112 Hartson Dr · Taylor, TX 76574

$264,990

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,749 sqft · Other · 72 Days on market

Built 2026 3,746 sqft lot $71/sqft · 37% below area Est $419k · 37% under $54/mo HOA · 2% of rent ↓ 5% since listing

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• Cash flow +16.6/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +5.2/10.0
• 1% rule +3.7/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

The Only Premier Builder offering the most included features within 5 miles of Samsung. This thoughtfully designed home showcases numerous upgrades throughout, including enhanced flooring with upgraded LVP and plush carpet, stylish upgraded tile, and elevated hardware finishes that add a touch of sophistication to every space. Enjoy the convenience of a pre-plumbed water softener loop and the rare advantage of being the only new build in Taylor offering natural gas—great for cooking enthusiasts and energy efficiency. With quality craftsmanship and high-end features included, this home stands out as a must-see opportunity in a rapidly growing area.

Key facts

• Upgraded lvp
• Plush carpet
• Natural gas

Tags

• UPGRADED LVP
• PLUSH CARPET
• STYLISH UPGRADED TILE
• ELEVATED HARDWARE FINISHES
• NATURAL GAS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath other listed at $265k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $160 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $230k (13.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $230k (13.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 7.0% vs local median 4.3% in Taylor — 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 71/100 on livability (#312 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, amenities F, commute F.
• Taylor ISD (town): math 20% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #726 of 826 in TX (top 88%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 61% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Naomi Pasemann El (math 12% / reading 22%, grade F, #3,836 of 4,322 statewide, top 91%, 649 students, 68% FRL); Taylor Middle (math 16% / reading 25%, grade F, #1,407 of 1,662 statewide, top 86%, 651 students, 69% FRL); Taylor H S (math 17% / reading 27%, grade F, #1,366 of 1,632 statewide, top 84%, 907 students, 61% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 319 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 13d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 7,543 units permitted in Williamson County in 2024 (1,425 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($79k/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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Williamson County population projected at +69% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 72 days — a 6% lower offer ($249k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $230,410 (13.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 72 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 13% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 0.87% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.02%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.60%
• DSCR: 1.12
• GRM: 9.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $418,734
• List price: $264,990
• Delta: -36.72%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.43% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -14.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.48×
• Total profit: $-38,598
• Equity at exit: $39,511

10-year hold

• IRR: -10.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.42×
• Total profit: $-43,378
• Equity at exit: $22,911

Cash invested: $74,197 (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 76574

• Home prices YoY: -32.3%
• Rents YoY: 0.4%
• Active inventory: 319
• Price-to-rent: 9.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,304 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,390
• Tax from tax record: −$106 /mo · $1,269/yr
• Insurance: −$110
• HOA: −$54
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$484
• Net cashflow: $160

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,101

Max offer price $264,990

Occupancy floor 88%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $310	-5% $235	+0% $160	+5% $85	+10% $10
Rent	-10% $-22	-5% $69	+0% $160	+5% $251	+10% $343
Rate	-1.0pp $294	-0.5pp $228	base $160	+0.5pp $92	+1.0pp $22

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: $66,248
• Closing costs: $7,950
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
119 Everglades Ave Taylor, TX	3.0	2.5	3078	$2,350	$0.76	3d	1	0.59mi
1717 T H Johnson Dr Taylor, TX	4.0	2.5	2450	$2,600	$1.06	0d	1	0.62mi
903 Grand Teton Trl Taylor, TX	4.0	2.5	2962	$2,295	$0.77	13d	1	0.67mi
2804 Bull Run Apt B Taylor, TX	2.0	1.5	4232	$1,300	$0.31	45d	1	0.87mi
1800 Grace St Taylor, TX	4.0	3.5	2503	$2,050	$0.82	13d	1	1.42mi
1800 Grace St Taylor, TX	3.0	2.0	2503	$2,050	$0.82	14d	1	1.42mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $54 · $648/yr
• Likely covers: watergas

