2825 Jensen Dr · Houston, TX
Flood risk 7/10 · Major
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.99%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 109°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 24 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +26.8/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +9.2/10.0
- 1% rule +8.2/10.0
- Appreciation +6.9/10.0
- Livability +3.7/5.0
- Rent growth +3.3/5.0
- Condition / age +2.2/5.0
- Schools +1.8/10.0
$150,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
1-story 3bed 1bath home in Near North waiting on you. May be sold with others, Ask about other homes in The White Portfolio.
Key facts
- 4,700 sq ft lot
- Parking
- Built 1936
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $150k. Condition is rated fair.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $346 ($4k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $150k).
- Recommended offer: $132k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 9.6% vs local median 3.1% 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.
- Houston ISD (urban): math 27% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #593 of 826 in TX (top 72%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: Sherman El (math 22% / reading 22%, grade F, #3,333 of 4,322 statewide, top 80%, 528 students, 99% FRL); Fleming Middle (math 10% / reading 15%, grade F, #1,616 of 1,662 statewide, top 97%, 384 students, 97% FRL); Northside H S (math 15% / reading 26%, grade F, #1,389 of 1,632 statewide, top 86%, 1,168 students, 94% FRL) — zoned schools average 97% FRL vs 71% district-wide (26 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
- Zoned-school proficiency averages 18% at this address vs 31% district-wide (-13 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Houston ISD average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.1%/yr); 523 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 70d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 62% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $7k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $6k appreciation (3.9% local appreciation)).
- Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (3.9% appreciation + 3.1% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
- By year 6, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$37k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 265 days — a 12% lower offer ($132k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo; built in 1936 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 265 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1936 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- 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 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?
- 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?
- 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
- 1.32% ✓
- Cap rate
- 9.59%
- Cash-on-cash
- 11.79%
- DSCR
- 1.52
- GRM
- 6.3
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $299,361
- List price
- $150,000
- Delta
- -49.89%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 Jensen Creek Ln | 0.09mi | 3/2.5 | 1,508 (+11%) | 2mo | $299,900 | $199 | 70 |
| 2212 Semmes St | 0.49mi | 3/1.0 | 1,320 (-3%) | 3mo | $181,000 | $137 | 69 |
| 3002 Jensen Springs Ln | 0.18mi | 3/2.5 | 1,506 (+10%) | 1mo | $334,900 | $222 | 67 |
| 2709 Davis St | 0.09mi | 3/2.0 | 1,547 (+13%) | 4mo | $114,900 | $74 | 66 |
| 3105 Jensen Dr Unit B | 0.20mi | 3/2.5 | 1,560 (+14%) | 0mo | $299,900 | $192 | 60 |
| 3115 Evella St | 0.40mi | 3/2.0 | 1,488 (+9%) | 4mo | $309,900 | $208 | 59 |
| 3109 Jensen Dr Unit A | 0.21mi | 3/2.5 | 1,560 (+14%) | 2mo | $319,900 | $205 | 59 |
| 3107 Jensen Dr Unit C | 0.20mi | 3/2.5 | 1,560 (+14%) | 6mo | $314,900 | $202 | 56 |
| 3053 Noble St | 0.45mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 1,200 (-12%) | 2mo | $64,497 | $54 | 52 |
| 2405 Pannell St | 0.60mi | 3/1.5 | 1,230 (-10%) | 4mo | $99,500 | $81 | 50 |
| 2534 Terry St | 0.66mi | 3/2.5 | 1,548 (+14%) | 0mo | $320,000 | $207 | 40 |
| 2715 Chapman St | 0.72mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,214 (-11%) | 3mo | $175,997 | $145 | 36 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
3.89% appreciation · 3.08% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 19.0%
- Equity multiple
- 2.13×
- Total profit
- $47,622
- Equity at exit
- $75,114
- IRR
- 19.7%
- Equity multiple
- 4.11×
- Total profit
- $130,496
- Equity at exit
- $122,112
Cash invested: $42,000 (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
- 74 active · 30 under contract
- Months of supply
- 11.7 mo (9%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $299,950 ($196/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 68 d
- This list price
- 12% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- +11.7% above current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 77026
- Home prices YoY
- 1.5%
- Rents YoY
- 3.1%
- Active inventory
- 523
- Price-to-rent
- 6.3×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,977 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$787
- Tax from tax record
- −$300 /mo · $3,598/yr
- Insurance
- −$62
- Flood insurance flood zone
- −$66 /mo · $798/yr
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$415
- Net cashflow
- $346
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $431 | -5% $389 | +0% $346 | +5% $304 | +10% $261 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $190 | -5% $268 | +0% $346 | +5% $424 | +10% $502 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $422 | -0.5pp $384 | base $346 | +0.5pp $307 | +1.0pp $268 |
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
- $37,500
- Closing costs
- $4,500
- 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 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2417 Noble St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1700 | $2,600 | $1.53 | 1d | 1 | 0.47mi |
| 2407 Pannell St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1706 | $2,275 | $1.33 | 31d | 1 | 0.58mi |
| 1714 Mary St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1100 | $2,400 | $2.18 | 93d | 1 | 0.73mi |
| 2006 Worms St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1344 | $1,400 | $1.04 | 2d | 1 | 0.80mi |
