200 Dahalia St · Lafayette, LA 70507

$175,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,568 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 42 Days on market

Built 1960 0.48 ac lot $112/sqft · 9% below area Est $200k · 12% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +23.8/30.0
• ARV discount +13.1/15.0
• DSCR +7.7/10.0
• 1% rule +5.3/10.0
• Schools +3.6/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Sitting on half an acre, this 3 bed 2 bath 1626 sqft home sprawls across 2 entire city lots! This charming house is move in ready with a gas stove, two separate living areas, and a functional layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.The oversized lot offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, expansion, or future investment potential. Ideally located with easy access to I49 and I10, this home is just minutes from the new Buc-ee's development, Walmart, schools, and major shopping areas, all within walking distance or less than a 3 minute drive. This is a rare opportunity to own a well located property that offers both space and convenience.

Key facts

• 0.48 acre lot
• 2 parking spots
• Built 1960

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $175k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $336 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $175k).
• Recommended offer: $170k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.6% vs local median 4.7% in Lafayette — 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 70/100 on livability (#63 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities C-, employment C-, crime F.
• Lafayette Parish (urban): math 38% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #19 of 98 in LA (top 19%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 324 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 78% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($64k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Lafayette County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 42 days — a 3% lower offer ($170k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $169,750 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 42 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1960 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
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: 1.03% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.60%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.22%
• DSCR: 1.37
• GRM: 8.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $199,975
• List price: $175,000
• Delta: -12.49%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
200 Dahalia St	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,626 (+4%)	0mo	$175,000	$108	94
100 Virginia Ave	0.09mi	3/2.0	1,461 (-7%)	3mo	$143,000	$98	82
100 Dahalia St	0.02mi	3/2.0	1,396 (-11%)	6mo	$159,000	$114	76
108 Crab Apple Hl	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,551 (-1%)	3mo	$235,000	$152	71
327 Nottingham Cir	0.63mi	3/2.0	1,569 (+0%)	8mo	$159,000	$101	64
403 Toronto Dr	0.60mi	3/2.0	1,456 (-7%)	1mo	$181,000	$124	59
204 Southern Oak Dr	0.73mi	3/2.0	1,613 (+3%)	4mo	$233,500	$145	57
206 Nottingham Cir	0.51mi	3/2.0	1,784 (+14%)	1mo	$175,000	$98	52
101 Lake Oak Dr	0.75mi	3/2.0	1,447 (-8%)	4mo	$228,000	$158	49
306 Montreal Dr	0.53mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,729 (+10%)	1mo	$235,000	$136	48
206 Southern Oak Dr	0.74mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,786 (+14%)	5mo	$246,500	$138	33
212 Chestnut Oak Dr	0.74mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,786 (+14%)	5mo	$249,500	$140	33

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: -3.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.86×
• Total profit: $-7,015
• Equity at exit: $26,093

10-year hold

• IRR: 5.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.43×
• Total profit: $21,250
• Equity at exit: $15,131

Cash invested: $49,000 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 70507

• Home prices YoY: -20.6%
• Active inventory: 324
• Price-to-rent: 8.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,808 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$918
• Tax from tax record: −$102 /mo · $1,227/yr
• Insurance: −$73
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$380
• Net cashflow: $336

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,383

Max offer price $175,000

Occupancy floor 76%

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: $43,750
• Closing costs: $5,250
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
111 Salvat Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.5	1788	$1,945	$1.09	44d	1	0.45mi
105 Salvat Dr Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1593	$1,740	$1.09	44d	1	0.45mi
206 Teddy Ln Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.5	1788	$1,945	$1.09	44d	1	0.48mi
202 Teddy Ln Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.5	1788	$1,945	$1.09	21d	1	0.49mi
104 Foggy Ln Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.0	1564	$1,735	$1.11	44d	1	0.52mi
301 Nottingham Cir Lafayette, LA	3.0	2.5	1833	$1,600	$0.87	44d	1	0.53mi
206 Chestnut Oak Dr Lafayette, LA	4.0	2.0	1836	$2,000	$1.09	44d	1	0.72mi
315 Sidney Martin Rd Unit 1 Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.5	1218	$1,400	$1.15	21d	1	0.84mi
13 Larkspur Ln Unit 13 Lafayette, LA	3.0	1.5	1380	$1,200	$0.87	44d	1	0.85mi

