734 Dell Dale St · Channelview, TX 77530

$150,000

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,471 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 5 Days on market

Built 1958 6,969 sqft lot Est $225k · 33% 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 +24.9/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +8.1/10.0
• 1% rule +7.7/10.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Livability +3.3/5.0
• Schools +2.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Beautiful 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors throughout. Home has a front room that is perfect for an office or 2nd living room. Updates include roof and fully upgraded electrical panel. All appliances included. This is a must see!

Key facts

• Flexible space
• Second living area
• Home office

Tags

• HOME OFFICE
• SECOND LIVING AREA
• FLEXIBLE SPACE
• ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINING SPACE

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Seller disclosure available

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage (1 car)
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Residential property; Single entry level layout; Built in 1958
• Construction: Brick and wood siding exterior; Composition roof; Slab foundation
• Exterior features: Subdivision lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen (9 x 9)
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on the second floor (13 x 13); Bedroom on the second floor (9 x 13); Bedroom on the second floor (11 x 13)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (gas); Central electric air conditioning
• Interior features: Family room on the first floor; Breakfast nook on the first floor; Kitchen on the first floor

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $150k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $322 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
• Cap rate 8.9% vs local median 4.7% in Channelview — 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 66/100 on livability (#598 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
• Channelview ISD (suburban): math 27% / reading 30% proficiency, ranked #640 of 826 in TX (top 78%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Channelview H S (math 24% / reading 35%, grade F, #1,112 of 1,632 statewide, top 70%, 2,893 students, 87% FRL) — zoned schools average 87% FRL vs 70% district-wide (17 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+16.9%/yr); 100 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 4d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($62k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 5 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 2 sale attempts since 11y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $80k (35%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 2.7% of price; built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% 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 $150,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
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 F 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: 1.27% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.87%
• Cash-on-cash: 9.20%
• DSCR: 1.41
• GRM: 6.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $225,063
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
734 Dell Dale St	0.00mi	3/1.5	1,471 (0%)	0mo	$150,000	$102	100
811 Shadowglen St	0.19mi	3/1.0	1,306 (-11%)	0mo	$150,000	$115	70
826 Ivyhollow Dr	0.27mi	3/2.0	1,593 (+8%)	3mo	$175,000	$110	69
15418 Lost Lariat Ct	0.40mi	3/2.0	1,545 (+5%)	3mo	$254,900	$165	69
1118 Chestnut Bough St	0.63mi	3/2.0	1,499 (+2%)	1mo	$225,000	$150	65
730 Doncrest St	0.55mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,503 (+2%)	4mo	$230,000	$153	60
15435 Sicomoro Viejo St	0.68mi	3/2.0	1,522 (+4%)	6mo	$252,500	$166	56
15145 Sheffield Ter	0.59mi	3/2.0	1,606 (+9%)	2mo	$229,950	$143	54
15462 Bosque Viejo Trl	0.73mi	3/2.0	1,549 (+5%)	3mo	$250,000	$161	53
1054 Somercotes Ln	0.73mi	3/2.5	1,410 (-4%)	3mo	$229,950	$163	52
714 Horncastle St	0.56mi	3/1.0	1,284 (-13%)	6mo	$164,999	$129	46
15422 Sicomoro Viejo St	0.64mi	3/2.0	1,684 (+14%)	2mo	$265,000	$157	42

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: 3.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.15×
• Total profit: $6,396
• Equity at exit: $22,365

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.86×
• Total profit: $78,290
• Equity at exit: $12,969

Cash invested: $42,000 (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 77530

• Rents YoY: 16.9%
• Active inventory: 100
• Price-to-rent: 6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,905 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$787
• Tax from tax record: −$334 /mo · $4,004/yr
• Insurance: −$62
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$400
• Net cashflow: $322

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,497

Max offer price $150,000

Occupancy floor 78%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $407	-5% $365	+0% $322	+5% $280	+10% $237
Rent	-10% $172	-5% $247	+0% $322	+5% $397	+10% $473
Rate	-1.0pp $398	-0.5pp $360	base $322	+0.5pp $283	+1.0pp $244

