5446 Waterfall Ct · College Park, GA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $963 – $1,789
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 104°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 18 days/yr
Wind risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 26.0%
Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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).
- Appreciation +10.0/10.0
- Cash flow +8.2/30.0
- ARV discount +8.1/15.0
- Livability +3.0/5.0
- 1% rule +2.7/10.0
- Rent growth +2.7/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- DSCR +2.2/10.0
- Schools +1.3/10.0
$245,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
Key facts
- Fully renovated
- Functional layout
- Rear deck
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Property features AI
Finance
- Other: City street frontage with asphalt road
- HOA & community: Homeowners association; Annual association fee of $420; Association covers grounds maintenance
Exterior
- Parking: 2-car garage; Garage with opener; Garage faces front
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; 220 volt electric; Cable available; Electricity available; Natural gas available; Phone available; Underground utilities; Water available; Sewer available
- Home design: Two levels; Resale property
- Construction: Vinyl siding; Composition roof; Slab foundation
- Exterior features: Deck
Interior
- Kitchen: Breakfast bar; White cabinets; Pantry; Stone countertops; Open view to family room; Dishwasher; Electric range; Refrigerator; Garbage disposal
- Bedrooms: Three upstairs bedrooms; Oversized master bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet; Luxury vinyl
- Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One half bathroom; Master bath with separate tub and shower
- Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
- Interior features: Walk-in closets; No shared/common walls
- Laundry & utility: Laundry on upper level
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $245k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-232 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $204k (16.7% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $188k (23.2% below list).
- Recommended offer: $188k (23.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 5.2% vs local median 3.8% in College Park — 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 59/100 on livability (#408 in GA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A-; Watch: crime F, amenities F, employment D-.
- Clayton County (suburban): math 11% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #155 of 174 in GA (top 89%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 78% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: West Clayton Elementary School (math 10% / reading 10%, grade F, #1,076 of 1,228 statewide, top 89%, 488 students, 90% FRL); North Clayton Middle School (math 12% / reading 27%, grade F, #356 of 470 statewide, top 78%, 767 students, 90% FRL); North Clayton High School (math 2% / reading 22%, grade F, #336 of 424 statewide, top 80%, 1,206 students, 90% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents flat; 655 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 865 units permitted in Clayton County in 2024 (448 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($67k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $26k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $24k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
- Clayton County population projected at +29% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$42k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 53 days — a 3% lower offer ($238k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 21 sale attempts since 9y 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.
- Current owner paid $204k; 20% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 26% 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 53 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 23% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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
- 0.77% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.16%
- Cash-on-cash
- -4.06%
- DSCR
- 0.82
- GRM
- 10.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $248,208
- List price
- $245,000
- Delta
- -1.29%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5445 Waterfall Ct | 0.03mi | 3/2.5 | 1,776 (-3%) | 1mo | $165,000 | $93 | 91 |
| 1267 Brookstone Rd | 0.09mi | 3/2.5 | 1,826 (0%) | 4mo | $199,900 | $109 | 90 |
| 1250 Brookstone Rd | 0.09mi | 3/2.5 | 1,826 (0%) | 9mo | $228,000 | $125 | 86 |
| 5639 Isleworth Ct | 0.55mi | 3/2.0 | 1,750 (-4%) | 1mo | $245,000 | $140 | 67 |
| 1544 Northcut Ct | 0.72mi | 3/2.0 | 1,908 (+4%) | 2mo | $189,250 | $99 | 57 |
| 883 Pine Shoals Dr | 0.60mi | 3/2.5 | 1,881 (+3%) | 13mo | $190,000 | $101 | 54 |
| 5228 Kirk Dr | 0.54mi | 4/2.5 (+1) | 1,900 (+4%) | 10mo | $241,000 | $127 | 53 |
| 1263 Shoreham Dr | 0.58mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 1,645 (-10%) | 2mo | $199,900 | $122 | 50 |
| 5517 Rock Shoals Way | 0.64mi | 3/2.0 | 1,617 (-11%) | 7mo | $242,000 | $150 | 45 |
| 842 Shoals Ct | 0.66mi | 3/2.5 | 1,662 (-9%) | 10mo | $239,999 | $144 | 44 |
| 870 Pine Shoals Dr | 0.63mi | 3/2.5 | 1,617 (-11%) | 10mo | $205,000 | $127 | 41 |
| 860 Flat Shoals Rd | 0.54mi | 3/2.5 | 1,560 (-15%) | 13mo | $200,000 | $128 | 37 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
10.0% appreciation · 0.95% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 20.8%
- Equity multiple
- 2.67×
- Total profit
- $114,894
- Equity at exit
- $220,715
- IRR
- 18.5%
