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4651 Mallow St Unit A-B
D- Composite 39.1
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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 +10.6/15.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • Cash flow +5.1/30.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • 1% rule +0.8/10.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0

$369,900

4651 Mallow St Unit A-B · Houston, TX 77051
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,800 sqft · Condo · 158 Days on market
Built 2023 $206/sqft · 7% below area Est $398k · 7% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to your investment propertyl! This stunning, brand-new construction duplex offers the perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort. Step into each spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit, you'll be greeted by soaring 9" ceilings that create an open and airy feel throughout the home. The kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting sleek granite countertops and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. The wood-like tile flooring adds a touch of warmth and sophistication. The generous living area is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day. The primary bedroom is a private oasis, complete with its own luxurious bathroom. Start your day off right in the double vanity sinks, and enjoy the convenience of a spacious walk-in closet, providing ample storage. This duplex is conveniently situated close to downtown, offering easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Additionally, the medical center is just a short distance away. Schedule Your Showing Today!

Key facts

  • Generous living area
  • Soaring 9 ceilings
  • Granite countertops

Tags

NEW CONSTRUCTION DUPLEXSOARING 9 CEILINGSGRANITE COUNTERTOPSSTAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESWOOD LIKE TILE FLOORINGGENEROUS LIVING AREA

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $370k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-857 ($-10k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $246k (33.5% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $215k (41.8% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $215k (41.8% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

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 (+4.8%/yr); 312 active listings in the ZIP; 25 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 48% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,151/mo this rent would consume 69% of the median local household income ($37k/yr) (locally 1446% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $40k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $37k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$64k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 158 days — a 12% lower offer ($326k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 4y ago 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $215,139 (41.8% 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 158 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 42% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.58%
Cap rate
3.51%
Cash-on-cash
-9.93%
DSCR
0.56
GRM
14.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$397,640
List price
$369,900
Delta
-6.98%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
5 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4713 Mallow St Unit E/F 0.12mi 2/2.0 1,936 (+8%) 4mo $440,000 $227 79
5103 Mallow St Unit A/B 0.63mi 2/2.0 1,936 (+8%) 2mo $394,000 $204 56
5105 Mallow St Unit A/B 0.63mi 2/2.0 1,936 (+8%) 2mo $389,000 $201 56
5105 Mallow St Unit C/D 0.63mi 2/2.0 1,936 (+8%) 8mo $399,990 $207 51
5107 Mallow St Unit A/B 0.64mi 2/2.0 1,936 (+8%) 9mo $408,000 $211 50

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 · 4.77% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
17.7%
Equity multiple
2.46×
Total profit
$150,825
Equity at exit
$333,235
10-year hold
IRR
17.0%
Equity multiple
5.79×
Total profit
$495,630
Equity at exit
$718,634

Cash invested: $103,572 (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 77051

Home prices YoY
9.7%
Rents YoY
4.8%
Active inventory
312
Price-to-rent
14.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,151 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,940
Tax est. 1.5%
$462 /mo · $5,548/yr
Insurance
$154
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$452
Net cashflow
$-857

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,236
Max offer price $245,934
Occupancy floor

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
$92,475
Closing costs
$11,097
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.

Rent comps 25 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4723 Mallow St Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1472 $1,850 $1.26 5d 1 0.12mi
4526 Knoxville St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1474 $1,775 $1.20 15d 1 0.39mi
4514 Galesburg St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1680 $3,500 $2.08 24d 1 0.45mi
4918 Wilmington St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 1300 $2,100 $1.62 43d 1 0.48mi
5036 Mallow St Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 1472 $2,050 $1.39 43d 1 0.54mi
4921a Pederson St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1765 $2,150 $1.22 12d 1 0.59mi
5012 Higgins St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1611 $1,650 $1.02 24d 1 0.63mi
4406 Sterling St Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1840 $1,999 $1.09 17d 1 0.69mi
4835 Sunflower St Unit 1546466P Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1883 $4,516 $2.40 15d 1 0.70mi
4601 White Rock St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1700 $2,500 $1.47 43d 1 0.80mi
8107 Calhoun Rd Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1304 $2,250 $1.73 24d 1 0.80mi
4613 Bricker St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1600 $2,300 $1.44 43d 1 0.88mi
3710 Rockingham St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1890 $1,700 $0.90 43d 1 0.88mi
4609 Bricker St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1300 $3,500 $2.69 12d 1 0.89mi
4609 Bricker St Unit ABC Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1375 $3,500 $2.55 11d 1 0.89mi
7710 Darnay Dr Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 1635 $2,095 $1.28 43d 1 1.08mi
9606 Ashville Dr Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1610 $1,570 $0.98 43d 1 1.12mi
4530 Mayflower St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1302 $1,800 $1.38 43d 1 1.14mi
5201 Kenilwood Dr Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 2442 $1,725 $0.71 14d 1 1.14mi
8328 Corinth St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,800 $1.87 20d 1 1.19mi
3620 Du Bois St Unit 1302349P Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1797 $2,945 $1.64 3d 1 1.23mi
5314 Longmeadow St Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 1646 $1,900 $1.15 43d 1 1.26mi
7358 Guadalcanal Rd Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 1768 $2,195 $1.24 43d 1 1.36mi
8010 Livingston St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,800 $1.29 43d 1 1.44mi
7339 Krueger Rd Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 2440 $1,900 $0.78 43d 1 1.44mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$0 · $0/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 17 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $369,900 Active 158 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $369,900 Active 157 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $369,900 Active 156 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $369,900 Active 155 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $369,900 Active 153 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $369,900 Active 149 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $369,900 Active 148 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $369,900 Active 147 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $369,900 Active 144 DOM
  10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $369,900 Active 141 DOM
  11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $369,900 Active 140 DOM
  12. 2026-01-11
    listed $369,900 Active 995-char remark
    Show marketing remark (995 chars)

    Welcome to your investment propertyl! This stunning, brand-new construction duplex offers the perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort. Step into each spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit, you'll be greeted by soaring 9" ceilings that create an open and airy feel throughout the home. The kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting sleek granite countertops and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. The wood-like tile flooring adds a touch of warmth and sophistication. The generous living area is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day. The primary bedroom is a private oasis, complete with its own luxurious bathroom. Start your day off right in the double vanity sinks, and enjoy the convenience of a spacious walk-in closet, providing ample storage. This duplex is conveniently situated close to downtown, offering easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Additionally, the medical center is just a short distance away. Schedule Your Showing Today!

  13. 2023-02-21
    status Pending
  14. 2023-02-20
    historical
  15. 2023-02-09
    listed $373,499 Active
  16. 2022-12-07
    historical
  17. 2022-11-17
    listed $367,499 Active

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 23 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
$25,817
− Mortgage interest
−$20,720
− Property taxes
−$5,548
− Insurance
−$1,850
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,065
− Management
−$2,065
− Depreciation
−$10,761
Taxable loss
−$17,193
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$4,126
After-tax cash flow
$-6,154/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

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

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)
19,795
Household income
$37,415
Rent vs Own
58.2% rent · 41.8% own
Severe rent burden
1446.0

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 Black (77%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 77% Hispanic / Latino 16% Two or more races 11% White 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 1%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada, China
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 10%

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
▲ 16.02%
Current HPI
180.4283
Rent YoY
▲ 4.77%
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

Price history

+0.7% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-01-11 Listed $369,900 HARMLS
  • 2023-02-21 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-02-20 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2023-02-09 Listed $373,499 HARMLS
  • 2022-12-07 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2022-11-17 Listed $367,499 HARMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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