26114 Sea Rosemary Ln · Houston, TX 77493

$266,340

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,724 sqft · SingleFamily · 70 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition $154/sqft · 16% below area Est $318k · 16% under $183/mo HOA · 8% of rent ↓ 14% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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).

• ARV discount +14.8/15.0
• Cash flow +11.0/30.0
• Schools +5.7/10.0
• 1% rule +4.1/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• DSCR +3.2/10.0
• Rent growth +2.3/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet.

Key facts

• Walk-in closet
• Covered patio
• Single-floor living

Tags

• SINGLE-FLOOR LIVING
• OPEN-CONCEPT FLOORPLAN
• COVERED PATIO
• LUXE OWNER SUITE
• SPA-INSPIRED BATHROOM
• WALK-IN CLOSET

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $266k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-110 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $250k (6.0% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $242k (9.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $242k (9.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 5.8% vs local median 3.2% 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.
• Katy ISD (suburban): math 61% / reading 63% proficiency, ranked #29 of 826 in TX (top 4%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.8%/yr); 2696 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 88% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).

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.
• Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 70 days — a 6% lower offer ($250k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $31k (11%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Recommended offer $242,213 (9.1% 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 70 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 0.91% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.80%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.77%
• DSCR: 0.92
• GRM: 9.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $317,541
• List price: $266,340
• Delta: -16.12%
• 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
26110 Sea Rosemary Ln	0.01mi	3/2.0	1,572 (-9%)	1mo	$262,740	$167	84
6671 Iron Clover Dr	0.16mi	3/2.5	1,635 (-5%)	0mo	$265,000	$162	82
6666 Iron Clover Dr	0.15mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,655 (-4%)	0mo	$283,590	$171	81
6647 Iron Clover Dr	0.11mi	3/2.0	1,572 (-9%)	1mo	$267,740	$170	79
6670 Iron Clover Dr	0.16mi	3/2.0	1,572 (-9%)	1mo	$264,990	$169	77
6806 Violet Clover Ave	0.33mi	3/2.0	1,629 (-6%)	1mo	$257,240	$158	74
6738 Violet Clover Ave	0.34mi	3/2.0	1,629 (-6%)	1mo	$272,890	$168	74
26906 Rosebay Woods Dr	0.52mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,760 (+2%)	1mo	$262,990	$149	66
26707 Scarlet Willow Dr	0.64mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,720 (-0%)	1mo	$322,990	$188	64
26910 Rosebay Woods Dr	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,522 (-12%)	1mo	$244,990	$161	55
26846 Rosebay Woods Dr	0.52mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,968 (+14%)	2mo	$290,000	$147	46
26803 Scarlet Willow Dr	0.75mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,968 (+14%)	0mo	$275,240	$140	34

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -22.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.23×
• Total profit: $-57,122
• Equity at exit: $39,712

10-year hold

• IRR: -29.5%
• Equity multiple: -0.15×
• Total profit: $-85,600
• Equity at exit: $23,028

Cash invested: $74,575 (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 77493

• Rents YoY: -0.8%
• Active inventory: 2696
• Price-to-rent: 9.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,422 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,397
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$333 /mo · $3,995/yr
• Insurance: −$111
• HOA: −$183
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$509
• Net cashflow: $-110

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,562

Max offer price $250,404

Occupancy floor 100%

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: $66,585
• Closing costs: $7,990
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 8 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
6758 Sunset Velvet Dr Katy, TX	3.0	2.0	1580	$2,350	$1.49	43d	1	0.32mi
26642 Prairie Smoke Ln Katy, TX	3.0	2.0	1949	$2,300	$1.18	43d	1	0.65mi
26811 Prairie Smoke Ln Katy, TX	4.0	2.0	1656	$2,250	$1.36	43d	1	0.80mi
26802 Cenzontle Dr Katy, TX	3.0	2.0	1470	$1,850	$1.26	43d	1	1.08mi
7402 Clover Chase Dr Katy, TX	4.0	3.0	1840	$2,400	$1.30	43d	1	1.17mi
6303 Marigold Blaze Dr Katy, TX	3.0	2.0	1474	$2,250	$1.53	43d	1	1.27mi
27022 Euphonia Green Ln Katy, TX	3.0	2.0	1186	$1,939	$1.63	2d	1	1.36mi
27327 Blue Pool Dr Katy, TX	4.0	3.0	2100	$2,600	$1.24	43d	1	1.47mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $183 · $2,196/yr

