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1496 Pine Log Rd NE Unit A
C- Composite 54.5
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  • Cash flow +20.3/30.0
  • 1% rule +9.9/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • DSCR +6.4/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.6/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$78,000

1496 Pine Log Rd NE Unit A · Conyers, GA 30012
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 700 sqft · Condo · 109 Days on market
Built 1973 $280/mo HOA · 24% of rent ↓ 8% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

Key facts

  • Quiet community
  • $280 HOA
  • 2 parking spots

Tags

QUIET COMMUNITYFUNCTIONAL LIVING SPACEMINUTES FROM SHOPPING

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Directions provided for property access
  • HOA & community: Monthly association fee of $280 covering grounds maintenance; Homeowners association present; Community contains 1 unit

Exterior

  • Parking: 2 unassigned parking spaces
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric service
  • Home design: One-level property; Fee simple ownership
  • Construction: HardiPlank-type siding; Composition roof; Slab foundation; Resale condition
  • Exterior features: Patio; Asphalt road frontage on a city street

Interior

  • Kitchen: White cabinets; Other surface countertops; Open view to family room; Dishwasher; Electric oven
  • Bedrooms: 1 main-level bedroom
  • Flooring: Luxury vinyl flooring
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning; Ceiling fan(s)
  • Interior features: Walk-in closet(s); One shared/common wall
  • Laundry & utility: Washer/dryer hookups with electric and gas dryer connections; Laundry located in bathroom on main level

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 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $78k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $99 ($1k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $78k).
  • Recommended offer: $71k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.8% vs local median 4.4% in Conyers — 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 67/100 on livability (#167 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D, amenities D, commute F.
  • Rockdale County (suburban): math 14% / reading 29% proficiency, ranked #136 of 174 in GA (top 78%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Zoned schools: Hicks Elementary School (math 12% / reading 22%, grade F, #936 of 1,228 statewide, top 79%, 1,025 students, 78% FRL); Conyers Middle School (math 9% / reading 24%, grade F, #388 of 470 statewide, top 83%, 1,031 students, 78% FRL); Rockdale County High School (math 12% / reading 17%, grade F, #315 of 424 statewide, top 76%, 2,369 students, 64% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 280 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 7d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 483 units permitted in Rockdale County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $539 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Rockdale County population projected at +29% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 109 days — a 9% lower offer ($71k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $7k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 24% of rent.
  • 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.
Recommended offer $70,980 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 109 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1973 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. 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?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  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
1.49%
Cap rate
7.82%
Cash-on-cash
5.47%
DSCR
1.24
GRM
5.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.39% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-11.9%
Equity multiple
0.58×
Total profit
$-9,090
Equity at exit
$11,630
10-year hold
IRR
-9.4%
Equity multiple
0.52×
Total profit
$-10,576
Equity at exit
$6,744

Cash invested: $21,840 (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 30012

Rents YoY
0.4%
Active inventory
280
Price-to-rent
5.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,163 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$409
Tax est. 1.5%
$98 /mo · $1,170/yr
Insurance
$32
HOA
$280
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$244
Net cashflow
$99

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,037
Max offer price $78,000
Occupancy floor 86%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $153 -5% $126 +0% $99 +5% $73 +10% $46
Rent -10% $8 -5% $54 +0% $99 +5% $145 +10% $191
Rate -1.0pp $139 -0.5pp $119 base $99 +0.5pp $79 +1.0pp $59

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
$19,500
Closing costs
$2,340
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 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
893 Briar Creek Ct NE Conyers, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–1.5 815 $1,079 $1.32 7d 1 0.29mi
1500 Brandon Glen Way Conyers, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 870 $1,178 $1.35 0d 7 0.73mi
1076 S Main St NE Conyers, GA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 945 $1,150 $1.22 7d 14 0.81mi
1669 Iris Dr SE Conyers, GA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 888 $1,042 $1.17 1d 15 1.38mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$280 · $3,360/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 13 events

  1. 2026-05-18
    status Under Contract 561-char remark
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  2. 2026-05-15
    soldstatus $78,000 Sold 561-char remark
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  3. 2026-05-13
    status Pending
  4. 2026-05-12
    historical Active Under Contract
  5. 2026-04-29
    status Pending
  6. 2026-04-28
    historical Active Under Contract
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  7. 2026-04-28
    historical Active Under Contract 561-char remark
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    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  8. 2026-04-01
    price $78,000
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  9. 2026-04-01
    price $78,000 561-char remark
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  10. 2026-02-20
    price $80,000 561-char remark
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  11. 2026-02-20
    price $80,000
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  12. 2026-01-09
    listed $85,000 New 561-char remark
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    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

  13. 2026-01-09
    listed $85,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Charming & Affordable Starter Home in Conyers! Welcome to this delightful 1-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Conyers, GA. Nestled in a quiet community, this residence offers functional living space - perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and local parks, this home combines convenience with small-town charm. HOA provides added community value and peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to make this inviting property your own! Sold As-Is. See Disclosures.

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 26% 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
$13,952
− Mortgage interest
−$4,369
− Property taxes
−$1,170
− Insurance
−$390
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,116
− Management
−$1,116
− HOA
−$3,360
− Depreciation
−$2,269
Taxable income
$162
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$39
After-tax cash flow
$1,155/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
Rockdale County
NCES district ID
1304410
Math proficiency
14% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
29% ▼ -11.00%
Median HH income
$53,325
Composite
19.42/100
National rank
#8776
State rank
#136 of 174 in GA

Livability — Conyers

Score
67/100
State rank
#167
US rank
#10533

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Conyers, GA
County
Rockdale County · 96,534 people
City population
96,534
Metro
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
Population (ZIP)
34,506
Household income
$66,153
Rent vs Own
38.1% rent · 61.9% own
Severe rent burden
986.0

Population outlook (Rockdale County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
99,145 people
By 2030
104,558 · +5.5%
By 2040
116,100 · +17.1%
By 2050
127,827 · +28.9%
By 2075
159,113 · +60.5%
By 2100
181,178 · +82.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
Race & ethnicity
Black 49% White 27% Hispanic / Latino 18% Two or more races 8% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 15%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 1% Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
14% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
81% English-only · Spanish 16% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Korean 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Rockdale

2024 margin
Solid D (+47.5) · D 73.4% · R 25.9%
2008→2024 swing
+37.9pp toward D · 2008: 9.6pp · 2024: 47.5pp
All cycles
2024: D+47.5 2020: D+40.8 2016: D+25.9 2012: D+16.4 2008: D+9.6

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Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -123.61%
Current HPI
226.9588
Rent YoY
▲ 0.39%
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

-8.2% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-18 Pending GAMLS
  • 2026-05-15 Sold (MLS) $78,000 GAMLS
  • 2026-05-13 Pending FMLS
  • 2026-05-12 Contingent FMLS
  • 2026-04-29 Pending FMLS
  • 2026-04-28 Contingent FMLS
  • 2026-04-28 Contingent GAMLS
  • 2026-04-01 Price Changed $78,000 FMLS
  • 2026-04-01 Price Changed $78,000 GAMLS
  • 2026-02-20 Price Changed $80,000 GAMLS
  • 2026-02-20 Price Changed $80,000 FMLS
  • 2026-01-09 Listed $85,000 FMLS
  • 2026-01-09 Listed $85,000 GAMLS

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Sold comps — $/sqft

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