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3466 Blazing Pine Path Unit A
B- Composite 68.44
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Livability +3.3/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$39,900

3466 Blazing Pine Path Unit A · Panthersville, GA 30034
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · Condo public records · 137 Days on market
Built 1974 $36/sqft · 72% below area $135/mo HOA · 8% of rent ↓ 30% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Bring your drill and your vision!! Come finish the work that has already been started for you. This Decatur condo has been gutted and framed for 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This is an excellent investment opportunity for a first time investor as the community has no rental restrictions. The interior is gutted and ready for someone to make it their own. This property abuts the new South River Trail, and it's close to I-285, jobs, GSU Panthersville campus, Exchange Park, entertainment, and shopping. Please watch your step when viewing the property. HOA maintains roof, exterior, and landscaping. Seller finance is available with 20% down and 9% interest over a term of 5-10 years. Seller is a licensed real estate agent acting as the listing agent for this property.

Key facts

  • Hoa maintains roof
  • $135 HOA
  • 2 parking spots

Tags

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYNO RENTAL RESTRICTIONSHOA MAINTAINS ROOFHOA MAINTAINS EXTERIORHOA MAINTAINS LANDSCAPING

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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.5-bath condo listed at $40k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $844 ($10k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $40k).
  • Recommended offer: $35k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 31.7% vs local median 5.3% in Panthersville — 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 66/100 on livability (#180 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime C-, schools D+, employment D.
  • Dekalb County (suburban): math 19% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #125 of 174 in GA (top 72%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.2%/yr); 355 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); 1,240 units permitted in DeKalb County in 2024 (385 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 31% 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 $276 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • DeKalb County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 2.2% rent growth), your $11k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 137 days — a 12% lower offer ($35k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 6 sale attempts since 4y 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 $25k; list at $40k implies a 60% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 2.9% of price.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 23% 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 $35,112 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 137 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 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
4.13%
Cap rate
31.68%
Cash-on-cash
90.66%
DSCR
5.03
GRM
2.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$144,229
List price
$39,900
Delta
-72.34%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
90.4%
Equity multiple
5.12×
Total profit
$46,082
Equity at exit
$5,949
10-year hold
IRR
93.1%
Equity multiple
10.35×
Total profit
$104,463
Equity at exit
$3,450

Cash invested: $11,172 (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
Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

ZIP-level market 30034

Home prices YoY
-27.4%
Rents YoY
2.2%
Active inventory
355
Price-to-rent
2.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,648 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$209
Tax from tax record
$97 /mo · $1,161/yr
Insurance
$17
HOA
$135
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$346
Net cashflow
$844

Break-even live

Break-even rent $579
Max offer price $39,900
Occupancy floor 44%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $867 -5% $855 +0% $844 +5% $833 +10% $821
Rent -10% $714 -5% $779 +0% $844 +5% $909 +10% $974
Rate -1.0pp $864 -0.5pp $854 base $844 +0.5pp $834 +1.0pp $823

