21459 Coyote Trl Unit B2 · Lago Vista, TX 78645

$145,000

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 896 sqft · Condo · 149 Days on market

Built 1984 Fair condition $162/sqft · 11% below area Est $163k · 11% under $142/mo HOA · 10% of rent

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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).

• ARV discount +12.4/15.0
• Cash flow +11.9/30.0
• 1% rule +4.7/10.0
• Schools +4.2/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• DSCR +3.5/10.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Attn: Bargain Hunters – LOWEST-PRICED TOWNHOME ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE TRAVIS! Just a quick 20-minute drive from North Austin and located on CapMetro Bus Route 214, offering an easy commuting option. STR-friendly, updated, and move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome with PANORAMIC LAKE TRAVIS AND HILL COUNTRY VIEWS. Enjoy access to Lago Vista POA amenities, including Lake Travis parks, boat ramps, marina access, a community pool, and more. Bar-K Park is about a mile away and offers scenic lake access for boating, kayaking, fishing, and outdoor recreation. It's a great weekend getaway! This two-story home features upscale bamboo floors, fresh interior paint, and an updated bathroom. The layout feels comfortable and spacious, making it an ideal choice for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment property. The expansive front deck is perfect for morning coffee or enjoying peaceful sunsets after a relaxing day on Lake Travis with friends. Priced to attract attention, this lakeview townhome is a rare opportunity to enjoy the Lake Travis lifestyle at an affordable price. Contact the listing agent to schedule a tour today!

Key facts

• Str friendly
• Lake travis parks
• Boat ramps

Tags

• TOWNHOME ON NORTH SIDE
• CAPMETRO BUS ROUTE 214
• STR FRIENDLY
• LAGO VISTA POA AMENITIES
• LAKE TRAVIS PARKS
• BOAT RAMPS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.5-bath condo listed at $145k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-37 ($-440/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $140k (3.7% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $140k (3.3% below list).
• Recommended offer: $128k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 6.0% vs local median 2.3% in Lago Vista — 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 72/100 on livability (#275 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
• Lago Vista ISD (rural): math 33% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #269 of 826 in TX (top 33%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Lago Vista El (math 32% / reading 47%, grade F, #1,545 of 4,322 statewide, top 38%, 502 students, 34% FRL); Lago Vista Middle (math 28% / reading 47%, grade F, #736 of 1,662 statewide, top 45%, 433 students, 25% FRL); Lago Vista H S (math 42% / reading 57%, grade D, #509 of 1,632 statewide, top 34%, 636 students, 22% FRL) — zoned schools at 27% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 1256 active listings in the ZIP; 17 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 70d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 94% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 17,121 units permitted in Travis County in 2024 (11,963 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent is only 15% of the median local income ($113k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.

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.
• Travis 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 149 days — a 12% lower offer ($128k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 18y 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

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 67% 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 $127,600 (12.0% 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 149 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.97% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.99%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.08%
• DSCR: 0.95
• GRM: 8.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $162,897
• List price: $145,000
• Delta: -10.99%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 6 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
21461 Coyote Trl #7	0.03mi	2/1.5	896 (0%)	1mo	$145,000	$162	98
21461 Coyote Trl #2	0.03mi	2/1.5	896 (0%)	8mo	$160,000	$179	92
21459 Coyote Trl Unit A2	0.00mi	2/1.5	896 (0%)	10mo	$178,000	$199	92
21459 Coyote Trl Unit B4	0.00mi	2/1.5	896 (0%)	11mo	$150,000	$167	91
21459A Coyote Trl Unit A4	0.00mi	2/1.5	896 (0%)	30mo	$231,000	$258	80
21459A Coyote Trl Unit A4	0.00mi	2/1.5	896 (0%)	30mo	$231,000	$258	80
7302 Crossbow Trl	0.27mi	2/2.0	840 (-6%)	12mo	$144,900	$173	65
21409 Coyote Trl	0.21mi	3/2.0 (+1)	924 (+3%)	28mo	$229,000	$248	58
21403 Ridgeview Rd	0.31mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,056 (+18%)	17mo	$325,000	$308	40
7306 Cowboy Cv	0.24mi	3/3.0 (+1)	1,064 (+19%)	30mo	$246,000	$231	33
5802 Circulo Dr Unit 2B	1.07mi	1/1.5 (-1)	988 (+10%)	15mo	$160,000	$162	31
20223 Travis Dr #7	1.18mi	2/1.5	1,074 (+20%)	34mo	$220,000	$205	20

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 · 2.98% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -18.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.37×
• Total profit: $-25,749
• Equity at exit: $21,620

10-year hold

• IRR: -10.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.38×
• Total profit: $-25,101
• Equity at exit: $12,537

