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Barlow Plan 🏗️ New Construction
D- Composite 39.83
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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 +11.3/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.8/5.0
  • Schools +3.9/10.0
  • 1% rule +3.3/10.0
  • DSCR +3.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.6/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$325,990

Barlow Plan · Iowa Colony, TX 77583
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,279 sqft · SingleFamily · 412 Days on market
Excellent condition

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

Listing remarks MLS

This new two-story home is host to an open-concept floorplan on the first level combining the kitchen, dining area and family room for effortless entertaining and multitasking. A versatile game room is located upstairs near four bedrooms, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and generous walk-in closet.

Key facts

  • 2 garage spots
  • Listed 411 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $325,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $351,822.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $326k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-129 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $291k (10.6% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $287k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 5.9% vs local median 4.1% in Iowa Colony — 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 64/100 on livability (#757 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Alvin ISD (suburban): math 39% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #255 of 826 in TX (top 31%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 1445 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 38d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 62% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 3,960 units permitted in Brazoria County in 2024 (593 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 $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Brazoria County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 412 days — a 12% lower offer ($287k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Recommended offer $286,871 (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 412 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
0.83%
Cap rate
5.85%
Cash-on-cash
-1.57%
DSCR
0.93
GRM
10.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$351,822
List price
$325,990
Delta
-7.34%
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
2526 Green Jasper Dr 0.18mi 4/2.5 2,339 (+3%) 1mo $373,900 $160 86
8830 Ice Quartz Dr 0.14mi 4/2.5 2,339 (+3%) 5mo $349,900 $150 85
8934 Ice Quartz Dr 0.18mi 4/2.5 2,339 (+3%) 5mo $349,900 $150 83
8326 Holly Blue Dr 0.45mi 4/3.0 2,393 (+5%) 1mo $430,990 $180 68
2707 Jasper Oaks Dr 0.24mi 4/2.0 2,009 (-12%) 3mo $388,306 $193 65
8314 Holly Blue Dr 0.49mi 4/3.0 2,393 (+5%) 3mo $438,540 $183 64
8315 Holly Blue Dr 0.48mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,093 (-8%) 3mo $421,240 $201 55
8227 Holly Blue Dr 0.53mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,093 (-8%) 5mo $423,240 $202 51
8215 Holly Blue Dr 0.56mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,093 (-8%) 5mo $421,240 $201 49
8211 Holly Blue Dr 0.57mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,517 (+10%) 1mo $374,990 $149 48
8219 Holly Blue Dr 0.55mi 4/3.5 2,548 (+12%) 4mo $453,990 $178 47
9207 Coleridge Dr 0.71mi 3/2.5 (-1) 2,033 (-11%) 1mo $288,000 $142 43

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 · 0.44% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-21.8%
Equity multiple
0.26×
Total profit
$-72,515
Equity at exit
$52,458
10-year hold
IRR
-23.3%
Equity multiple
-0.04×
Total profit
$-102,096
Equity at exit
$30,419

Cash invested: $98,510 (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.
Balanced market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
53 active · 21 under contract
Months of supply
5.4 mo (19%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$376,109 ($166/sqft)
Median days on market
383 d
This list price
25% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
-7.1% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 77583

Rents YoY
0.4%
Active inventory
1445
Price-to-rent
9.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,914 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,845
Tax est. 1.5%
$440 /mo · $5,277/yr
Insurance
$147
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$612
Net cashflow
$-129

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,078
Max offer price $333,125
Occupancy floor 99%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $114 -5% $-8 +0% $-129 +5% $-251 +10% $-372
Rent -10% $-359 -5% $-244 +0% $-129 +5% $-14 +10% $101
Rate -1.0pp $48 -0.5pp $-40 base $-129 +0.5pp $-220 +1.0pp $-313

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
$87,956
Closing costs
$10,555
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 13 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2523 Topaz Hill Ln Iowa Colony, TX 3.0–4.0 2.0–2.5 1857 $2,950 $1.59 16d 1 0.12mi
9207 Penfield Dr Arcola, TX 3.0 2.5 1866 $2,121 $1.14 0d 1 0.80mi
9518 Peridot Green Dr Rosharon, TX 4.0 2.0 1593 $1,836 $1.15 21d 1 0.90mi
9314 Eckert Rd Rosharon, TX 3.0 2.0 2309 $2,999 $1.30 38d 1 0.94mi
9439 Ruby Mist Dr Rosharon, TX 5.0 2.5 2605 $2,276 $0.87 48d 1 1.18mi
9901 Kilkenny St Iowa Colony, TX 3.0–4.0 2.5 1735 $2,726 $1.57 30d 1 1.25mi
9423 Grand Spark Dr Rosharon, TX 3.0 3.0 1999 $2,600 $1.30 92d 1 1.33mi
3543 Whitman Dr Iowa Colony, TX 4.0 3.0 2991 $3,299 $1.10 4d 1 1.38mi
1119 Toledo Bend Pass Rosharon, TX 5.0 3.0 2200 $2,500 $1.14 92d 1 1.45mi
2314 Red Slate Dr Rosharon, TX 4.0 4.0 2531 $2,850 $1.13 92d 1 1.46mi
8043 House Bank Ln Rosharon, TX 4.0 3.0 2512 $2,550 $1.02 68d 1 1.48mi
10211 Alpine Lake Ln Rosharon, TX 3.0–4.0 2.0–2.5 1731 $2,875 $1.66 0d 8 1.49mi
10211 Alpine Lake Ln Rosharon, TX 3.0–4.0 2.0–2.5 1731 $2,875 $1.66 92d 7 1.49mi

