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13410 Vestavia Ct
B- Composite 65.82
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 +23.5/30.0
  • 1% rule +8.9/10.0
  • DSCR +7.6/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Appreciation +4.5/10.0
  • Schools +4.4/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0

$195,000

13410 Vestavia Ct · Houston, TX 77069
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,880 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 28 Days on market
Built 1976 0.28 ac lot

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Property has significant repair needs and multiple visible condition concerns. Exterior siding shows areas of deterioration. Visible foundation settlement is present. Roof condition concerns are noted. Garage overhead door is damaged and/or in need of replacement. Pool is in poor condition and appears to need renovation, including possible resurfacing, equipment replacement, and additional repairs. Interior areas show water-damaged ceilings, flooring damage in several areas, and the home appears to need flooring replacement, interior paint, kitchen updates, bathroom updates, and general cosmetic and mechanical repairs. Utilities are currently not active. eavy-value-add opportunity.

Key facts

  • 0.28 acre lot
  • 2 garage spots
  • Pool

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Lease considered: No
  • HOA & community: Member of Champions CIA

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached garage (2 spaces)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Residential property; Built in 1976; Slab foundation
  • Construction: Brick and wood siding construction; Composition roof
  • Exterior features: Private in-ground pool with pool/spa combo; Corner lot on a cul-de-sac

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on the first floor; Primary bedroom (additional) — first floor; Three bedrooms on the second floor
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One half bathroom; Primary bathroom on the first floor
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (gas); Central electric air conditioning
  • Interior features: One fireplace; Total of 7 rooms

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 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $195k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $363 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $195k).
  • Recommended offer: $192k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.5% 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.
  • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (suburban): math 45% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #161 of 826 in TX (top 20%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Bleyl Middle (math 35% / reading 45%, grade F, #646 of 1,662 statewide, top 40%, 1,451 students, 72% FRL); Cypress Creek H S (math 60% / reading 59%, grade C+, #275 of 1,632 statewide, top 19%, 3,366 students, 59% FRL) — zoned schools average 66% FRL vs 43% district-wide (23 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.5%/yr); 187 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-1.1%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k 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 (-1.1% appreciation + 3.5% rent growth), your $55k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 28 days — a 2% lower offer ($192k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 10 sale attempts since 11y 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.
  • Current owner paid $124k; list at $195k implies a 57% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 4.1% of price.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $192,075 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1976 — 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
1.39%
Cap rate
8.53%
Cash-on-cash
7.99%
DSCR
1.36
GRM
6.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$391,680
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5623 Bermuda Dunes Dr 0.17mi 4/2.5 2,828 (-2%) 0mo $420,000 $149 88
13339 Balmore Cir 0.26mi 5/2.5 (+1) 2,842 (-1%) 1mo $349,900 $123 80
13607 Wendelyn Ln 0.39mi 4/3.5 2,885 (+0%) 2mo $385,000 $133 76
5323 Olympia Fields Ln 0.43mi 4/2.5 2,806 (-3%) 0mo $399,999 $143 75
5810 Olympia Fields Ln 0.14mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,492 (-14%) 2mo $339,999 $136 62
5111 Olympia Fields Ln 0.65mi 4/3.0 2,801 (-3%) 2mo $373,500 $133 62
13623 Charwell Crossing Ln 0.25mi 5/3.5 (+1) 3,210 (+12%) 0mo $455,000 $142 60
6203 Bermuda Dunes Dr 0.50mi 4/2.5 3,164 (+10%) 2mo $445,000 $141 59
186 Old Bridge Lk 0.65mi 4/3.0 3,108 (+8%) 2mo $399,000 $128 53
105 Old Bridge Lk 0.71mi 3/2.5 (-1) 2,622 (-9%) 1mo $269,900 $103 46
13603 Boca Raton Dr 0.75mi 4/2.0 2,575 (-11%) 2mo $270,000 $105 44
5714 Glen Pines Dr 0.68mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,459 (-15%) 2mo $369,000 $150 35

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

Projected returns pro-forma

-1.09% appreciation · 3.55% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
3.9%
Equity multiple
1.17×
Total profit
$9,444
Equity at exit
$46,190
10-year hold
IRR
11.1%
Equity multiple
2.11×
Total profit
$60,542
Equity at exit
$47,757

Cash invested: $54,600 (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 77069

Home prices YoY
-0.5%
Rents YoY
3.5%
Active inventory
187
Price-to-rent
6.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,707 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,023
Tax from tax record
$671 /mo · $8,057/yr
Insurance
$81
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$568
Net cashflow
$363

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,247
Max offer price $195,000
Occupancy floor 82%

