2844 Goldfinch Dr · Mesquite, TX
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 110°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 26 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 27.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +11.3/30.0
- ARV discount +9.2/15.0
- 1% rule +4.7/10.0
- Livability +3.5/5.0
- DSCR +3.3/10.0
- Schools +2.9/10.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$280,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
*ONE STORY HOME IN THIS PRIME LOCATION LOCATED IN FALCON’S LAIR, ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS JUST OUTSIDE OF DALLAS.* 1866 SQ.FT.*WELL-APPOINTED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS* SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT WELL-MAINTAINED HOME OFFERING CONVENIENCE IN THE HEART OF MESQUITE* THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED LIVING SPACE PROPERTY FEATURES AN THE OPEN LAYOUT BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREA WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE FOR THE LIVING ROOM * SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT UNBEATABLE LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-20, I-635, HWY 175, AND HWY 80, PLACING YOU JUST MINUTES FROM DALLAS, SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT. CHARMING CURB APPEAL FRONT OF THE HOME FACES SOUTH AND NORTH TO AVOID HOT SUNSETS.
Key facts
- 6,055 sq ft lot
- 2 garage spots
- Built 2003
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $280k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-104 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $262k (6.6% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $272k (2.7% below list).
- Recommended offer: $246k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 5.8% vs local median 4.4% in Mesquite — 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 (#358 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A-; Watch: schools C-, crime F, commute F.
- Mesquite ISD (suburban): math 35% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #536 of 826 in TX (top 65%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 63% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents flat; 590 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 12,577 units permitted in Dallas County in 2024 (6,829 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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Dallas County population projected at +35% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 192 days — a 12% lower offer ($246k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 10y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $30k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: property tax is 2.7% of price.
- Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→26/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 192 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.97% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.85%
- Cash-on-cash
- -1.60%
- DSCR
- 0.93
- GRM
- 8.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $290,854
- List price
- $280,000
- Delta
- -3.73%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2804 Shelduck Dr | 0.18mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 1,968 (+6%) | 2mo | $309,900 | $157 | 76 |
| 4816 Kingfisher Ln | 0.23mi | 3/2.0 | 1,728 (-7%) | 2mo | $285,000 | $165 | 75 |
| 2848 Goldfinch Dr | 0.01mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,097 (+12%) | 1mo | $310,000 | $148 | 73 |
| 2813 Island Wren Dr | 0.11mi | 3/2.5 | 2,128 (+14%) | 4mo | $269,900 | $127 | 66 |
| 3648 Swallow Dr | 0.68mi | 3/2.0 | 1,884 (+1%) | 3mo | $269,500 | $143 | 64 |
| 3260 Southampton Dr | 0.60mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,013 (+8%) | 2mo | $384,000 | $191 | 52 |
| 4401 Soaring Star Ln | 0.54mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,046 (+10%) | 3mo | $374,900 | $183 | 51 |
| 3629 Swallow Dr | 0.66mi | 3/2.0 | 2,066 (+11%) | 1mo | $324,000 | $157 | 51 |
| 4312 Evening Sun Dr | 0.67mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,056 (+10%) | 1mo | $354,000 | $172 | 46 |
| 3241 Southampton Dr | 0.58mi | 4/3.0 (+1) | 2,102 (+13%) | 3mo | $399,900 | $190 | 40 |
| 3240 Southampton Dr | 0.56mi | 4/3.0 (+1) | 2,098 (+12%) | 5mo | $394,000 | $188 | 40 |
| 3109 Daybreak Trl | 0.67mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,071 (+11%) | 7mo | $260,000 | $126 | 40 |
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 · 0.07% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -22.8%
- Equity multiple
- 0.24×
- Total profit
- $-59,572
- Equity at exit
- $41,749
- IRR
- -29.7%
- Equity multiple
- -0.14×
- Total profit
- $-89,639
- Equity at exit
- $24,209
Cash invested: $78,400 (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
ZIP-level market 75181
- Home prices YoY
- -9.4%
- Rents YoY
- 0.1%
- Active inventory
- 590
- Price-to-rent
- 8.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,723 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,468
- Tax from tax record
- −$628 /mo · $7,530/yr
- Insurance
- −$117
- HOA
- −$43
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$572
- Net cashflow
- $-104
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $54 | -5% $-25 | +0% $-104 | +5% $-183 | +10% $-263 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-319 | -5% $-212 | +0% $-104 | +5% $3 | +10% $111 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $37 | -0.5pp $-33 | base $-104 | +0.5pp $-177 | +1.0pp $-251 |
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
- $70,000
- Closing costs
- $8,400
