7526 Antoine Dr · Houston, TX 77088

$184,900

3 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,812 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 225 Days on market

Built 1971 10,606 sqft lot $66/sqft · 28% below area Est $257k · 28% under $30/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the B 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).

• Cash flow +26.6/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +9.3/10.0
• DSCR +9.1/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.2/5.0
• Schools +1.5/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

Key facts

• Utility room
• Brick fireplace
• Outdoor entertaining

Tags

• BRICK FIREPLACE
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• FULLY FENCED BACKYARD
• OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
• UTILITY ROOM

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $185k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $495 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $185k).
• Recommended offer: $163k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.5% vs local median 3.2% in Houston — 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 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.
• Aldine ISD (suburban): math 16% / reading 21% proficiency, ranked #790 of 826 in TX (top 96%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 79% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.0%/yr); 468 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,648/mo this rent would consume 58% of the median local household income ($54k/yr) (locally 2294% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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 225 days — a 12% lower offer ($163k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 13y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $65k (26%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 3.4% of price.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; 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 $162,712 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 225 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1971 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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?
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 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: 1.43% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.51%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.47%
• DSCR: 1.51
• GRM: 5.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $256,697
• List price: $184,900
• Delta: -27.97%
• 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
7530 Deep Forest Dr	0.11mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,471 (-12%)	9mo	$375,000	$152	60
5502 Moss Glenn Ln	0.41mi	3/2.5	2,601 (-8%)	14mo	$249,999	$96	55
7735 Antoine Dr	0.32mi	4/2.0 (+1)	2,598 (-8%)	12mo	$265,000	$102	53
4119 Littleberry Rd	0.53mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,702 (-4%)	13mo	$279,900	$104	50
7243 Ridge Oak Dr	0.74mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,776 (-1%)	8mo	$345,000	$124	50
4323 Birchcroft Dr	0.40mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,487 (-12%)	7mo	$269,900	$109	49
3914 Cherry Forest Dr	0.69mi	3/2.5	2,664 (-5%)	9mo	$385,000	$145	49
7939 Green Lawn Dr	0.71mi	3/2.5	2,509 (-11%)	3mo	$359,999	$143	44
7014 Bent Branch Dr	0.50mi	3/2.0	2,419 (-14%)	7mo	$235,000	$97	44
5218 Bent Bough Ln	0.58mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,576 (-8%)	10mo	$275,000	$107	44
4203 Littleberry Rd	0.51mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,440 (-13%)	13mo	$265,000	$109	37
7207 Ridge Oak Dr	0.71mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,560 (-9%)	13mo	$305,000	$119	34

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: -3.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.88×
• Total profit: $-5,960
• Equity at exit: $27,569

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.12×
• Total profit: $6,375
• Equity at exit: $15,987

Cash invested: $51,772 (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 77088

• Home prices YoY: -23.2%
• Rents YoY: -1.0%
• Active inventory: 468
• Price-to-rent: 5.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,648 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$970
• Tax from tax record: −$520 /mo · $6,241/yr
• Insurance: −$77
• HOA: −$30
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$556
• Net cashflow: $495

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,021

Max offer price $184,900

Occupancy floor 76%

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: $46,225
• Closing costs: $5,547
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 3 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
5815 Green Terrace Ln Houston, TX	4.0	3.5	3350	$3,200	$0.96	24d	1	0.17mi
5218 Long Creek Ln Houston, TX	4.0	2.0	1941	$2,000	$1.03	43d	1	0.57mi
8402 Storm Creek Ct Houston, TX	4.0	2.5	2612	$2,083	$0.80	12d	1	0.77mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $30 · $360/yr

Listing history 28 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $184,900 Pending 225 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $184,900 Pending 224 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $184,900 Pending 223 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $184,900 Pending 222 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $184,900 Pending 220 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   statusdays on market $184,900 Pending 219 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $184,900 Active 216 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $184,900 Active 215 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $184,900 Active 214 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $184,900 Active 211 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $184,900 Active 210 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $184,900 Active 209 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $184,900 Active 208 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $184,900 Active 207 DOM
15. 2026-05-11
    price $194,900 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

