CashFlowRE
Sign in Sign up
401 Deerfield
C- Composite 54.94
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 +19.1/30.0
  • ARV discount +14.0/15.0
  • DSCR +6.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.1/10.0
  • Schools +3.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$90,000

401 Deerfield · West Livingston, TX 77351
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 480 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 106 Days on market
Built 2023 3,798 sqft lot Est $105k · 14% under $25/mo HOA · 3% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

Escape to the lake and enjoy easy living in this charming one-bed, one-bath home fully fenced with gated entrance just moments from Lake Livingston with neighborhood boat ramp & recreation area. The open layout welcomes you with natural light, while the kitchen comes ready to use with all the essentials including a dishwasher! The bedroom offers a restful retreat with closet & shelving. The bathroom is sleek with subway tile & a glass walled shower. Outdoors, the private patio invites you to sip coffee, host friends, or simply unwind in the fresh air. There’s ample parking for 3 vehicles plus a Boat! This property is being offered with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, complete kitchen appliances, has fiber optic internet available & SO MUCH MORE—request a list for all items that will convey, making it truly move-in ready! Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or low-maintenance full-time living, this lake-area retreat makes it easy to relax, recharge, and enjoy life by the water.

Key facts

  • Fully fenced
  • Gated entrance
  • Open layout

Tags

FULLY FENCEDGATED ENTRANCENEIGHBORHOOD BOAT RAMPRECREATION AREAOPEN LAYOUTPRIVATE PATIO

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
Loading POIs…

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $90k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $95 ($1k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($911 rent vs $90k).
  • Recommended offer: $82k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.6% vs local median 2.4% in West Livingston — 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 50/100 on livability (#1,501 in TX) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Livingston ISD (rural): math 38% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #459 of 826 in TX (top 56%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Timber Creek El (math 56% / reading 47%, grade C-, #808 of 4,322 statewide, top 19%, 522 students, 74% FRL); Livingston J H (math 30% / reading 32%, grade F, #1,015 of 1,662 statewide, top 62%, 893 students, 62% FRL); Livingston H S (math 35% / reading 46%, grade F, #798 of 1,632 statewide, top 49%, 1,128 students, 51% FRL) — zoned schools at 63% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: 1202 active listings in the ZIP; 769 units permitted in Polk County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent is only 16% of the median local income ($67k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Polk County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 106 days — a 9% lower offer ($82k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $14k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • 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.
Recommended offer $81,900 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 106 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-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. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.01%
Cap rate
7.57%
Cash-on-cash
4.55%
DSCR
1.20
GRM
8.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$105,120
Comps found
2
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
319 Terlingua 0.36mi 1/1.0 480 (0%) 13mo $105,000 $219 72
458 Brackenridge 0.40mi 1/1.0 448 (-7%) 10mo $54,900 $123 62

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
-9.2%
Equity multiple
0.66×
Total profit
$-8,487
Equity at exit
$13,419
10-year hold
IRR
0.3%
Equity multiple
1.02×
Total profit
$501
Equity at exit
$7,782

Cash invested: $25,200 (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 77351

Home prices YoY
-14.8%
Active inventory
1202
Price-to-rent
8.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$911 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$472
Tax from tax record
$89 /mo · $1,073/yr
Insurance
$38
HOA
$25
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$191
Net cashflow
$95

Break-even live

Break-even rent $790
Max offer price $90,000
Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $146 -5% $121 +0% $95 +5% $70 +10% $45
Rent -10% $24 -5% $60 +0% $95 +5% $131 +10% $167
Rate -1.0pp $141 -0.5pp $118 base $95 +0.5pp $72 +1.0pp $48

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
$22,500
Closing costs
$2,700
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.

