11736 Lazy Oak Creek Dr · Magnolia, TX 77354

$212,440

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,273 sqft · SingleFamily · 25 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition $33/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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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 +21.5/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.9/10.0
• 1% rule +5.9/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.9/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0

Listing remarks

The Oakridge Floor Plan - This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining during gatherings. 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 two secondary bedrooms along the side of the home, which are ideal for household members and hosting overnight guests. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

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: Association: Alamo Management Group; Neighborhood playground; Annual association fee of $400

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Residential property; Under construction (new construction); Slab foundation
• Construction: Brick construction; Composition roof; Built in 2026
• Exterior features: Back yard fence; Subdivision lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric oven; Electric range; Gas oven; Gas range
• Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on the first floor (14 x 13); Bedroom on the first floor (11 x 10); Bedroom on the first floor (11 x 10)
• Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric and gas); Central air conditioning (electric and gas)
• Interior features: Breakfast bar; Kitchen/family room combo; Separate shower; Tub with shower
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup; Gas dryer hookup

🏗️ New construction. The $212,440 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $201,134.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $212k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $301 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $212k).
• Recommended offer: $209k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.1% 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 $22k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $20k 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 $56k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$35k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 25 days — a 2% lower offer ($209k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 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.

Recommended offer $209,253 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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: 1.09% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.09%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.42%
• DSCR: 1.29
• GRM: 7.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $201,134
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
11736 Lazy Oak Creek Dr	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,273 (0%)	1mo	$212,440	$167	99
11962 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.05mi	3/2.0	1,273 (0%)	0mo	$224,990	$177	97
11982 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.05mi	3/2.0	1,273 (0%)	0mo	$224,990	$177	97
12002 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,273 (0%)	1mo	$191,140	$150	88
11990 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.06mi	3/2.0	1,409 (+11%)	1mo	$224,990	$160	79
12010 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.09mi	3/2.0	1,409 (+11%)	1mo	$213,040	$151	77
11995 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.09mi	3/2.0	1,418 (+11%)	1mo	$215,340	$152	76
12023 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,409 (+11%)	2mo	$203,990	$145	70
11999 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,409 (+11%)	2mo	$219,990	$156	70
12039 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,418 (+11%)	0mo	$223,590	$158	70
12059 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,418 (+11%)	2mo	$223,990	$158	69
11986 Noble Wood Village Dr	0.24mi	3/2.0	1,418 (+11%)	1mo	$222,440	$157	69

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: 27.9%
• Equity multiple: 3.18×
• Total profit: $123,052
• Equity at exit: $181,197

10-year hold

• IRR: 23.6%
• Equity multiple: 6.98×
• Total profit: $336,979
• Equity at exit: $390,759

Cash invested: $56,318 (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: 8.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,183 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,055
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$251 /mo · $3,017/yr
• Insurance: −$84
• HOA: −$33
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$458
• Net cashflow: $301

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,801

Max offer price $201,134

Occupancy floor 81%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $440	-5% $371	+0% $301	+5% $232	+10% $162
Rent	-10% $129	-5% $215	+0% $301	+5% $387	+10% $474
Rate	-1.0pp $403	-0.5pp $352	base $301	+0.5pp $249	+1.0pp $196

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: $50,284
• Closing costs: $6,034
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
30314 Ruby Forest Ct Magnolia, TX	3.0	2.0	1650	$2,595	$1.57	44d	1	0.77mi
32626A Karen Dr Magnolia, TX	2.0	1.0	1300	$1,600	$1.23	44d	1	1.33mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $33 · $396/yr

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-05-01
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-29
   price $212,440
3. 2026-04-09
   price $216,140
4. 2026-04-06
   listed $219,990 Active
5. 2026-04-06
   historical
6. 2026-04-02
   status Active
7. 2026-04-02
   price $219,990
8. 2026-03-09
   status Active
9. 2026-03-09
   historical
10. 2026-02-18
    status Pending
11. 2026-02-18
    price $269,990
12. 2026-02-12
    price $215,000
13. 2026-02-06
    price $218,990
14. 2026-01-28
    price $221,990
15. 2026-01-23
    price $195,000
16. 2025-12-04
    price $269,990
17. 2025-11-30
    listed $199,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $26,191
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,267
• − Property taxes: −$3,017
• − Insurance: −$1,006
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,095
• − Management: −$2,095
• − HOA: −$396
• − Depreciation: −$5,851
• Taxable income: $464
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$111
• After-tax cash flow: $3,504/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 · 6 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This single-family home is in good condition with a good exterior and interior. It has a good roof, flooring, and walls. The home is move-in ready with minor cosmetic updates that can significantly increase its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
• Both Painting exterior — Fresh paint can improve curb appeal and value
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Improves curb appeal and adds value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both Painting exterior — Fresh paint can improve curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal — Improves curb appeal and adds value ↑

ⓘ 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

+6.8% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-01 Pending — HARMLS
• 2026-04-29 Price Changed $212,440 HARMLS
• 2026-04-09 Price Changed $216,140 HARMLS
• 2026-04-06 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2026-04-06 Listed $219,990 HARMLS
• 2026-04-02 Relisted — HARMLS
• 2026-04-02 Price Changed $219,990 HARMLS
• 2026-03-09 Relisted — HARMLS
• 2026-03-09 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2026-02-18 Pending — HARMLS
• 2026-02-18 Price Changed $269,990 HARMLS
• 2026-02-12 Price Changed $215,000 HARMLS
• 2026-02-06 Price Changed $218,990 HARMLS
• 2026-01-28 Price Changed $221,990 HARMLS
• 2026-01-23 Price Changed $195,000 HARMLS
• 2025-12-04 Price Changed $269,990 HARMLS
• 2025-11-30 Listed $199,000 HARMLS