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2332 Pipefish Dr
D- Composite 37.38
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).

  • Cash flow +12.9/30.0
  • Schools +5.1/10.0
  • ARV discount +4.2/15.0
  • DSCR +3.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.6/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$321,822

2332 Pipefish Dr · Conroe, TX 77384
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,622 sqft · Land · 73 Days on market
Built 2026 $123/sqft · 7% above area Est $300k · 7% over $46/mo HOA · 2% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Love where you live in River's Edge in Conroe, TX! Home is zoned to the excellent Woodlands schools Eissler Elementary School, Mitchell Intermediate School, McCullough Junior High School, and Woodlands High School. Now featuring Legend’s NEW Smart Home package and Signature Design Collection! The Redbud floor plan is a spacious two-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, game room, and 2-car garage. This home has it all, including privacy blinds and vinyl plank flooring! The gourmet kitchen is sure to please with 42" cabinets, silestone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a box window at the dining area! You'll love the kitchen layout with extra counterspace and a center island! Retreat to the first-floor Owner's Suite featuring a box window, double sinks with silestone countertops, a separate tub and shower, and spacious walk-in closet. Enjoy the great outdoors with a covered patio! Don't miss your opportunity to call River's Edge home, schedule a visit today!

Key facts

  • Smart home package
  • Gourmet kitchen
  • 42 inch cabinets

Tags

SMART HOME PACKAGEGOURMET KITCHEN42 INCH CABINETSSILESTONE COUNTERTOPSSTAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESBOX WINDOW

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 4-bed/3.5-bath land listed at $322k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-26 ($-307/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $317k (1.4% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $245k (24.0% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $245k (24.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 6.2% vs local median 3.1% in Conroe — 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 (#169 in TX, #4,447 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, amenities B; Watch: commute F, health & safety F.
  • Conroe ISD (other): math 57% / reading 57% proficiency, ranked #69 of 826 in TX (top 8%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Bush El (math 70% / reading 59%, grade B, #257 of 4,322 statewide, top 6%, 880 students, 20% FRL); Mccullough J H (math 82% / reading 81%, grade A+, #9 of 1,662 statewide, top 1%, 2,178 students, 14% FRL); Conroe H S (math 32% / reading 51%, grade F, #767 of 1,632 statewide, top 47%, 4,915 students, 61% FRL) — zoned schools at 32% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 316 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 13,259 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (1,402 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($92k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Montgomery County population projected at +65% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 73 days — a 6% lower offer ($303k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 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.
Recommended offer $244,544 (24.0% 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 73 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 24% 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 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. 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
0.76%
Cap rate
6.20%
Cash-on-cash
-0.34%
DSCR
0.98
GRM
11.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$299,807
List price
$321,822
Delta
7.34%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.44% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-19.5%
Equity multiple
0.33×
Total profit
$-60,050
Equity at exit
$47,985
10-year hold
IRR
-17.9%
Equity multiple
0.12×
Total profit
$-78,851
Equity at exit
$27,825

Cash invested: $90,110 (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 77384

Home prices YoY
-22.6%
Rents YoY
0.4%
Active inventory
316
Price-to-rent
11.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,445 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,688
Tax from tax record
$90 /mo · $1,077/yr
Insurance
$134
HOA
$46
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$514
Net cashflow
$-26

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,478
Max offer price $317,296
Occupancy floor 96%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $157 -5% $65 +0% $-26 +5% $-117 +10% $-208
Rent -10% $-219 -5% $-122 +0% $-26 +5% $71 +10% $168
Rate -1.0pp $136 -0.5pp $56 base $-26 +0.5pp $-109 +1.0pp $-194

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
$80,456
Closing costs
$9,655
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 8 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
14031 Chinook Dr Conroe, TX 4.0 3.5 2630 $2,550 $0.97 46d 1 0.52mi
2547 Steelhead Dr Conroe, TX 4.0 2.5 2628 $2,390 $0.91 7d 1 0.61mi
9811 Laurel Lake Dr Conroe, TX 3.0–4.0 2.0–2.5 1830 $3,153 $1.72 0d 1 0.70mi
14221 Rainier Peak Xing Conroe, TX 4.0 2.5 2289 $2,366 $1.03 1d 1 1.12mi
175 Merryweather Pl Conroe, TX 3.0 2.0 1814 $1,990 $1.10 19d 1 1.29mi
14273 Lake Lodge Dr Conroe, TX 4.0 3.0 2280 $2,550 $1.12 46d 1 1.31mi
14006 Juniper Point Ln Conroe, TX 4.0 2.5 2242 $2,450 $1.09 21d 1 1.43mi
14206 Black Canyon Ln Conroe, TX 4.0 3.0 2066 $2,150 $1.04 1d 1 1.49mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$46 · $552/yr

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $321,822 Active 73 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $321,822 Active 70 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $321,822 Active 69 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $321,822 Active 68 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $321,822 Active 67 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $321,822 Active 65 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $321,822 Active 61 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $321,822 Active 60 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $321,822 Active 59 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $321,822 Active 56 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $321,822 Active 55 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $321,822 Active 54 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $321,822 Active 53 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $321,822 Active 52 DOM
  15. 2026-05-14
    price $321,822 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    Love where you live in River's Edge in Conroe, TX! Home is zoned to the excellent Woodlands schools Eissler Elementary School, Mitchell Intermediate School, McCullough Junior High School, and Woodlands High School. Now featuring Legend’s NEW Smart Home package and Signature Design Collection! The Redbud floor plan is a spacious two-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, game room, and 2-car garage. This home has it all, including privacy blinds and vinyl plank flooring! The gourmet kitchen is sure to please with 42" cabinets, silestone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a box window at the dining area! You'll love the kitchen layout with extra counterspace and a center island! Retreat to the first-floor Owner's Suite featuring a box window, double sinks with silestone countertops, a separate tub and shower, and spacious walk-in closet. Enjoy the great outdoors with a covered patio! Don't miss your opportunity to call River's Edge home, schedule a visit today!