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $264,990 Active 72 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $264,990 Active 69 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   pricedays on market $264,990 Active 68 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $269,990 Active 67 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $269,990 Active 66 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $269,990 Active 64 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $269,990 Active 60 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $269,990 Active 59 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $269,990 Active 58 DOM
10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $269,990 Active 55 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $269,990 Active 54 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $269,990 Active 53 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $269,990 Active 52 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $269,990 Active 51 DOM
15. 2026-05-12
    price $269,990 661-char remark

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    The Only Premier Builder offering the most included features within 5 miles of Samsung. This thoughtfully designed home showcases numerous upgrades throughout, including enhanced flooring with upgraded LVP and plush carpet, stylish upgraded tile, and elevated hardware finishes that add a touch of sophistication to every space. Enjoy the convenience of a pre-plumbed water softener loop and the rare advantage of being the only new build in Taylor offering natural gas—great for cooking enthusiasts and energy efficiency. With quality craftsmanship and high-end features included, this home stands out as a must-see opportunity in a rapidly growing area.

16. 2026-04-22
    price $274,990 661-char remark

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    The Only Premier Builder offering the most included features within 5 miles of Samsung. This thoughtfully designed home showcases numerous upgrades throughout, including enhanced flooring with upgraded LVP and plush carpet, stylish upgraded tile, and elevated hardware finishes that add a touch of sophistication to every space. Enjoy the convenience of a pre-plumbed water softener loop and the rare advantage of being the only new build in Taylor offering natural gas—great for cooking enthusiasts and energy efficiency. With quality craftsmanship and high-end features included, this home stands out as a must-see opportunity in a rapidly growing area.

17. 2026-04-10
    listed $282,990 Active 661-char remark

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    The Only Premier Builder offering the most included features within 5 miles of Samsung. This thoughtfully designed home showcases numerous upgrades throughout, including enhanced flooring with upgraded LVP and plush carpet, stylish upgraded tile, and elevated hardware finishes that add a touch of sophistication to every space. Enjoy the convenience of a pre-plumbed water softener loop and the rare advantage of being the only new build in Taylor offering natural gas—great for cooking enthusiasts and energy efficiency. With quality craftsmanship and high-end features included, this home stands out as a must-see opportunity in a rapidly growing area.

ⓘ 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: $1,269 · $106/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,849 · $404/mo
• Expected delta: +$3,581/yr (+$298/mo · 282.3%)

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,649
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,844
• − Property taxes: −$1,269
• − Insurance: −$1,325
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,212
• − Management: −$2,212
• − HOA: −$648
• − Depreciation: −$7,709
• Taxable loss: −$2,568
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$616
• After-tax cash flow: $2,542/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: Taylor ISD
• NCES district ID: 4842280
• Math proficiency: 20% ▼ -15.00%
• Reading proficiency: 27% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $45,330
• Composite: 20.35/100
• National rank: #8606
• State rank: #726 of 826 in TX

Livability — Taylor

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #312
• US rank: #7013

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Taylor, TX
• County: Williamson County · 680,029 people
• City population: 20,242
• Metro: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
• Population (ZIP): 20,242
• Household income: $78,568
• Rent vs Own: 23.4% rent · 76.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 371.0

Population outlook (Williamson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 699,027 people
• By 2030: 795,537 · +13.8%
• By 2040: 990,683 · +41.7%
• By 2050: 1,184,292 · +69.4%
• By 2075: 1,623,825 · +132.3%
• By 2100: 1,924,153 · +175.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: White 50% Hispanic / Latino 42% Two or more races 22% Black 5%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 37%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Italian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada
• Languages at home: 74% English-only · Spanish 23% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Williamson

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 48.0% · R 50.4% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +10.6pp toward D · 2008: -13.0pp · 2024: -2.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+2.5 2020: D+1.4 2016: R+9.9 2012: R+21.5 2008: R+13.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -108.71%
• Current HPI: 227.58
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.43%
• Metro: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, 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

-4.6% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-12 Price Changed $269,990 Unlock MLS
• 2026-04-22 Price Changed $274,990 Unlock MLS
• 2026-04-10 Listed $282,990 Unlock MLS

Property tax history

+0.8%/yr

Latest (2026): $1,269 · -14.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.