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520 Williams St
A- Composite 80.97
Why this score? — see what drove the A- 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
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$60,750

520 Williams St · Longview, TX 75601
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 864 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 64 Days on market
Built 1957 Good condition 9,583 sqft lot Garage $70/sqft · 48% below area Est $117k · 48% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Come see this ready to move in 2/1 home located Centrally in Longview, TX. Newly renovated and perfect for rental/ investment, starter home or if you are looking to downsize to a 2 bedroom. Schedule your tour today!

Key facts

  • 9,583 sq ft lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1957

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $61k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $436 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $61k).
  • Recommended offer: $57k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 14.9% vs local median 3.2% in Longview — 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 73/100 on livability (#213 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment C-, crime D+, amenities F.
  • Longview ISD (urban): math 49% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #244 of 826 in TX (top 30%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: J L Everhart Magnet El (math 55% / reading 50%, grade C-, #720 of 4,322 statewide, top 17%, 449 students, 90% FRL, charter); Forest Park Magnet School (math 42% / reading 40%, grade F, #613 of 1,662 statewide, top 38%, 453 students, 96% FRL, charter); Longview H S (math 61% / reading 52%, grade C, #357 of 1,632 statewide, top 22%, 2,170 students, 82% FRL, charter) — zoned schools average 89% FRL vs 66% district-wide (23 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.3%/yr); 223 active listings in the ZIP; 18 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 109d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 193 units permitted in Gregg County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $420 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.3% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 64 days — a 6% lower offer ($57k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts 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 1957 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 60% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $57,105 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 64 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1957 — 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
1.80%
Cap rate
14.90%
Cash-on-cash
30.73%
DSCR
2.37
GRM
4.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$117,446
List price
$60,750
Delta
-47.89%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
3 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1924 Leona St 0.37mi 2/1.0 858 (-1%) 34mo $75,000 $87 62
201 Harlem Ave 1.42mi 3/1.0 (+1) 864 (0%) 48mo $109,999 $127 40
1220 Mahlow Dr 0.51mi 2/1.0 1,122 (+30%) 52mo $119,500 $107 31
214 W Eckman St 2.14mi 2/1.0 672 (-22%) 18mo $99,900 $149 25
1600 N 7th St #6 0.99mi 1/1.0 (-1) 700 (-19%) 15mo $76,000 $109 22
1600 N Seventh St #3 0.99mi 1/1.0 (-1) 700 (-19%) 47mo $68,000 $97 15
1403 N 9th St 0.79mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,053 (+22%) 58mo $119,000 $113 15

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 · 3.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
25.8%
Equity multiple
2.07×
Total profit
$18,239
Equity at exit
$9,058
10-year hold
IRR
33.7%
Equity multiple
4.12×
Total profit
$53,012
Equity at exit
$5,253

Cash invested: $17,010 (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.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
5 active
Median asking
$99,999 ($109/sqft)
Median days on market
125 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+25.1% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 75601

Home prices YoY
-29.9%
Rents YoY
3.3%
Active inventory
223
Price-to-rent
4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,093 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$319
Tax from tax record
$84 /mo · $1,008/yr
Insurance
$25
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$230
Net cashflow
$436

Break-even live

Break-even rent $542
Max offer price $60,750
Occupancy floor 55%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $470 -5% $453 +0% $436 +5% $418 +10% $401
Rent -10% $349 -5% $392 +0% $436 +5% $479 +10% $522
Rate -1.0pp $466 -0.5pp $451 base $436 +0.5pp $420 +1.0pp $404

