1757 Briarwood St · Abilene, TX 79603

$70,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,184 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 3 Days on market

Built 1956 7,144 sqft lot $59/sqft · 46% below area Est $130k · 46% under

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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
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Schools +2.8/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Perfect Starter Home or Great Investment Property. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Open Family concept. There are hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms owner thinks there is hardwood throughout the house. Fenced in backyard. AC unit installed approx. 1 year ago.

Key facts

• 7,144 sq ft lot
• Parking
• Built 1956

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Flood plain note — verify flood insurance and rollback tax/exemptions
• Financial info: Listing for sale; No second mortgage recorded
• HOA & community: No homeowners association

Exterior

• Parking: 1 covered parking space; 1 carport space; Driveway parking
• Security: Audio and video recording permitted on premises
• Utilities: City water; City sewer; Not in a municipal utility district
• Home design: Single-family residence; One story; Built in 1956; Property faces unspecified direction
• Construction: Composition roof; Original construction 1956
• Exterior features: Yard on a lot smaller than 0.5 acre; Subdivision: Westwood Add

Interior

• Kitchen: No appliances included
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms (primary bedroom on main level)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Interior features: Open floorplan; One living area; Two total rooms
• Laundry & utility: No laundry appliances listed

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $70k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $607 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $70k).
• Cap rate 24.0% vs local median 6.7% in Abilene — 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 75/100 on livability (#142 in TX, #4,037 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime D, commute F.
• Abilene ISD (urban): math 32% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #575 of 826 in TX (top 70%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Purcell El (math 30% / reading 22%, grade F, #2,954 of 4,322 statewide, top 69%, 635 students, 84% FRL) — zoned schools average 84% FRL vs 57% district-wide (27 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+40.2%/yr); 86 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 13d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 508 units permitted in Taylor County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($54k/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 $484 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Taylor County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 3 sale attempts since 16y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo; built in 1956 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $70,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1956 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
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: 2.83% ✓
• Cap rate: 24.01%
• Cash-on-cash: 63.27%
• DSCR: 3.82
• GRM: 2.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $130,355
• List price: $70,000
• Delta: -46.30%
• 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
1757 Briarwood St	0.00mi	3/1.0	1,184 (0%)	0mo	$70,000	$59	100
1461 Glenhaven Dr	0.27mi	3/1.5	1,210 (+2%)	2mo	$129,900	$107	80
1910 Burger St	0.23mi	3/3.0	1,188 (+0%)	3mo	$187,000	$157	78
1950 Burger St	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,266 (+7%)	2mo	$140,000	$111	71
1448 Glenhaven Dr	0.30mi	3/1.5	1,272 (+7%)	1mo	$199,900	$157	71
1950 Fannin St	0.19mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,048 (-12%)	2mo	$157,500	$150	65
1733 N Mockingbird Ln	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,006 (-15%)	1mo	$181,500	$180	64
2209 N Mockingbird Ln	0.34mi	3/1.0	1,351 (+14%)	2mo	$185,000	$137	58
2333 Bel Air Dr	0.58mi	3/1.0	1,354 (+14%)	1mo	$185,000	$137	48
1725 Graham St	0.71mi	3/1.0	1,050 (-11%)	1mo	$169,900	$162	48
1010 Fannin St	0.64mi	3/1.0	1,344 (+14%)	0mo	$166,500	$124	47
2563 Bel Air	0.75mi	3/2.0	1,292 (+9%)	3mo	$203,000	$157	43

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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 41.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.94×
• Total profit: $38,116
• Equity at exit: $10,437

10-year hold

• IRR: 50.5%
• Equity multiple: 7.73×
• Total profit: $131,974
• Equity at exit: $6,052

Cash invested: $19,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Texas: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+5
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day notice; statewide preemption; one of the fastest eviction climates; Travis County (Austin) slightly slower.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 79603

• Home prices YoY: -32.5%
• Rents YoY: 40.2%
• Active inventory: 86
• Price-to-rent: 2.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,983 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$367
• Tax from tax record: −$137 /mo · $1,642/yr
• Insurance: −$29
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$416
• Net cashflow: $607

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,215

Max offer price $70,000

Occupancy floor 64%

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: $17,500
• Closing costs: $2,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1685 N Willis St Abilene, TX	3.0	2.0	1349	$1,800	$1.33	20d	1	0.22mi
1481 Burger St Abilene, TX	3.0	2.0	1330	$2,400	$1.80	20d	1	0.34mi
3296 Sandefer St Abilene, TX	4.0	1.0	1360	$1,950	$1.43	13d	1	0.40mi
2410 N Willis St Abilene, TX	2.0	1.0	864	$1,200	$1.39	43d	1	0.66mi
2498 Yorktown Dr Abilene, TX	3.0	1.5	1104	$1,795	$1.63	13d	1	0.78mi
1638 Merchant St Abilene, TX	3.0	2.0	1328	$2,895	$2.18	13d	1	1.03mi
2934 Old Anson Rd Unit 321 Abilene, TX	3.0	2.0	1190	$1,437	$1.21	20d	1	1.27mi
2841 Old Anson Rd Abilene, TX	2.0	1.0	932	$2,000	$2.15	13d	1	1.36mi
234 Clyde St Abilene, TX	3.0	1.0	998	$1,995	$2.00	13d	1	1.50mi

