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3430 Ivy Ln
B Composite 72.81
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
  • Rent growth +4.8/5.0
  • Schools +4.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$45,000

3430 Ivy Ln · Nederland, TX 77627
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,963 sqft · Other
Built 1995 Fair condition

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

Listing remarks

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 1,800 square feet of living space, offering comfort, space, and great features both inside and out. This home has a welcoming layout perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the charm of a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings, along with granite countertops that add a stylish and durable touch to the kitchen. Step outside and you & acirc; & euro; & trade; ll find large front and back porches, perfect for morning coffee, grilling, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The fully fenced yard offers privacy and space for kids, pets, or gatherings, and the shed provides extra storage for tools or outdoor equipment.

Key facts

  • Built 1995

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 3-bed/2.0-bath other listed at $45k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $45k).
  • Cap rate 35.4% vs local median 4.6% in Nederland — 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 (#129 in TX, #3,906 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Nederland ISD (suburban): math 51% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #138 of 826 in TX (top 17%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+9.3%/yr); 111 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 343 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $311 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $13k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 0 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
Recommended offer $45,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
3.95%
Cap rate
35.43%
Cash-on-cash
104.07%
DSCR
5.63
GRM
2.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
6.69×
Total profit
$71,723
Equity at exit
$6,710
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
16.47×
Total profit
$194,921
Equity at exit
$3,891

Cash invested: $12,600 (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.

ZIP-level market 77627

Rents YoY
9.3%
Active inventory
111
Price-to-rent
2.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,777 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$236
Tax est. 1.5%
$56 /mo · $675/yr
Insurance
$19
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$373
Net cashflow
$1,093

Break-even live

Break-even rent $394
Max offer price $45,000
Occupancy floor 34%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,124 -5% $1,108 +0% $1,093 +5% $1,077 +10% $1,062
Rent -10% $952 -5% $1,023 +0% $1,093 +5% $1,163 +10% $1,233
Rate -1.0pp $1,115 -0.5pp $1,104 base $1,093 +0.5pp $1,081 +1.0pp $1,069

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
$11,250
Closing costs
$1,350
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
3405 Landrey Ct Nederland, TX 3.0 2.0 1456 $1,746 $1.20 14d 1 0.14mi
2707 Seattle St Nederland, TX 3.0 2.5 2077 $1,850 $0.89 24d 1 0.98mi
3514 Hwy 69 N Nederland, TX 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1144 $1,600 $1.40 14d 7 1.05mi
1903 N 19th St Nederland, TX 3.0 2.0 2154 $2,950 $1.37 44d 1 1.32mi

Listing history 1 events

  1. 2026-05-26
    listed $45,000

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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$21,322
− Mortgage interest
−$2,521
− Property taxes
−$675
− Insurance
−$225
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,706
− Management
−$1,706
− Depreciation
−$1,309
Taxable income
$13,181
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,163
After-tax cash flow
$9,949/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 2 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

The home requires moderate repairs and maintenance, with a focus on painting and landscaping to enhance its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor Kitchen cabinets — Slight wear
  • Minor Landscaping — Needs trimming

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Rental Landscaping — Well-maintained landscaping improves curb appeal and tenant satisfaction

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Kitchen cabinets · Slight wear Minor $500–3,000
Landscaping · Needs trimming Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items $1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Rental Landscaping — Well-maintained landscaping improves curb appeal and tenant satisfaction

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Nederland ISD
NCES district ID
4832280
Math proficiency
51% ▼ -3.00%
Reading proficiency
52% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$59,647
Composite
44.95/100
National rank
#2709
State rank
#138 of 826 in TX

Livability — Nederland

Score
75/100
State rank
#129
US rank
#3906

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Nederland, TX
County
Jefferson County · 203,592 people
City population
22,357
Metro
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Population (ZIP)
22,357
Household income
$78,001
Rent vs Own
26.4% rent · 73.6% own
Severe rent burden
572.0

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
259,015 people
By 2030
260,685 · +0.6%
By 2040
263,309 · +1.7%
By 2050
265,237 · +2.4%
By 2075
270,193 · +4.3%
By 2100
255,628 · -1.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (78%)
Race & ethnicity
White 78% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 8% Black 4% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 8%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 10% Slovak 3% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 8% Other Indo-European 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

2024 margin
Lean R (+8.9) · D 45.1% · R 54.0%
2008→2024 swing
-11.1pp toward R · 2008: 2.2pp · 2024: -8.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+8.9 2020: R+1.6 2016: R+0.5 2012: D+1.6 2008: D+2.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -228.91%
Current HPI
176.2132
Rent YoY
▲ 9.27%
Metro
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.95%
F500 in state
110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-05-26 Listed $45,000 FSBO.com

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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