  16. 2026-05-08
    price $321,822 178-char remark
    Show marketing remark (178 chars)

    The Redbud is a 2-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and features a kitchen with abundant counter space, an oversized 1st floor primary suite, and massive upstairs game room.

  17. 2026-05-04
    price $324,309 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    Love where you live in River's Edge in Conroe, TX! Home is zoned to the excellent Woodlands schools Eissler Elementary School, Mitchell Intermediate School, McCullough Junior High School, and Woodlands High School. Now featuring Legend’s NEW Smart Home package and Signature Design Collection! The Redbud floor plan is a spacious two-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, game room, and 2-car garage. This home has it all, including privacy blinds and vinyl plank flooring! The gourmet kitchen is sure to please with 42" cabinets, silestone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a box window at the dining area! You'll love the kitchen layout with extra counterspace and a center island! Retreat to the first-floor Owner's Suite featuring a box window, double sinks with silestone countertops, a separate tub and shower, and spacious walk-in closet. Enjoy the great outdoors with a covered patio! Don't miss your opportunity to call River's Edge home, schedule a visit today!

  18. 2026-04-29
    price $324,309 178-char remark
    Show marketing remark (178 chars)

    The Redbud is a 2-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and features a kitchen with abundant counter space, an oversized 1st floor primary suite, and massive upstairs game room.

  19. 2026-04-17
    listed $322,528 Active 178-char remark
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    The Redbud is a 2-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and features a kitchen with abundant counter space, an oversized 1st floor primary suite, and massive upstairs game room.

  20. 2026-04-09
    listed $322,528 Active 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    Love where you live in River's Edge in Conroe, TX! Home is zoned to the excellent Woodlands schools Eissler Elementary School, Mitchell Intermediate School, McCullough Junior High School, and Woodlands High School. Now featuring Legend’s NEW Smart Home package and Signature Design Collection! The Redbud floor plan is a spacious two-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, game room, and 2-car garage. This home has it all, including privacy blinds and vinyl plank flooring! The gourmet kitchen is sure to please with 42" cabinets, silestone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a box window at the dining area! You'll love the kitchen layout with extra counterspace and a center island! Retreat to the first-floor Owner's Suite featuring a box window, double sinks with silestone countertops, a separate tub and shower, and spacious walk-in closet. Enjoy the great outdoors with a covered patio! Don't miss your opportunity to call River's Edge home, schedule a visit today!

ⓘ 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
$1,077 · $90/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$5,889 · $491/mo
Expected delta
+$4,812/yr (+$401/mo · 446.7%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$29,345
− Mortgage interest
−$18,027
− Property taxes
−$1,077
− Insurance
−$1,609
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,348
− Management
−$2,348
− HOA
−$552
− Depreciation
−$9,362
Taxable loss
−$5,977
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,435
After-tax cash flow
$1,127/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
Conroe ISD
NCES district ID
4815000
Math proficiency
57% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
57% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$71,541
Composite
50.65/100
National rank
#1833
State rank
#69 of 826 in TX

Livability — Conroe

Score
74/100
State rank
#169
US rank
#4447

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Montgomery County · 663,713 people
City population
205,417
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
26,781
Household income
$91,667
Rent vs Own
48.4% rent · 51.6% own
Severe rent burden
1399.0

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
713,896 people
By 2030
805,263 · +12.8%
By 2040
992,708 · +39.1%
By 2050
1,179,590 · +65.2%
By 2075
1,628,084 · +128.1%
By 2100
1,937,880 · +171.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (66%)
Race & ethnicity
White 66% Hispanic / Latino 20% Two or more races 14% Asian 6% Black 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 12%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Romanian 2% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
17% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
79% English-only · Spanish 13% Other Indo-European 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

2024 margin
Solid R (+45.5) · D 26.8% · R 72.3%
2008→2024 swing
+7.2pp toward D · 2008: -52.7pp · 2024: -45.5pp
All cycles
2024: R+45.5 2020: R+43.8 2016: R+51.4 2012: R+60.7 2008: R+52.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -64.42%
Current HPI
220.403
Rent YoY
▲ 0.44%
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

-0.2% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-14 Price Changed $321,822 HARMLS
  • 2026-05-08 Price Changed $321,822 Zillow
  • 2026-05-04 Price Changed $324,309 HARMLS
  • 2026-04-29 Price Changed $324,309 Zillow
  • 2026-04-17 Listed $322,528 Zillow
  • 2026-04-09 Listed $322,528 HARMLS

Property tax history

+42.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,077 · -0.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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