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9797 Leawood Blvd #1008
C+ Composite 61.41
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +17.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +11.4/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +6.3/10.0
  • DSCR +5.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.1/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0

$78,999

9797 Leawood Blvd #1008 · Houston, TX 77099
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,068 sqft · Condo public records · 94 Days on market
Built 1983 $74/sqft · 9% below area Est $87k · 9% under $340/mo HOA · 26% of rent ↓ 25% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Beautiful two bedroom , two bathroom split plan with a large living/dining combination for maximum privacy. Unit is on the upper floor.

Key facts

  • $340 HOA
  • Parking
  • Community pool

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $79k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-3 ($-31/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $79k (0.6% below list).
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $79k).
  • Recommended offer: $72k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.3% 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: schools D, crime F.
  • Alief ISD (urban): math 23% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #717 of 826 in TX (top 87%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.7%/yr); 145 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($49k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $3k of equity ($546 loan paydown + $2k appreciation (2.6% local appreciation)).
  • Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (2.6% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $22k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 94 days — a 9% lower offer ($72k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 3y 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: property tax is 2.6% of price; flood insurance adds $66/mo; HOA is 26% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $71,889 (9.0% 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 94 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
  4. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  5. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  6. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  7. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  8. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  9. 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?
  10. 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?
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.64%
Cap rate
7.26%
Cash-on-cash
3.46%
DSCR
1.15
GRM
5.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$86,557
List price
$78,999
Delta
-8.73%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

2.64% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
3.6%
Equity multiple
1.20×
Total profit
$4,377
Equity at exit
$33,926
10-year hold
IRR
4.6%
Equity multiple
1.62×
Total profit
$13,695
Equity at exit
$51,076

Cash invested: $22,120 (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.

ZIP-level market 77099

Home prices YoY
0.8%
Rents YoY
-1.7%
Active inventory
145
Price-to-rent
5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,293 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$414
Tax from tax record
$170 /mo · $2,041/yr
Insurance
$33
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$340
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$271
Net cashflow
$-3

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,296
Max offer price $78,542
Occupancy floor 95%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $42 -5% $20 +0% $-3 +5% $-25 +10% $-47
Rent -10% $-105 -5% $-54 +0% $-3 +5% $48 +10% $100
Rate -1.0pp $37 -0.5pp $18 base $-3 +0.5pp $-23 +1.0pp $-44

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
$19,750
Closing costs
$2,370
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
9797 Leawood Blvd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 1095 $1,175 $1.07 44d 2 0.04mi
9700 Leawood Blvd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 776 $1,400 $1.80 4d 5 0.18mi
9700 Leawood Blvd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 776 $1,400 $1.80 44d 7 0.18mi
9761 Court Glen Dr Unit 123 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 929 $989 $1.06 25d 1 0.42mi
10300 S Wilcrest Dr Unit 10333 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,321 $1.10 3d 1 0.43mi
10306 S Wilcrest Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,349 $1.12 44d 1 0.47mi
10250 Lands End Dr Houston, TX 2.0 1.0–2.0 750 $1,399 $1.86 25d 16 0.47mi
11523 Glenwolde Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1189 $1,350 $1.14 44d 1 0.50mi
11715 S Glen Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 796 $1,294 $1.63 2d 29 0.50mi
11735 S Glen Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 853 $1,410 $1.65 3d 23 0.61mi
10440 South Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 773 $1,340 $1.73 2d 27 0.74mi
10356 Lands End Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1133 $1,377 $1.22 44d 1 0.74mi
12023 Bissonnet St Unit 12056 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1179 $1,515 $1.28 3d 1 0.87mi
10925 Stancliff Rd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,425 $1.53 44d 1 0.90mi
9850 S Kirkwood Rd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 736 $1,210 $1.64 20d 15 0.91mi
12023 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 753 $1,155 $1.53 44d 66 0.93mi
8606 S Course Dr Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 913 $1,050 $1.15 44d 1 1.00mi
10101 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 809 $1,145 $1.41 44d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 10952 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1346 $1,974 $1.47 44d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 3148 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1239 $1,891 $1.53 3d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 10976 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,544 $1.66 44d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 2174 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,543 $1.66 11d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 2112 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,511 $1.62 3d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 2162 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,519 $1.63 6d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 422 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,519 $1.63 8d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 3174 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1239 $1,923 $1.55 11d 1 1.01mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 3047 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1239 $1,934 $1.56 11d 1 1.05mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,529 $1.64 44d 1 1.05mi
8600 S Course Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 706 $1,218 $1.72 2d 31 1.05mi
10286 Forum West Dr Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 1046 $1,200 $1.15 25d 1 1.06mi
9401 Coventry Square Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 770 $1,389 $1.80 2d 9 1.07mi
10555 Spice Ln Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 937 $985 $1.05 2d 16 1.08mi
10225 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.5 992 $1,480 $1.49 2d 49 1.10mi
11399 S Kirkwood Rd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 825 $1,299 $1.57 19d 1 1.12mi
14 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 1000 $1,054 $1.05 25d 1 1.13mi
9400 Coventry Square Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 770 $1,205 $1.56 44d 6 1.13mi
9475 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 725 $1,284 $1.77 6d 18 1.15mi
10110 Forum Park Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 976 $999 $1.02 44d 2 1.16mi
10615 Beechnut St Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 940 $972 $1.03 3d 16 1.17mi
8039 Boone Rd Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 938 $1,262 $1.35 13d 18 1.20mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$340 · $4,080/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 28 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $78,999 Active 94 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $78,999 Active 93 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $78,999 Active 92 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $78,999 Active 91 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $78,999 Active 89 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $78,999 Active 85 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $78,999 Active 84 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $78,999 Active 83 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $78,999 Active 80 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $78,999 Active 79 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $78,999 Active 78 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $78,999 Active 77 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $78,999 Active 76 DOM
  14. 2026-03-16
    listed $78,999 Active 135-char remark
    Show marketing remark (135 chars)