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
$15,188
Closing costs
$1,822
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 18 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
607 Texas St Longview, TX 3.0 2.0 1090 $1,249 $1.15 108d 1 0.12mi
703 Texas St Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 980 $1,100 $1.12 139d 1 0.25mi
2006 Jane St Unit H Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,000 $1.00 108d 1 0.42mi
2114 E Marshall Ave Unit 203 Longview, TX 2.0 1.5 915 $1,195 $1.31 0d 1 0.65mi
2114 E Marshall Ave Unit 204 Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 685 $900 $1.31 0d 1 0.65mi
1507 N Eastman Rd Longview, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 960 $1,196 $1.25 0d 11 0.86mi
1200 N Fourth St Unit 59 Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 900 $1,100 $1.22 139d 1 0.93mi
1200 N Fourth St Unit 60 Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 750 $950 $1.27 139d 1 0.93mi
1200 N Fourth St Apt 64 Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 750 $950 $1.27 108d 1 0.93mi
1200 N Fourth St Unit 65 Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 700 $950 $1.36 116d 1 0.93mi
1200 N Fourth St Apt 55 Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 850 $1,100 $1.29 108d 1 0.93mi
1200 N 4th St Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 800 $1,075 $1.34 6d 1 0.94mi
1602 N Seventh St Unit 14 Longview, TX 2.0 1.0 884 $950 $1.07 108d 1 1.01mi
405 S 15th St Unit B Longview, TX 3.0 2.0 980 $1,075 $1.10 6d 1 1.14mi
906 E Cotton St Unit C Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 600 $555 $0.93 139d 1 1.25mi
406 Davis St Unit A Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 600 $625 $1.04 6d 1 1.34mi
437 N Fredonia St Apt 217 Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 600 $700 $1.17 116d 1 1.38mi
437 N Fredonia St Apt 212 Longview, TX 1.0 1.0 600 $700 $1.17 139d 1 1.38mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
Attached paved garage
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewer
Home design
Single-family residenceOne story
Construction
Aluminum sidingVinyl sidingPillar/post/pier foundationComposition roofResidential property
Exterior features
Chain link fencingStorage outbuilding

Interior

Kitchen
RefrigeratorDishwasherGas rangeGas oven
Bedrooms
3 total rooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Ceiling fan(s)Window unit(s)
Interior features
Storm windowsBlindsDisposalGas water heater
Laundry & utility
WasherDryer

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    pricedays on market $60,750 Active 64 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $61,200 Active 63 DOM
  3. 2026-09-20
    days on market $61,200 Active 61 DOM
  4. 2026-09-18
    days on market $61,200 Active 59 DOM
  5. 2026-09-17
    days on market $61,200 Active 58 DOM
  6. 2026-09-16
    days on market $61,200 Active 57 DOM
  7. 2026-09-15
    days on market $61,200 Active 56 DOM
  8. 2026-09-14
    days on market $61,200 Active 55 DOM
  9. 2026-09-13
    days on market $61,200 Active 54 DOM
  10. 2026-09-12
    days on market $61,200 Active 53 DOM
  11. 2026-09-11
    days on market $61,200 Active 52 DOM
  12. 2026-09-05
    days on market $61,200 Active 46 DOM
  13. 2026-09-04
    days on market $61,200 Active 45 DOM
  14. 2026-09-03
    days on market $61,200 Active 44 DOM
  15. 2026-08-31
    days on market $61,200 Active 41 DOM
  16. 2026-08-30
    days on market $61,200 Active 40 DOM
  17. 2026-08-29
    days on market $61,200 Active 39 DOM
  18. 2026-08-28
    days on market $61,200 Active 38 DOM
  19. 2026-08-27
    days on market $61,200 Active 37 DOM
  20. 2026-08-25
    days on market $61,200 Active 35 DOM
  21. 2026-08-24
    days on market $61,200 Active 34 DOM
  22. 2026-08-23
    days on market $61,200 Active 33 DOM
  23. 2026-08-22
    days on market $61,200 Active 32 DOM
  24. 2026-08-21
    days on market $61,200 Active 31 DOM
  25. 2026-08-20
    days on market $61,200 Active 30 DOM
  26. 2026-08-19
    days on market $61,200 Active 29 DOM
  27. 2026-08-18
    days on market $61,200 Active 28 DOM
  28. 2026-08-17
    days on market $61,200 Active 27 DOM
  29. 2026-08-16
    days on market $61,200 Active 26 DOM
  30. 2026-08-15
    days on market $61,200 Active 25 DOM
  31. 2026-08-15
    days on market $61,200 Active 24 DOM
  32. 2026-08-13
    days on market $61,200 Active 23 DOM
  33. 2026-08-12
    days on market $61,200 Active 22 DOM
  34. 2026-08-11
    days on market $61,200 Active 21 DOM
  35. 2026-08-10
    days on market $61,200 Active 20 DOM
  36. 2026-08-09
    days on market $61,200 Active 19 DOM
  37. 2026-08-08
    days on market $61,200 Active 18 DOM
  38. 2026-08-07
    days on market $61,200 Active 17 DOM
  39. 2026-08-06
    days on market $61,200 Active 16 DOM
  40. 2026-08-05
    days on market $61,200 Active 15 DOM
  41. 2026-08-04
    days on market $61,200 Active 14 DOM
  42. 2026-08-03
    days on market $61,200 Active 13 DOM
  43. 2026-07-31
    days on market $61,200 Active 10 DOM
  44. 2026-07-30
    pricedays on market $61,200 Active 9 DOM
  45. 2026-07-29
    days on market $63,200 Active 8 DOM
  46. 2026-07-27
    days on market $63,200 Active 6 DOM
  47. 2026-07-25
    days on market $63,200 Active 4 DOM
  48. 2026-07-23
    days on market $63,200 Active 2 DOM
  49. 2026-07-22
    pricedays on marketlisting id $63,200 Active 1 DOM
  50. 2026-07-21
    days on market $63,250 Active 192 DOM

