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401 American Elm Dr
D- Composite 37.8
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  • ARV discount +11.6/15.0
  • Cash flow +8.5/30.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.0/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.9/10.0
  • DSCR +2.3/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$268,490

401 American Elm Dr · Josephine, TX 75189
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,399 sqft · SingleFamily · 122 Days on market
Built 2026 Good condition 7,405 sqft lot Garage $192/sqft · 9% below area Est $295k · 9% under $46/mo HOA · 2% of rent ↓ 4% since listing

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

Listing remarks

New! Super cute single story floor plan! Three bedrooms, two full baths, open floor plan with covered patio. Home includes, island kitchen, granite counters throughout, LED lighting, full sprinkler system, professionally engineered post tension foundation, and much more! Waverly Estates is a new D. R. Horton community in Josephine. The community is conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 30, providing easy access to Rockwall and the DFW Metroplex. Waverly Estates offers a variety of single-family homes to choose from. If you're looking for a new home in the Josephine area, Waverly Estates is the perfect community for you.

Key facts

  • 7,405 sq ft lot
  • 3 garage spots
  • Built 2026

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 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $268k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-234 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $235k (12.6% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $211k (21.4% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $211k (21.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 60/100 on livability (#1,076 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Community ISD (rural): math 30% / reading 38% proficiency, ranked #479 of 826 in TX (top 58%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Leland E Edge Middle (math 25% / reading 35%, grade F, #1,056 of 1,662 statewide, top 65%, 931 students, 53% FRL) — zoned schools average 53% FRL vs 36% district-wide (18 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.1%/yr); 1569 active listings in the ZIP; 35 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 33d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 51% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 19,194 units permitted in Collin County in 2024 (3,988 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Collin County population projected at +60% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 122 days — a 12% lower offer ($236k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $211,039 (21.4% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 122 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 21% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
0.79%
Cap rate
5.25%
Cash-on-cash
-3.74%
DSCR
0.83
GRM
10.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$295,189
List price
$268,490
Delta
-9.04%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
508 American Elm Dr 0.03mi 3/2.0 1,399 (0%) 2mo $248,490 $178 97
406 Saddle Blanket Dr 0.32mi 3/2.0 1,404 (+0%) 2mo $251,010 $179 83
409 Saddle Blanket Dr 0.35mi 3/2.0 1,404 (+0%) 4mo $270,990 $193 80
511 Magnolia Dr 0.29mi 3/2.0 1,526 (+9%) 4mo $219,900 $144 68
410 Saddle Blanket Dr 0.32mi 3/2.0 1,253 (-10%) 2mo $247,990 $198 66
403 Saddle Blanket Dr 0.34mi 3/2.0 1,253 (-10%) 0mo $227,990 $182 66
501 Saddle Blanket Dr 0.35mi 3/2.0 1,253 (-10%) 1mo $231,940 $185 66
503 Plum Dr 0.12mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,587 (+13%) 2mo $225,000 $142 66
220 Weatherboard Dr 0.45mi 3/2.0 1,255 (-10%) 0mo $217,500 $173 62
114 Sebastian Ln 0.51mi 3/2.0 1,269 (-9%) 4mo $225,000 $177 58
802 Rustic Way 0.57mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,577 (+13%) 0mo $232,500 $147 47
210 E Cook St 0.74mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,232 (-12%) 2mo $214,897 $174 39

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-26.1%
Equity multiple
0.14×
Total profit
$-64,552
Equity at exit
$40,033
10-year hold
IRR
-37.3%
Equity multiple
-0.32×
Total profit
$-99,081
Equity at exit
$23,214

Cash invested: $75,177 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
43 active · 15 under contract
Months of supply
11.7 mo (9%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$265,000 ($167/sqft)
Median days on market
93 d
This list price
60% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+26.0% above current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 75189

Home prices YoY
-25.0%
Rents YoY
-1.1%
Active inventory
1569
Price-to-rent
10.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,110 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,408
Tax est. 1.5%
$336 /mo · $4,027/yr
Insurance
$112
HOA
$46
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$443
Net cashflow
$-234

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,407
Max offer price $234,591
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-49 -5% $-141 +0% $-234 +5% $-327 +10% $-420
Rent -10% $-401 -5% $-318 +0% $-234 +5% $-151 +10% $-68
Rate -1.0pp $-99 -0.5pp $-166 base $-234 +0.5pp $-304 +1.0pp $-375