- Equity multiple
- 6.00×
- Total profit
- $342,970
- Equity at exit
- $475,981
Cash invested: $68,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State Georgia
- 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 30349
- Home prices YoY
- 4.6%
- Rents YoY
- 0.9%
- Active inventory
- 655
- Price-to-rent
- 10.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,880 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,285
- Tax from tax record
- −$296 /mo · $3,549/yr
- Insurance
- −$102
- HOA
- −$35
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$395
- Net cashflow
- $-232
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $-93 | -5% $-163 | +0% $-232 | +5% $-301 | +10% $-371 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-381 | -5% $-306 | +0% $-232 | +5% $-158 | +10% $-84 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-109 | -0.5pp $-170 | base $-232 | +0.5pp $-296 | +1.0pp $-360 |
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
- $61,250
- Closing costs
- $7,350
- Reserves months
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- 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
- —
- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1136 Summer Brook Rd Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1416 | $1,599 | $1.13 | 6d | 1 | 0.04mi |
| 5405 Glen Haven Dr Unit Labs Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1392 | $2,700 | $1.94 | 45d | 1 | 0.08mi |
| 1263 Brookstone Rd Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1902 | $1,900 | $1.00 | 20d | 1 | 0.10mi |
| 1086 Summer Brook Rd Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $1,600 | $1.14 | 45d | 1 | 0.11mi |
| 1270 Brookstone Rd Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1826 | $1,920 | $1.05 | 7d | 1 | 0.12mi |
| 1194 Crystal Lake Rd Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1623 | $1,545 | $0.95 | 26d | 1 | 0.16mi |
| 5589 Glen Haven Dr Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $1,725 | $1.23 | 45d | 1 | 0.21mi |
| 5543 Pine Gate Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1352 | $1,895 | $1.40 | 14d | 1 | 0.32mi |
| 5543 Pine Gate Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1352 | $1,615 | $1.19 | 45d | 1 | 0.32mi |
| 1201 Shoreham Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1888 | $1,595 | $0.84 | 45d | 1 | 0.32mi |
| 5569 Pine Gate Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $2,350 | $1.68 | 22d | 1 | 0.36mi |
| 1048 Flat Shoals Rd Atlanta, GA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 996 | $1,580 | $1.59 | 0d | 12 | 0.37mi |
| 5665 Hidden Brook Cir Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2228 | $2,149 | $0.96 | 14d | 1 | 0.38mi |
| 935 Hickory Bend Rd Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1452 | $1,650 | $1.14 | 0d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 1100 Hidden Brook Trl Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1516 | $1,850 | $1.22 | 45d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 1076 Hidden Brook Trl Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2211 | $2,145 | $0.97 | 23d | 1 | 0.41mi |
| 5388 Kirk Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1556 | $1,990 | $1.28 | 7d | 1 | 0.44mi |
| 5683 Pine Gate Dr Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2002 | $1,975 | $0.99 | 45d | 1 | 0.52mi |
| 5599 Rock Shoals Way Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1510 | $1,840 | $1.22 | 3d | 1 | 0.53mi |
| 5689 Isleworth Way Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1248 | $1,800 | $1.44 | 17d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 5612 Windwood Rd Unit 5614 Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1232 | $1,250 | $1.01 | 26d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 945 Silverwood Dr Unit 945 Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1232 | $1,275 | $1.03 | 5d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 5614 Windwood Rd Unit 5614 Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1232 | $1,295 | $1.05 | 46d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 907 Silverwood Dr Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1276 | $1,225 | $0.96 | 22d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 907 Silverwood Dr #907 Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1276 | $1,250 | $0.98 | 22d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 907 Silverwood Dr #907 Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1276 | $1,225 | $0.96 | 45d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 5577 Riverdale Rd Atlanta, GA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.5–2.5 | 1250 | $1,233 | $0.99 | 0d | 3 | 0.61mi |
| 1110 Garden Walk Blvd Atlanta, GA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1016 | $1,715 | $1.69 | 0d | 22 | 0.68mi |
| 845 Rock Shoals Ct Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1504 | $1,740 | $1.16 | 6d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 5205 Heather Ln Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1530 | $2,100 | $1.37 | 17d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 5205 Heather Ln Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1530 | $2,310 | $1.51 | 18d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 5205 Heather Ln Atlanta, GA | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1530 | $2,010 | $1.31 | 26d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 1533 Northcut Ct Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1872 | $1,938 | $1.04 | 14d | 1 | 0.73mi |
| 5626 Norman Ct Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1344 | $1,790 | $1.33 | 45d | 1 | 0.74mi |