16. 2026-04-02
    price $204,900 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

17. 2026-02-19
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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

18. 2026-02-19
    status Pending 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

19. 2026-02-10
    status Pending 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

20. 2026-02-03
    price $219,900 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

21. 2025-12-29
    price $229,900 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

22. 2025-12-08
    price $239,900 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

23. 2025-11-04
    listed $249,900 Active 759-char remark

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    Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home combining comfort and functionality. As you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious living area with high ceilings, a brick fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The kitchen offers granite countertops and ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the formal dining area with its own bright windows. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a standing shower and dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms are equally spacious and share a full bath. A convenient utility room with hookups adds practicality. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining, plus a two-car garage for added convenience.

24. 2014-02-05
    soldstatus Sold 326-char remark

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    THIS POTENTIALLY BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME FEATURES A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN WITH ADJACENT BREAKFAST AREA, AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM IN BACK WITH HUGE BATHROOM WITH DOUBLE SINKS AND SEPARATE SHOWER. BACKYARD INCLUDES LARGE COVERED PATIO WITH POOL. GREAT ACCESS TO HWY 290.

25. 2013-12-30
    status Pending 326-char remark

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    THIS POTENTIALLY BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME FEATURES A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN WITH ADJACENT BREAKFAST AREA, AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM IN BACK WITH HUGE BATHROOM WITH DOUBLE SINKS AND SEPARATE SHOWER. BACKYARD INCLUDES LARGE COVERED PATIO WITH POOL. GREAT ACCESS TO HWY 290.

26. 2013-10-19
    listed $95,000 Active 326-char remark

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    THIS POTENTIALLY BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME FEATURES A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN WITH ADJACENT BREAKFAST AREA, AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM IN BACK WITH HUGE BATHROOM WITH DOUBLE SINKS AND SEPARATE SHOWER. BACKYARD INCLUDES LARGE COVERED PATIO WITH POOL. GREAT ACCESS TO HWY 290.

27. 2007-09-05
    soldstatus
28. 1971-06-08
    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: $6,241 · $520/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $6,241 · $520/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 (shaded) · 72% 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 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $31,773
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,357
• − Property taxes: −$6,241
• − Insurance: −$924
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,542
• − Management: −$2,542
• − HOA: −$360
• − Depreciation: −$5,379
• Taxable income: $3,428
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$823
• After-tax cash flow: $5,117/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: Aldine ISD
• NCES district ID: 4807710
• Math proficiency: 16% ▼ -23.00%
• Reading proficiency: 21% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $37,081
• Composite: 15.42/100
• National rank: #9317
• State rank: #790 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): 57,047
• Household income: $54,411
• Rent vs Own: 38.1% rent · 61.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 2294.0

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: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.59)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 52% Black 37% Two or more races 18% White 6% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 36%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 25% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 49% English-only · Spanish 47% Vietnamese 3%

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: ▼ -98.37%
• Current HPI: 325.0499
• Rent YoY: ▼ -1.01%
• 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

+105.2% since first listed

14 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-11 Price Changed $194,900 HARMLS
• 2026-04-02 Price Changed $204,900 HARMLS
• 2026-02-19 Relisted — HARMLS
• 2026-02-19 Pending — HARMLS
• 2026-02-10 Pending — HARMLS
• 2026-02-03 Price Changed $219,900 HARMLS
• 2025-12-29 Price Changed $229,900 HARMLS
• 2025-12-08 Price Changed $239,900 HARMLS
• 2025-11-04 Listed $249,900 HARMLS
• 2014-02-05 Sold (MLS) — HARMLS
• 2013-12-30 Pending — HARMLS
• 2013-10-19 Listed $95,000 HARMLS
• 2007-09-05 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 1971-06-08 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records

Property tax history

+7.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,241 · +14.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.