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
$67,122
Closing costs
$8,055
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 35 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
319 Plum Dr Nevada, TX 4.0 2.0 1587 $1,899 $1.20 59d 1 0.08mi
503 Hawthorn Dr Nevada, TX 4.0 2.0 1824 $2,095 $1.15 21d 1 0.20mi
503 Hawthorn Dr Nevada, TX 4.0 2.0 1824 $2,095 $1.15 0d 1 0.20mi
504 Saddle Blanket Dr Nevada, TX 4.0 2.0 1649 $1,949 $1.18 64d 1 0.37mi
504 Saddle Blanket Dr Nevada, TX 4.0 2.0 1649 $1,799 $1.09 9d 1 0.37mi
214 Crooked Field Dr Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1398 $1,900 $1.36 73d 1 0.43mi
819 Rustic Way Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1796 $2,000 $1.11 32d 1 0.53mi
802 Turnbuckle Ct Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1577 $1,849 $1.17 93d 1 0.61mi
401 Silo Cir Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1568 $1,900 $1.21 38d 1 0.69mi
801 Meadow Creek Ln Josephine, TX 4.0 2.0 1757 $2,500 $1.42 54d 1 0.75mi
801 Meadow Creek Ln Josephine, TX 4.0 2.0 1708 $2,300 $1.35 26d 1 0.75mi
722 Windmill St Josephine, TX 4.0 2.0 1568 $1,950 $1.24 4d 1 0.75mi
306 E Cook St Josephine, TX 3.0 2.0 1817 $2,100 $1.16 42d 1 0.75mi
800 Windmill St Josephine, TX 4.0 2.0 1843 $2,000 $1.09 17d 1 0.76mi
800 Windmill St Josephine, TX 4.0 2.0 1843 $2,100 $1.14 56d 1 0.76mi
800 Windmill St Josephine, TX 4.0 2.0 1843 $2,100 $1.14 48d 1 0.76mi
414 Main St Josephine, TX 3.0 2.0 1720 $1,650 $0.96 1d 1 0.77mi
209 N Greenville St Josephine, TX 3.0 1.5 1196 $1,600 $1.34 38d 1 0.77mi
1004 Cotton Gin Ct Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1875 $1,850 $0.99 62d 1 0.84mi
1304 Lowhill Dr Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1843 $1,995 $1.08 4d 1 0.85mi
1304 Lowhill Dr Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1843 $1,895 $1.03 25d 1 0.85mi
1007 Cotton Gin Ct Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1611 $2,050 $1.27 93d 1 0.86mi
406 Knapsack Ln Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1870 $1,856 $0.99 12d 1 0.87mi
808 Saddle Horn Way Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1870 $2,199 $1.18 0d 1 0.94mi
904 Saddle Horn Way Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1870 $1,995 $1.07 12d 1 0.94mi
904 Saddle Horn Way Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1870 $1,995 $1.07 7d 1 0.94mi
508 Windrow Dr Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1533 $1,875 $1.22 73d 1 1.04mi
508 Windrow Dr Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1533 $1,900 $1.24 93d 1 1.04mi
503 Cistern Way Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1294 $1,795 $1.39 51d 1 1.04mi
503 Cistern Way Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1294 $1,795 $1.39 16d 1 1.04mi
1503 Cotton Gin Ct Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1566 $2,200 $1.40 93d 1 1.13mi
1208 Fieldstone Ct Royse City, TX 4.0 2.0 1835 $2,000 $1.09 93d 1 1.16mi
606 Wrangler Dr Josephine, TX 3.0 2.0 1310 $1,900 $1.45 4d 1 1.21mi
408 N Greenville St Nevada, TX 3.0 1.0 936 $1,400 $1.50 0d 1 1.25mi
1404 Old Trail Rd Royse City, TX 3.0 2.0 1625 $1,995 $1.23 1d 1 1.27mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Builder special listing conditionsPossession at closing/funding or upon completion
Financial info
Listing accepts Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA and VA financing
HOA & community
Mandatory associationSemi-annual HOA feeHOA fee includes full use of facilities

Exterior

Parking
Attached garage3 covered/garage parking spaces
Security
Smoke detectorsCarbon monoxide detectors
Utilities
City waterCity sewerProperty in a municipal utility districtEnergy-efficient features including upgraded attic insulation, insulation, efficient HVAC, efficient lighting, thermostat, and efficient windows
Home design
Single family residenceOne storyNew construction completed in 2026Not attached to another propertySubdivision: Waverly Estates
Construction
Composition roofSlab foundationNew construction
Exterior features
Wood fencingLot less than 0.5 acre

Interior

Kitchen
Granite countersKitchen islandBreakfast barBuilt-in cabinetsEat-in kitchenPantryWater line to refrigeratorDishwasherDisposalElectric rangeMicrowave
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet (Level 1)Two additional bedrooms (Level 1) with split-bedroom layout
Flooring
CarpetLaminate
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)Central air (electric)
Interior features
Open floorplanDecorative lightingEat-in kitchenKitchen islandPantryGranite countersHigh speed internet availableCable TV available
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookups (utility details not specified)