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: $37,500
• Closing costs: $4,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
15255 Ferness Ln Channelview, TX	4.0	2.0	1326	$1,668	$1.26	3d	10	0.50mi
947 Leadenhall Cir Channelview, TX	3.0	2.5	1620	$1,806	$1.11	0d	1	0.54mi
810 Townley St Channelview, TX	3.0	3.5	1713	$1,925	$1.12	44d	1	0.88mi
1379 Dell Dale St Channelview, TX	4.0	2.0	1444	$1,893	$1.31	6d	1	0.98mi
1335 Willersley Ln Channelview, TX	3.0	2.0	1669	$1,775	$1.06	4d	1	0.99mi
1391 Tenderden Dr Channelview, TX	3.0	2.0	1464	$1,699	$1.16	0d	1	1.32mi

Listing history 9 events

1. 2026-05-20
   price $150,000
2. 2026-05-16
   listed $230,000 Active
3. 2016-01-06
   soldstatus
4. 2015-12-31
   soldstatus Sold 233-char remark

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   Beautiful 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors throughout. Home has a front room that is perfect for an office or 2nd living room. Updates include roof and fully upgraded electrical panel. All appliances included. This is a must see!

5. 2015-11-30
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   Beautiful 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors throughout. Home has a front room that is perfect for an office or 2nd living room. Updates include roof and fully upgraded electrical panel. All appliances included. This is a must see!

6. 2015-09-27
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   Beautiful 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors throughout. Home has a front room that is perfect for an office or 2nd living room. Updates include roof and fully upgraded electrical panel. All appliances included. This is a must see!

7. 2015-09-14
   status Option Pending 233-char remark

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   Beautiful 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors throughout. Home has a front room that is perfect for an office or 2nd living room. Updates include roof and fully upgraded electrical panel. All appliances included. This is a must see!

8. 2015-08-27
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   Beautiful 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors throughout. Home has a front room that is perfect for an office or 2nd living room. Updates include roof and fully upgraded electrical panel. All appliances included. This is a must see!

9. 1988-01-02
   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: $4,004 · $334/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,004 · $334/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 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,860
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,402
• − Property taxes: −$4,004
• − Insurance: −$750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,829
• − Management: −$1,829
• − Depreciation: −$4,364
• Taxable income: $1,682
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$404
• After-tax cash flow: $3,462/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: Channelview ISD
• NCES district ID: 4813590
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -22.00%
• Reading proficiency: 30% ▼ -8.00%
• Median HH income: $52,320
• Composite: 25.18/100
• National rank: #7513
• State rank: #640 of 826 in TX

Livability — Channelview

• Score: 66/100
• State rank: #598
• US rank: #11392

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Channelview, TX
• County: Harris County · 4,702,590 people
• City population: 31,527
• Metro: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
• Population (ZIP): 31,527
• Household income: $62,195
• Rent vs Own: 30.2% rent · 69.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 966.0

Population outlook (Harris County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 5,571,493 people
• By 2030: 6,089,821 · +9.3%
• By 2040: 7,142,806 · +28.2%
• By 2050: 8,185,864 · +46.9%
• By 2075: 10,574,329 · +89.8%
• By 2100: 12,109,958 · +117.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 71% Two or more races 31% White 16% Black 9% Asian 4% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 61%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 33% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 37% English-only · Spanish 60% Other Asian/Pacific 1% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Harris

• 2024 margin: Lean D (+5.5) · D 52.0% · R 46.4% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +3.9pp toward D · 2008: 1.6pp · 2024: 5.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+5.5 2020: D+13.3 2016: D+12.4 2012: D+0.1 2008: D+1.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -172.05%
• Current HPI: 292.1862
• Rent YoY: ▲ 16.85%
• Metro: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, 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

+63.0% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-20 Price Changed $150,000 HARMLS
• 2026-05-16 Listed $230,000 HARMLS
• 2016-01-06 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2015-12-31 Sold (MLS) — HARMLS
• 2015-11-30 Pending — HARMLS
• 2015-09-27 Pending — HARMLS
• 2015-09-14 Pending — HARMLS
• 2015-08-27 Listed $92,000 HARMLS
• 1988-01-02 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+5.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,004 · +1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.