1607 Bell St · Wichita Falls, TX 76309

$80,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 332 Days on market

Built 1922 6,186 sqft lot $80/sqft · 51% above area

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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 +26.8/30.0
• DSCR +9.2/10.0
• 1% rule +8.2/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.6/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Schools +2.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

2 bedroom one bathroom home that is currently rented for $675.00.

Key facts

• 6,186 sq ft lot
• 2 parking spots
• Built 1922

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $80k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $220 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $80k).
• Recommended offer: $70k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.6% vs local median 4.7% in Wichita Falls — 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 69/100 on livability (#437 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety C-, employment D+, schools D.
• Wichita Falls ISD (urban): math 31% / reading 33% proficiency, ranked #585 of 826 in TX (top 71%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.3%/yr); 129 active listings in the ZIP; 21 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 231 units permitted in Wichita County in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $553 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Wichita County population projected to shrink 7% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $22k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 332 days — a 12% lower offer ($70k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1922 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $70,400 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 332 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 1922 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.32% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.59%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.77%
• DSCR: 1.52
• GRM: 6.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $52,857
• List price: $80,000
• Delta: 51.35%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 2 within 2.0 mi

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1300 Bell St	0.23mi	2/1.5	1,150 (+15%)	9mo	$59,000	$51	55
2147 Avenue J	0.28mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,140 (+14%)	10mo	$135,000	$118	51

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: 7.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.30×
• Total profit: $6,642
• Equity at exit: $11,928

10-year hold

• IRR: 20.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.20×
• Total profit: $49,320
• Equity at exit: $6,917

Cash invested: $22,400 (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 76309

• Rents YoY: 8.3%
• Active inventory: 129
• Price-to-rent: 6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,052 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$420
• Tax from tax record: −$159 /mo · $1,904/yr
• Insurance: −$33
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$221
• Net cashflow: $220

Break-even live

Break-even rent $774

Max offer price $80,000

Occupancy floor 74%

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: $20,000
• Closing costs: $2,400
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 21 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1507 Polk St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	1.0	1316	$1,050	$0.80	43d	1	0.20mi
1901 Giddings St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	909	$1,175	$1.29	43d	1	0.22mi
1301 Giddings St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,150	$1.15	43d	1	0.24mi
2006 Bell St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	1.0	1120	$1,000	$0.89	43d	1	0.31mi
2130 Avenue K Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	1090	$1,390	$1.28	43d	1	0.32mi
1515 Fillmore St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	909	$1,225	$1.35	43d	1	0.36mi
1813 Polk St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	1090	$1,364	$1.25	43d	1	0.37mi
1824 Collins Ave Wichita Falls, TX	1.0	1.0	750	$795	$1.06	43d	1	0.39mi
2007 10th St Unit B Wichita Falls, TX	1.0	1.0	744	$750	$1.01	43d	1	0.50mi
2304 Avenue K Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	1040	$1,050	$1.01	43d	1	0.54mi
1821 9th St Unit B Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	1200	$795	$0.66	43d	1	0.66mi
2003 Buchanan St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	1118	$1,100	$0.98	43d	1	0.66mi
1916 7th St Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	1226	$1,050	$0.86	43d	1	0.81mi
2500 Taylor St Unit 2500 Taylor A Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	910	$800	$0.88	43d	1	0.83mi
504 Fillmore St Wichita Falls, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0	734	$895	$1.22	43d	6	0.87mi
1810 7th St Unit 1/2 Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	806	$775	$0.96	43d	1	0.88mi
2204 Tilden St Unit A Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	2.0	872	$930	$1.07	43d	1	0.88mi
2912 Avenue L Unit L Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	1104	$895	$0.81	43d	1	0.92mi
1714 7th St Wichita Falls, TX	3.0	1.0	1452	$850	$0.59	43d	1	0.94mi
2812 Avenue R Unit R Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	1044	$925	$0.89	43d	1	1.19mi
1901 Wenonah Ave Unit B Wichita Falls, TX	2.0	1.0	946	$1,000	$1.06	43d	1	1.20mi

Listing history 25 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $80,000 Active 332 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $80,000 Active 331 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $80,000 Active 330 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $80,000 Active 329 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $80,000 Active 328 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $80,000 Active 326 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $80,000 Active 325 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $80,000 Active 323 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $80,000 Active 322 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $80,000 Active 321 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $80,000 Active 320 DOM
12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $80,000 Active 317 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $80,000 Active 315 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $80,000 Active 314 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $80,000 Active 313 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $80,000 Active 312 DOM
17. 2025-07-22
    listed $80,000 Active 65-char remark

    Show marketing remark (65 chars)

    2 bedroom one bathroom home that is currently rented for $675.00.

18. 2021-08-19
    soldstatus
19. 2021-04-26
    soldstatus
20. 2021-04-26
    soldstatus
21. 2018-02-02
    soldstatus
22. 2018-02-02
    soldstatus
23. 2017-12-01
    listed $34,900
24. 2008-08-04
    soldstatus
25. 2006-03-21
    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: $1,904 · $159/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,904 · $159/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 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 8% 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: $12,626
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,481
• − Property taxes: −$1,904
• − Insurance: −$400
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,010
• − Management: −$1,010
• − Depreciation: −$2,327
• Taxable income: $1,494
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$358
• After-tax cash flow: $2,278/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: Wichita Falls ISD
• NCES district ID: 4845780
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -10.00%
• Reading proficiency: 33% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $41,604
• Composite: 27.06/100
• National rank: #7051
• State rank: #585 of 826 in TX

Livability — Wichita Falls

• Score: 69/100
• State rank: #437
• US rank: #8940

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Wichita Falls, TX
• County: Wichita County · 95,694 people
• City population: 95,694
• Metro: Wichita Falls, TX
• Population (ZIP): 13,395
• Household income: $54,159
• Rent vs Own: 42.7% rent · 57.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 469.0

Population outlook (Wichita County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 129,638 people
• By 2030: 128,366 · -1.0%
• By 2040: 124,466 · -4.0%
• By 2050: 120,499 · -7.0%
• By 2075: 113,884 · -12.2%
• By 2100: 101,818 · -21.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: White 58% Hispanic / Latino 29% Two or more races 12% Black 6% Asian 2% Native American 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 27%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1% Portuguese 1%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 82% English-only · Spanish 15% Vietnamese 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Wichita

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+44.0) · D 27.5% · R 71.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -5.2pp toward R · 2008: -38.9pp · 2024: -44.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+44.0 2020: R+41.1 2016: R+49.7 2012: R+47.1 2008: R+38.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -88.35%
• Current HPI: 137.2935
• Rent YoY: ▲ 8.33%
• Metro: Wichita Falls, 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

+129.2% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2025-07-22 Listed $80,000 NTREIS
• 2021-08-19 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2021-04-26 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2021-04-26 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2018-02-02 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2018-02-02 Sold (MLS) — WFAOR
• 2017-12-01 Listed $34,900 WFAOR
• 2008-08-04 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2006-03-21 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+7.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,904 · +17.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.