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1846 Acaciawood Way
D- Composite 38.76
Why this score? — see what drove the D- 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).

  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +6.8/15.0
  • Cash flow +6.2/30.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • 1% rule +2.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +0.5/10.0

$305,000

1846 Acaciawood Way · Houston, TX 77051
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,292 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 47 Days on market
Built 2013 5,985 sqft lot $133/sqft · at area comps Est $300k · at est. $25/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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

Listing remarks

Welcome to this beautifully maintained home offering the perfect combination of space, comfort, and convenience. Ideally located near the Texas Medical Center and Downtown Houston, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence features 2,292 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. The open-concept floor plan is filled with natural light and centers around a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and generous prep space. Fresh interior paint completed in May 2026 enhances the home’s bright, modern feel. Upstairs, you’ll find spacious bedrooms, each featuring its own walk-in closet, a versatile game room, and a private primary suite wi

Key facts

  • Remodeled gem
  • Hammock area
  • Covered patio

Tags

REMODELED GEMUPDATED LIVING SPACEFULLY UPGRADED KITCHENPRIVATE BACKYARD OASISCOVERED PATIOHAMMOCK AREA

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Parkside Community Association; Annual HOA fee of $297 (covers common areas); Community park and trails

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached 2-car garage; Attached garage parking
  • Security: Prewired for security; Smoke detectors
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Concrete road access
  • Home design: Residential property; Faces north; Built in 2013; Slab foundation
  • Construction: Brick and cement siding construction; Composition roof
  • Exterior features: Covered patio; Patio and deck; Fully fenced backyard; Back yard fence; Sprinkler/irrigation; Subdivision lot

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Gas cooktop; Gas oven; Microwave; Disposal; ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
  • Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on second floor (16 x 14); Second-floor bedroom (15 x 12); Second-floor bedroom (13 x 11)
  • Flooring: Carpet; Tile
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (gas); Central electric air conditioning
  • Interior features: Granite counters; Kitchen/family room combo; Kitchen/dining combo; Primary bath with soaking tub and separate shower; Tub/shower; Ceiling fans
  • Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Gas dryer hookup

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/2.5-bath single-family listed at $305k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-553 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $207k (32.0% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $233k (23.6% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $207k (32.0% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 4.1% vs local median 3.2% in Houston — 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 74/100 on livability (#184 in TX, #4,771 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F.
  • Houston ISD (urban): math 27% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #593 of 826 in TX (top 72%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Attucks Middle (math 15% / reading 22%, grade F, #1,478 of 1,662 statewide, top 90%, 439 students, 98% FRL); Worthing H S (math 22% / reading 21%, grade F, #1,377 of 1,632 statewide, top 85%, 827 students, 96% FRL) — zoned schools average 97% FRL vs 71% district-wide (26 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.8%/yr); 315 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,330/mo this rent would consume 75% of the median local household income ($37k/yr) (locally 1446% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $33k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $30k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$52k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 47 days — a 3% lower offer ($296k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 2y 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: property tax is 2.5% of price.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; 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 $207,259 (32.0% 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 47 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 32% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
0.76%
Cap rate
4.12%
Cash-on-cash
-7.77%
DSCR
0.65
GRM
10.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$300,361
List price
$305,000
Delta
1.54%
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
11929 Primrose Creek Trl 0.33mi 3/3.5 2,299 (+0%) 9mo $389,990 $170 72
1938 Acaciawood Way 0.20mi 4/2.5 (+1) 2,197 (-4%) 8mo $319,900 $146 72
11921 Primrose Creek Trl 0.34mi 3/3.5 2,299 (+0%) 11mo $394,990 $172 71
2033 Millbridge Spring Ln 0.31mi 4/3.5 (+1) 2,299 (+0%) 7mo $379,990 $165 70
11916 Oakmont Valley Trce 0.21mi 3/3.0 2,400 (+5%) 13mo $375,000 $156 70
2020 Windsor Meadow Trce 0.32mi 3/3.5 2,257 (-2%) 12mo $411,636 $182 69
2027 Millbridge Spring Ln 0.30mi 4/3.5 (+1) 2,294 (+0%) 13mo $395,000 $172 66
2006 Colehill Dr 0.21mi 4/3.5 (+1) 2,353 (+3%) 12mo $324,500 $138 66
2020 Groveland Glen Dr 0.31mi 4/3.5 (+1) 2,334 (+2%) 9mo $405,990 $174 66
11923 Primrose Creek Trl 0.34mi 4/3.5 (+1) 2,334 (+2%) 8mo $380,000 $163 65
11927 Primrose Creek Trl 0.34mi 4/3.5 (+1) 2,334 (+2%) 12mo $438,506 $188 62
1818 Artem Ct 0.20mi 4/3.0 (+1) 2,596 (+13%) 12mo $375,000 $144 52