| 5443 Northcut Dr Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1872 | $1,751 | $0.94 | 45d | 1 | 0.78mi |
| 5327 Riverwalk Dr Atlanta, GA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 972 | $1,380 | $1.42 | 0d | 342 | 0.82mi |
| 1561 Norman Xing Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1436 | $1,699 | $1.18 | 45d | 1 | 0.82mi |
| 5692 Norman Ct Atlanta, GA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1770 | $1,806 | $1.02 | 7d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 1507 Pine Dr Atlanta, GA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1050 | $1,576 | $1.50 | 4d | 9 | 0.94mi |
| 5505 Park Pl S Atlanta, GA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1680 | $1,800 | $1.07 | 45d | 1 | 0.95mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $35 · $420/yr
- Likely covers
- water
Listing history 50 events
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2026-06-21days on market $245,000 Active 53 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $245,000 Active 50 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $245,000 Active 49 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $245,000 Active 48 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $245,000 Active 47 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $245,000 Active 45 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $245,000 Active 41 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $245,000 Active 40 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $245,000 Active 39 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $245,000 Active 36 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $245,000 Active 35 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $245,000 Active 34 DOM
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-06-02status $245,000 Active 33 DOM
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-06-01days on market $245,000 Active Under Contract 33 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $245,000 Active Under Contract 32 DOM
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2026-05-07historical Active Under Contract 1020-char remark
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-05-07historical Active Under Contract 1020-char remark
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-05-04historical
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2026-04-28$245,000 New 1020-char remark
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-04-28$245,000 Active 1020-char remark
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-04-28$245,000 New
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-04-28$245,000 Active
Show marketing remark (1041 chars)
Back on the market!! Ideal for investment or owner-occupancy, 5446 Waterfall Court offers a strong combination of immediate income potential and long-term upside in South Atlanta. The home features a functional layout with multiple bedrooms that can be optimized for a PadSplit or short-term rental strategy. Especially given its close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The property is currently tenant-occupied with a resident who wishes to stay, on a month-to-month lease but seeking a long-term agreement with the next owner, creating a seamless transition for investors looking for day-one cash flow while still allowing future flexibility for occupancy. The entire home was fully renovated just 6 years ago, with key updates including a rear deck, HVAC system, water heater, and appliances. All approximately 6 years old. Providing added confidence in major components. Situated in an established community with convenient access to major highways, this property presents a versatile opportunity in a high-demand rental corridor.
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2026-01-09historical
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2025-09-30historical
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2025-09-11historical
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2025-09-09$259,900 New
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2025-07-15price $259,900
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2025-07-15price $259,900
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2025-07-02$269,900 Active
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2025-07-02historical
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2025-07-02$269,900 New
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2025-05-29historical
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2025-05-27historical
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2025-03-06$269,900 Active
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2025-03-01historical
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2025-02-22$269,900 New
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2024-08-07historical
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2024-07-27
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2023-07-02historical
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2020-12-02soldstatus $204,000
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2020-10-22soldstatus $204,000 Closed
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2020-10-22soldstatus $204,000 Sold
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2020-09-21status Under Contract
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2020-09-21status Pending
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2020-09-21price $209,988
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2020-09-15price $199,988
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2020-09-15price $199,988
