Emma Plan · Waco, TX 76708

$294,990

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,691 sqft · SingleFamily · 190 Days on market

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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).

• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +6.3/30.0
• Schools +5.1/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.3/5.0
• 1% rule +1.5/10.0
• DSCR +0.6/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Step into the Emma floorplan at our Eagles Landing community in China Spring, Texas. This two-story floorplan offers approximately 1,691 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 2-car garage. Walk into the long foyer straight into the large family room overlooking the spacious kitchen and dining nook. The kitchen features granite countertops, flat panel birch cabinets, granite backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, and a kitchen island. Enjoy nature of the backyard with the covered patio that is attached to the nook. Heading upstairs you will have access to both secondary bedrooms and the primary bedroom. Each of the secondary bedrooms include carpet and walk-in closets with easy access to the laundry room and secondary bathroom. Relax in the primary bedroom that has an attached bathroom with walk-in shower and an optional double vanity sink, and a spacious walk-in closet. Each of our D. R. Horton homes has smart home technology built in. With the smart home technology, you'll never be far from home. Contact us today to learn more about the Emma floorplan!

Key facts

• Large family room
• Granite backsplash
• Spacious kitchen

Tags

• EAGLES LANDING COMMUNITY
• LARGE FAMILY ROOM
• SPACIOUS KITCHEN
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• FLAT PANEL BIRCH CABINETS
• GRANITE BACKSPLASH

🏗️ New construction. The $294,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $343,327.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $295k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-615 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $254k (13.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $223k (24.6% below list).
• Recommended offer: $223k (24.6% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 74/100 on livability (#166 in TX, #4,378 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools D, crime D, commute F.
• China Spring ISD (rural): math 58% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #70 of 826 in TX (top 8%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.8%/yr); 378 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,014 units permitted in McLennan County in 2024 (200 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($69k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• McLennan County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 190 days — a 12% lower offer ($260k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 61% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $222,517 (24.6% 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 190 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 25% 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 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?
6. Crime grade is D 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 0.65% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.14%
• Cash-on-cash: -7.67%
• DSCR: 0.66
• GRM: 12.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $343,327
• List price: $294,990
• Delta: -14.08%
• 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
5807 Foggy Lagoon Dr	0.34mi	3/2.0	1,783 (+5%)	6mo	$322,090	$181	68
10517 Rayburn Way	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,851 (+10%)	5mo	$349,900	$189	67
10601 T Bury Ln	0.42mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,683 (-0%)	7mo	$295,000	$175	67
5501 Stillhouse Holw	0.38mi	3/2.0	1,765 (+4%)	8mo	$325,000	$184	66
10616 Whitney Trce	0.30mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,795 (+6%)	4mo	$329,999	$184	65
5444 Zavalla Dr	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,930 (+14%)	2mo	$399,900	$207	62
5813 Foggy Lagoon Dr	0.34mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,568 (-7%)	6mo	$301,065	$192	60
5613 Foggy Lagoon Dr	0.35mi	3/2.0	1,508 (-11%)	5mo	$300,735	$199	59
5409 Black Horse Ct	0.39mi	3/2.0	1,918 (+13%)	4mo	$389,990	$203	54
10608 Lone Star Dr	0.69mi	3/2.0	1,588 (-6%)	2mo	$285,000	$179	54
6513 Elephant Butte Dr	0.75mi	3/2.0	1,524 (-10%)	2mo	$274,000	$180	45
5408 Black Horse Ct	0.42mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,925 (+14%)	8mo	$399,900	$208	44

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -33.1%
• Equity multiple: -0.05×
• Total profit: $-101,276
• Equity at exit: $51,191

10-year hold

• IRR: -61.8%
• Equity multiple: -0.70×
• Total profit: $-163,673
• Equity at exit: $29,685

Cash invested: $96,132 (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 76708

• Home prices YoY: -26.5%
• Rents YoY: -0.8%
• Active inventory: 378
• Price-to-rent: 11.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,225 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,800
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$429 /mo · $5,150/yr
• Insurance: −$143
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$467
• Net cashflow: $-615