    Beautiful two bedroom , two bathroom split plan with a large living/dining combination for maximum privacy. Unit is on the upper floor.

  15. 2026-03-16
    historical
    Show marketing remark (135 chars)

    Beautiful two bedroom , two bathroom split plan with a large living/dining combination for maximum privacy. Unit is on the upper floor.

  16. 2025-05-14
    price $87,800
  17. 2025-04-28
    soldstatus
  18. 2025-01-02
    status Active
  19. 2024-12-31
    historical
  20. 2024-09-20
    price $89,000
  21. 2024-09-11
    listed $99,000 Active
  22. 2024-07-22
    historical
  23. 2023-12-08
    price $90,000
  24. 2023-11-24
    price $99,900
  25. 2023-10-04
    listed $105,000 Active
  26. 2021-05-19
    soldstatus
  27. 2018-03-05
    soldstatus
  28. 1988-01-02
    soldstatus

ⓘ 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
$2,041 · $170/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,041 · $170/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 ≥111°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 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
$15,511
− Mortgage interest
−$4,425
− Property taxes
−$2,041
− Insurance
−$1,192
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,241
− Management
−$1,241
− HOA
−$4,080
− Depreciation
−$2,298
Taxable loss
−$1,008
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$242
After-tax cash flow
$211/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
Alief ISD
NCES district ID
4807830
Math proficiency
23% ▼ -19.00%
Reading proficiency
28% ▼ -8.00%
Median HH income
$37,775
Composite
21.29/100
National rank
#8391
State rank
#717 of 826 in TX

Livability — Houston

Score
74/100
State rank
#184
US rank
#4771

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Houston, TX
County
Harris County · 4,702,590 people
City population
3,226,434
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
50,064
Household income
$49,396
Rent vs Own
62.6% rent · 37.4% own
Severe rent burden
3423.0

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 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 47% Black 31% Asian 14% Two or more races 14% White 7%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 24%
Foreign-born
46% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
41% English-only · Spanish 40% Other Indo-European 5% Vietnamese 4%

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

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 2.64%
Current HPI
334.6278
Rent YoY
▼ -1.69%
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

Price history

-24.8% since first listed
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-16 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-03-16 Listed $78,999 HARMLS
  • 2025-05-14 Price Changed $87,800 HARMLS
  • 2025-04-28 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2025-01-02 Relisted HARMLS
  • 2024-12-31 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2024-09-20 Price Changed $89,000 HARMLS
  • 2024-09-11 Listed $99,000 HARMLS
  • 2024-07-22 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2023-12-08 Price Changed $90,000 HARMLS
  • 2023-11-24 Price Changed $99,900 HARMLS
  • 2023-10-04 Listed $105,000 HARMLS
  • 2021-05-19 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2018-03-05 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1988-01-02 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+6.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,041 · -0.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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