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2020-09-15historical
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2020-09-10historical
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2020-08-19$209,988 Active
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $3,549 · $296/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $3,549 · $296/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 1/10 Low
- Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 5/10 Major 26% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 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
- $22,566
- − Mortgage interest
- −$13,724
- − Property taxes
- −$3,549
- − Insurance
- −$1,225
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,805
- − Management
- −$1,805
- − HOA
- −$420
- − Depreciation
- −$7,127
- Taxable loss
- −$7,090
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,702
- After-tax cash flow
- $-1,083/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
- Clayton County
- NCES district ID
- 1301230
- Math proficiency
- 11% ▼ -13.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 20% ▼ -9.00%
- Median HH income
- $42,266
- Composite
- 13.41/100
- National rank
- #9527
- State rank
- #155 of 174 in GA
Livability — College Park
- Score
- 59/100
- State rank
- #408
- US rank
- #20212
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- County
- Fulton County · 1,094,430 people
- City population
- 10,694
- Metro
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Population (ZIP)
- 79,872
- Household income
- $67,023
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 4258.0
Population outlook (Clayton County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 310,777 people
- By 2030
- 329,762 · +6.1%
- By 2040
- 368,052 · +18.4%
- By 2050
- 401,196 · +29.1%
- By 2075
- 472,488 · +52.0%
- By 2100
- 500,446 · +61.0%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (89%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 89% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4% White 3%
- Foreign-born
- 9% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 88% English-only · Spanish 6% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Clayton
- 2024 margin
- Solid D (+69.2) · D 84.3% · R 15.1%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +2.8pp toward D · 2008: 66.4pp · 2024: 69.2pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+69.2 2020: D+70.9 2016: D+71.9 2012: D+70.1 2008: D+66.4
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 18.01%
- Current HPI
- 407.99
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 0.95%
- Metro
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.66%
- F500 in state
- 28
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Paper / Packaging | 2 | $29B |
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| Retail | 1 | $160B |
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| Transportation / Logistics | 1 | $91B |
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| Airlines | 1 | $62B |
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| Consumer Goods | 1 | $47B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $25B |
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Price history
-45.4% since first listed56 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-02 Relisted — GAMLS
- 2026-06-01 Relisted — FMLS
- 2026-05-07 Contingent — GAMLS
- 2026-05-07 Contingent — FMLS
- 2026-05-04 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2026-04-28 Listed $245,000 FMLS
- 2026-04-28 Listed $245,000 GAMLS
- 2026-04-28 Listed $245,000 FMLS
- 2026-04-28 Listed $245,000 GAMLS
- 2026-01-09 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2025-09-30 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2025-09-11 Listing Removed — FMLS
- 2025-09-09 Listed $259,900 GAMLS
- 2025-07-15 Price Changed $259,900 GAMLS
- 2025-07-15 Price Changed $259,900 FMLS
- 2025-07-02 Listed $269,900 FMLS
- 2025-07-02 Coming Soon — FMLS
- 2025-07-02 Listed $269,900 GAMLS
- 2025-05-29 Listing Removed — FMLS
- 2025-05-27 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2025-03-06 Listed $269,900 FMLS
- 2025-03-01 Coming Soon — FMLS
- 2025-02-22 Listed $269,900 GAMLS
- 2024-08-07 Rental Removed — Avail
- 2024-07-27 Listed for Rent — Avail
- 2023-07-02 Rental Removed — Avail
- 2020-12-02 Sold (Public Records) $204,000 Public Records
- 2020-10-22 Sold (MLS) $204,000 GAMLS
- 2020-10-22 Sold (MLS) $204,000 FMLS
- 2020-09-21 Pending — GAMLS
- 2020-09-21 Pending — FMLS
- 2020-09-21 Price Changed $209,988 FMLS
- 2020-09-15 Price Changed $199,988 GAMLS
- 2020-09-15 Price Changed $199,988 FMLS
- 2020-09-15 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2020-09-10 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2020-08-19 Listed $209,988 GAMLS
- 2020-08-19 Listed $209,988 GAMLS
- 2020-08-19 Listed $209,988 GAMLS
- 2020-08-19 Listed $209,988 FMLS
- 2020-08-04 Sold (Public Records) $85,000 Public Records
- 2020-07-09 Sold (MLS) $85,000 GAMLS
- 2020-07-09 Sold (MLS) $85,000 FMLS
- 2020-04-23 Pending — GAMLS
- 2020-04-23 Pending — FMLS
- 2020-04-05 Listed $85,000 GAMLS
- 2020-04-05 Listed $85,000 FMLS
- 2018-03-14 Sold (Public Records) $90,000 Public Records
- 2018-02-22 Sold (MLS) $90,000 GAMLS
- 2018-01-16 Pending — GAMLS
- 2017-11-08 Listed $99,900 GAMLS
- 2017-11-03 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2017-08-02 Listed $99,900 GAMLS
- 2017-08-01 Listing Removed — GAMLS
- 2017-03-02 Listed $99,900 GAMLS
- 2007-09-18 Sold (Public Records) $448,576 Public Records
Property tax history
+4.3%/yrLatest (2025): $3,549 · -1.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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