11639 Woodbuck Trl · Houston, TX
Flood risk 4/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X (shaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.2%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 4/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 110°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 24 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +13.1/15.0
- Appreciation +7.6/10.0
- Cash flow +5.8/30.0
- Rent growth +3.8/5.0
- Livability +3.7/5.0
- Schools +2.7/10.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- 1% rule +1.9/10.0
- DSCR +0.2/10.0
$179,900
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
Key facts
- Energy star rating
- Front and rear porch
- Corner lot
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $180k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-363 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $116k (35.6% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $125k (30.7% below list).
- Recommended offer: $116k (35.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
- Cap rate 3.9% vs local median 3.2% in Houston — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.
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.
- Houston ISD (urban): math 27% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #593 of 826 in TX (top 72%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.0%/yr); 33 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d 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 32% of the median local income ($47k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $11k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $9k appreciation (5.3% local appreciation)).
- Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- By year 4, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$36k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 44 days — a 3% lower offer ($175k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 5 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.
- Current owner paid $38k; list at $180k implies a 380% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 44 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 36% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 3.87%
- Cash-on-cash
- -8.64%
- DSCR
- 0.62
- GRM
- 12.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $205,570
- List price
- $179,900
- Delta
- -12.49%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11639 Woodbuck Trl | 0.00mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,231 (-5%) | 1mo | $179,900 | $146 | 86 |
| 563 Slumberwood Dr | 0.21mi | 3/2.0 | 1,271 (-2%) | 3mo | $196,900 | $155 | 85 |
| 502 Kenwood Ln | 0.31mi | 3/2.0 | 1,302 (+0%) | 1mo | $255,000 | $196 | 83 |
| 11611 Bowhead Dr | 0.07mi | 3/2.0 | 1,408 (+9%) | 5mo | $215,000 | $153 | 78 |
| 11651 Borderwood Dr | 0.23mi | 3/2.0 | 1,456 (+12%) | 1mo | $239,000 | $164 | 67 |
| 12119 Crystalwood Dr | 0.56mi | 3/2.0 | 1,219 (-6%) | 1mo | $190,000 | $156 | 64 |
| 615 Wood Smoke Dr | 0.30mi | 3/2.0 | 1,388 (+7%) | 13mo | $209,990 | $151 | 63 |
| 631 Soft Shadows Ln | 0.72mi | 3/2.0 | 1,328 (+2%) | 9mo | $196,000 | $148 | 54 |
| 10931 Dunvegan Way | 0.50mi | 3/2.0 | 1,374 (+6%) | 16mo | $209,000 | $152 | 53 |
| 12210 Woodcliff Dr | 0.58mi | 3/2.0 | 1,475 (+14%) | 1mo | $167,500 | $114 | 49 |
| 12314 Nola Ct | 0.74mi | 3/2.0 | 1,260 (-3%) | 18mo | $229,999 | $183 | 46 |
| 522 Soft Shadows Ln | 0.61mi | 3/2.0 | 1,480 (+14%) | 12mo | $224,999 | $152 | 38 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
5.28% appreciation · 5.02% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 7.2%
- Equity multiple
- 1.47×
- Total profit
- $23,899
- Equity at exit
- $104,995
- IRR
- 9.9%
- Equity multiple
- 2.92×
- Total profit
- $96,608
- Equity at exit
- $183,779
Cash invested: $50,372 (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
ZIP-level market 77013
- Home prices YoY
- 1.7%
- Rents YoY
- 5.0%
- Active inventory
- 33
- Price-to-rent
- 12.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,247 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$943
- Tax from tax record
- −$330 /mo · $3,955/yr
- Insurance
- −$75
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$262
- Net cashflow
- $-363
Break-even live
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
- $44,975
- Closing costs
- $5,397
- 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?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 13 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 734 Coolwood Dr Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1000 | $1,295 | $1.29 | 43d | 1 | 0.64mi |
| 768 Coolwood Dr Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1102 | $1,295 | $1.18 | 43d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 778 Coolwood Dr Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,295 | $1.29 | 43d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 664 Maxey Rd Houston, TX | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 783 | $1,150 | $1.47 | 7d | 37 | 0.78mi |
| 12221 Fleming Dr Houston, TX | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 827 | $1,089 | $1.32 | 18d | 19 | 0.78mi |
| 670 Maxey Rd Houston, TX | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 936 | $1,380 | $1.47 | 7d | 15 | 0.83mi |
