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2221 Robin Rd
B+ Composite 75.03
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 +8.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Schools +3.1/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$128,500

2221 Robin Rd · Alexandria, LA 71301
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,687 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 231 Days on market
Built 1954 0.45 ac lot $76/sqft · 10% below area Est $206k · 38% under ↓ 12% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Centrally located just off of Lake Charles Highway (on side of Town & Country Meats) this property offers two subdivision lots and a Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Enter from the carport and be welcomed by a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and 1/2 bath and storage. Step into the breakfast room and formal living room open to the kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space for all your goodies. Step out the back door to another living space that could be a Mother In Law suite, a party room with laundry space and full bathroom and additional kitchen for baking or even a home based business!

Key facts

  • Large family room
  • Breakfast room
  • Full bathroom

Tags

LARGE FAMILY ROOMWOOD BURNING FIREPLACEBREAKFAST ROOMFORMAL LIVING ROOMKITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BARFULL BATHROOM

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $128k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $623 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $128k).
  • Recommended offer: $113k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.1% vs local median 4.9% in Alexandria — 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 (#160 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Rapides Parish (urban): math 29% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #31 of 98 in LA (top 32%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 64% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 151 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 239 units permitted in Rapides Parish in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $888 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Rapides County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 231 days — a 12% lower offer ($113k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1954 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $113,080 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 231 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1954 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  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
1.38%
Cap rate
12.11%
Cash-on-cash
20.79%
DSCR
1.93
GRM
6.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$206,035
List price
$128,500
Delta
-37.63%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
19 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5619 W Circle Dr 0.34mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,759 (+4%) 2mo $172,000 $98 70
5707 Navaho Trl 0.55mi 3/2.0 1,742 (+3%) 1mo $309,900 $178 68
5648 W Circle Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,578 (-6%) 23mo $145,000 $92 58
5547 North Dr 0.64mi 3/2.0 1,801 (+7%) 3mo $170,000 $94 56
5732 Mildred Ave 0.43mi 3/2.0 1,936 (+15%) 4mo $244,900 $126 52
2203 Magnolia Ln 0.72mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,795 (+6%) 2mo $42,500 $24 49

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
13.1%
Equity multiple
1.52×
Total profit
$18,834
Equity at exit
$19,160
10-year hold
IRR
22.0%
Equity multiple
2.87×
Total profit
$67,344
Equity at exit
$11,110

Cash invested: $35,980 (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 71301

Home prices YoY
-23.0%
Active inventory
151
Price-to-rent
6.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,769 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$674
Tax from tax record
$47 /mo · $559/yr
Insurance
$54
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$371
Net cashflow
$623

Break-even live

Break-even rent $980
Max offer price $128,500
Occupancy floor 60%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $696 -5% $660 +0% $623 +5% $587 +10% $551
Rent -10% $484 -5% $553 +0% $623 +5% $693 +10% $763
Rate -1.0pp $688 -0.5pp $656 base $623 +0.5pp $590 +1.0pp $556

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
$32,125
Closing costs
$3,855
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2608 Horseshoe Dr Alexandria, LA 3.0 2.0 1700 $2,200 $1.29 45d 1 0.44mi
2020 Clover Ln Alexandria, LA 3.0 2.0 1927 $1,600 $0.83 45d 1 0.49mi
5440 Downing St Alexandria, LA 2.0–3.0 1.5–2.0 1090 $985 $0.90 45d 4 0.75mi

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    days on market $128,500 Active 231 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $128,500 Active 230 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $128,500 Active 229 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $128,500 Active 228 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $128,500 Active 227 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $128,500 Active 226 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $128,500 Active 225 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $128,500 Active 224 DOM
  9. 2026-06-03
    days on market $128,500 Active 220 DOM
  10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $128,500 Active 219 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $128,500 Active 218 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $128,500 Active 217 DOM
  13. 2026-05-30
    days on market $128,500 Active 216 DOM
  14. 2026-05-15
    status Pending 628-char remark
    Show marketing remark (628 chars)

    Centrally located just off of Lake Charles Highway (on side of Town & Country Meats) this property offers two subdivision lots and a Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Enter from the carport and be welcomed by a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and 1/2 bath and storage. Step into the breakfast room and formal living room open to the kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space for all your goodies. Step out the back door to another living space that could be a Mother In Law suite, a party room with laundry space and full bathroom and additional kitchen for baking or even a home based business!