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,003

Max offer price $254,370

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-378	-5% $-496	+0% $-615	+5% $-733	+10% $-852
Rent	-10% $-791	-5% $-703	+0% $-615	+5% $-527	+10% $-439
Rate	-1.0pp $-442	-0.5pp $-527	base $-615	+0.5pp $-704	+1.0pp $-794

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: $85,832
• Closing costs: $10,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 5 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
10201 Altair Dr Waco, TX	4.0	2.0	2032	$2,600	$1.28	22d	1	0.15mi
5516 Pinery Dr Waco, TX	3.0	2.5	2124	$2,600	$1.22	14d	1	0.53mi
10220 Lilac Waco, TX	3.0	2.0	1500	$1,695	$1.13	44d	1	0.80mi
9900 China Spring Rd Waco, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	954	$1,405	$1.47	14d	1	1.23mi
9836 Salem Way Waco, TX	3.0	2.0	1600	$1,795	$1.12	14d	1	1.40mi

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $294,990 Active 190 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $294,990 Active 189 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $294,990 Active 188 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $294,990 Active 187 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $294,990 Active 185 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $294,990 Active 184 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $294,990 Active 182 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $294,990 Active 181 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $294,990 Active 180 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $294,990 Active 179 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $294,990 Active 174 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $294,990 Active 173 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $294,990 Active 172 DOM
14. 2026-05-30
    days on market $294,990 Active 171 DOM
15. 2025-12-10
    listed $294,990 Active 1077-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1077 chars)

    Step into the Emma floorplan at our Eagles Landing community in China Spring, Texas. This two-story floorplan offers approximately 1,691 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 2-car garage. Walk into the long foyer straight into the large family room overlooking the spacious kitchen and dining nook. The kitchen features granite countertops, flat panel birch cabinets, granite backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, and a kitchen island. Enjoy nature of the backyard with the covered patio that is attached to the nook. Heading upstairs you will have access to both secondary bedrooms and the primary bedroom. Each of the secondary bedrooms include carpet and walk-in closets with easy access to the laundry room and secondary bathroom. Relax in the primary bedroom that has an attached bathroom with walk-in shower and an optional double vanity sink, and a spacious walk-in closet. Each of our D. R. Horton homes has smart home technology built in. With the smart home technology, you'll never be far from home. Contact us today to learn more about the Emma floorplan!

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 61% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $26,702
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,232
• − Property taxes: −$5,150
• − Insurance: −$1,717
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,136
• − Management: −$2,136
• − Depreciation: −$9,988
• Taxable loss: −$13,656
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$3,277
• After-tax cash flow: $-4,100/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: China Spring ISD
• NCES district ID: 4813960
• Math proficiency: 58% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 56% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $71,314
• Composite: 50.64/100
• National rank: #1837
• State rank: #70 of 826 in TX

Livability — Waco

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #166
• US rank: #4378

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Waco, TX
• County: McLennan County · 213,088 people
• City population: 125,319
• Metro: Waco, TX
• Population (ZIP): 27,790
• Household income: $68,856
• Rent vs Own: 30.1% rent · 69.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 583.0

Population outlook (McLennan County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 264,191 people
• By 2030: 273,578 · +3.6%
• By 2040: 291,506 · +10.3%
• By 2050: 308,044 · +16.6%
• By 2075: 349,648 · +32.3%
• By 2100: 364,779 · +38.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
• Race & ethnicity: White 50% Hispanic / Latino 31% Two or more races 20% Black 13% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 28%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 76% English-only · Spanish 21% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · McLennan

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+30.9) · D 34.0% · R 64.9% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -7.0pp toward R · 2008: -23.9pp · 2024: -30.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+30.9 2020: R+23.4 2016: R+27.1 2012: R+29.8 2008: R+23.9

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• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -78.80%
• Current HPI: 218.9643
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.80%
• Metro: Waco, 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

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• 2025-12-10 Listed $294,990 Zillow