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$25 · $300/yr
Likely covers
waterinternetsecurity

Listing history 31 events

  1. 2026-06-07
    statusdays on market $90,000 Pending 106 DOM
  2. 2026-06-04
    days on market $90,000 Active 104 DOM
  3. 2026-06-03
    days on market $90,000 Active 103 DOM
  4. 2026-06-02
    days on market $90,000 Active 102 DOM
  5. 2026-06-01
    days on market $90,000 Active 101 DOM
  6. 2026-05-31
    days on market $90,000 Active 100 DOM
  7. 2026-05-14
    price $90,000 1033-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1033 chars)

    Escape to the lake and enjoy easy living in this charming one-bed, one-bath home fully fenced with gated entrance just moments from Lake Livingston with neighborhood boat ramp & recreation area. The open layout welcomes you with natural light, while the kitchen comes ready to use with all the essentials including a dishwasher! The bedroom offers a restful retreat with closet & shelving. The bathroom is sleek with subway tile & a glass walled shower. Outdoors, the private patio invites you to sip coffee, host friends, or simply unwind in the fresh air. There’s ample parking for 3 vehicles plus a Boat! This property is being offered with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, complete kitchen appliances, has fiber optic internet available & SO MUCH MORE—request a list for all items that will convey, making it truly move-in ready! Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or low-maintenance full-time living, this lake-area retreat makes it easy to relax, recharge, and enjoy life by the water.

  8. 2026-04-15
    price $98,990 1033-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1033 chars)

    Escape to the lake and enjoy easy living in this charming one-bed, one-bath home fully fenced with gated entrance just moments from Lake Livingston with neighborhood boat ramp & recreation area. The open layout welcomes you with natural light, while the kitchen comes ready to use with all the essentials including a dishwasher! The bedroom offers a restful retreat with closet & shelving. The bathroom is sleek with subway tile & a glass walled shower. Outdoors, the private patio invites you to sip coffee, host friends, or simply unwind in the fresh air. There’s ample parking for 3 vehicles plus a Boat! This property is being offered with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, complete kitchen appliances, has fiber optic internet available & SO MUCH MORE—request a list for all items that will convey, making it truly move-in ready! Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or low-maintenance full-time living, this lake-area retreat makes it easy to relax, recharge, and enjoy life by the water.

  9. 2026-03-05
    price $99,990 1033-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1033 chars)

    Escape to the lake and enjoy easy living in this charming one-bed, one-bath home fully fenced with gated entrance just moments from Lake Livingston with neighborhood boat ramp & recreation area. The open layout welcomes you with natural light, while the kitchen comes ready to use with all the essentials including a dishwasher! The bedroom offers a restful retreat with closet & shelving. The bathroom is sleek with subway tile & a glass walled shower. Outdoors, the private patio invites you to sip coffee, host friends, or simply unwind in the fresh air. There’s ample parking for 3 vehicles plus a Boat! This property is being offered with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, complete kitchen appliances, has fiber optic internet available & SO MUCH MORE—request a list for all items that will convey, making it truly move-in ready! Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or low-maintenance full-time living, this lake-area retreat makes it easy to relax, recharge, and enjoy life by the water.

  10. 2026-02-20
    listed $104,000 Active 1033-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1033 chars)

    Escape to the lake and enjoy easy living in this charming one-bed, one-bath home fully fenced with gated entrance just moments from Lake Livingston with neighborhood boat ramp & recreation area. The open layout welcomes you with natural light, while the kitchen comes ready to use with all the essentials including a dishwasher! The bedroom offers a restful retreat with closet & shelving. The bathroom is sleek with subway tile & a glass walled shower. Outdoors, the private patio invites you to sip coffee, host friends, or simply unwind in the fresh air. There’s ample parking for 3 vehicles plus a Boat! This property is being offered with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, complete kitchen appliances, has fiber optic internet available & SO MUCH MORE—request a list for all items that will convey, making it truly move-in ready! Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or low-maintenance full-time living, this lake-area retreat makes it easy to relax, recharge, and enjoy life by the water.

