Plan 1944 Plan · Magnolia, TX 77354

$231,995

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,944 sqft · SingleFamily · 11 Days on market

Excellent condition Garage

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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).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +7.1/30.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• Schools +3.9/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• 1% rule +1.9/10.0
• DSCR +1.3/10.0

Listing remarks

* Stainless steel appliances with 2-yr.

Key facts

• Covered patio
• Smart thermostat
• 2 garage spots

Tags

• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• DEDICATED LAUNDRY ROOM
• SMART THERMOSTAT
• KITCHEN BREAKFAST BAR
• RETREAT AT PRIMARY BEDROOM
• COVERED PATIO

🏗️ New construction. The $231,995 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $276,525.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $232k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-397 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $219k (5.6% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $192k (17.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $192k (17.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 4.6% vs local median 3.5% in Magnolia — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

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 El (math 22% / reading 28%, grade F, #3,013 of 4,322 statewide, top 70%, 649 students, 64% FRL); Magnolia J H (math 35% / reading 37%, grade F, #805 of 1,662 statewide, top 50%, 1,103 students, 57% FRL); Magnolia H S (math 47% / reading 62%, grade C-, #379 of 1,632 statewide, top 26%, 2,248 students, 31% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 1924 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 36d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 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 $30k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $28k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Montgomery County population projected at +65% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$48k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 11 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Recommended offer $191,631 (17.4% 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. 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. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 0.69% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.57%
• Cash-on-cash: -6.15%
• DSCR: 0.73
• GRM: 12.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $276,525
• List price: $231,995
• Delta: -16.10%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
510 Sabino Sky Ct	0.02mi	3/2.0	1,889 (-3%)	4mo	$274,995	$146	91
822 Mustang Ridge Ter	0.38mi	3/2.0	1,944 (0%)	4mo	$269,852	$139	78
539 Broken Boulder St	0.23mi	3/2.0	2,011 (+3%)	12mo	$229,000	$114	74
511 Broken Boulder St	0.20mi	3/2.0	1,944 (0%)	22mo	$269,995	$139	72
660 Appaloosa Meadow Dr	0.45mi	3/2.0	1,889 (-3%)	4mo	$259,995	$138	71
30102 Dunlevy St	0.41mi	3/2.0	1,800 (-7%)	8mo	$349,990	$194	62
213 Harlingen Dr	0.26mi	3/2.5	1,841 (-5%)	21mo	$299,990	$163	60
131 Amarrillo Dr	0.32mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,153 (+11%)	4mo	$369,990	$172	54
229 Harlingen Dr	0.26mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,153 (+11%)	18mo	$339,990	$158	46
626 Kelly Rd Rd	0.46mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,012 (+4%)	21mo	$875,000	$435	46
519 Acker St	0.69mi	4/1.5 (+1)	2,092 (+8%)	16mo	$309,000	$148	35

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: 19.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.55×
• Total profit: $120,306
• Equity at exit: $249,116

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.2%
• Equity multiple: 5.72×
• Total profit: $365,095
• Equity at exit: $537,227

Cash invested: $77,427 (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 →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 38 active · 8 under contract
• Months of supply: 15.2 mo (7%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $308,490 ($166/sqft)
• Median days on market: 270 d
• This list price: 11% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: -14.5% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 77354

• Home prices YoY: 2.4%
• Rents YoY: 0.3%
• Active inventory: 1924
• Price-to-rent: 10.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,916 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,450
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$346 /mo · $4,148/yr
• Insurance: −$115
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$402
• Net cashflow: $-397

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,419

Max offer price $219,062

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-206	-5% $-302	+0% $-397	+5% $-493	+10% $-588
Rent	-10% $-549	-5% $-473	+0% $-397	+5% $-321	+10% $-246
Rate	-1.0pp $-258	-0.5pp $-327	base $-397	+0.5pp $-469	+1.0pp $-542

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: $69,131
• Closing costs: $8,296
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 3 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
41523 Stampede Strem Dr Magnolia, TX	3.0	2.0	1296	$1,800	$1.39	73d	1	0.12mi
627 Coyote Canyon Ct Magnolia, TX	3.0	2.0	1407	$1,799	$1.28	7d	1	0.18mi
240 Country Crossing Cir Magnolia, TX	3.0	2.0	1779	$1,766	$0.99	35d	1	1.50mi

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price $231,995

Exterior

• Parking: 2 covered garage/parking spaces
• Home design: Single-family plan (Plan 1944)Active new-construction listing
• Construction: 1,944 living area (plan)Built as part of a new construction plan
• Exterior features: Located at 514 Sabino Sky Ct, Magnolia TX

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Interior features: New construction plan