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
$9,975
Closing costs
$1,197
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3516 Kingswood Run Unit 1 Decatur, GA 2.0 2.0 988 $1,500 $1.52 25d 1 0.10mi
3804 Waldrop Ln Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1412 $1,850 $1.31 25d 1 0.19mi
3798 Waldrop Ln Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1412 $1,680 $1.19 22d 1 0.20mi
3189 Kingswood Gln Decatur, GA 2.0 2.5 1152 $2,100 $1.82 45d 1 0.22mi
3364 Waldrop Trl Decatur, GA 3.0 3.0 1200 $1,800 $1.50 45d 1 0.31mi
3474 Waldrop Trl Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1412 $800 $0.57 45d 1 0.45mi
3489 Waldrop Trl Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1400 $1,400 $1.00 45d 1 0.48mi
3101 Waldrop Pl Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1290 $1,395 $1.08 45d 1 0.53mi
6303 Waldrop Pl Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1292 $1,900 $1.47 45d 1 0.58mi
6201 Waldrop Pl Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1300 $1,350 $1.04 20d 1 0.58mi
4210 Waldrop Hills Ter Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1200 $1,666 $1.39 45d 1 0.59mi
11101 Waldrop Pl Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1293 $1,550 $1.20 45d 1 0.62mi
4029 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 755 $2,053 $2.72 4d 17 0.65mi
17301 Waldrop Cv Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1292 $1,550 $1.20 45d 1 0.66mi
17301 Waldrop Cv Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1292 $1,550 $1.20 19d 1 0.66mi
4035 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 893 $1,344 $1.50 0d 28 0.72mi
3205 Quincetree Ln Decatur, GA 2.0 2.0 1218 $1,600 $1.31 20d 1 0.84mi
3186 Quincetree Ln Decatur, GA 2.0 2.0 994 $1,350 $1.36 45d 1 0.88mi
3321 Peppertree Cir Decatur, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0 813 $1,098 $1.35 22d 31 0.89mi
3830 Riverside Pkwy Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1286 $1,865 $1.45 0d 1 0.92mi
3405 Greypointe Cv Decatur, GA 1.0 1.0 1000 $1,450 $1.45 5d 1 0.92mi
3868 Leyland Dr Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1312 $1,923 $1.47 45d 1 0.96mi
3575 Oakvale Rd #402 Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1420 $1,623 $1.14 2d 1 1.01mi
3575 Oakvale Rd Decatur, GA 3.0–4.0 2.0 1374 $1,095 $0.80 16d 4 1.03mi
3833 Conley Downs Dr Decatur, GA 3.0 1.5 1248 $1,713 $1.37 0d 1 1.05mi
3515 Shepherds Path Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1279 $1,495 $1.17 45d 1 1.05mi
3477 Shepherds Path Decatur, GA 2.0 2.0 1200 $1,200 $1.00 45d 1 1.06mi
2840 Vining Ridge Ter Unit 1 Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1433 $1,425 $0.99 0d 1 1.08mi
2840 Vining Ridge Ter Unit 1 Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1433 $1,425 $0.99 4d 1 1.08mi
2945 Woody Ct Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1488 $1,850 $1.24 25d 1 1.11mi
3574 Saratoga Cir Decatur, GA 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,103 $1.40 23d 1 1.11mi
3166 Big Springs Ct Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1493 $1,900 $1.27 45d 1 1.13mi
100 Woodberry Pl Decatur, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1106 $1,483 $1.34 0d 18 1.15mi
3800 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur, GA 2.0–3.0 1.5–2.5 1370 $1,099 $0.80 3d 51 1.17mi
3821 River Rd Ellenwood, GA 3.0 2.0 1455 $2,195 $1.51 45d 1 1.22mi
3859 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.5 1018 $1,365 $1.34 0d 8 1.30mi
3763 Soapstone Rd Decatur, GA 3.0 3.0 1400 $1,700 $1.21 25d 1 1.41mi
3100 Lumby Dr Decatur, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1057 $1,486 $1.41 0d 27 1.42mi
3715 Boring Rd Decatur, GA 3.0 2.0 1379 $1,525 $1.11 23d 1 1.43mi
100 Lumby Ct Decatur, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1150 $1,597 $1.39 3d 11 1.44mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$135 · $1,620/yr
Likely covers
landscaping
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 35 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $39,900 Active 137 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $39,900 Active 134 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $39,900 Active 133 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $39,900 Active 132 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $39,900 Active 131 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $39,900 Active 129 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $39,900 Active 125 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $39,900 Active 124 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $39,900 Active 123 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $39,900 Active 120 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $39,900 Active 119 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $39,900 Active 118 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $39,900 Active 117 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $39,900 Active 116 DOM
  15. 2026-03-06
    listed $39,900 New 771-char remark
    Show marketing remark (771 chars)

    Bring your drill and your vision!! Come finish the work that has already been started for you. This Decatur condo has been gutted and framed for 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This is an excellent investment opportunity for a first time investor as the community has no rental restrictions. The interior is gutted and ready for someone to make it their own. This property abuts the new South River Trail, and it's close to I-285, jobs, GSU Panthersville campus, Exchange Park, entertainment, and shopping. Please watch your step when viewing the property. HOA maintains roof, exterior, and landscaping. Seller finance is available with 20% down and 9% interest over a term of 5-10 years. Seller is a licensed real estate agent acting as the listing agent for this property.