  15. 2026-04-06
    price $128,500 628-char remark
    Show marketing remark (628 chars)

    Centrally located just off of Lake Charles Highway (on side of Town & Country Meats) this property offers two subdivision lots and a Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Enter from the carport and be welcomed by a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and 1/2 bath and storage. Step into the breakfast room and formal living room open to the kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space for all your goodies. Step out the back door to another living space that could be a Mother In Law suite, a party room with laundry space and full bathroom and additional kitchen for baking or even a home based business!

  16. 2026-02-06
    price $132,500 628-char remark
    Show marketing remark (628 chars)

    Centrally located just off of Lake Charles Highway (on side of Town & Country Meats) this property offers two subdivision lots and a Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Enter from the carport and be welcomed by a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and 1/2 bath and storage. Step into the breakfast room and formal living room open to the kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space for all your goodies. Step out the back door to another living space that could be a Mother In Law suite, a party room with laundry space and full bathroom and additional kitchen for baking or even a home based business!

  17. 2025-12-04
    price $136,880 628-char remark
    Show marketing remark (628 chars)

    Centrally located just off of Lake Charles Highway (on side of Town & Country Meats) this property offers two subdivision lots and a Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Enter from the carport and be welcomed by a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and 1/2 bath and storage. Step into the breakfast room and formal living room open to the kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space for all your goodies. Step out the back door to another living space that could be a Mother In Law suite, a party room with laundry space and full bathroom and additional kitchen for baking or even a home based business!

  18. 2025-10-13
    listed $146,750 Active 628-char remark
    Show marketing remark (628 chars)

    Centrally located just off of Lake Charles Highway (on side of Town & Country Meats) this property offers two subdivision lots and a Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home. Enter from the carport and be welcomed by a large family room with a wood burning fireplace and 1/2 bath and storage. Step into the breakfast room and formal living room open to the kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space for all your goodies. Step out the back door to another living space that could be a Mother In Law suite, a party room with laundry space and full bathroom and additional kitchen for baking or even a home based business!

ⓘ 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
$559 · $47/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$707 · $59/mo
Expected delta
+$148/yr (+$12/mo · 26.5%)

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 19 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$21,225
− Mortgage interest
−$7,198
− Property taxes
−$559
− Insurance
−$642
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,698
− Management
−$1,698
− Depreciation
−$3,738
Taxable income
$5,691
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,366
After-tax cash flow
$6,114/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
Rapides Parish
NCES district ID
2201290
Math proficiency
29% ▼ -34.00%
Reading proficiency
44% ▼ -29.00%
Median HH income
$41,057
Composite
30.68/100
National rank
#6179
State rank
#31 of 98 in LA

Livability — Alexandria

Score
64/100
State rank
#160
US rank
#13698

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Alexandria, LA
City population
25,138
Population (ZIP)
17,266

Population outlook (Rapides County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
133,047 people
By 2030
132,333 · -0.5%
By 2040
129,355 · -2.8%
By 2050
124,535 · -6.4%
By 2075
110,338 · -17.1%
By 2100
88,641 · -33.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
Race & ethnicity
Black 53% White 36% Hispanic / Latino 4% Two or more races 3% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 5% Portuguese 1% Hispanic 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Asian/Pacific 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Rapides

2024 margin
Solid R (+36.8) · D 31.0% · R 67.7% · Other 1.3%
2008→2024 swing
-8.1pp toward R · 2008: -28.7pp · 2024: -36.8pp
All cycles
2024: R+36.8 2020: R+32.1 2016: R+32.5 2012: R+29.6 2008: R+28.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -55.38%
Current HPI
184.9889
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.29%
F500 in state
10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-12.4% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-15 Pending AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-04-06 Price Changed $128,500 AcadianaMLS
  • 2026-02-06 Price Changed $132,500 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-12-04 Price Changed $136,880 AcadianaMLS
  • 2025-10-13 Listed $146,750 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+0.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $559 · -26.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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