Cash invested: $40,600 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 78645

• Home prices YoY: -31.6%
• Rents YoY: 3.0%
• Active inventory: 1256
• Price-to-rent: 8.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,402 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$760
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$181 /mo · $2,175/yr
• Insurance: −$60
• HOA: −$142
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$294
• Net cashflow: $-37

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,448

Max offer price $139,699

Occupancy floor 98%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $64	-5% $13	+0% $-37	+5% $-87	+10% $-137
Rent	-10% $-147	-5% $-92	+0% $-37	+5% $19	+10% $74
Rate	-1.0pp $36	-0.5pp $0	base $-37	+0.5pp $-74	+1.0pp $-112

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: $36,250
• Closing costs: $4,350
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 17 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
7113 Comstock Cv Unit Rt side Lago Vista, TX	2.0	1.0	750	$1,000	$1.33	93d	1	0.11mi
21475 Coyote Trl Unit A Lago Vista, TX	2.0	1.0	900	$1,295	$1.44	93d	1	0.19mi
21475 Coyote Trl #2 Lago Vista, TX	2.0	1.0	896	$1,095	$1.22	73d	1	0.19mi
21513 Coyote Trl Unit B Lago Vista, TX	2.0	1.0	800	$1,295	$1.62	93d	1	0.36mi
5916 Lago Vista Way Unit B-10 UP Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	1110	$1,295	$1.17	93d	1	1.09mi
5914 Lago Vista Way Unit C23 Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	1037	$1,295	$1.25	73d	1	1.12mi
20800 Bonanza Unit A Lago Vista, TX	2.0	1.0	780	$1,150	$1.47	16d	1	1.12mi
20802 Bonanza Unit 3 Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	826	$1,100	$1.33	93d	1	1.12mi
5909 Lago Vista Way Unit D Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	918	$1,545	$1.68	67d	1	1.15mi
5909 Lago Vista Way Unit B Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	918	$1,645	$1.79	67d	1	1.15mi
20600 Bonanza Unit 3 Leander, TX	2.0	1.0	840	$1,395	$1.66	30d	1	1.18mi
20600 Bonanza Unit 4 Leander, TX	2.0	1.0	1062	$1,300	$1.22	69d	1	1.18mi
20600 Bonanza Unit 4 Leander, TX	2.0	1.0	840	$1,300	$1.55	93d	1	1.18mi
5801 Thunderbird St Unit A-8 Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	1027	$1,100	$1.07	42d	1	1.19mi
20111 Travis Dr Unit B Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	1075	$1,745	$1.62	53d	1	1.35mi
20111 Travis Dr Unit A Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,745	$1.75	67d	1	1.35mi
5509 Thunderbird St Apt B Lago Vista, TX	2.0	2.0	950	$1,450	$1.53	67d	1	1.37mi

HOA detail $142/mo · $1,704/yr condo

• Likely covers: pool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-08-08
   days on market $145,000 Active 149 DOM
2. 2026-08-06
   days on market $145,000 Active 147 DOM
3. 2026-08-05
   days on market $145,000 Active 146 DOM
4. 2026-08-04
   days on market $145,000 Active 145 DOM
5. 2026-08-03
   days on market $145,000 Active 144 DOM
6. 2026-07-31
   days on market $145,000 Active 141 DOM
7. 2026-07-30
   days on market $145,000 Active 140 DOM
8. 2026-07-30
   days on market $145,000 Active 139 DOM
9. 2026-07-28
   days on market $145,000 Active 138 DOM
10. 2026-07-26
    days on market $145,000 Active 136 DOM
11. 2026-07-24
    days on market $145,000 Active 134 DOM
12. 2026-07-23
    days on market $145,000 Active 133 DOM
13. 2026-07-22
    days on market $145,000 Active 132 DOM
14. 2026-07-21
    days on market $145,000 Active 131 DOM
15. 2026-07-20
    days on market $145,000 Active 130 DOM
16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $145,000 Active 128 DOM
17. 2026-07-18
    days on market $145,000 Active 127 DOM
18. 2026-07-16
    days on market $145,000 Active 126 DOM
19. 2026-07-15
    days on market $145,000 Active 125 DOM
20. 2026-07-14
    days on market $145,000 Active 124 DOM
21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $145,000 Active 123 DOM
22. 2026-07-13
    days on market $145,000 Active 122 DOM
23. 2026-07-11
    days on market $145,000 Active 121 DOM
24. 2026-07-10
    days on market $145,000 Active 120 DOM
25. 2026-07-09
    days on market $145,000 Active 119 DOM
26. 2026-07-07
    days on market $145,000 Active 117 DOM
27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $145,000 Active 116 DOM
28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $145,000 Active 115 DOM
29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $145,000 Active 113 DOM
30. 2026-07-02
    pricedays on market $145,000 Active 112 DOM
31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $149,800 Active 111 DOM
32. 2026-06-30
    days on market $149,800 Active 110 DOM
33. 2026-06-29
    days on market $149,800 Active 109 DOM
34. 2026-06-28
    days on market $149,800 Active 108 DOM
35. 2026-06-27
    days on market $149,800 Active 107 DOM
36. 2026-06-26
    days on market $149,800 Active 106 DOM
37. 2026-06-24
    days on market $149,800 Active 104 DOM
38. 2026-06-22
    days on market $149,800 Active 102 DOM
39. 2026-06-21
    days on market $149,800 Active 101 DOM
40. 2026-06-18
    days on market $149,800 Active 98 DOM
41. 2026-06-17
    days on market $149,800 Active 97 DOM
42. 2026-06-16
    days on market $149,800 Active 96 DOM
43. 2026-06-15
    days on market $149,800 Active 95 DOM
44. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,800 Active 93 DOM
45. 2026-06-10
    price $149,800 Active 89 DOM
46. 2026-06-09
    days on market $149,700 Active 89 DOM
47. 2026-06-08
    days on market $149,700 Active 88 DOM
48. 2026-06-07
    days on market $149,700 Active 87 DOM
49. 2026-06-04
    days on market $149,700 Active 84 DOM
50. 2026-06-03
    days on market $149,700 Active 83 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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 67% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,822
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,122
• − Property taxes: −$2,175
• − Insurance: −$725
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,346
• − Management: −$1,346
• − HOA: −$1,704
• − Depreciation: −$4,218
• Taxable loss: −$2,814
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$675
• After-tax cash flow: $236/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 · 1 photo