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 4.77% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
19.4%
Equity multiple
2.58×
Total profit
$135,306
Equity at exit
$274,768
10-year hold
IRR
18.3%
Equity multiple
6.10×
Total profit
$435,792
Equity at exit
$592,548

Cash invested: $85,400 (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.

ZIP-level market 77051

Home prices YoY
9.7%
Rents YoY
4.8%
Active inventory
315
Price-to-rent
10.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,330 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,599
Tax from tax record
$643 /mo · $7,710/yr
Insurance
$127
HOA
$25
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$489
Net cashflow
$-553

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,030
Max offer price $207,259
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-381 -5% $-467 +0% $-553 +5% $-640 +10% $-726
Rent -10% $-737 -5% $-645 +0% $-553 +5% $-461 +10% $-369
Rate -1.0pp $-400 -0.5pp $-476 base $-553 +0.5pp $-632 +1.0pp $-713

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
$76,250
Closing costs
$9,150
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 5 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
11826 Fortune Park Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1913 $2,100 $1.10 44d 1 1.08mi
10415 Lancaster Ln Houston, TX 3.0–4.0 2.5 1937 $2,525 $1.30 21d 1 1.12mi
10514 Wellesley Terrace Trl Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 1843 $2,300 $1.25 19d 1 1.24mi
2937 Amherst Meadow Ln Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1820 $2,450 $1.35 23d 1 1.32mi
2937 Amherst Meadow Ln Unit NA Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1820 $2,400 $1.32 6d 1 1.32mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$25 · $300/yr

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $305,000 Active 47 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $305,000 Active 44 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $305,000 Active 43 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $305,000 Active 42 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $305,000 Active 41 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $305,000 Active 39 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $305,000 Active 35 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $305,000 Active 34 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $305,000 Active 33 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $317,500 Active 30 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $317,500 Active 27 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $317,500 Active 26 DOM
  13. 2026-05-04
    listed $317,500 Active 934-char remark
  14. 2024-03-18
    historical $2,050
  15. 2024-03-14
    price $2,050
  16. 2024-02-26
    price $2,250
  17. 2024-02-06
    listed $2,300
  18. 2020-08-10
    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
$7,710 · $643/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$7,710 · $643/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 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 95% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$27,961
− Mortgage interest
−$17,085
− Property taxes
−$7,710
− Insurance
−$1,525
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,237
− Management
−$2,237
− HOA
−$300
− Depreciation
−$8,873
Taxable loss
−$12,005
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,881
After-tax cash flow
$-3,758/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
Houston ISD
NCES district ID
4823640
Math proficiency
27% ▼ -18.00%
Reading proficiency
35% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$46,054
Composite
26.63/100
National rank
#7173
State rank
#593 of 826 in TX

Livability — Houston

Score
74/100
State rank
#184
US rank
#4771

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Houston, TX
County
Harris County · 4,702,590 people
City population
3,226,434
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
19,795
Household income
$37,415
Rent vs Own
58.2% rent · 41.8% own
Severe rent burden
1446.0

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 Black (77%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 77% Hispanic / Latino 16% Two or more races 11% White 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 1%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada, China
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 10%

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
▲ 16.02%
Current HPI
180.4283
Rent YoY
▲ 4.77%
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

Price history

+13160.9% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-04 Price Changed $305,000 HARMLS
  • 2026-05-04 Listed $317,500 HARMLS
  • 2024-03-18 Rental Removed $2,050 HARMLS
  • 2024-03-14 Price Changed $2,050 HARMLS
  • 2024-02-26 Price Changed $2,250 HARMLS
  • 2024-02-06 Listed for Rent $2,300 HARMLS
  • 2020-08-10 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+25.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $7,710 · -8.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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