Listing history 49 events

  1. 2026-08-03
    days on market $325,990 Active 412 DOM
  2. 2026-07-31
    days on market $325,990 Active 409 DOM
  3. 2026-07-30
    days on market $325,990 Active 407 DOM
  4. 2026-07-28
    days on market $325,990 Active 406 DOM
  5. 2026-07-26
    days on market $325,990 Active 404 DOM
  6. 2026-07-24
    days on market $325,990 Active 402 DOM
  7. 2026-07-23
    days on market $325,990 Active 401 DOM
  8. 2026-07-22
    days on market $325,990 Active 400 DOM
  9. 2026-07-21
    days on market $325,990 Active 399 DOM
  10. 2026-07-20
    days on market $325,990 Active 398 DOM
  11. 2026-07-18
    days on market $325,990 Active 396 DOM
  12. 2026-07-18
    days on market $325,990 Active 395 DOM
  13. 2026-07-16
    days on market $325,990 Active 394 DOM
  14. 2026-07-15
    days on market $325,990 Active 393 DOM
  15. 2026-07-13
    days on market $325,990 Active 391 DOM
  16. 2026-07-13
    days on market $325,990 Active 390 DOM
  17. 2026-07-11
    days on market $325,990 Active 389 DOM
  18. 2026-07-10
    days on market $325,990 Active 388 DOM
  19. 2026-07-09
    days on market $325,990 Active 387 DOM
  20. 2026-07-07
    days on market $325,990 Active 385 DOM
  21. 2026-07-06
    days on market $325,990 Active 384 DOM
  22. 2026-07-06
    days on market $325,990 Active 383 DOM
  23. 2026-07-05
    days on market $325,990 Active 382 DOM
  24. 2026-07-03
    days on market $325,990 Active 381 DOM
  25. 2026-07-02
    days on market $325,990 Active 380 DOM
  26. 2026-07-01
    days on market $325,990 Active 379 DOM
  27. 2026-06-30
    days on market $325,990 Active 378 DOM
  28. 2026-06-29
    days on market $325,990 Active 377 DOM
  29. 2026-06-28
    days on market $325,990 Active 376 DOM
  30. 2026-06-27
    days on market $325,990 Active 375 DOM
  31. 2026-06-26
    days on market $325,990 Active 374 DOM
  32. 2026-06-24
    days on market $325,990 Active 372 DOM
  33. 2026-06-22
    days on market $325,990 Active 370 DOM
  34. 2026-06-21
    days on market $325,990 Active 369 DOM
  35. 2026-06-18
    days on market $325,990 Active 366 DOM
  36. 2026-06-17
    days on market $325,990 Active 365 DOM
  37. 2026-06-16
    days on market $325,990 Active 364 DOM
  38. 2026-06-15
    days on market $325,990 Active 363 DOM
  39. 2026-06-13
    days on market $325,990 Active 361 DOM
  40. 2026-06-13
    days on market $325,990 Active 360 DOM
  41. 2026-06-09
    days on market $325,990 Active 357 DOM
  42. 2026-06-08
    days on market $325,990 Active 356 DOM
  43. 2026-06-07
    days on market $325,990 Active 355 DOM
  44. 2026-06-04
    days on market $325,990 Active 352 DOM
  45. 2026-06-03
    days on market $325,990 Active 351 DOM
  46. 2026-06-02
    days on market $325,990 Active 350 DOM
  47. 2026-06-01
    days on market $325,990 Active 349 DOM
  48. 2026-05-31
    days on market $325,990 Active 348 DOM
  49. 2025-06-18
    listed $325,990 Active 329-char remark
    Show marketing remark (329 chars)

    This new two-story home is host to an open-concept floorplan on the first level combining the kitchen, dining area and family room for effortless entertaining and multitasking. A versatile game room is located upstairs near four bedrooms, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and generous walk-in closet.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$34,969
− Mortgage interest
−$19,708
− Property taxes
−$5,277
− Insurance
−$1,759
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,798
− Management
−$2,798
− Depreciation
−$10,235
Taxable loss
−$7,604
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,825
After-tax cash flow
$275/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

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This two-story home is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or maintenance needed. It offers a good return on investment with updates that can significantly enhance its resale and rental value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Resale New flooring in bathrooms — Improves functionality and appearance
  • Resale New kitchen appliances — Enhances functionality and appeal

Schools (NCES district)

District
Alvin ISD
NCES district ID
4808090
Math proficiency
39% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
48% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$66,740
Composite
38.96/100
National rank
#4080
State rank
#255 of 826 in TX
C Composite livability gradescore 64/100

Livability — Iowa Colony

Score
64/100
State rank
#757
US rank
#13904

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Iowa Colony, TX
County
Brazoria County · 420,414 people
City population
52,747
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
52,747
Household income
$119,287
Rent vs Own
9.8% rent · 90.2% own

Population outlook (Brazoria County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
420,414 people
By 2030
457,585 · +8.8%
By 2040
532,232 · +26.6%
By 2050
605,399 · +44.0%
By 2075
779,358 · +85.4%
By 2100
883,759 · +110.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 38% Black 34% White 20% Two or more races 18% Asian 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 31% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
16% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
64% English-only · Spanish 28% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Brazoria

2024 margin
R (+19.7) · D 39.5% · R 59.2% · Other 1.3%
2008→2024 swing
+9.9pp toward D · 2008: -29.6pp · 2024: -19.7pp
All cycles
2024: R+19.7 2020: R+18.2 2016: R+24.6 2012: R+34.2 2008: R+29.6

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Price history

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  • 2025-06-18 Listed $325,990 Zillow

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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