Listing history 4 events

1. 2026-05-13
   status Pending 666-char remark

   Show marketing remark (666 chars)

   Sitting on half an acre, this 3 bed 2 bath 1626 sqft home sprawls across 2 entire city lots! This charming house is move in ready with a gas stove, two separate living areas, and a functional layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.The oversized lot offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, expansion, or future investment potential. Ideally located with easy access to I49 and I10, this home is just minutes from the new Buc-ee's development, Walmart, schools, and major shopping areas, all within walking distance or less than a 3 minute drive. This is a rare opportunity to own a well located property that offers both space and convenience.

2. 2026-04-28
   price $175,000 666-char remark

   Show marketing remark (666 chars)

   Sitting on half an acre, this 3 bed 2 bath 1626 sqft home sprawls across 2 entire city lots! This charming house is move in ready with a gas stove, two separate living areas, and a functional layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.The oversized lot offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, expansion, or future investment potential. Ideally located with easy access to I49 and I10, this home is just minutes from the new Buc-ee's development, Walmart, schools, and major shopping areas, all within walking distance or less than a 3 minute drive. This is a rare opportunity to own a well located property that offers both space and convenience.

3. 2026-03-31
   listed $180,000 Active 666-char remark

   Show marketing remark (666 chars)

   Sitting on half an acre, this 3 bed 2 bath 1626 sqft home sprawls across 2 entire city lots! This charming house is move in ready with a gas stove, two separate living areas, and a functional layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.The oversized lot offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, expansion, or future investment potential. Ideally located with easy access to I49 and I10, this home is just minutes from the new Buc-ee's development, Walmart, schools, and major shopping areas, all within walking distance or less than a 3 minute drive. This is a rare opportunity to own a well located property that offers both space and convenience.

4. 2021-12-02
   soldstatus $160,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast LA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,227 · $102/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,227 · $102/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,701
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,803
• − Property taxes: −$1,227
• − Insurance: −$875
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,736
• − Management: −$1,736
• − Depreciation: −$5,091
• Taxable income: $1,234
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$296
• After-tax cash flow: $3,733/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: Lafayette Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200870
• Math proficiency: 38% ▼ -32.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▼ -24.00%
• Median HH income: $50,238
• Composite: 36.15/100
• National rank: #4741
• State rank: #19 of 98 in LA

Livability — Lafayette

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #63
• US rank: #8133

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lafayette, LA
• County: Lafayette Parish · 207,544 people
• City population: 158,114
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• Population (ZIP): 20,096
• Household income: $64,049
• Rent vs Own: 28.2% rent · 71.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 503.0

Population outlook (Lafayette County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 280,930 people
• By 2030: 301,092 · +7.2%
• By 2040: 339,456 · +20.8%
• By 2050: 375,156 · +33.5%
• By 2075: 451,672 · +60.8%
• By 2100: 497,203 · +77.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 47% White 45% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 15%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 94% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 4% Spanish 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Lafayette

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+31.4) · D 33.5% · R 64.8% · Other 1.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -0.1pp no change · 2008: -31.3pp · 2024: -31.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+31.4 2020: R+28.7 2016: R+33.6 2012: R+33.7 2008: R+31.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -40.84%
• Current HPI: 156.889
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Lafayette, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+9.4% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Pending — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-04-28 Price Changed $175,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2026-03-31 Listed $180,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2021-12-02 Sold (Public Records) $160,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+19.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,227 · -1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.