Fair 45/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $4,480–$13,440 screening

This move-in ready townhome offers panoramic views but requires cosmetic updates to its interior and exterior to fully maximize its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint interior walls and trim — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Replace windows with energy-efficient ones — New windows improve energy efficiency and curb appeal ↑
• Both Install new flooring in kitchen and bathrooms — New flooring enhances the look and feel of the home ↑
• Both Upgrade HVAC system — A new HVAC system improves comfort and energy efficiency ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhanced landscaping and curb appeal attract more buyers and renters ↑

ⓘ 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 42/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Lago Vista El F TX #1,545/4,322 Nat'l #19,648/41,679 Middle Lago Vista Middle F TX #736/1,662 Nat'l #6,708/14,009 High Lago Vista H S D TX #509/1,632 Nat'l #5,677/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lago Vista ISD
• NCES district ID: 4826400
• Math proficiency: 33% ▼ -24.00%
• Reading proficiency: 51% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $73,671
• Composite: 38.35/100
• National rank: #4216
• State rank: #269 of 826 in TX

B Composite livability gradescore 72/100

Livability — Lago Vista

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #275
• US rank: #6393

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lago Vista, TX
• County: Travis County · 1,545,133 people
• City population: 15,256
• Metro: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
• Population (ZIP): 15,256
• Household income: $113,008
• Rent vs Own: 9.2% rent · 90.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 24% of renters

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Population outlook (Travis County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,545,133 people
• By 2030: 1,729,269 · +11.9%
• By 2040: 2,097,596 · +35.8%
• By 2050: 2,463,890 · +59.5%
• By 2075: 3,249,374 · +110.3%
• By 2100: 3,801,868 · +146.1%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (73%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 73% Hispanic / Latino 19% Two or more races 11% Black 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 15%
• Common ancestry: Italian 7% Slovak 4% Lithuanian 4%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 12% Other Indo-European 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

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Political lean MEDSL · Travis

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+39.3) · D 68.8% · R 29.4% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: +9.9pp toward D · 2008: 29.4pp · 2024: 39.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+39.3 2020: D+45.0 2016: D+38.9 2012: D+23.9 2008: D+29.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -98.02%
• Current HPI: 211.9678
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.98%
• Metro: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.95%
• F500 in state: 110

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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

+199.6% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Price Changed $149,500 Unlock MLS
• 2026-05-07 Price Changed $149,000 Unlock MLS
• 2026-04-23 Price Changed $148,900 Unlock MLS
• 2026-04-17 Price Changed $147,900 Unlock MLS
• 2026-04-10 Price Changed $146,900 Unlock MLS
• 2026-04-03 Price Changed $145,500 Unlock MLS
• 2026-03-12 Listed $145,000 Unlock MLS
• 2008-05-28 Delisted — Unlock MLS
• 2008-05-28 Sold (MLS) — Unlock MLS
• 2008-04-23 Listed $49,900 Unlock MLS