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989 Alberdie Dr
B Composite 72.56
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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.7/10.0
  • Schools +2.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0

$274,900

989 Alberdie Dr · Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650
4 bd · 1.0 ba · 2,428 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 41 Days on market
Built 1965 Good condition 0.41 ac lot Garage $113/sqft · 59% below area

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

HIGHEST AND BEST DUE 07/29/26 - 3:00. Come view this beautiful 4 bedroom 3 and a 1/2 bath!! Plenty of space for friends, or it can continue to be a top-dollar rental. This home offers plenty of outdoor living space and is minutes from the beach. Updated kitchen, bathrooms, exterior paint, and floors throughout the house are just a few of the many updates! After an enjoyable day at the beach, you can relax on your deck, watching the sunset! Take the ferry and enjoy all the Gulf Coast has to offer! Your dream home is waiting on YOU!

Key facts

  • Updated floors
  • Updated bathrooms
  • Deck

Tags

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACEUPDATED KITCHENUPDATED BATHROOMSUPDATED EXTERIOR PAINTUPDATED FLOORSDECK

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $275k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $275k).
  • Recommended offer: $267k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.7% vs local median 2.6% in Bolivar Peninsula — 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 65/100 on livability (#719 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Galveston ISD (town): math 33% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #514 of 826 in TX (top 62%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Oppe El (math 67% / reading 60%, grade B, #291 of 4,322 statewide, top 7%, 610 students, 63% FRL); Central Middle (math 18% / reading 21%, grade F, #1,445 of 1,662 statewide, top 88%, 879 students, 80% FRL); Ball H S (math 17% / reading 44%, grade F, #1,085 of 1,632 statewide, top 67%, 1,934 students, 73% FRL) — zoned schools at 72% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: 1065 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 3,258 units permitted in Galveston County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,499/mo this rent would consume 75% of the median local household income ($72k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Galveston County population projected at +43% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $77k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 41 days — a 3% lower offer ($267k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 13 sale attempts since 10y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→26/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $266,653 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 41 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1965 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  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. 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
1.64% ✓
Cap rate
12.70%
Cash-on-cash
22.87%
DSCR
2.02
GRM
5.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$668,577
List price
$274,900
Delta
-58.88%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2025 Vista Dr 0.29mi 4/3.0 2,184 (-10%) 4mo $575,000 $263 58
834 Kahla Dr 0.61mi 4/3.5 2,550 (+5%) 8mo $799,000 $313 47
2336 Martinique 0.73mi 4/3.0 2,390 (-2%) 15mo $664,990 $278 42
2320 Trinidad Dr 0.69mi 4/4.0 2,348 (-3%) 14mo $1,250,000 $532 38
1219 N Crystal Beach Rd 0.70mi 4/2.0 2,064 (-15%) 13mo $709,000 $344 28

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
7.4%
Equity multiple
1.29×
Total profit
$22,155
Equity at exit
$40,988
10-year hold
IRR
16.8%
Equity multiple
2.38×
Total profit
$106,416
Equity at exit
$23,768

Cash invested: $76,972 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
39 active · 5 under contract
Months of supply
46.8 mo (2%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$695,000 ($320/sqft)
Median days on market
194 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-14.0% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 77650

Home prices YoY
-1.9%
Active inventory
1065
Price-to-rent
5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,499 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
−$1,442
Tax from tax record
−$531 /mo · $6,373/yr
Insurance
−$115
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
−$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
−$945
Net cashflow
$1,040

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,182
Max offer price $274,900
Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,196 -5% $1,118 +0% $1,040 +5% $962 +10% $885
Rent -10% $685 -5% $863 +0% $1,040 +5% $1,218 +10% $1,396
Rate -1.0pp $1,179 -0.5pp $1,110 base $1,040 +0.5pp $969 +1.0pp $897

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
$68,725
Closing costs
$8,247
Reserves months
—
Total cash needed
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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?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
951 Gulf Shores Dr Unit 1223252P Crystal Beach, TX 3.0–6.0 2.0–5.0 2362 $5,802 $2.46 0d 2 0.34mi
1977 Royalville Ct Unit 1630372P Crystal Beach, TX 4.0 2.5 1679 $2,658 $1.58 1d 1 0.34mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Utilities
Public waterSeptic tank
Home design
Residential propertyBuilt in 1965Pillar/post/pier foundationComposition roof
Construction
Cement siding
Exterior features
Cleared lot

