🏗️ New Construction
The Palmer Plan · Fulshear, TX
Flood risk 7/10 · Major
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.75%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 111°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 21 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +11.0/30.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Schools +6.3/10.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- Livability +3.5/5.0
- 1% rule +3.2/10.0
- DSCR +3.2/10.0
- Rent growth +2.1/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$364,990
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to the Palmer, a large home featuring a standard first-floor owner's suite and the unique option of a second owner's suite upstairs. The first floor features open living and dining areas. At the top of the stairs, you'll be greeted by a huge loft and three additional bedrooms, two with walk-in closets. An optional second owner's suite includes a more cozy yet ample loft area. In either configuration, a junior en suite bedroom is standard.
Key facts
- Second owner's suite
- Huge loft
- 2 parking spots
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/3.5-bath single-family listed at $365k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-228 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $355k (2.9% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $319k (12.7% below list).
- Recommended offer: $319k (12.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 5.8% vs local median 3.5% in Fulshear — 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 69/100 on livability (#430 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
- Lamar CISD (suburban): math 50% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #116 of 826 in TX (top 14%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
- Zoned schools: Huggins El (math 61% / reading 63%, grade B, #321 of 4,322 statewide, top 8%, 893 students, 23% FRL); Briscoe J H (math 59% / reading 60%, grade B, #166 of 1,662 statewide, top 11%, 1,914 students, 38% FRL); Foster H S (math 64% / reading 74%, grade B, #141 of 1,632 statewide, top 9%, 2,388 students, 34% FRL).
- Zoned-school proficiency averages 64% at this address vs 52% district-wide (+12 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Lamar CISD average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
- Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.6%/yr); 1601 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 93d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 12,093 units permitted in Fort Bend County in 2024 (815 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Fort Bend County population projected at +75% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 156 days — a 12% lower offer ($321k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
- Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 156 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 13% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.82% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.79%
- Cash-on-cash
- -1.78%
- DSCR
- 0.92
- GRM
- 10.1
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $387,459
- List price
- $364,990
- Delta
- -5.80%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8434 Calico Pennant Way | 0.13mi | 5/3.5 (+1) | 2,841 (-3%) | 1mo | $413,085 | $145 | 83 |
| 8239 Red Shiner Way | 0.22mi | 4/3.0 | 2,725 (-7%) | 2mo | $384,990 | $141 | 74 |
| 7927 River Bluet Pl | 0.42mi | 4/4.0 | 3,016 (+3%) | 1mo | $664,990 | $220 | 73 |
| 8110 Red Shiner Way | 0.17mi | 5/4.0 (+1) | 3,160 (+8%) | 0mo | $374,900 | $119 | 72 |
| 8023 River Bluet Pl | 0.41mi | 4/3.0 | 3,048 (+4%) | 2mo | $870,000 | $285 | 71 |
| 32350 Slender Spreadwing Dr | 0.38mi | 5/3.5 (+1) | 2,841 (-3%) | 2mo | $412,945 | $145 | 70 |
| 32332 Bluetipped Dancer | 0.36mi | 4/2.5 | 2,673 (-9%) | 2mo | $424,900 | $159 | 63 |
| 32445 Forktail Lake Dr | 0.37mi | 5/4.0 (+1) | 3,221 (+10%) | 2mo | $565,000 | $175 | 58 |
| 32405 Forktail Lake Dr | 0.43mi | 5/4.0 (+1) | 3,221 (+10%) | 1mo | $554,990 | $172 | 56 |
| 5319 Weston Dr | 0.67mi | 4/4.0 | 3,258 (+11%) | 0mo | $655,000 | $201 | 48 |
| 8127 Sunny Ridge Dr | 0.74mi | 4/4.5 | 3,198 (+9%) | 1mo | $517,942 | $162 | 46 |
| 7710 River Bluet Pl | 0.60mi | 4/4.5 | 3,322 (+13%) | 3mo | $619,990 | $187 | 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
- IRR
- -24.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.20×
- Total profit
- $-86,534
- Equity at exit
- $57,771
- IRR
- -31.0%
- Equity multiple
- -0.20×
- Total profit
- $-129,742
- Equity at exit
- $33,500
Cash invested: $108,488 (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
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 113 active · 37 under contract
- Months of supply
- 10.4 mo (10%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $499,990 ($175/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 79 d
- This list price
- 8% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- -24.7% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 77441
- Rents YoY
- -1.6%
- Active inventory
- 1601
- Price-to-rent
- 9.5×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $3,185 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,032
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$484 /mo · $5,812/yr
- Insurance
- −$161
- Flood insurance flood zone
- −$66 /mo · $798/yr
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$669
- Net cashflow
- $-228
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $40 | -5% $-94 | +0% $-228 | +5% $-362 | +10% $-495 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-479 | -5% $-354 | +0% $-228 | +5% $-102 | +10% $24 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-33 | -0.5pp $-129 | base $-228 | +0.5pp $-328 | +1.0pp $-430 |
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
- $96,865
- Closing costs
- $11,624
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- 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?
