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Rosemont Plan · Sulphur, LA
Flood risk 5/10 · Moderate
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.23%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,269 – $2,357
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 109°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 23 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.6/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- Livability +3.6/5.0
- Schools +3.1/10.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$309,500
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Join us in the Rosemont at Mimosa Park in Sulphur, Louisiana. This expansive two-story home combines a modern design of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with functionality in mind, making it perfect for anyone seeking both comfort and style. The first floor features a well-organized open concept layout. Upon entering the home, you are greeted with ceilings that extend all the way up to the second floor. Immediately you will find a private study or guest bedroom and a tucked away bathroom for guests. The staircase, garage entrance and utility room is artfully placed near the entrance adding visual interest to the eye. Continuing forward, at the heart of the home is the kitchen, seamlessly flowing into the living and dining area. The kitchen offers ample countertop space, a spacious, granite island, and a walk-in pantry. The living room windows ideally placed allowing natural light and a perfect view of the covered patio that is located at the back of the home. A luxurious primary suite is located on the first floor offering privacy and convenience from the secondary bedrooms. The suite is complete with a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom complete with a large tub and shower combination and ample storage for towels and linens. The second floor boasts three bedrooms, each with generous closet space. A shared full bathroom ensures convenience for family or guests. The highlight of the upper level is the game room or bonus area, offering endless possibilities for recrea
Key facts
- 2 garage spots
- Listed 960 days
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 5-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $310k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($17k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $310k).
- Recommended offer: $272k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 11.8% vs local median 8.8% in Sulphur — 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 71/100 on livability (#48 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, schools A; Watch: crime D-, amenities F, commute F.
- Calcasieu Parish (other): math 30% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #29 of 98 in LA (top 30%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: 236 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 1,298 units permitted in Calcasieu Parish in 2024 (526 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Calcasieu County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $85k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 961 days — a 12% lower offer ($272k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 961 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-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?
- Crime grade is D 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.46% ✓
- Cap rate
- 11.80%
- Cash-on-cash
- 19.65%
- DSCR
- 1.87
- GRM
- 5.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $302,345
- List price
- $309,500
- Delta
- 2.37%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 17 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Oak Hampton Dr | 0.13mi | 5/2.5 | 2,584 (-7%) | 8mo | $320,000 | $124 | 74 |
| 339 Windsor Woods | 0.20mi | 4/3.0 (-1) | 2,437 (-12%) | 7mo | $293,000 | $120 | 60 |
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
- IRR
- 11.7%
- Equity multiple
- 1.47×
- Total profit
- $39,385
- Equity at exit
- $45,081
- IRR
- 20.7%
- Equity multiple
- 2.75×
- Total profit
- $148,280
- Equity at exit
- $26,141
Cash invested: $84,657 (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
ZIP-level market 70665
- Active inventory
- 236
- Price-to-rent
- 5.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $4,400 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,586
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$378 /mo · $4,535/yr
- Insurance
- −$126
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$924
- Net cashflow
- $1,387
Break-even live
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
- $75,586
- Closing costs
- $9,070
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 1 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 Sawyer Dr Sulphur, LA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2079 | $4,400 | $2.12 | 43d | 1 | 0.15mi |
Listing history 17 events
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2026-06-19days on market $309,500 Active 961 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $309,500 Active 960 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $309,500 Active 959 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $309,500 Active 958 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $309,500 Active 957 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $309,500 Active 955 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $309,500 Active 954 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $309,500 Active 952 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $309,500 Active 951 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $309,500 Active 950 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $309,500 Active 949 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $309,500 Active 946 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $309,500 Active 944 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $309,500 Active 943 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $309,500 Active 942 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $309,500 Active 941 DOM
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2023-11-01$309,500 Active 1491-char remark
Show marketing remark (1491 chars)
Join us in the Rosemont at Mimosa Park in Sulphur, Louisiana. This expansive two-story home combines a modern design of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with functionality in mind, making it perfect for anyone seeking both comfort and style. The first floor features a well-organized open concept layout. Upon entering the home, you are greeted with ceilings that extend all the way up to the second floor. Immediately you will find a private study or guest bedroom and a tucked away bathroom for guests. The staircase, garage entrance and utility room is artfully placed near the entrance adding visual interest to the eye. Continuing forward, at the heart of the home is the kitchen, seamlessly flowing into the living and dining area. The kitchen offers ample countertop space, a spacious, granite island, and a walk-in pantry. The living room windows ideally placed allowing natural light and a perfect view of the covered patio that is located at the back of the home. A luxurious primary suite is located on the first floor offering privacy and convenience from the secondary bedrooms. The suite is complete with a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom complete with a large tub and shower combination and ample storage for towels and linens. The second floor boasts three bedrooms, each with generous closet space. A shared full bathroom ensures convenience for family or guests. The highlight of the upper level is the game room or bonus area, offering endless possibilities for recrea
ⓘ 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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 23% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 2/10 Low
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 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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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $52,800
- − Mortgage interest
- −$16,936
- − Property taxes
- −$4,535
- − Insurance
- −$1,512
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$4,224
- − Management
- −$4,224
- − Depreciation
- −$8,795
- Taxable income
- $12,574
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$3,018
- After-tax cash flow
- $13,621/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 · 13 photos
This two-story home in Sulphur, Louisiana, is in good condition with modern finishes and a well-maintained exterior. It offers a good investment opportunity with potential for minor cosmetic updates to enhance its curb appeal and value.
Value-add opportunities
- Resale painting — enhances curb appeal
- Both landscaping — improves curb appeal and enhances property value
Renovation cost estimate screening
Value-add ROI direction
- Resale painting — enhances curb appeal ↑
- Both landscaping — improves curb appeal and enhances 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
- Calcasieu Parish
- NCES district ID
- 2200330
- Math proficiency
- 30% ▼ -39.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 44% ▼ -33.00%
- Median HH income
- $44,700
- Composite
- 31.45/100
- National rank
- #5979
- State rank
- #29 of 98 in LA
Livability — Sulphur
- Score
- 71/100
- State rank
- #48
- US rank
- #7164
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Sulphur, LA
- City population
- 27,799
- Population (ZIP)
- 12,891
Population outlook (Calcasieu County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 212,179 people
- By 2030
- 218,199 · +2.8%
- By 2040
- 228,486 · +7.7%
- By 2050
- 236,208 · +11.3%
- By 2075
- 251,696 · +18.6%
- By 2100
- 247,848 · +16.8%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (87%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 87% Hispanic / Latino 6% Two or more races 4% Black 3%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 4%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 8% Italian 3% Slovak 2%
- Foreign-born
- 3% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 92% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Calcasieu
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+39.6) · D 29.5% · R 69.0% · Other 1.5%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -15.0pp toward R · 2008: -24.6pp · 2024: -39.6pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+39.6 2020: R+35.2 2016: R+33.3 2012: R+28.7 2008: R+24.6
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -91.65%
- Current HPI
- 99.2379
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- —
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.29%
- F500 in state
- 10
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Telecommunications | 2 | $23B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $12B |
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| Wholesale / Distribution | 1 | $5B |
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| Advertising | 1 | $2B |
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Price history
1 event — show timeline
- 2023-11-01 Listed $309,500 Zillow
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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