11978 Noble Wood Village Dr · Magnolia, TX 77354

$244,990

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,607 sqft · SingleFamily · 45 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition $33/mo HOA · 1% of rent ↓ 5% since listing

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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).

• Cash flow +18.9/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.0/10.0
• 1% rule +5.2/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.9/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

Key facts

• Walk-in closet
• Open floorplan
• Secondary bedrooms

Tags

• OPEN FLOORPLAN
• OWNER'S SUITE
• EN-SUITE BATHROOM
• WALK-IN CLOSET
• SECONDARY BEDROOMS

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Homeowners association managed by Alamo Management Group; Annual association fee of $400; Community playground

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Residential property; Under construction (new construction); Single-story (all main rooms listed on the first floor); Slab foundation
• Construction: Built in 2026; Brick and cement siding exterior; Composition roof
• Exterior features: Back yard fence; Located in a subdivision

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric oven; Electric range; Gas oven; Gas range
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on the first floor (approx. 14 x 11); Three additional bedrooms on the first floor (approx. 11 x 10; 10 x 10; 10 x 10)
• Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric and gas); Central air conditioning (electric)
• Interior features: Breakfast bar; Kitchen and family room combo; Kitchen and dining combo; Separate shower; Tub with shower
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup; Gas dryer hookup

🏗️ New construction. The $244,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $239,690.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $245k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $248 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $245k).
• Recommended offer: $238k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.5% vs local median 3.4% in Magnolia — 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 73/100 on livability (#222 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
• Magnolia ISD (rural): math 42% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #247 of 826 in TX (top 30%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Magnolia Parkway El (math 38% / reading 46%, grade F, #1,335 of 4,322 statewide, top 33%, 776 students, 45% FRL); Magnolia H S (math 47% / reading 62%, grade C-, #379 of 1,632 statewide, top 26%, 2,248 students, 31% FRL) — zoned schools at 38% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 1621 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 13,259 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (1,402 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $26k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $24k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Montgomery County population projected at +65% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 0.3% rent growth), your $67k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$41k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 45 days — a 3% lower offer ($238k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 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

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $237,640 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 45 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
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. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.02% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.53%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.43%
• DSCR: 1.20
• GRM: 8.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $239,690
• List price: $244,990
• Delta: 2.21%
• 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
11998 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.04mi	4/2.0	1,607 (0%)	1mo	$232,040	$144	98
11987 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.25mi	4/2.0	1,607 (0%)	1mo	$218,140	$136	88
11681 Lazy Oak Creek Dr	0.10mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,635 (+2%)	0mo	$266,990	$163	87
11677 Lazy Oak Creek Dr	0.09mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,572 (-2%)	0mo	$256,990	$163	87
11688 Lazy Oak Creek Dr	0.13mi	3/2.5 (-1)	1,635 (+2%)	1mo	$262,490	$161	83
11716 Lazy Oak Creek Dr	0.25mi	4/2.0	1,655 (+3%)	1mo	$238,990	$144	83
11708 Lazy Oak Creek Dr	0.14mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,749 (+9%)	1mo	$279,990	$160	73
11990 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.02mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,409 (-12%)	1mo	$224,990	$160	73
11995 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.04mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,418 (-12%)	1mo	$215,340	$152	73
12010 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.06mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,409 (-12%)	1mo	$213,040	$151	71
12039 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.25mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,418 (-12%)	0mo	$223,590	$158	63
11986 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.27mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,418 (-12%)	1mo	$222,440	$157	62

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 · 0.32% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 26.5%
• Equity multiple: 3.09×
• Total profit: $139,939
• Equity at exit: $215,932

10-year hold

• IRR: 22.5%
• Equity multiple: 6.78×
• Total profit: $388,113
• Equity at exit: $465,665

Cash invested: $67,113 (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 77354

• Home prices YoY: 2.4%
• Rents YoY: 0.3%
• Active inventory: 1621
• Price-to-rent: 8.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,452 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,257
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$300 /mo · $3,595/yr
• Insurance: −$100
• HOA: −$33
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$515
• Net cashflow: $248

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,139

Max offer price $239,690

Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $413	-5% $331	+0% $248	+5% $165	+10% $82
Rent	-10% $54	-5% $151	+0% $248	+5% $345	+10% $441
Rate	-1.0pp $368	-0.5pp $309	base $248	+0.5pp $186	+1.0pp $122

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: $59,922
• Closing costs: $7,191
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
12035 Noble Wood Village DR Magnolia, TX	4.0	2.5	1979	$2,150	$1.09	44d	1	0.34mi
30314 Ruby Forest Ct Magnolia, TX	3.0	2.0	1650	$2,595	$1.57	44d	1	0.81mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $33 · $396/yr