  11. 2026-02-19
    historical
  12. 2026-01-13
    price $105,000
  13. 2025-11-01
    price $109,500
  14. 2025-10-03
    listed $115,000 Active
  15. 2024-08-29
    soldstatus
  16. 2024-08-23
    soldstatus Sold
  17. 2024-07-31
    status Pending
  18. 2024-07-27
    status Option Pending
  19. 2024-06-12
    price $77,499
  20. 2024-03-30
    listed $84,999 Active
  21. 2023-06-05
    soldstatus
  22. 2023-05-30
    soldstatus Sold
  23. 2023-03-24
    status Pending
  24. 2023-03-20
    listed $75,000 Active
  25. 2022-08-10
    soldstatus
  26. 2022-08-09
    soldstatus Sold
  27. 2022-07-17
    status Pending
  28. 2022-07-13
    historical
  29. 2022-07-12
    listed $52,000 Active
  30. 2020-08-24
    soldstatus
  31. 2005-08-01
    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
$1,073 · $89/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,647 · $137/mo
Expected delta
+$574/yr (+$48/mo · 53.4%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 69% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥112°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

Loading sold comps map…

Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

Loading nearby amenities…

Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$10,928
− Mortgage interest
−$5,041
− Property taxes
−$1,073
− Insurance
−$450
− Repairs & maintenance
−$874
− Management
−$874
− HOA
−$300
− Depreciation
−$2,618
Taxable loss
−$304
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$73
After-tax cash flow
$1,219/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
Livingston ISD
NCES district ID
4827780
Math proficiency
38% ▼ -1.00%
Reading proficiency
39% ▲ 3.00%
Median HH income
$39,531
Composite
32.25/100
National rank
#5767
State rank
#459 of 826 in TX

Livability — West Livingston

Score
50/100
State rank
#1501
US rank
#25668

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Polk County · 37,143 people
Metro
nan
Population (ZIP)
37,143
Household income
$66,834
Rent vs Own
21.5% rent · 78.5% own
Severe rent burden
608.0

Population outlook (Polk County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
51,049 people
By 2030
53,243 · +4.3%
By 2040
56,528 · +10.7%
By 2050
59,243 · +16.1%
By 2075
63,528 · +24.4%
By 2100
60,376 · +18.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (72%)
Race & ethnicity
White 72% Hispanic / Latino 14% Two or more races 9% Black 8% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 11%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Italian 2% Portuguese 2%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 10%

Political lean MEDSL · Polk

2024 margin
Solid R (+58.9) · D 20.2% · R 79.1%
2008→2024 swing
-21.7pp toward R · 2008: -37.2pp · 2024: -58.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+58.9 2020: R+54.5 2016: R+56.5 2012: R+48.2 2008: R+37.2

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -31.11%
Current HPI
178.5316
Rent YoY
Metro
nan
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.95%
F500 in state
110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+73.1% since first listed
25 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-14 Price Changed $90,000 HARMLS
  • 2026-04-15 Price Changed $98,990 HARMLS
  • 2026-03-05 Price Changed $99,990 HARMLS
  • 2026-02-20 Listed $104,000 HARMLS
  • 2026-02-19 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-01-13 Price Changed $105,000 HARMLS
  • 2025-11-01 Price Changed $109,500 HARMLS
  • 2025-10-03 Listed $115,000 HARMLS
  • 2024-08-29 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2024-08-23 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2024-07-31 Pending HARMLS
  • 2024-07-27 Pending HARMLS
  • 2024-06-12 Price Changed $77,499 HARMLS
  • 2024-03-30 Listed $84,999 HARMLS
  • 2023-06-05 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2023-05-30 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2023-03-24 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-03-20 Listed $75,000 HARMLS
  • 2022-08-10 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2022-08-09 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2022-07-17 Pending HARMLS
  • 2022-07-13 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2022-07-12 Listed $52,000 HARMLS
  • 2020-08-24 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2005-08-01 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+55.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,073 · +245.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

Loading sold comps…