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2011 Ramsey Ave
C- Composite 52.97
Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +14.5/30.0
  • 1% rule +6.2/10.0
  • DSCR +4.4/10.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.6/5.0
  • Schools +2.8/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$170,000

2011 Ramsey Ave · Dallas, TX 75216
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 976 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 41 Days on market
Built 1931 0.40 ac lot $174/sqft · 26% below area Est $231k · 26% under ↓ 10% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

HUGE GATED LOT .38+ ACRES. HOME FEATURES WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING IN ALL ROOMS EXCEPT 2 BEDROOMS WHICH ARE CARPETED. EAT IN KITCHEN W-PANTRY. NICE WALK-IN SHOWER, BLINDS. CITY ADDED A RAMP FOR EASY ACCESS. 3RD BDRM CURRENTLY USED AS OFFICE. COVERED PORCH ADDED ON SIDE OF HOME, 2 STORAGE UNITS ON PROPERTY. HOME SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS ONLY! NO SURVEY AVAILABLE UPDATES: FURNACE 2025, GAS HOT WATER HEATER 2025, BREAKER BOX 2024, NEW TOILET 2025, CITY OF DALLAS REPLACED ROOF & ELECTRICAL WIRING 2017 AND SEWER LINE FROM KITCHEN TO STREET 2018.

Key facts

  • Gated lot
  • Covered porch
  • Eat in kitchen

Tags

GATED LOTWOOD LAMINATE FLOORINGEAT IN KITCHENWALK IN SHOWERCOVERED PORCHSTORAGE UNITS

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/1.0-bath single-family listed at $170k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $36 ($433/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $170k).
  • Recommended offer: $165k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 6.5% vs local median 2.3% in Dallas — 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 81/100 on livability (#24 in TX, #1,380 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, crime F.
  • Dallas ISD (urban): math 31% / reading 36% proficiency, ranked #559 of 826 in TX (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.2%/yr); 249 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 47% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 12,577 units permitted in Dallas County in 2024 (6,829 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,898/mo this rent would consume 55% of the median local household income ($41k/yr) (locally 2465% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Dallas County population projected at +35% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 41 days — a 3% lower offer ($165k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 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: property tax is 3.5% of price; built in 1931 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% 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 $164,900 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 41 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1931 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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
1.12%
Cap rate
6.55%
Cash-on-cash
0.91%
DSCR
1.04
GRM
7.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$230,750
List price
$170,000
Delta
-26.33%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1822 S Marsalis Ave 0.41mi 2/1.0 (-1) 960 (-2%) 3mo $99,000 $103 71
2519 Michigan Ave 0.48mi 3/2.0 978 (+0%) 12mo $169,990 $174 63
1427 Arborvitae Ave 0.46mi 2/1.0 (-1) 988 (+1%) 12mo $231,000 $234 62
139 W Grover C Washington Ave 0.45mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,028 (+5%) 7mo $150,000 $146 59
322 Beckleywood Blvd 0.42mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,040 (+7%) 4mo $300,000 $288 57
2420 Seevers Ave 0.36mi 3/2.0 1,118 (+14%) 1mo $240,000 $215 54
611 E Woodin Blvd 0.32mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,072 (+10%) 15mo $232,500 $217 51
2634 Seevers Ave 0.55mi 3/2.0 1,000 (+2%) 19mo $225,000 $225 50
206 Beckleywood Blvd 0.31mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,111 (+14%) 12mo $195,000 $176 48
2601 Ramsey Ave 0.47mi 2/1.0 (-1) 864 (-12%) 9mo $115,000 $133 46
133 W Hobson Ave 0.61mi 2/1.0 (-1) 834 (-14%) 3mo $184,000 $221 40
2423 Maryland Ave 0.55mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,102 (+13%) 16mo $249,000 $226 30

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 · 4.2% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-13.1%
Equity multiple
0.52×
Total profit
$-22,725
Equity at exit
$25,348
10-year hold
IRR
-1.8%
Equity multiple
0.87×
Total profit
$-6,245
Equity at exit
$14,698

Cash invested: $47,600 (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.

ZIP-level market 75216

Home prices YoY
-29.7%
Rents YoY
4.2%
Active inventory
249
Price-to-rent
7.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,898 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$891
Tax from tax record
$501 /mo · $6,008/yr
Insurance
$71
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$398
Net cashflow
$36

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,852
Max offer price $170,000
Occupancy floor 93%

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
$42,500
Closing costs
$5,100
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 15 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1715 Ramsey Ave Dallas, TX 2.0 1.0 1092 $1,750 $1.60 24d 1 0.22mi
2406 S Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 2.0 1.0 956 $1,700 $1.78 43d 1 0.53mi
1805 S Zang Blvd Dallas, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 940 $1,701 $1.81 7d 1 0.58mi
2634 Seevers Ave Dallas, TX 3.0 2.0 1000 $1,800 $1.80 24d 1 0.58mi
2423 Maryland Ave Dallas, TX 2.0 2.0 1102 $2,350 $2.13 43d 1 0.59mi
1310 Michigan Ave Dallas, TX 3.0 2.0 972 $1,900 $1.95 24d 1 0.65mi
2454 S Zang Blvd Dallas, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0 750 $1,400 $1.87 3d 14 0.66mi
2311 Anzio Dr Dallas, TX 2.0 1.0 814 $1,350 $1.66 3d 22 0.67mi
1018 E Waco Ave Dallas, TX 3.0 1.0 1112 $1,395 $1.25 44d 1 1.06mi
850 S Ewing Ave Dallas, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.5 1086 $2,450 $2.25 3d 2 1.21mi
1028 Claude St Dallas, TX 2.0 1.0 988 $1,800 $1.82 24d 1 1.32mi
3212 S Llewellyn Ave Dallas, TX 2.0 2.0 1040 $1,750 $1.68 43d 1 1.38mi
517 S Vernon Ave Dallas, TX 2.0 1.0 896 $1,750 $1.95 43d 1 1.44mi
405 S Ewing Ave Unit 406 Dallas, TX 2.0 2.0 1102 $2,550 $2.31 43d 1 1.45mi
2012 Tennessee Ave Dallas, TX 2.0 2.0 1033 $2,050 $1.98 43d 1 1.48mi

