718 E Ella Ave · Kingsville, TX 78363

$89,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 895 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 15 Days on market

Built 1945 7,701 sqft lot $99/sqft · 32% above area Est $68k · 32% over ↓ 9% since listing

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• Cash flow +19.1/30.0
• 1% rule +6.0/10.0
• DSCR +6.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.3/5.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.5/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this charming and recently updated two bedroom and two bath home. With new wood siding and vinyl windows, this property is both stylish and sturdy. The roof and windows are windstorm certified, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Inside, the kitchen and bathrooms have been completely redone, offering modern comfort and convenience. The entire home has been freshly painted, giving it a clean and inviting atmosphere. Step out into the large fenced backyard with an uncovered patio – a perfect space for outdoor relaxation and activities. Plus, you'll love the convenience of being within walking distance to Flores Park and its splash pad. The seller is open to owner financing with a substantial down payment, making this home even more accessible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own cute home at a great price in a great location. Make it yours today!

Key facts

• Alley access
• Gas oven
• New flooring

Tags

• NEW FLOORING
• BRAND NEW REFRIGERATOR
• GAS OVEN
• ATTACHED SIDE CARPORT
• ALLEY ACCESS
• LARGE BACKYARD

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached carport; Rear/side/off-street parking
• Utilities: Overhead utilities; Public water available; Public sewer available
• Home design: Single-story home; Wood siding exterior; Shingle roof; Pillar/post/pier foundation
• Construction: Built with wood siding
• Exterior features: Chain link and wood fencing; Interior lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Gas oven; Gas range; Range hood
• Flooring: Vinyl flooring
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning
• Interior features: No notable built-in interior features listed
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $89k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $95 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($981 rent vs $89k).
• Recommended offer: $88k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.6% vs local median 5.4% in Kingsville — 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 70/100 on livability (#364 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment D, amenities F, commute F.
• Kingsville ISD (town): math 13% / reading 22% proficiency, ranked #800 of 826 in TX (top 97%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Gillett Middle (math 10% / reading 17%, grade F, #1,602 of 1,662 statewide, top 97%, 521 students, 83% FRL); H M King H S (math 12% / reading 23%, grade F, #1,451 of 1,632 statewide, top 89%, 892 students, 77% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.2%/yr); 227 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 89% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 24 units permitted in Kleberg County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $615 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kleberg County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.2% rent growth), your $25k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 15 days — a 2% lower offer ($88k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 3y 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

• Watch-outs: built in 1945 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $87,665 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1945 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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: 1.10% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.57%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.57%
• DSCR: 1.20
• GRM: 7.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $67,500
• List price: $89,000
• Delta: 31.85%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 10 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
630 E B Ave	0.22mi	2/1.0	900 (+1%)	1mo	$46,800	$52	84
811 E B Ave	0.19mi	3/1.0 (+1)	880 (-2%)	6mo	$65,000	$74	74
602 E Ella Ave	0.13mi	2/1.0	920 (+3%)	23mo	$40,000	$43	66
231 W C Ave	0.71mi	2/1.0	832 (-7%)	3mo	$39,900	$48	49
1409 E Santa Gertrudis St	0.64mi	2/1.0	792 (-12%)	1mo	$43,000	$54	46
901 E Yoakum Ave	0.46mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,008 (+13%)	9mo	$62,000	$62	41
215 W Alice Ave	0.68mi	1/1.0 (-1)	912 (+2%)	23mo	$53,000	$58	37
229 W Nettie Ave	0.67mi	2/1.0	816 (-9%)	16mo	$69,900	$86	36
216 W Santa Gertrudis St	0.64mi	2/1.0	768 (-14%)	20mo	$69,900	$91	26
202 W Fairview Dr	0.74mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,008 (+13%)	18mo	$124,900	$124	20

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 · 7.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.84×
• Total profit: $-4,020
• Equity at exit: $13,270

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.95×
• Total profit: $23,743
• Equity at exit: $7,695

Cash invested: $24,920 (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 78363

• Rents YoY: 7.2%
• Active inventory: 227
• Price-to-rent: 7.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $981 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$467
• Tax from tax record: −$176 /mo · $2,116/yr
• Insurance: −$37
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$206
• Net cashflow: $95

Break-even live

Break-even rent $861

Max offer price $89,000

Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $145	-5% $120	+0% $95	+5% $70	+10% $45
Rent	-10% $17	-5% $56	+0% $95	+5% $134	+10% $172
Rate	-1.0pp $140	-0.5pp $118	base $95	+0.5pp $72	+1.0pp $48