Listing history 11 events

1. 2026-05-18
   status Pending 34-char remark
2. 2026-05-15
   listed $70,000 Active 34-char remark
3. 2014-11-12
   soldstatus
4. 2014-11-07
   soldstatus Sold 253-char remark

   Show marketing remark (253 chars)

   Perfect Starter Home or Great Investment Property. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Open Family concept. There are hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms owner thinks there is hardwood throughout the house. Fenced in backyard. AC unit installed approx. 1 year ago.

5. 2014-10-23
   status Pending 253-char remark

   Show marketing remark (253 chars)

   Perfect Starter Home or Great Investment Property. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Open Family concept. There are hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms owner thinks there is hardwood throughout the house. Fenced in backyard. AC unit installed approx. 1 year ago.

6. 2014-10-15
   listed $50,000 Active 253-char remark

   Show marketing remark (253 chars)

   Perfect Starter Home or Great Investment Property. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Open Family concept. There are hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms owner thinks there is hardwood throughout the house. Fenced in backyard. AC unit installed approx. 1 year ago.

7. 2011-06-13
   soldstatus
8. 2011-06-03
   soldstatus

   Show marketing remark (102 chars)

   3BR 1 BA Brick home. Nice back yard. Ideal starter home. Neat & Clean, Great home for the price.

9. 2011-04-04
   historical

   Show marketing remark (102 chars)

   3BR 1 BA Brick home. Nice back yard. Ideal starter home. Neat & Clean, Great home for the price.

10. 2010-09-14
    listed $43,000

    Show marketing remark (102 chars)

    3BR 1 BA Brick home. Nice back yard. Ideal starter home. Neat & Clean, Great home for the price.

11. 1993-04-06
    soldstatus

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

Tax reassessment forecast TX · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,642 · $137/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,642 · $137/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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone AE · 16% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 7/10 Severe
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 11% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,796
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,921
• − Property taxes: −$1,642
• − Insurance: −$5,468
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,904
• − Management: −$1,904
• − Depreciation: −$2,036
• Taxable income: $6,921
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,661
• After-tax cash flow: $5,622/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: Abilene ISD
• NCES district ID: 4807440
• Math proficiency: 32% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $39,782
• Composite: 27.71/100
• National rank: #6909
• State rank: #575 of 826 in TX

Livability — Abilene

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #142
• US rank: #4037

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Abilene, TX
• County: Taylor County · 136,672 people
• City population: 136,672
• Metro: Abilene, TX
• Population (ZIP): 23,548
• Household income: $53,513
• Rent vs Own: 37.3% rent · 62.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 662.0

Population outlook (Taylor County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 145,270 people
• By 2030: 150,050 · +3.3%
• By 2040: 159,417 · +9.7%
• By 2050: 168,883 · +16.3%
• By 2075: 194,436 · +33.8%
• By 2100: 203,163 · +39.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 48% White 40% Two or more races 24% Black 8%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 44%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Slovak 2% Portuguese 1%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada
• Languages at home: 73% English-only · Spanish 25%

Political lean MEDSL · Taylor

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+49.8) · D 24.6% · R 74.4% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -4.2pp toward R · 2008: -45.6pp · 2024: -49.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+49.8 2020: R+45.3 2016: R+51.1 2012: R+53.6 2008: R+45.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -88.84%
• Current HPI: 184.8875
• Rent YoY: ▲ 40.19%
• Metro: Abilene, TX
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.95%
• F500 in state: 110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Energy	16	$1,198B
▸Technology	5	$198B
▸Engineering / Construction	4	$72B
▸Energy Services	3	$60B
▸Utilities	3	$41B
▸Healthcare	2	$330B

Price history

+62.8% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-05 Sold (MLS) — NTREIS
• 2026-05-27 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2026-05-18 Pending — NTREIS
• 2026-05-15 Listed $70,000 NTREIS
• 2014-11-12 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2014-11-07 Sold (MLS) — NTREIS
• 2014-10-23 Pending — NTREIS
• 2014-10-15 Listed $50,000 NTREIS
• 2011-06-13 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2011-06-03 Sold (MLS) — NTREIS
• 2011-04-04 Listing Removed — NTREIS
• 2010-09-14 Listed $43,000 NTREIS
• 1993-04-06 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+4.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,642 · -0.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.