26114 Venus Trap Trl · Katy, TX 77493

$309,900

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,165 sqft · SingleFamily · 77 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition 5,074 sqft lot $143/sqft · 13% below area Est $357k · 13% under $42/mo HOA · 2% of rent ↓ 8% 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 +13.5/15.0
• Cash flow +12.1/30.0
• Schools +5.7/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• 1% rule +3.6/10.0
• DSCR +3.6/10.0
• Rent growth +2.3/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

Key facts

• Secluded study
• Spacious pantry
• Walk-in closet

Tags

• CENTER ISLAND
• SPACIOUS PANTRY
• SECLUDED STUDY
• WALK-IN CLOSET
• PRIVATE BATH
• ROOMY LOFT

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $310k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-70 ($-838/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $300k (3.3% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $268k (13.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $268k (13.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.0% vs local median 3.0% in Katy — 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 76/100 on livability (#111 in TX, #3,613 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime C-, amenities D, commute 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; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% 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 $9k 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 77 days — a 6% lower offer ($291k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $46k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $267,574 (13.7% 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 77 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 14% 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 B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 0.86% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.02%
• Cash-on-cash: -0.97%
• DSCR: 0.96
• GRM: 9.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $357,282
• List price: $309,900
• Delta: -13.26%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
26222 Venus Trap Trl	0.00mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,012 (-7%)	1mo	$339,900	$169	81
25235 Benroe St	0.49mi	3/2.5	2,124 (-2%)	20mo	$347,000	$163	57
25531 Camilla Mae Ct	0.74mi	3/2.0	2,277 (+5%)	0mo	$329,500	$145	55
3921 Eula Morgan Rd	0.74mi	3/2.0	2,061 (-5%)	8mo	$550,000	$267	49
4623 Padbury Manor Ct	0.74mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,130 (-2%)	9mo	$349,000	$164	49

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: -21.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.28×
• Total profit: $-62,439
• Equity at exit: $46,207

10-year hold

• IRR: -24.4%
• Equity multiple: -0.04×
• Total profit: $-90,132
• Equity at exit: $26,794

Cash invested: $86,772 (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: 9.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,676 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,625
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$387 /mo · $4,648/yr
• Insurance: −$129
• HOA: −$42
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$562
• Net cashflow: $-70

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,764

Max offer price $299,798

Occupancy floor 98%

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: $77,475
• Closing costs: $9,297
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
27035 Beacon Glen Dr Katy, TX	2.0–4.0	2.0–3.0	1890	$3,049	$1.61	1d	16	0.86mi
5006 Sunway Dr Katy, TX	4.0	3.0	2550	$2,500	$0.98	43d	1	0.91mi
27064 Beach Ball Dr Katy, TX	3.0–4.0	2.5–3.5	1705	$2,406	$1.41	1d	25	1.28mi
1495 Twilight Green Dr Katy, TX	3.0	2.5	2000	$2,400	$1.20	43d	1	1.40mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $42 · $504/yr

Listing history 20 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $309,900 Active 77 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $309,900 Active 76 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $309,900 Active 75 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $309,900 Active 74 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $309,900 Active 72 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $309,900 Active 68 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $309,900 Active 67 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $309,900 Active 66 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $309,900 Active 63 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $309,900 Active 62 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $309,900 Active 61 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $309,900 Active 60 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $309,900 Active 59 DOM
14. 2026-05-07
    price $345,900 506-char remark

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    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

15. 2026-05-06
    price $345,900 506-char remark

    Show marketing remark (506 chars)

    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

16. 2026-04-02
    price $355,900 506-char remark

    Show marketing remark (506 chars)

    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

17. 2026-04-02
    listed $355,900 Active 506-char remark

    Show marketing remark (506 chars)

    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

18. 2026-03-22
    price $362,900 506-char remark

    Show marketing remark (506 chars)

    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

19. 2026-02-19
    price $364,900 506-char remark

    Show marketing remark (506 chars)

    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

20. 2026-02-07
    listed $374,900 Active 506-char remark

    Show marketing remark (506 chars)

    Welcome to the Norman! An impressive kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring a center island and spacious pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room and great room, with abundant natural lighting. The main level also features a secluded study and powder room, but the star of the show is the primary suite, with a glorious walk-in closet and private bath. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a roomy, relaxing loft, and a shared bath to complete this stylish, inviting home.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $32,109
• − Mortgage interest: −$17,359
• − Property taxes: −$4,648
• − Insurance: −$1,550
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,569
• − Management: −$2,569
• − HOA: −$504
• − Depreciation: −$9,015
• Taxable loss: −$6,105
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,465
• After-tax cash flow: $627/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 home is in excellent condition with a modern design and well-maintained exterior. It offers a good return on investment with minor updates that can significantly enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
• Both Installing new light fixtures — Modern lighting improves ambiance and energy efficiency.
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home technology increases convenience and marketability.
• Both Upgrading appliances — Modern appliances improve functionality and attract buyers/renters.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping increases curb appeal and property value.
• Both Adding a smart thermostat — Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems reduce utility costs and attract eco-conscious buyers/renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Installing new light fixtures — Modern lighting improves ambiance and energy efficiency. ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Smart home technology increases convenience and marketability. ↑
• Both Upgrading appliances — Modern appliances improve functionality and attract buyers/renters. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping increases curb appeal and property value. ↑
• Both Adding a smart thermostat — Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems reduce utility costs and attract eco-conscious buyers/renters. ↑

ⓘ 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 — Katy

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #111
• US rank: #3613

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Harris County · 4,702,590 people
• City population: 413,575
• 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

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• 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

-7.7% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-07 Price Changed $345,900 Zillow
• 2026-05-06 Price Changed $345,900 HARMLS
• 2026-04-02 Price Changed $355,900 Zillow
• 2026-04-02 Listed $355,900 HARMLS
• 2026-03-22 Price Changed $362,900 Zillow
• 2026-02-19 Price Changed $364,900 Zillow
• 2026-02-07 Listed $374,900 Zillow