- 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?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 19 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2821 Shelduck Dr Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1984 | $2,850 | $1.44 | 24d | 1 | 0.12mi |
| 2816 Blue Heron Dr Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2065 | $2,500 | $1.21 | 8d | 1 | 0.17mi |
| 2409 Becard Dr Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2611 | $2,499 | $0.96 | 44d | 1 | 0.38mi |
| 2313 Becard Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2193 | $2,600 | $1.19 | 44d | 1 | 0.48mi |
| 2224 Hummingbird Way Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1949 | $1,995 | $1.02 | 24d | 1 | 0.67mi |
| 3613 Dove Ln Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1858 | $2,600 | $1.40 | 15d | 1 | 0.73mi |
| 2013 Cranberry Ct Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1584 | $2,300 | $1.45 | 1d | 1 | 0.79mi |
| 3545 Carriage Ave Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1917 | $2,950 | $1.54 | 1d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 3012 Southern Hills Ln Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1957 | $2,700 | $1.38 | 44d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 2136 Walden Pl Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1704 | $2,250 | $1.32 | 44d | 1 | 1.04mi |
| 2124 Amber Spgs Mesquite, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1950 | $3,049 | $1.56 | 13d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 2213 Creek Royal Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1505 | $1,850 | $1.23 | 22d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 2213 Creek Royal Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1505 | $1,850 | $1.23 | 44d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 2008 Birch Bnd Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1580 | $2,799 | $1.77 | 8d | 1 | 1.20mi |
| 2824 Bent Brook Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1622 | $1,945 | $1.20 | 17d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 2820 Bent Brook Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1360 | $2,889 | $2.12 | 24d | 1 | 1.23mi |
| 2705 Hidden Springs Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1656 | $2,280 | $1.38 | 3d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 2524 Park Valley Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1360 | $2,085 | $1.53 | 2d | 1 | 1.36mi |
| 2632 Bent Brook Dr Mesquite, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1622 | $1,995 | $1.23 | 5d | 1 | 1.38mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $43 · $516/yr
Listing history 26 events
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2026-06-18days on market $280,000 Active 192 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $280,000 Active 191 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $280,000 Active 190 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $280,000 Active 189 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $280,000 Active 187 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $280,000 Active 186 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $280,000 Active 183 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $280,000 Active 182 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $280,000 Active 181 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $280,000 Active 178 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $280,000 Active 177 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $280,000 Active 176 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $280,000 Active 175 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $280,000 Active 174 DOM
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2026-01-19price $280,000 718-char remark
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*ONE STORY HOME IN THIS PRIME LOCATION LOCATED IN FALCON’S LAIR, ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS JUST OUTSIDE OF DALLAS.* 1866 SQ.FT.*WELL-APPOINTED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS* SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT WELL-MAINTAINED HOME OFFERING CONVENIENCE IN THE HEART OF MESQUITE* THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED LIVING SPACE PROPERTY FEATURES AN THE OPEN LAYOUT BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREA WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE FOR THE LIVING ROOM * SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT UNBEATABLE LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-20, I-635, HWY 175, AND HWY 80, PLACING YOU JUST MINUTES FROM DALLAS, SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT. CHARMING CURB APPEAL FRONT OF THE HOME FACES SOUTH AND NORTH TO AVOID HOT SUNSETS.
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2026-01-09price $300,000 718-char remark
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*ONE STORY HOME IN THIS PRIME LOCATION LOCATED IN FALCON’S LAIR, ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS JUST OUTSIDE OF DALLAS.* 1866 SQ.FT.*WELL-APPOINTED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS* SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT WELL-MAINTAINED HOME OFFERING CONVENIENCE IN THE HEART OF MESQUITE* THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED LIVING SPACE PROPERTY FEATURES AN THE OPEN LAYOUT BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREA WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE FOR THE LIVING ROOM * SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT UNBEATABLE LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-20, I-635, HWY 175, AND HWY 80, PLACING YOU JUST MINUTES FROM DALLAS, SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT. CHARMING CURB APPEAL FRONT OF THE HOME FACES SOUTH AND NORTH TO AVOID HOT SUNSETS.
