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9317 Cathedral Dr
B- Composite 65.55
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 +19.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.6/15.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +6.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.4/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0

$144,900

9317 Cathedral Dr · Houston, TX 77051
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,128 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 3 Days on market
Built 1950 5,501 sqft lot Est $164k · 11% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

MULTIPLE MULTIPLE OFFERS NO FURTHER SHOWINGS. The owner converted the garage into a den and the approximate dimensions are 11x19. Home has a recent roof and original hardwood floors. Be prepared to bring your tool belt. This home is minutes from downtown and medical center. Don't miss out on this opportunity to buy an affordable home. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS-IS.

Key facts

  • 5,501 sq ft lot
  • Built 1950
  • Listed 2 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Residential property; Single-story (first-floor living areas)
  • Construction: Brick construction; Composition roof; Built in 1950; Slab foundation
  • Exterior features: Cleared lot

Interior

  • Kitchen: Kitchen on the first floor
  • Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on the first floor; Additional bedrooms on the first floor
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (gas); Central electric air conditioning
  • Interior features: Seven total rooms

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $145k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $151 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $145k).
  • Cap rate 7.5% vs local median 3.1% 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: 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.
  • Zoned schools: Attucks Middle (math 15% / reading 22%, grade F, #1,478 of 1,662 statewide, top 90%, 439 students, 98% FRL); Worthing H S (math 22% / reading 21%, grade F, #1,377 of 1,632 statewide, top 85%, 827 students, 96% FRL) — zoned schools average 97% FRL vs 71% district-wide (26 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.8%/yr); 312 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $1,501/mo this rent would consume 48% 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 $15k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $14k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 4.8% rent growth), your $41k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$39k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 5 sale attempts since 5y 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 1950 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $144,900

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1950 — 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. 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?
  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
1.04%
Cap rate
7.55%
Cash-on-cash
4.47%
DSCR
1.20
GRM
8.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$163,560
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
9321 Cathedral Dr 0.01mi 3/1.0 1,204 (+7%) 4mo $159,000 $132 85
9333 Fairland Dr 0.11mi 3/1.0 1,080 (-4%) 8mo $170,000 $157 81
9501 Chesterfield Dr 0.23mi 3/1.0 1,152 (+2%) 8mo $112,000 $97 79
10006 Chesterfield Dr 0.47mi 3/1.0 1,170 (+4%) 3mo $125,000 $107 69
10205 Sierra Dr 0.56mi 3/1.0 1,151 (+2%) 3mo $120,000 $104 68
3138 Sunbeam St 0.44mi 3/1.0 1,091 (-3%) 7mo $109,900 $101 68
3034 Corksie St 0.58mi 3/2.0 1,225 (+9%) 0mo $219,900 $180 54
10209 Cathedral Dr 0.57mi 3/1.5 1,244 (+10%) 3mo $180,000 $145 52
3030 Corksie St 0.58mi 3/1.5 1,214 (+8%) 7mo $149,250 $123 52
10014 Sierra Dr 0.46mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,243 (+10%) 2mo $185,000 $149 51
4210 Larkspur St 0.69mi 3/2.0 1,281 (+14%) 5mo $199,000 $155 37
10118 Cathedral Dr 0.54mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,293 (+15%) 7mo $200,000 $155 36

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
28.2%
Equity multiple
3.25×
Total profit
$91,316
Equity at exit
$130,537
10-year hold
IRR
25.1%
Equity multiple
7.59×
Total profit
$267,353
Equity at exit
$281,509

Cash invested: $40,572 (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
8.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,501 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$760
Tax from tax record
$215 /mo · $2,574/yr
Insurance
$60
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$315
Net cashflow
$151

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,310
Max offer price $144,900
Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $233 -5% $192 +0% $151 +5% $110 +10% $69
Rent -10% $33 -5% $92 +0% $151 +5% $211 +10% $270
Rate -1.0pp $224 -0.5pp $188 base $151 +0.5pp $114 +1.0pp $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
$36,225
Closing costs
$4,347
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 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
9414 Heno St Unit 13 Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 824 $900 $1.09 25d 1 0.42mi
2910 Reed Rd Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1221 $1,228 $1.01 0d 3 0.44mi
2889 Reed Rd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 997 $1,648 $1.65 3d 2 0.52mi
4112 Grassmere St Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 711 $700 $0.98 11d 1 0.52mi
4205 Grassmere St Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 824 $900 $1.09 25d 1 0.56mi
4205 Phlox St Unit 2 BEDROOM 6 Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 736 $860 $1.17 18d 1 0.64mi
2725 Reed Rd Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 911 $975 $1.07 44d 1 0.66mi
4207 Phlox St Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 736 $962 $1.31 0d 2 0.66mi
10510 Cathedral Dr Houston, TX 3.0 1.0 887 $1,300 $1.47 44d 1 0.72mi
4326 Larkspur St Unit 3 Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 800 $1,200 $1.50 17d 1 0.77mi
3137 W Bellfort Ave Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 1164 $1,802 $1.55 44d 1 0.91mi
8328 Corinth St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1500 $2,800 $1.87 20d 1 1.05mi
4117 Shelby Cir Unit 1230900P Houston, TX 4.0 2.0 1367 $5,253 $3.84 0d 1 1.13mi
4526 Knoxville St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1474 $1,775 $1.20 15d 1 1.15mi
4410 Bellfort Ave Unit 4404 8 Houston, TX 2.0 1.0 812 $999 $1.23 8d 1 1.23mi
4723 Mallow St Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 1472 $1,850 $1.26 6d 1 1.29mi
8010 Livingston St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,800 $1.29 44d 1 1.33mi
8521 Dosia St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1028 $1,665 $1.62 13d 1 1.34mi
4810 Wilmington St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1165 $1,650 $1.42 44d 1 1.38mi

Listing history 4 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $144,900 Active 3 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $144,900 Active 2 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    remarks 150-char remark
  4. 2026-06-16
    listed $144,900 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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
$2,574 · $215/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,652 · $221/mo
Expected delta
+$77/yr (+$6/mo · 3.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 24 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,016
− Mortgage interest
−$8,117
− Property taxes
−$2,574
− Insurance
−$724
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,441
− Management
−$1,441
− Depreciation
−$4,215
Taxable loss
−$497
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$119
After-tax cash flow
$1,935/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

+52.7% since first listed
18 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-15 Relisted HARMLS
  • 2026-04-11 Listed $144,900 HARMLS
  • 2026-04-11 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-04-08 Rental Removed $1,397 RentEngineListings
  • 2026-02-18 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-01-29 Price Changed $1,397 RentEngineListings
  • 2026-01-04 Listed $144,900 HARMLS
  • 2025-09-04 Listed for Rent $1,400 RentEngineListings
  • 2022-04-04 Price Changed $1,400 RENT.
  • 2022-01-19 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2021-10-29 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2021-09-09 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2021-08-30 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2021-07-08 Pending HARMLS
  • 2021-07-07 Pending HARMLS
  • 2021-05-22 Pending HARMLS
  • 2021-05-18 Listed $94,900 HARMLS
  • 1988-01-02 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+3.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,574 · +1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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