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: $22,250
• Closing costs: $2,670
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
200 W Yoakum Ave Kingsville, TX	1.0	1.0	700	$563	$0.80	45d	1	0.71mi
910 E Doddridge Ave Unit 1 Kingsville, TX	2.0	1.0	585	$650	$1.11	45d	1	0.99mi
908 E Doddridge Ave Kingsville, TX	3.0	1.0	1100	$850	$0.77	45d	1	0.99mi
732 W Richard Ave Apt 1 Kingsville, TX	1.0	1.0	800	$750	$0.94	45d	1	1.09mi
704 W Corral Ave Unit 301 Kingsville, TX	1.0	1.0	693	$775	$1.12	45d	1	1.13mi
704 W Corral Ave Unit 503 Kingsville, TX	2.0	1.0	935	$995	$1.06	45d	1	1.13mi
704 W Corral Ave Unit 402 Kingsville, TX	2.0	1.0	935	$895	$0.96	45d	1	1.13mi
704 W Corral Ave Kingsville, TX	2.0	1.0	935	$865	$0.93	45d	1	1.15mi
704 W Corral Ave Kingsville, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0	814	$995	$1.22	4d	7	1.15mi

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-06-07
   statusdays on market $89,000 Pending 15 DOM
2. 2026-05-12
   listed $89,000 Active 687-char remark
3. 2023-12-08
   soldstatus
4. 2023-12-07
   soldstatus Closed 885-char remark

   Show marketing remark (885 chars)

   Welcome to this charming and recently updated two bedroom and two bath home. With new wood siding and vinyl windows, this property is both stylish and sturdy. The roof and windows are windstorm certified, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Inside, the kitchen and bathrooms have been completely redone, offering modern comfort and convenience. The entire home has been freshly painted, giving it a clean and inviting atmosphere. Step out into the large fenced backyard with an uncovered patio – a perfect space for outdoor relaxation and activities. Plus, you'll love the convenience of being within walking distance to Flores Park and its splash pad. The seller is open to owner financing with a substantial down payment, making this home even more accessible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own cute home at a great price in a great location. Make it yours today!

5. 2023-10-30
   status Pending 885-char remark

   Show marketing remark (885 chars)

   Welcome to this charming and recently updated two bedroom and two bath home. With new wood siding and vinyl windows, this property is both stylish and sturdy. The roof and windows are windstorm certified, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Inside, the kitchen and bathrooms have been completely redone, offering modern comfort and convenience. The entire home has been freshly painted, giving it a clean and inviting atmosphere. Step out into the large fenced backyard with an uncovered patio – a perfect space for outdoor relaxation and activities. Plus, you'll love the convenience of being within walking distance to Flores Park and its splash pad. The seller is open to owner financing with a substantial down payment, making this home even more accessible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own cute home at a great price in a great location. Make it yours today!

6. 2023-09-27
   listed $97,290 Active 885-char remark

   Show marketing remark (885 chars)

   Welcome to this charming and recently updated two bedroom and two bath home. With new wood siding and vinyl windows, this property is both stylish and sturdy. The roof and windows are windstorm certified, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Inside, the kitchen and bathrooms have been completely redone, offering modern comfort and convenience. The entire home has been freshly painted, giving it a clean and inviting atmosphere. Step out into the large fenced backyard with an uncovered patio – a perfect space for outdoor relaxation and activities. Plus, you'll love the convenience of being within walking distance to Flores Park and its splash pad. The seller is open to owner financing with a substantial down payment, making this home even more accessible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own cute home at a great price in a great location. Make it yours today!

7. 2004-12-03
   soldstatus

ⓘ 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: $2,116 · $176/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,116 · $176/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 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 84% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $11,774
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,985
• − Property taxes: −$2,116
• − Insurance: −$445
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$942
• − Management: −$942
• − Depreciation: −$2,589
• Taxable loss: −$246
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$59
• After-tax cash flow: $1,198/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: Kingsville ISD
• NCES district ID: 4825680
• Math proficiency: 13% ▼ -22.00%
• Reading proficiency: 22% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $36,308
• Composite: 14.5/100
• National rank: #9425
• State rank: #800 of 826 in TX

Livability — Kingsville

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #364
• US rank: #7787

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Kingsville, TX
• County: Kleberg County · 28,920 people
• City population: 28,920
• Metro: Kingsville, TX
• Population (ZIP): 28,920
• Household income: $60,574
• Rent vs Own: 49.3% rent · 50.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 1663.0

Population outlook (Kleberg County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 31,615 people
• By 2030: 32,054 · +1.4%
• By 2040: 33,008 · +4.4%
• By 2050: 34,536 · +9.2%
• By 2075: 40,931 · +29.5%
• By 2100: 46,001 · +45.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 72% Two or more races 36% White 20% Black 3% Asian 1% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 67%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Slovak 1% Portuguese 1%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 65% English-only · Spanish 32% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kleberg

• 2024 margin: R (+12.7) · D 43.3% · R 56.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.0pp toward R · 2008: 7.2pp · 2024: -12.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+12.7 2020: R+1.7 2016: D+3.7 2012: D+7.8 2008: D+7.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -87.12%
• Current HPI: 147.6473
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.18%
• Metro: Kingsville, 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

-8.5% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-07 Pending — CBMLS
• 2026-05-28 Delisted — CBMLS
• 2026-05-12 Listed $89,000 CBMLS
• 2023-12-08 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2023-12-07 Sold (MLS) — CBMLS
• 2023-10-30 Pending — CBMLS
• 2023-09-27 Listed $97,290 CBMLS
• 2004-12-03 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+8.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,116 · +9.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.