| 2706 Cochran St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1791 | $2,700 | $1.51 | 69d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 3300 Lyons Ave Unit 304 Houston, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1393 | $1,460 | $1.05 | 93d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 1513 Cage St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1467 | $1,550 | $1.06 | 93d | 1 | 0.93mi |
| 3730 Lyons Ave Unit 216 Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1107 | $1,300 | $1.17 | 93d | 1 | 0.98mi |
| 1307 Bayou St Unit B Houston, TX | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1814 | $2,400 | $1.32 | 57d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 1303 Bayou St Unit C Houston, TX | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1869 | $3,200 | $1.71 | 93d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 4509 Courtney St Houston, TX | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1456 | $1,150 | $0.79 | 71d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 1575 Burnett St Unit 232 Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1165 | $1,969 | $1.69 | 0d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 1575 Leona St Unit 230 Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1081 | $1,845 | $1.71 | 0d | 1 | 1.09mi |
| 914 Bunton St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1389 | $1,950 | $1.40 | 93d | 1 | 1.09mi |
| 3406 Memel St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 914 | $1,200 | $1.31 | 24d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 1550 Leona St Houston, TX | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 835 | $1,871 | $2.24 | 0d | 12 | 1.14mi |
| 4300 Lyons Ave Unit 304 Houston, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1393 | $1,460 | $1.05 | 93d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 1275 Leona St Unit 227 Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1093 | $1,649 | $1.51 | 0d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 1550 Burnett St Houston, TX | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 877 | $1,903 | $2.17 | 0d | 48 | 1.20mi |
| 1550 Leona St Unit 1587 Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1131 | $1,942 | $1.72 | 93d | 1 | 1.20mi |
| 1524 Evelyn St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1804 | $2,800 | $1.55 | 93d | 1 | 1.24mi |
| 1250 Leona St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 852 | $1,891 | $2.22 | 0d | 10 | 1.25mi |
| 4711 Sayers St Unit A Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,650 | $1.38 | 93d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 1039 Hillstar St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1780 | $2,600 | $1.46 | 24d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 4712 Rawley St Unit B Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1501 | $2,045 | $1.36 | 70d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 4712 Rawley St Unit a Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1501 | $2,070 | $1.38 | 70d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 1514 Everett St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 970 | $1,840 | $1.90 | 69d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 2516 Ivy St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,500 | $1.25 | 93d | 1 | 1.36mi |
| 2310 N Main St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 997 | $1,687 | $1.69 | 93d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 2310 N Main St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 997 | $1,687 | $1.69 | 11d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 2016 N Main St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1200 | $2,650 | $2.21 | 2d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 2016 N Main St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1169 | $2,200 | $1.88 | 93d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 3503 Wyrick St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1746 | $2,850 | $1.63 | 93d | 1 | 1.41mi |
| 1725 N Main St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 988 | $2,263 | $2.29 | 93d | 1 | 1.42mi |
| 1625 N Main St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 1.0–3.0 | 978 | $2,999 | $3.07 | 0d | 40 | 1.44mi |
| 5124 Gold St Unit B Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1650 | $1,895 | $1.15 | 93d | 1 | 1.44mi |
| 2648 Keene St Unit 229 Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1052 | $2,499 | $2.38 | 0d | 1 | 1.45mi |
| 412 Paschall St Unit 1316398P Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1130 | $4,840 | $4.28 | 62d | 1 | 1.45mi |
| 410 James St Unit 1031793P Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1593 | $4,501 | $2.83 | 2d | 1 | 1.46mi |
| 410 James St Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1602 | $6,750 | $4.21 | 93d | 1 | 1.46mi |
Listing history 49 events
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2026-08-08days on market $150,000 Active 265 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $150,000 Active 263 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $150,000 Active 262 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $150,000 Active 261 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $150,000 Active 260 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $150,000 Active 257 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $150,000 Active 256 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $150,000 Active 255 DOM
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2026-07-28days on market $150,000 Active 254 DOM
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2026-07-26days on market $150,000 Active 252 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $150,000 Active 249 DOM
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2026-07-22days on market $150,000 Active 248 DOM
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2026-07-21days on market $150,000 Active 247 DOM
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2026-07-20days on market $150,000 Active 246 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $150,000 Active 244 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $150,000 Active 243 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $150,000 Active 242 DOM