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
$48,750
Closing costs
$5,850
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5135 Westerham Pl Unit 1262307P Houston, TX 5.0 3.5 3358 $17,582 $5.24 22d 1 0.71mi
4807 Wellington Way Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 2876 $2,500 $0.87 43d 1 1.01mi
4622 Falling Sun Dr Houston, TX 4.0 3.0 2485 $2,500 $1.01 43d 1 1.03mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $195,000 Active 28 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $195,000 Active 27 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $195,000 Active 26 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $195,000 Active 25 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $195,000 Active 23 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $195,000 Active 22 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $195,000 Active 19 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $195,000 Active 18 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $195,000 Active 17 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $195,000 Active 14 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $195,000 Active 13 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $195,000 Active 12 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $195,000 Active 11 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $195,000 Active 10 DOM
  15. 2026-05-21
    status Active
  16. 2026-05-20
    historical
  17. 2026-04-29
    listed $195,000 Active
  18. 2025-10-14
    historical
  19. 2025-10-03
    status Pending
  20. 2025-10-03
    price $350,000
  21. 2025-10-03
    listed $215,000 Active
  22. 2025-04-18
    historical
  23. 2025-04-04
    price $335,000
  24. 2025-03-04
    price $369,000
  25. 2025-01-08
    listed $374,000 Active
  26. 2025-01-07
    historical
  27. 2024-11-11
    price $379,000
  28. 2024-10-07
    listed $385,000 Active
  29. 2023-06-05
    soldstatus
  30. 2023-06-01
    soldstatus Sold
  31. 2023-05-01
    status Pending
  32. 2023-04-25
    status Option Pending
  33. 2023-04-18
    listed $345,000 Active
  34. 2023-04-15
    historical $345,000
  35. 2022-11-29
    historical
  36. 2022-11-14
    price $344,900
  37. 2022-10-24
    price $349,900
  38. 2022-10-12
    listed $365,000 Active
  39. 2021-10-27
    historical
  40. 2021-09-30
    status Active
  41. 2021-09-26
    status Option Pending
  42. 2021-09-10
    listed $310,000 Active
  43. 2015-08-12
    soldstatus
  44. 2015-08-05
    soldstatus
  45. 2015-08-04
    soldstatus Sold
  46. 2015-07-14
    status Pending
  47. 2015-07-02
    status Option Pending
  48. 2015-06-18
    listed $259,900 Active
  49. 2000-04-18
    soldstatus
  50. 1992-04-01
    soldstatus $123,900

ⓘ 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
$8,057 · $671/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$8,057 · $671/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 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
$32,485
− Mortgage interest
−$10,923
− Property taxes
−$8,057
− Insurance
−$975
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,599
− Management
−$2,599
− Depreciation
−$5,673
Taxable income
$1,660
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$398
After-tax cash flow
$3,962/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
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
NCES district ID
4816110
Math proficiency
45% ▼ -12.00%
Reading proficiency
52% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$72,025
Composite
43.63/100
National rank
#2968
State rank
#161 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

County
Harris County · 4,702,590 people
City population
3,226,434
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
20,608
Household income
$80,257
Rent vs Own
41.0% rent · 59.0% own
Severe rent burden
1259.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
Race & ethnicity
White 43% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 19% Two or more races 12% Asian 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 11% Puerto Rican 2% Salvadoran 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
12% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
Languages at home
79% English-only · Spanish 14% Other Indo-European 2% German/W. Germanic 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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -1.09%
Current HPI
201.0894
Rent YoY
▲ 3.55%
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

+57.4% since first listed
36 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-21 Relisted HARMLS
  • 2026-05-20 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-04-29 Listed $195,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-10-14 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2025-10-03 Pending HARMLS
  • 2025-10-03 Listed $215,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-10-03 Price Changed $350,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-04-18 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2025-04-04 Price Changed $335,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-03-04 Price Changed $369,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-01-08 Listed $374,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-01-07 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2024-11-11 Price Changed $379,000 HARMLS
  • 2024-10-07 Listed $385,000 HARMLS
  • 2023-06-05 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2023-06-01 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2023-05-01 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-04-25 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-04-18 Listed $345,000 HARMLS
  • 2023-04-15 Coming Soon $345,000 HARMLS
  • 2022-11-29 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2022-11-14 Price Changed $344,900 HARMLS
  • 2022-10-24 Price Changed $349,900 HARMLS
  • 2022-10-12 Listed $365,000 HARMLS
  • 2021-10-27 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2021-09-30 Relisted HARMLS
  • 2021-09-26 Pending HARMLS
  • 2021-09-10 Listed $310,000 HARMLS
  • 2015-08-12 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2015-08-05 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2015-08-04 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2015-07-14 Pending HARMLS
  • 2015-07-02 Pending HARMLS
  • 2015-06-18 Listed $259,900 HARMLS
  • 2000-04-18 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1992-04-01 Sold (Public Records) $123,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $8,057 · +1.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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