ⓘ 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
$1,008 · $84/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,112 · $93/mo
Expected delta
+$104/yr (+$9/mo · 10.3%)

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 60% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$13,116
− Mortgage interest
−$3,403
− Property taxes
−$1,008
− Insurance
−$304
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,049
− Management
−$1,049
− Depreciation
−$1,767
Taxable income
$4,535
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,089
After-tax cash flow
$4,138/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 · 7 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $4,320–$12,960 screening

This 2/1 home is newly renovated and move-in ready, with good condition and potential for further value-add improvements.

Deferred maintenance Est. $50,000–$150,000 screening

  • Major Roof (roof) — No roof visible in photos
  • Major Windows (windows) — Windows appear old and worn
  • Major Electrical (electrical) — Electrical panel not visible
  • Major Plumbing (plumbing) — No plumbing fixtures visible
  • Major Exterior (exterior) — Exterior siding appears old and worn

Value-add opportunities

  • Both landscaping and curb appeal — enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both new flooring in bathrooms — improves functionality and aesthetics
  • Both new paint throughout — refreshes the home's appearance and adds value

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

D Composite school gradezoned avg 50/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary J L Everhart Magnet El C- TX #720/4,322 Nat'l #11,114/41,679 Middle Forest Park Magnet School F TX #613/1,662 Nat'l #5,727/14,009 High Longview H S C TX #357/1,632 Nat'l #4,271/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Longview ISD
NCES district ID
4828110
Math proficiency
49% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
46% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$39,837
Composite
39.76/100
National rank
#3889
State rank
#244 of 826 in TX
B Composite livability gradescore 73/100

Livability — Longview

Score
73/100
State rank
#213
US rank
#5287

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Longview, TX
County
Gregg County · 125,947 people
City population
103,792
Metro
Longview, TX
Population (ZIP)
15,780
Household income
$65,700
Rent vs Own
39.1% rent · 60.9% own
Severe rent burden
6% of renters

Population outlook (Gregg County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
125,947 people
By 2030
126,542 · +0.5%
By 2040
127,311 · +1.1%
By 2050
127,289 · +1.1%
By 2075
124,954 · -0.8%
By 2100
113,737 · -9.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
White 53% Black 21% Hispanic / Latino 21% Two or more races 13% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 17%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 3% Slovak 3% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
81% English-only · Spanish 16% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Gregg

2024 margin
Solid R (+42.2) · D 28.5% · R 70.7%
2008→2024 swing
-4.6pp toward R · 2008: -37.6pp · 2024: -42.2pp
All cycles
2024: R+42.2 2020: R+36.9 2016: R+41.3 2012: R+39.5 2008: R+37.6

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+110.7% since first listed
16 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-21 Listed $63,200 LAAR
  • 2026-07-06 Relisted LAAR
  • 2026-07-06 Price Changed $63,250 LAAR
  • 2026-05-06 Price Changed $69,999 LAAR
  • 2026-04-29 Price Changed $71,000 LAAR
  • 2026-03-30 Price Changed $72,000 LAAR
  • 2026-03-18 Price Changed $79,999 LAAR
  • 2026-03-04 Price Changed $84,955 LAAR
  • 2026-02-11 Price Changed $85,000 LAAR
  • 2026-01-28 Price Changed $87,500 LAAR
  • 2026-01-05 Listed $90,000 LAAR
  • 2025-08-15 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2025-08-14 Sold (MLS) LAAR
  • 2025-08-02 Pending LAAR
  • 2025-07-30 Listed $30,000 LAAR
  • 2023-08-17 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+2.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,008 · +9.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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