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $244,990 Active 45 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   price $244,990 Active 42 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   remarks 626-char remark
4. 2026-06-18
   days on market $235,690 Active 42 DOM
5. 2026-06-17
   days on market $235,690 Active 41 DOM
6. 2026-06-16
   days on market $235,690 Active 40 DOM
7. 2026-06-15
   days on market $235,690 Active 39 DOM
8. 2026-06-13
   pricedays on market $235,690 Active 37 DOM

   Show marketing remark (403 chars)

   This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

9. 2026-06-09
   pricedays on market $239,990 Active 33 DOM

   Show marketing remark (403 chars)

   This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $244,990 Active 32 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $244,990 Active 31 DOM
12. 2026-06-04
    days on market $244,990 Active 28 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $244,990 Active 27 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $244,990 Active 26 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $244,990 Active 25 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $244,990 Active 24 DOM
17. 2026-05-15
    price $245,990 403-char remark

    Show marketing remark (403 chars)

    This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

18. 2026-05-14
    price $245,990 593-char remark
19. 2026-05-08
    price $260,090 593-char remark

    Show marketing remark (403 chars)

    This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

20. 2026-05-08
    price $260,090 403-char remark

    Show marketing remark (403 chars)

    This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

21. 2026-05-07
    listed $247,990 Active 593-char remark
22. 2026-05-06
    listed $247,990 Active 403-char remark

    Show marketing remark (403 chars)

    This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $29,426
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,426
• − Property taxes: −$3,595
• − Insurance: −$1,198
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,354
• − Management: −$2,354
• − HOA: −$396
• − Depreciation: −$6,973
• Taxable loss: −$871
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$209
• After-tax cash flow: $3,182/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 · 24 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This single-family home is in good condition with a modern and well-maintained interior and exterior. It is ready for immediate occupancy and minor cosmetic improvements can further enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Resale Paint the exterior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and home value.
• Rental Replace the window seals — Sealed windows improve energy efficiency and reduce noise levels, making the home more attractive to renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Resale Paint the exterior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and home value. ↑
• Rental Replace the window seals — Sealed windows improve energy efficiency and reduce noise levels, making the home more attractive to renters. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Magnolia ISD
• NCES district ID: 4828740
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 45% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $71,692
• Composite: 39.46/100
• National rank: #3958
• State rank: #247 of 826 in TX

Livability — Magnolia

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #222
• US rank: #5442

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Montgomery County · 663,713 people
• City population: 32,847
• Metro: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
• Population (ZIP): 44,900
• Household income: $112,504
• Rent vs Own: 20.1% rent · 79.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 586.0

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 713,896 people
• By 2030: 805,263 · +12.8%
• By 2040: 992,708 · +39.1%
• By 2050: 1,179,590 · +65.2%
• By 2075: 1,628,084 · +128.1%
• By 2100: 1,937,880 · +171.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (66%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 66% Hispanic / Latino 25% Two or more races 18% Black 3% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 14% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4% Slovak 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 83% English-only · Spanish 15% Other Indo-European 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+45.5) · D 26.8% · R 72.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: +7.2pp toward D · 2008: -52.7pp · 2024: -45.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+45.5 2020: R+43.8 2016: R+51.4 2012: R+60.7 2008: R+52.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 12.09%
• Current HPI: 512.87
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.32%
• 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
▸Energy	16	$1,198B
▸Technology	5	$198B
▸Engineering / Construction	4	$72B
▸Energy Services	3	$60B
▸Utilities	3	$41B
▸Healthcare	2	$330B

Price history

-5.0% since first listed

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-13 Price Changed $235,690 Zillow
• 2026-06-12 Price Changed $235,690 HARMLS
• 2026-06-09 Price Changed $239,990 Zillow
• 2026-06-08 Price Changed $239,990 HARMLS
• 2026-05-28 Price Changed $244,990 HARMLS
• 2026-05-28 Price Changed $244,990 Zillow
• 2026-05-22 Price Changed $247,740 HARMLS
• 2026-05-22 Price Changed $247,740 Zillow
• 2026-05-20 Price Changed $255,990 HARMLS
• 2026-05-20 Price Changed $255,990 Zillow
• 2026-05-15 Price Changed $245,990 Zillow
• 2026-05-14 Price Changed $245,990 HARMLS
• 2026-05-08 Price Changed $260,090 HARMLS
• 2026-05-08 Price Changed $260,090 Zillow
• 2026-05-07 Listed $247,990 HARMLS
• 2026-05-06 Listed $247,990 Zillow