Interior

Kitchen
Breakfast barKitchen open to family room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (First floor) 16x15Bedroom (First floor) 14x11Bedroom (First floor) 12x12Bedroom (First floor) 12x11
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)Central air conditioning (electric)
Interior features
Breakfast barJetted tubKitchen/family room comboSeparate showerCeiling fans

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-10-05
    days on market $274,900 Active 41 DOM
  2. 2026-10-04
    days on market $274,900 Active 40 DOM
  3. 2026-10-04
    days on market $274,900 Active 39 DOM
  4. 2026-10-02
    days on market $274,900 Active 38 DOM
  5. 2026-10-01
    days on market $274,900 Active 37 DOM
  6. 2026-09-30
    days on market $274,900 Active 36 DOM
  7. 2026-09-29
    days on market $274,900 Active 35 DOM
  8. 2026-09-28
    days on market $274,900 Active 34 DOM
  9. 2026-09-27
    days on market $274,900 Active 33 DOM
  10. 2026-09-26
    days on market $274,900 Active 32 DOM
  11. 2026-09-25
    days on market $274,900 Active 31 DOM
  12. 2026-09-24
    days on market $274,900 Active 30 DOM
  13. 2026-09-23
    days on market $274,900 Active 29 DOM
  14. 2026-09-22
    days on market $274,900 Active 28 DOM
  15. 2026-09-21
    status $274,900 Active 27 DOM
  16. 2026-08-31
    days on market $274,900 Pending 27 DOM
  17. 2026-08-30
    days on market $274,900 Pending 26 DOM
  18. 2026-08-29
    days on market $274,900 Pending 25 DOM
  19. 2026-08-28
    days on market $274,900 Pending 24 DOM
  20. 2026-08-27
    days on market $274,900 Pending 23 DOM
  21. 2026-08-26
    days on market $274,900 Pending 22 DOM
  22. 2026-08-25
    days on market $274,900 Pending 21 DOM
  23. 2026-08-24
    days on market $274,900 Pending 20 DOM
  24. 2026-08-23
    days on market $274,900 Pending 19 DOM
  25. 2026-08-22
    days on market $274,900 Pending 18 DOM
  26. 2026-08-21
    statusdays on market $274,900 Pending 17 DOM
  27. 2026-08-20
    days on market $274,900 Active 16 DOM
  28. 2026-08-06
    days on market $274,900 Active 17 DOM
  29. 2026-08-05
    days on market $274,900 Active 16 DOM
  30. 2026-08-04
    days on market $274,900 Active 15 DOM
  31. 2026-08-03
    days on market $274,900 Active 14 DOM
  32. 2026-07-31
    days on market $274,900 Active 11 DOM
  33. 2026-07-30
    days on market $274,900 Active 9 DOM
  34. 2026-07-28
    remarks 538-char remark
  35. 2026-07-28
    days on market $274,900 Active 8 DOM
  36. 2026-07-26
    days on market $274,900 Active 6 DOM
  37. 2026-07-24
    days on market $274,900 Active 4 DOM
  38. 2026-07-23
    days on market $274,900 Active 3 DOM
  39. 2026-07-22
    days on market $274,900 Active 2 DOM
  40. 2026-07-21
    days on marketlisting id $274,900 Active 1 DOM
  41. 2026-07-06
    days on market $274,900 Active 25 DOM
  42. 2026-07-05
    days on market $274,900 Active 24 DOM
  43. 2026-07-03
    days on market $274,900 Active 23 DOM
  44. 2026-07-02
    days on market $274,900 Active 22 DOM
  45. 2026-07-01
    days on market $274,900 Active 21 DOM
  46. 2026-06-30
    days on market $274,900 Active 20 DOM
  47. 2026-06-29
    days on market $274,900 Active 19 DOM
  48. 2026-06-28
    days on market $274,900 Active 18 DOM
  49. 2026-06-27
    days on market $274,900 Active 17 DOM
  50. 2026-06-26
    days on market $274,900 Active 16 DOM

ⓘ 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
$6,373 · $531/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$6,373 · $531/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 10/10 Extreme FEMA zone AE · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$53,986
− Mortgage interest
−$15,399
− Property taxes
−$6,373
− Insurance
−$6,493
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,319
− Management
−$4,319
− Depreciation
−$7,997
Taxable income
$9,086
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,181
After-tax cash flow
$10,303/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 · 10 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $12,140–$36,420 screening