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-05-13
    historical Active Option Contract 544-char remark
    Show marketing remark (544 chars)

    HUGE GATED LOT .38+ ACRES. HOME FEATURES WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING IN ALL ROOMS EXCEPT 2 BEDROOMS WHICH ARE CARPETED. EAT IN KITCHEN W-PANTRY. NICE WALK-IN SHOWER, BLINDS. CITY ADDED A RAMP FOR EASY ACCESS. 3RD BDRM CURRENTLY USED AS OFFICE. COVERED PORCH ADDED ON SIDE OF HOME, 2 STORAGE UNITS ON PROPERTY. HOME SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS ONLY! NO SURVEY AVAILABLE UPDATES: FURNACE 2025, GAS HOT WATER HEATER 2025, BREAKER BOX 2024, NEW TOILET 2025, CITY OF DALLAS REPLACED ROOF & ELECTRICAL WIRING 2017 AND SEWER LINE FROM KITCHEN TO STREET 2018.

  2. 2026-04-13
    listed $170,000 Active 544-char remark
    Show marketing remark (544 chars)

    HUGE GATED LOT .38+ ACRES. HOME FEATURES WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING IN ALL ROOMS EXCEPT 2 BEDROOMS WHICH ARE CARPETED. EAT IN KITCHEN W-PANTRY. NICE WALK-IN SHOWER, BLINDS. CITY ADDED A RAMP FOR EASY ACCESS. 3RD BDRM CURRENTLY USED AS OFFICE. COVERED PORCH ADDED ON SIDE OF HOME, 2 STORAGE UNITS ON PROPERTY. HOME SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS ONLY! NO SURVEY AVAILABLE UPDATES: FURNACE 2025, GAS HOT WATER HEATER 2025, BREAKER BOX 2024, NEW TOILET 2025, CITY OF DALLAS REPLACED ROOF & ELECTRICAL WIRING 2017 AND SEWER LINE FROM KITCHEN TO STREET 2018.

  3. 2026-03-31
    historical
  4. 2026-02-11
    price $187,000
  5. 2025-12-05
    status Active
  6. 2025-11-06
    status Pending
  7. 2025-10-23
    listed $189,000 Active
  8. 2003-09-22
    soldstatus
  9. 2003-09-22
    soldstatus
  10. 1999-09-20
    soldstatus
  11. 1999-09-20
    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
$6,008 · $501/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$6,008 · $501/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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 24 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 · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$22,771
− Mortgage interest
−$9,523
− Property taxes
−$6,008
− Insurance
−$850
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,822
− Management
−$1,822
− Depreciation
−$4,945
Taxable loss
−$2,199
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$528
After-tax cash flow
$961/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
Dallas ISD
NCES district ID
4816230
Math proficiency
31% ▼ -16.00%
Reading proficiency
36% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$42,881
Composite
28.41/100
National rank
#6763
State rank
#559 of 826 in TX

Livability — Dallas

Score
81/100
State rank
#24
US rank
#1380

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Dallas, TX
County
Dallas County · 2,612,404 people
City population
1,168,437
Metro
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Population (ZIP)
55,894
Household income
$41,386
Rent vs Own
44.2% rent · 55.8% own
Severe rent burden
2465.0

Population outlook (Dallas County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,979,839 people
By 2030
3,191,823 · +7.1%
By 2040
3,619,611 · +21.5%
By 2050
4,026,915 · +35.1%
By 2075
4,957,073 · +66.4%
By 2100
5,508,725 · +84.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Majority Black (51%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 51% Hispanic / Latino 44% Two or more races 14% White 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 40%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 1%
Foreign-born
17% · Canada
Languages at home
62% English-only · Spanish 37%

Political lean MEDSL · Dallas

2024 margin
Strong D (+22.2) · D 60.2% · R 38.0% · Other 1.8%
2008→2024 swing
+6.9pp toward D · 2008: 15.3pp · 2024: 22.2pp
All cycles
2024: D+22.2 2020: D+31.6 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+15.4 2008: D+15.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -126.35%
Current HPI
299.1825
Rent YoY
▲ 4.20%
Metro
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.95%
F500 in state
110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-10.1% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-13 Contingent NTREIS
  • 2026-04-13 Listed $170,000 NTREIS
  • 2026-03-31 Listing Removed NTREIS
  • 2026-02-11 Price Changed $187,000 NTREIS
  • 2025-12-05 Relisted NTREIS
  • 2025-11-06 Pending NTREIS
  • 2025-10-23 Listed $189,000 NTREIS
  • 2003-09-22 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2003-09-22 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1999-09-20 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1999-09-20 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+10.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,008 · +12.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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