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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 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8106 Royal Palm Ct Fulshear, TX | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2946 | $2,950 | $1.00 | 93d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 8114 Royal Palm Ct Fulshear, TX | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2960 | $3,295 | $1.11 | 93d | 1 | 1.30mi |
| 7302 New Pecan Dr Fulshear, TX | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2844 | $3,299 | $1.16 | 93d | 1 | 1.49mi |
Listing history 50 events
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2026-08-08days on market $364,990 Active 156 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $364,990 Active 154 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $364,990 Active 153 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $364,990 Active 152 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $364,990 Active 151 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $364,990 Active 148 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $364,990 Active 146 DOM
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2026-07-28days on market $364,990 Active 145 DOM
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2026-07-26days on market $364,990 Active 143 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $364,990 Active 141 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $364,990 Active 140 DOM
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2026-07-22days on market $364,990 Active 139 DOM
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2026-07-21days on market $364,990 Active 138 DOM
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2026-07-20days on market $364,990 Active 137 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $364,990 Active 134 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $364,990 Active 133 DOM
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2026-07-15days on market $364,990 Active 132 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $364,990 Active 131 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $364,990 Active 130 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $364,990 Active 129 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $364,990 Active 128 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $364,990 Active 127 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $364,990 Active 126 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $364,990 Active 124 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $364,990 Active 123 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $364,990 Active 122 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $364,990 Active 121 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $364,990 Active 120 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $364,990 Active 119 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $364,990 Active 118 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $364,990 Active 117 DOM
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2026-06-29days on market $364,990 Active 116 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $364,990 Active 115 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $364,990 Active 114 DOM
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2026-06-26days on market $364,990 Active 113 DOM
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2026-06-24days on market $364,990 Active 111 DOM
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2026-06-22days on market $364,990 Active 109 DOM
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2026-06-21days on market $364,990 Active 108 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $364,990 Active 105 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $364,990 Active 104 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $364,990 Active 103 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $364,990 Active 102 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $364,990 Active 100 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $364,990 Active 96 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $364,990 Active 95 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $364,990 Active 94 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $364,990 Active 91 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $364,990 Active 90 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $364,990 Active 89 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $364,990 Active 88 DOM
ⓘ 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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 75% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
- Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $38,223
- − Mortgage interest
- −$21,704
- − Property taxes
- −$5,812
- − Insurance
- −$2,735
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$3,058
- − Management
- −$3,058
- − Depreciation
- −$11,272
- Taxable loss
- −$9,414
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$2,259
- After-tax cash flow
- $-473/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 · 12 photos
This home is in excellent condition with a modern interior and well-maintained exterior. It offers a good return on investment with minimal updates needed.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
- Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can boost curb appeal and property value ↑
- Both Add smart home features — Modern technology can increase both resale and rental appeal ↑
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Lamar CISD
- NCES district ID
- 4826580
- Math proficiency
- 50% ▼ -12.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 53% ▼ -4.00%
- Median HH income
- $75,213
- Composite
- 46.43/100
- National rank
- #2452
- State rank
- #116 of 826 in TX
Livability — Fulshear
- Score
- 69/100
- State rank
- #430
- US rank
- #8901
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- County
- Fort Bend County · 1,004,526 people
- City population
- 41,324
- Metro
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Population (ZIP)
- 41,324
- Household income
- $184,390
- Rent vs Own
Population outlook (Fort Bend County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 1,004,526 people
- By 2030
- 1,153,104 · +14.8%
- By 2040
- 1,453,718 · +44.7%
- By 2050
- 1,753,781 · +74.6%
- By 2075
- 2,455,772 · +144.5%
- By 2100
- 2,930,528 · +191.7%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 57% Hispanic / Latino 20% Two or more races 15% Asian 12% Black 6%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 10%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 5% Romanian 2% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 26% · Canada, China, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 68% English-only · Spanish 17% German/W. Germanic 4% Chinese 4%
Political lean MEDSL · Fort Bend
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 49.5% · R 47.9% · Other 2.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +4.0pp toward D · 2008: -2.4pp · 2024: 1.6pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+1.6 2020: D+10.6 2016: D+6.6 2012: R+6.8 2008: R+2.4
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -154.74%
- Current HPI
- 275.8798
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -1.63%
- 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 |
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| Energy | 16 | $1,198B |
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| Technology | 5 | $198B |
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| Engineering / Construction | 4 | $72B |
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| Energy Services | 3 | $60B |
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| Utilities | 3 | $41B |
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| Healthcare | 2 | $330B |
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Price history
1 event — show timeline
- 2026-03-06 Listed $364,990 Zillow
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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