Listing history 20 events

1. 2026-06-13
   statusdays on market $266,340 Pending 70 DOM
2. 2026-06-09
   pricedays on market $266,340 Active 68 DOM
3. 2026-06-08
   days on market $267,990 Active 67 DOM
4. 2026-06-07
   days on market $267,990 Active 66 DOM
5. 2026-06-04
   days on market $267,990 Active 63 DOM
6. 2026-06-03
   days on market $267,990 Active 62 DOM
7. 2026-06-02
   days on market $267,990 Active 61 DOM
8. 2026-06-01
   days on market $267,990 Active 60 DOM
9. 2026-05-31
   days on market $267,990 Active 59 DOM
10. 2026-05-08
    price $267,990 384-char remark

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    This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet.

11. 2026-05-07
    price $267,990 567-char remark

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    The Rio Floor Plan - This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner’s suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

12. 2026-05-01
    price $277,990 384-char remark

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    This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet.

13. 2026-04-30
    price $277,990 567-char remark

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    The Rio Floor Plan - This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner’s suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

14. 2026-04-27
    price $282,990 567-char remark

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    The Rio Floor Plan - This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner’s suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

15. 2026-04-26
    price $282,990 384-char remark

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    This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet.

16. 2026-04-22
    price $293,490 384-char remark

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    This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet.

17. 2026-04-20
    price $293,490 567-char remark

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    The Rio Floor Plan - This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner’s suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

18. 2026-04-03
    price $297,790 384-char remark

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    The Rio Floor Plan - This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner’s suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

19. 2026-04-03
    listed $297,790 Active 567-char remark

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    The Rio Floor Plan - This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner’s suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. The completion date, prices and features may vary and are subject to change. Please verify with Lennar directly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

20. 2026-04-02
    listed $311,990 Active 384-char remark

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    This new three-bedroom home offers convenient single-floor living. An open-concept floorplan combines the kitchen, living and dining areas with access to a covered patio for seamless entertaining and multitasking. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for enhanced comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet.

ⓘ 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: $29,066
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,919
• − Property taxes: −$3,995
• − Insurance: −$1,332
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,325
• − Management: −$2,325
• − HOA: −$2,196
• − Depreciation: −$7,748
• Taxable loss: −$5,775
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,386
• After-tax cash flow: $64/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This single-family home is in good condition with a good condition score of 80. It has a cosmetic rehab level and is move-in ready with minor updates that can further increase its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics
• Resale Updating the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can attract more buyers
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Resale Updating the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can attract more buyers ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home features can increase both resale and rental 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: Katy ISD
• NCES district ID: 4825170
• Math proficiency: 61% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 63% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $90,312
• Composite: 56.59/100
• National rank: #1146
• State rank: #29 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

• County: Harris County · 4,702,590 people
• City population: 3,226,434
• Metro: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
• Population (ZIP): 71,484
• Household income: $118,464
• Rent vs Own: 20.4% rent · 79.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 913.0

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: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.73)
• Race & ethnicity: White 36% Hispanic / Latino 33% Two or more races 16% Black 15% Asian 12%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 20%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 21% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 64% English-only · Spanish 22% Vietnamese 5% French/Haitian/Cajun 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: ▼ -140.65%
• Current HPI: 233.1683
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.80%
• 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

-14.1% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-08 Price Changed $267,990 Zillow
• 2026-05-07 Price Changed $267,990 HARMLS
• 2026-05-01 Price Changed $277,990 Zillow
• 2026-04-30 Price Changed $277,990 HARMLS
• 2026-04-27 Price Changed $282,990 HARMLS
• 2026-04-26 Price Changed $282,990 Zillow
• 2026-04-22 Price Changed $293,490 Zillow
• 2026-04-20 Price Changed $293,490 HARMLS
• 2026-04-03 Price Changed $297,790 Zillow
• 2026-04-03 Listed $297,790 HARMLS
• 2026-04-02 Listed $311,990 Zillow