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2026-07-15days on market $150,000 Active 241 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $150,000 Active 240 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $150,000 Active 239 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $150,000 Active 237 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $150,000 Active 236 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $150,000 Active 235 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $150,000 Active 233 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $150,000 Active 232 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $150,000 Active 231 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $150,000 Active 230 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $150,000 Active 229 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $150,000 Active 228 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $150,000 Active 227 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $150,000 Active 226 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $150,000 Active 225 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $150,000 Active 224 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $150,000 Active 223 DOM
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2026-06-26days on market $150,000 Active 222 DOM
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2026-06-21days on market $150,000 Active 217 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $150,000 Active 214 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $150,000 Active 213 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $150,000 Active 212 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $150,000 Active 211 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $150,000 Active 209 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $150,000 Active 205 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $150,000 Active 204 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $150,000 Active 203 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $150,000 Active 200 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $150,000 Active 197 DOM
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2026-03-23price $150,000 184-char remark
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1-story 3bed 1bath home in Near North waiting on you. May be sold with others, Ask about other homes in The White Portfolio. with MLS# 15620135, 32158022, 35844177, 36322345, 187646792
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2025-11-15$175,000 Active 184-char remark
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1-story 3bed 1bath home in Near North waiting on you. May be sold with others, Ask about other homes in The White Portfolio. with MLS# 15620135, 32158022, 35844177, 36322345, 187646792
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1988-04-02soldstatus
ⓘ 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
- $3,598 · $300/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $3,598 · $300/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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $23,720
- − Mortgage interest
- −$8,402
- − Property taxes
- −$3,598
- − Insurance
- −$1,547
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,898
- − Management
- −$1,898
- − Depreciation
- −$4,364
- Taxable income
- $2,013
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$483
- After-tax cash flow
- $3,671/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 · 2 photos
This 1-story home in Near North requires significant repairs and updates, including a new roof, exterior siding, flooring, and HVAC system. These improvements will significantly enhance its resale and rental value.
Components & finishes AI
Repairs flagged
- Major roof — Signs of wear and discoloration suggest significant damage.
- Major exterior siding — The siding is visibly worn and in need of repainting or replacement.
- Major flooring — The flooring is old and worn, indicating a need for replacement.
- Major interior walls/paint — The walls and paint are in poor condition, requiring freshening up or repainting.
- Major HVAC system — The system appears old and may need replacement or repair, as there are no visible condensers or other systems in the listing photos.
Value-add opportunities
- Resale roof replacement — A new roof will significantly improve the home's curb appeal and value. ↑
- Resale exterior siding repainting — Fresh paint will enhance the home's appearance and increase its value. ↑
- Resale flooring replacement — New flooring will improve the home's aesthetic and functionality. ↑
- Both HVAC system replacement — A new HVAC system will improve comfort and energy efficiency, benefiting both resale and rental value. ↑
- Resale interior painting — Fresh paint will improve the home's appearance and increase its value. ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Houston ISD
- NCES district ID
- 4823640
- Math proficiency
- 27% ▼ -18.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 35% ▼ -6.00%
- Median HH income
- $46,054
- Composite
- 26.63/100
- National rank
- #7173
- State rank
- #593 of 826 in TX
Livability — Houston
- Score
- 74/100
- State rank
- #184
- US rank
- #4771
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Houston, TX
- County
- Harris County · 5,571,493 people
- City population
- 3,226,434
- Metro
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Population (ZIP)
- 21,981
- Household income
- $39,211
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 13% of renters
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 0.56)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 49% Hispanic / Latino 44% Two or more races 18% White 5% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 34%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 15% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 61% English-only · Spanish 39%
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
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 3.89%
- Current HPI
- 267.5995
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.08%
- 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 |
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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
-14.3% since first listed3 events — show timeline
- 2026-03-23 Price Changed $150,000 HARMLS
- 2025-11-15 Listed $175,000 HARMLS
- 1988-04-02 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
Property tax history
+8.4%/yrLatest (2025): $3,598 · -0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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