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2025-12-08$310,000 Active 718-char remark
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*ONE STORY HOME IN THIS PRIME LOCATION LOCATED IN FALCON’S LAIR, ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS JUST OUTSIDE OF DALLAS.* 1866 SQ.FT.*WELL-APPOINTED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS* SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT WELL-MAINTAINED HOME OFFERING CONVENIENCE IN THE HEART OF MESQUITE* THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED LIVING SPACE PROPERTY FEATURES AN THE OPEN LAYOUT BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREA WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE FOR THE LIVING ROOM * SPACIOUS BACKYARD FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENT UNBEATABLE LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-20, I-635, HWY 175, AND HWY 80, PLACING YOU JUST MINUTES FROM DALLAS, SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT. CHARMING CURB APPEAL FRONT OF THE HOME FACES SOUTH AND NORTH TO AVOID HOT SUNSETS.
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2017-01-18soldstatus
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2017-01-13soldstatus Sold 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2016-12-13status Pending 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2016-12-07historical Active Option Contract 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2016-11-10status Active 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2016-11-06historical Active Option Contract 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2016-10-10price $186,000 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2016-09-11$194,900 Active 463-char remark
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Move in Ready! New carpet, fresh paint, new granite in kitchen & bath. Beautiful 3-2-2 open floor plan with hard wood floors in the foyer, living and dining areas. Luxurious master suite with separate shower, jetted tub, and big walk in closet. Good sized secondary bedrooms. Sparkling community pool with playground close by. Close to I20 and 635 for easy commute. Schools, shopping & entertainment nearby. Mesquite ISD. New roof installed Nov. 2016.
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2010-11-01soldstatus
ⓘ 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
- $7,530 · $628/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $7,530 · $628/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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
- Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $32,678
- − Mortgage interest
- −$15,684
- − Property taxes
- −$7,530
- − Insurance
- −$1,400
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,614
- − Management
- −$2,614
- − HOA
- −$516
- − Depreciation
- −$8,145
- Taxable loss
- −$5,826
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,398
- After-tax cash flow
- $148/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
- Mesquite ISD
- NCES district ID
- 4830390
- Math proficiency
- 35% ▼ -11.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 32% ▼ -7.00%
- Median HH income
- $49,372
- Composite
- 29.06/100
- National rank
- #6606
- State rank
- #536 of 826 in TX
Livability — Mesquite
- Score
- 70/100
- State rank
- #358
- US rank
- #7743
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Mesquite, TX
- County
- Dallas County · 2,612,404 people
- City population
- 150,788
- Metro
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Population (ZIP)
- 29,788
- Household income
- $111,052
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 857.0
Population outlook (Dallas County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 2,979,839 people
- By 2030
- 3,191,823 · +7.1%
- By 2040
- 3,619,611 · +21.5%
- By 2050
- 4,026,915 · +35.1%
- By 2075
- 4,957,073 · +66.4%
- By 2100
- 5,508,725 · +84.9%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 39% Hispanic / Latino 32% Two or more races 21% White 16% Asian 5% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 27% Puerto Rican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 2% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 22% · Canada, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 64% English-only · Spanish 27% Tagalog/Filipino 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Dallas
- 2024 margin
- Strong D (+22.2) · D 60.2% · R 38.0% · Other 1.8%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +6.9pp toward D · 2008: 15.3pp · 2024: 22.2pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+22.2 2020: D+31.6 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+15.4 2008: D+15.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -26.63%
- Current HPI
- 257.0959
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 0.07%
- Metro
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 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 |
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| Technology | 5 | $198B |
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| Engineering / Construction | 4 | $72B |
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| Energy Services | 3 | $60B |
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| Utilities | 3 | $41B |
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| Healthcare | 2 | $330B |
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Price history
+43.7% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-01-19 Price Changed $280,000 NTREIS
- 2026-01-09 Price Changed $300,000 NTREIS
- 2025-12-08 Listed $310,000 NTREIS
- 2017-01-18 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
- 2017-01-13 Sold (MLS) — NTREIS
- 2016-12-13 Pending — NTREIS
- 2016-12-07 Contingent — NTREIS
- 2016-11-10 Relisted — NTREIS
- 2016-11-06 Contingent — NTREIS
- 2016-10-10 Price Changed $186,000 NTREIS
- 2016-09-11 Listed $194,900 NTREIS
- 2010-11-01 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
Property tax history
+5.1%/yrLatest (2025): $7,530 · +8.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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