This home is in good condition with updated interiors and a well-maintained exterior. It offers a good balance of updates and maintenance, making it a solid investment for both resale and rental.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and protects the siding from weathering. ↑
  • Both Landscaping and trimming the grass — Improves curb appeal and maintains a well-maintained appearance. ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 26/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Crenshaw El And Middle F TX #2,791/4,322 Nat'l #28,475/41,679 Middle Central Middle F TX #1,445/1,662 Nat'l #11,801/14,009 High Ball H S F TX #1,085/1,632 Nat'l #10,882/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Galveston ISD
NCES district ID
4820280
Math proficiency
33% ▼ -14.00%
Reading proficiency
39% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$40,162
Composite
30.22/100
National rank
#6299
State rank
#514 of 826 in TX
C Composite livability gradescore 65/100

Livability — Bolivar Peninsula

Score
65/100
State rank
#719
US rank
#13437

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
County
Galveston · 390,640 people
City population
2,957
Metro
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Population (ZIP)
2,362
Household income
$71,700
Rent vs Own
7.9% rent · 92.1% own

Population outlook (Galveston County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
390,640 people
By 2030
425,226 · +8.9%
By 2040
493,765 · +26.4%
By 2050
559,698 · +43.3%
By 2075
719,260 · +84.1%
By 2100
819,628 · +109.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (70%)
Race & ethnicity
White 70% Hispanic / Latino 21% Two or more races 10% Black 8%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 14%
Languages at home
85% English-only · Spanish 14% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Galveston

2024 margin
Strong R (+27.4) · D 35.7% · R 63.1% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
-7.9pp toward R · 2008: -19.5pp · 2024: -27.4pp
All cycles
2024: R+27.4 2020: R+22.6 2016: R+22.6 2012: R+26.9 2008: R+19.5

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Civics
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Price history

+48.6% since first listed
46 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-20 Listed $274,900 HARMLS
  • 2026-07-05 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2026-06-10 Listed $274,900 HARMLS
  • 2026-06-05 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2026-04-22 Price Changed $299,900 HARMLS
  • 2026-03-20 Price Changed $324,900 HARMLS
  • 2026-02-18 Price Changed $349,900 HARMLS
  • 2026-01-14 Price Changed $374,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-12-09 Listed $399,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-04-18 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2025-04-01 Price Changed $474,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-03-12 Price Changed $499,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-02-04 Price Changed $514,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-01-27 Listed $524,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-01-13 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2024-12-13 Price Changed $524,900 HARMLS
  • 2024-10-31 Price Changed $544,900 HARMLS
  • 2024-09-18 Price Changed $559,900 HARMLS
  • 2024-07-26 Price Changed $579,900 HARMLS
  • 2024-07-01 Price Changed $584,900 HARMLS
  • 2024-06-13 Listed $599,900 HARMLS
  • 2024-05-11 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2023-12-30 Listed $698,999 HARMLS
  • 2023-12-05 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2023-09-04 Price Changed $699,999 HARMLS
  • 2023-08-22 Relisted — HARMLS
  • 2023-08-21 Price Changed $710,000 HARMLS
  • 2023-08-21 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2023-08-16 Price Changed $715,000 HARMLS
  • 2023-08-08 Relisted — HARMLS
  • 2023-08-07 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2023-06-22 Listed $795,000 HARMLS
  • 2022-01-18 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
  • 2022-01-14 Sold (MLS) — HARMLS
  • 2021-12-21 Pending — HARMLS
  • 2021-11-30 Pending — HARMLS
  • 2021-11-19 Pending — HARMLS
  • 2021-11-11 Listed $325,000 HARMLS
  • 2020-07-17 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2020-06-23 Listed $260,000 HARMLS
  • 2019-10-29 Listing Removed — HARMLS
  • 2019-06-12 Listed $325,000 HARMLS
  • 2017-08-07 Sold (MLS) — HARMLS
  • 2017-07-23 Pending — HARMLS
  • 2017-07-12 Pending — HARMLS
  • 2016-12-23 Listed $185,000 HARMLS

Property tax history

+32.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,373 · -13.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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