  16. 2026-02-04
    listed $39,900 Active 771-char remark
    Show marketing remark (771 chars)

    Bring your drill and your vision!! Come finish the work that has already been started for you. This Decatur condo has been gutted and framed for 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This is an excellent investment opportunity for a first time investor as the community has no rental restrictions. The interior is gutted and ready for someone to make it their own. This property abuts the new South River Trail, and it's close to I-285, jobs, GSU Panthersville campus, Exchange Park, entertainment, and shopping. Please watch your step when viewing the property. HOA maintains roof, exterior, and landscaping. Seller finance is available with 20% down and 9% interest over a term of 5-10 years. Seller is a licensed real estate agent acting as the listing agent for this property.

  17. 2024-08-21
    soldstatus $24,900 Closed
  18. 2024-08-02
    status Pending
  19. 2024-07-26
    price $24,900
  20. 2024-07-05
    price $29,900
  21. 2024-05-25
    price $34,900
  22. 2024-05-21
    status Active
  23. 2024-05-08
    status Pending
  24. 2024-03-22
    price $39,900
  25. 2024-02-20
    price $49,900
  26. 2024-01-19
    price $54,900
  27. 2023-12-18
    listed $59,900 Active
  28. 2022-10-17
    historical
  29. 2022-09-02
    status Back On Market
  30. 2022-07-27
    status Under Contract
  31. 2022-06-21
    listed $35,000 New
  32. 1994-04-29
    soldstatus $20,000
  33. 1994-04-29
    soldstatus $20,000
  34. 1991-08-19
    soldstatus $26,100
  35. 1985-07-17
    soldstatus $57,300

ⓘ 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
$1,161 · $97/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,161 · $97/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 23% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$19,773
− Mortgage interest
−$2,235
− Property taxes
−$1,161
− Insurance
−$200
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,582
− Management
−$1,582
− HOA
−$1,620
− Depreciation
−$1,161
Taxable income
$10,233
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,456
After-tax cash flow
$7,673/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
Dekalb County
NCES district ID
1301740
Math proficiency
19% ▼ -12.00%
Reading proficiency
28% ▼ -7.00%
Median HH income
$51,448
Composite
20.92/100
National rank
#8482
State rank
#125 of 174 in GA

Livability — Panthersville

Score
66/100
State rank
#180
US rank
#11244

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Dekalb County · 782,738 people
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
Population (ZIP)
41,847
Household income
$63,517
Rent vs Own
31.7% rent · 68.3% own
Severe rent burden
1659.0

Population outlook (DeKalb County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
839,977 people
By 2030
891,768 · +6.2%
By 2040
988,894 · +17.7%
By 2050
1,074,583 · +27.9%
By 2075
1,245,026 · +48.2%
By 2100
1,303,135 · +55.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (90%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 90% White 4% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · DeKalb

2024 margin
Solid D (+64.8) · D 81.9% · R 17.1% · Other 1.0%
2008→2024 swing
+6.1pp toward D · 2008: 58.6pp · 2024: 64.8pp
All cycles
2024: D+64.8 2020: D+67.4 2016: D+64.8 2012: D+56.8 2008: D+58.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -78.92%
Current HPI
209.5638
Rent YoY
▲ 2.18%
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

Price history

-30.4% since first listed
21 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-06 Listed $39,900 GAMLS
  • 2026-02-04 Listed $39,900 FMLS
  • 2024-08-21 Sold (MLS) $24,900 FMLS
  • 2024-08-02 Pending FMLS
  • 2024-07-26 Price Changed $24,900 FMLS
  • 2024-07-05 Price Changed $29,900 FMLS
  • 2024-05-25 Price Changed $34,900 FMLS
  • 2024-05-21 Relisted FMLS
  • 2024-05-08 Pending FMLS
  • 2024-03-22 Price Changed $39,900 FMLS
  • 2024-02-20 Price Changed $49,900 FMLS
  • 2024-01-19 Price Changed $54,900 FMLS
  • 2023-12-18 Listed $59,900 FMLS
  • 2022-10-17 Listing Removed GAMLS
  • 2022-09-02 Relisted GAMLS
  • 2022-07-27 Pending GAMLS
  • 2022-06-21 Listed $35,000 GAMLS
  • 1994-04-29 Sold (Public Records) $20,000 Public Records
  • 1994-04-29 Sold (Public Records) $20,000 Public Records
  • 1991-08-19 Sold (Public Records) $26,100 Public Records
  • 1985-07-17 Sold (Public Records) $57,300 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,161 · -8.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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