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $268,490 Active 122 DOM
  2. 2026-08-06
    days on market $268,490 Active 120 DOM
  3. 2026-08-05
    days on market $268,490 Active 119 DOM
  4. 2026-08-04
    days on market $268,490 Active 118 DOM
  5. 2026-08-03
    days on market $268,490 Active 117 DOM
  6. 2026-07-31
    days on market $268,490 Active 114 DOM
  7. 2026-07-30
    days on market $268,490 Active 112 DOM
  8. 2026-07-28
    days on market $268,490 Active 111 DOM
  9. 2026-07-26
    days on market $268,490 Active 109 DOM
  10. 2026-07-24
    days on market $268,490 Active 107 DOM
  11. 2026-07-23
    days on market $268,490 Active 106 DOM
  12. 2026-07-22
    days on market $268,490 Active 105 DOM
  13. 2026-07-21
    days on market $268,490 Active 104 DOM
  14. 2026-07-20
    days on market $268,490 Active 103 DOM
  15. 2026-07-18
    days on market $268,490 Active 101 DOM
  16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $268,490 Active 100 DOM
  17. 2026-07-16
    days on market $268,490 Active 99 DOM
  18. 2026-07-15
    days on market $268,490 Active 98 DOM
  19. 2026-07-14
    days on market $268,490 Active 97 DOM
  20. 2026-07-13
    days on market $268,490 Active 96 DOM
  21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $268,490 Active 95 DOM
  22. 2026-07-11
    days on market $268,490 Active 94 DOM
  23. 2026-07-10
    days on market $268,490 Active 93 DOM
  24. 2026-07-09
    days on market $268,490 Active 92 DOM
  25. 2026-07-07
    days on market $268,490 Active 90 DOM
  26. 2026-07-06
    days on market $268,490 Active 89 DOM
  27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $268,490 Active 88 DOM
  28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $268,490 Active 87 DOM
  29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $268,490 Active 86 DOM
  30. 2026-07-02
    days on market $268,490 Active 85 DOM
  31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $268,490 Active 84 DOM
  32. 2026-06-30
    price $268,490 Active 83 DOM
  33. 2026-06-30
    days on market $265,490 Active 83 DOM
  34. 2026-06-29
    days on market $265,490 Active 82 DOM
  35. 2026-06-28
    days on market $265,490 Active 81 DOM
  36. 2026-06-27
    days on market $265,490 Active 80 DOM
  37. 2026-06-26
    days on market $265,490 Active 79 DOM
  38. 2026-06-24
    days on market $265,490 Active 77 DOM
  39. 2026-06-22
    days on market $265,490 Active 75 DOM
  40. 2026-06-21
    days on market $265,490 Active 74 DOM
  41. 2026-06-18
    days on market $265,490 Active 71 DOM
  42. 2026-06-17
    days on market $265,490 Active 70 DOM
  43. 2026-06-16
    days on market $265,490 Active 69 DOM
  44. 2026-06-15
    days on market $265,490 Active 68 DOM
  45. 2026-06-13
    days on market $265,490 Active 66 DOM
  46. 2026-06-13
    days on market $265,490 Active 65 DOM
  47. 2026-06-10
    price $265,490 Active 62 DOM
  48. 2026-06-09
    days on market $268,490 Active 62 DOM
  49. 2026-06-08
    days on market $268,490 Active 61 DOM
  50. 2026-06-07
    days on market $268,490 Active 60 DOM

ⓘ 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 7/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$25,325
− Mortgage interest
−$15,040
− Property taxes
−$4,027
− Insurance
−$1,342
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,026
− Management
−$2,026
− HOA
−$552
− Depreciation
−$7,811
Taxable loss
−$7,499
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,800
After-tax cash flow
$-1,011/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 · 4 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This single-story home in Waverly Estates is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed. It offers a good ROI with updates focusing on curb appeal and modern amenities.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both Add a smart home system — Improves energy efficiency and adds modern amenities
F Composite school gradezoned avg 33/100

Zoned Schools

Middle Leland E Edge Middle F TX #1,056/1,662 Nat'l #8,861/14,009 High Community H S F TX #941/1,632 Nat'l #9,497/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Community ISD
NCES district ID
4814850
Math proficiency
30% ▼ -23.00%
Reading proficiency
38% ▼ -11.00%
Median HH income
$71,841
Composite
31.58/100
National rank
#5951
State rank
#479 of 826 in TX
C Composite livability gradescore 60/100

Livability — Josephine

Score
60/100
State rank
#1076
US rank
#19105

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Rockwall County · 1,210,074 people
Metro
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Population (ZIP)
48,739
Household income
$117,125
Rent vs Own
11.5% rent · 88.5% own
Severe rent burden
22% of renters

Population outlook (Collin County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,210,074 people
By 2030
1,358,201 · +12.2%
By 2040
1,654,061 · +36.7%
By 2050
1,937,359 · +60.1%
By 2075
2,567,039 · +112.1%
By 2100
2,952,048 · +144.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
Race & ethnicity
White 60% Hispanic / Latino 25% Two or more races 12% Black 10% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 20%
Common ancestry
Slovak 2% Serbian 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, Philippines, Jamaica
Languages at home
80% English-only · Spanish 15% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Collin

2024 margin
R (+11.1) · D 43.1% · R 54.3% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
+14.4pp toward D · 2008: -25.6pp · 2024: -11.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+11.1 2020: R+4.3 2016: R+17.0 2012: R+31.6 2008: R+25.6

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

-3.6% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-30 Price Changed $268,490 NTREIS
  • 2026-06-09 Price Changed $265,490 NTREIS
  • 2026-04-22 Price Changed $268,490 NTREIS
  • 2026-04-08 Listed $278,490 NTREIS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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