| 676 Maxey Rd Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 968 | $1,060 | $1.10 | 22d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 676 Maxey Rd Houston, TX | 2.0 | 1.0 | 968 | $1,060 | $1.10 | 18d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 518 Westshire Dr Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1696 | $2,000 | $1.18 | 43d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 12200 Fleming Dr Houston, TX | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 842 | $1,265 | $1.50 | 2d | 25 | 0.95mi |
| 12417 Wood Forest Dr Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1170 | $1,300 | $1.11 | 24d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 12516 Orleans St Houston, TX | 2.0 | 2.0 | 995 | $1,275 | $1.28 | 24d | 1 | 1.40mi |
| 794 Normandy St Houston, TX | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 742 | $1,255 | $1.69 | 2d | 27 | 1.42mi |
Listing history 12 events
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2026-05-16status Pending 407-char remark
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-04-25status Active 407-char remark
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-04-20status Pending 407-char remark
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-04-20status Active 407-char remark
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-04-13status Pending 407-char remark
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-04-02$179,900 Active 407-char remark
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-04-02historical
Show marketing remark (407 chars)
Welcome to this charming two bedroom home located on a corner lot. This one story property boasts an open concept layout, perfect for modern living. Situated conveniently close to the freeway for easy commuting, as well as just a short drive to downtown Houston. Enjoy the energy star rating and all electric amenities, along with the front and rear porch for outdoor relaxation. Don't miss out on this gem!
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2026-02-13status Active
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2026-02-10status Pending
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2025-08-13$199,900 Active
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2005-02-21soldstatus
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1989-04-19soldstatus $37,500
ⓘ 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
- $3,955 · $330/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $3,955 · $330/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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (shaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 24 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
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $14,966
- − Mortgage interest
- −$10,077
- − Property taxes
- −$3,955
- − Insurance
- −$900
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,197
- − Management
- −$1,197
- − Depreciation
- −$5,233
- Taxable loss
- −$7,594
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,822
- After-tax cash flow
- $-2,530/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
- Houston ISD
- NCES district ID
- 4823640
- Math proficiency
- 27% ▼ -18.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 35% ▼ -6.00%
- Median HH income
- $46,054
- Composite
- 26.63/100
- National rank
- #7173
- State rank
- #593 of 826 in TX
Livability — Houston
- Score
- 74/100
- State rank
- #184
- US rank
- #4771
Category grades
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)
- 18,259
- Household income
- $47,060
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 930.0
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
- Predominantly Hispanic (73%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 73% Two or more races 51% Black 19% White 7%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 50% Cuban 3%
- Foreign-born
- 34% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 35% English-only · Spanish 64% Other Indo-European 1%
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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 5.28%
- Current HPI
- 312.1444
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.02%
- 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 |
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| Technology | 5 | $198B |
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| Engineering / Construction | 4 | $72B |
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| Energy Services | 3 | $60B |
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| Utilities | 3 | $41B |
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| Healthcare | 2 | $330B |
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Price history
+379.7% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-16 Pending — HARMLS
- 2026-04-25 Relisted — HARMLS
- 2026-04-20 Pending — HARMLS
- 2026-04-20 Relisted — HARMLS
- 2026-04-13 Pending — HARMLS
- 2026-04-02 Listing Removed — HARMLS
- 2026-04-02 Listed $179,900 HARMLS
- 2026-02-13 Relisted — HARMLS
- 2026-02-10 Pending — HARMLS
- 2025-08-13 Listed $199,900 HARMLS
- 2005-02-21 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
- 1989-04-19 Sold (Public Records) $37,500 Public Records
Property tax history
+3.0%/yrLatest (2025): $3,955 · +11.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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