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-08-08
   days on market $231,995 Active 11 DOM
2. 2026-08-06
   days on market $231,995 Active 9 DOM
3. 2026-08-05
   days on market $231,995 Active 8 DOM
4. 2026-08-04
   days on market $231,995 Active 7 DOM
5. 2026-08-03
   days on market $231,995 Active 6 DOM
6. 2026-07-31
   days on market $231,995 Active 3 DOM
7. 2026-07-28
   remarks 462-char remark
8. 2026-07-28
   days on marketlisting id $231,995 Active 1 DOM
9. 2026-07-24
   days on market $231,995 Active 731 DOM
10. 2026-07-23
    days on market $231,995 Active 730 DOM
11. 2026-07-22
    days on market $231,995 Active 729 DOM
12. 2026-07-21
    days on market $231,995 Active 728 DOM
13. 2026-07-20
    days on market $231,995 Active 727 DOM
14. 2026-07-18
    days on market $231,995 Active 724 DOM
15. 2026-07-16
    days on market $231,995 Active 723 DOM
16. 2026-07-15
    days on market $231,995 Active 722 DOM
17. 2026-07-14
    days on market $231,995 Active 721 DOM
18. 2026-07-13
    days on market $231,995 Active 720 DOM
19. 2026-07-11
    days on market $231,995 Active 718 DOM
20. 2026-07-10
    days on market $231,995 Active 717 DOM
21. 2026-07-09
    days on market $231,995 Active 716 DOM
22. 2026-07-07
    days on market $231,995 Active 714 DOM
23. 2026-07-06
    days on market $231,995 Active 713 DOM
24. 2026-07-06
    days on market $231,995 Active 712 DOM
25. 2026-07-05
    days on market $231,995 Active 711 DOM
26. 2026-07-03
    days on market $231,995 Active 710 DOM
27. 2026-07-02
    days on market $231,995 Active 709 DOM
28. 2026-07-01
    days on market $231,995 Active 708 DOM
29. 2026-06-30
    days on market $231,995 Active 707 DOM
30. 2026-06-29
    days on market $231,995 Active 706 DOM
31. 2026-06-28
    days on market $231,995 Active 705 DOM
32. 2026-06-27
    days on market $231,995 Active 704 DOM
33. 2026-06-26
    days on market $231,995 Active 703 DOM
34. 2026-06-24
    days on market $231,995 Active 701 DOM
35. 2026-06-22
    days on market $231,995 Active 699 DOM
36. 2026-06-21
    days on market $231,995 Active 698 DOM
37. 2026-06-18
    days on market $231,995 Active 695 DOM
38. 2026-06-17
    days on market $231,995 Active 694 DOM
39. 2026-06-16
    days on market $231,995 Active 693 DOM
40. 2026-06-15
    days on market $231,995 Active 692 DOM
41. 2026-06-13
    days on market $231,995 Active 690 DOM
42. 2026-06-09
    days on market $231,995 Active 686 DOM
43. 2026-06-08
    days on market $231,995 Active 685 DOM
44. 2026-06-07
    days on market $231,995 Active 684 DOM
45. 2026-06-04
    days on market $231,995 Active 681 DOM
46. 2026-06-03
    days on market $231,995 Active 680 DOM
47. 2026-06-02
    days on market $231,995 Active 679 DOM
48. 2026-06-01
    days on market $231,995 Active 678 DOM
49. 2026-05-31
    days on market $231,995 Active 677 DOM
50. 2026-04-11
    price $231,995 466-char remark

ⓘ 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: $22,996
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,490
• − Property taxes: −$4,148
• − Insurance: −$1,383
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,840
• − Management: −$1,840
• − Depreciation: −$8,044
• Taxable loss: −$9,748
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,340
• After-tax cash flow: $-2,426/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 · 1 photo

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This single-family home in Magnolia, TX, is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed. It offers a good investment opportunity with potential for minor updates to enhance its curb appeal and modernize its features.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can increase curb appeal and property value. ↑
• Both Smart home integration — Modern smart home features can attract buyers and renters alike. ↑
• Both Smart thermostat upgrade — Upgrading to a smart thermostat can improve energy efficiency and comfort, attracting more buyers and renters. ↑

F Composite school gradezoned avg 38/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Magnolia El F TX #3,013/4,322 Nat'l #29,899/41,679 Middle Magnolia J H F TX #805/1,662 Nat'l #7,206/14,009 High Magnolia H S C- TX #379/1,632 Nat'l #4,461/17,239

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

B Composite livability gradescore 73/100

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

• Census place: Magnolia, TX
• County: Montgomery County · 713,896 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: 7% of renters

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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%

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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%

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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

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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

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price $231,995

Exterior

• Parking: 2 covered garage/parking spaces
• Home design: Single-family plan (Plan 1944)Active new-construction listing
• Construction: 1,944 living area (plan)Built as part of a new construction plan
• Exterior features: Located at 514 Sabino Sky Ct, Magnolia TX

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Interior features: New construction plan