
  43. 2026-09-26
    days on market $379,900 Active 161 DOM
  44. 2026-09-24
    days on market $379,900 Active 160 DOM
  45. 2026-09-23
    days on market $379,900 Active 159 DOM
  46. 2026-09-22
    days on market $379,900 Active 158 DOM
  47. 2026-09-21
    days on market $379,900 Active 157 DOM
  48. 2026-09-20
    days on market $379,900 Active 156 DOM
  49. 2026-09-19
    days on market $379,900 Active 155 DOM
  50. 2026-09-18
    days on market $379,900 Active 154 DOM

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 70% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$32,104
− Mortgage interest
−$20,664
− Property taxes
−$5,534
− Insurance
−$1,844
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,568
− Management
−$2,568
− HOA
−$552
− Depreciation
−$10,732
Taxable loss
−$12,358
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,966
After-tax cash flow
$-2,816/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This home is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or maintenance needed. It is move-in ready and has a good resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and home value ↑
  • Resale Replace window treatments — Fresh window treatments can improve the home's appearance and energy efficiency ↑
  • Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can increase convenience and energy efficiency, making the home more attractive to buyers and renters ↑
F Composite school gradezoned avg 47/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary F NC #633/1,410 Nat'l #17,861/41,679 Middle Shallotte Middle D NC #160/475 Nat'l #4,622/14,009 High West Brunswick High C- NC #281/535 Nat'l #4,893/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Brunswick County Schools
NCES district ID
3700420
Math proficiency
45% ▲ 4.00%
Reading proficiency
47% ▲ 4.00%
Median HH income
$47,494
Composite
39.23/100
National rank
#4011
State rank
#82 of 178 in NC
C Composite livability gradescore 61/100

Livability — Calabash

Score
61/100
State rank
#487
US rank
#17866

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Brunswick County · 152,111 people
Metro
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
Population (ZIP)
13,313
Household income
$75,341
Rent vs Own
10.4% rent · 89.6% own
Severe rent burden
14% of renters

Population outlook (Brunswick County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
152,111 people
By 2030
165,705 · +8.9%
By 2040
188,494 · +23.9%
By 2050
206,228 · +35.6%
By 2075
237,876 · +56.4%
By 2100
251,451 · +65.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (90%)
Race & ethnicity
White 90% Two or more races 4% Black 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Languages at home
98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Brunswick

2024 margin
Strong R (+24.9) · D 37.2% · R 62.0%
2008→2024 swing
-6.9pp toward R · 2008: -17.9pp · 2024: -24.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+24.9 2020: R+25.0 2016: R+28.7 2012: R+22.2 2008: R+17.9

Not yet ingested

Civics
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Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-04-17 Listed $386,900 Hive MLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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