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The Mockingbird II Plan 🏗️ New Construction
F Composite 33.41
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  • Cash flow +8.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Schools +3.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +2.6/10.0
  • DSCR +2.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.0/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$220,990

The Mockingbird II Plan · Willis, TX 77318
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,689 sqft · SingleFamily · 152 Days on market
Excellent condition ↓ 5% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

The Mockingbird II displays an excellent use of space and packs a lot of home into its smartly designed single-story layout. A covered front porch leads into the foyer with access to the mud room off the garage. A dining area connects the expansive family room and kitchen at the rear of the home. The primary bedroom and bathroom are separate from the three secondary bedrooms, which share a bathroom and laundry room at the back of the home. A covered rear patio makes for the perfect outdoor entertainment area with options to expand the patio for even more space.

Key facts

  • Covered front porch
  • Covered rear patio
  • Dining area

Tags

COVERED FRONT PORCHMUD ROOMDINING AREAEXPANSIVE FAMILY ROOMCOVERED REAR PATIOOUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $220,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $258,055.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $221k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-239 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $196k (11.5% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $194k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 5.2% vs local median 4.2% in Willis — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 62/100 on livability (#933 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D+, amenities F.
  • Willis ISD (rural): math 33% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #458 of 826 in TX (top 55%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: C C Hardy El (math 32% / reading 29%, grade F, #2,464 of 4,322 statewide, top 58%, 752 students, 83% FRL); Lynn Lucas Middle (math 23% / reading 32%, grade F, #1,156 of 1,662 statewide, top 71%, 971 students, 74% FRL); Willis H S (math 19% / reading 46%, grade F, #1,029 of 1,632 statewide, top 64%, 2,521 students, 57% FRL) — zoned schools average 71% FRL vs 56% district-wide (16 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.1%/yr); 1387 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 54d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 13,259 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (1,402 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.
  • 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 152 days — a 12% lower offer ($194k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $194,471 (12.0% 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 152 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  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. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
5.18%
Cash-on-cash
-3.96%
DSCR
0.82
GRM
11.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$258,055
List price
$220,990
Delta
-14.36%
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
9734 Enclave Ridge Rd 0.11mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,689 (0%) 0mo $286,992 $170 90
9754 Enclave Ridge Rd 0.15mi 4/2.0 1,682 (-0%) 4mo $256,875 $153 89
12355 Sunset Canyon Way 0.26mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,689 (0%) 3mo $259,190 $153 80
12501 Falls Ct 0.18mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,705 (+1%) 7mo $269,900 $158 79
12529 Canyon Hill Dr 0.10mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,673 (-1%) 14mo $275,000 $164 77
9738 Enclave Ridge Rd 0.12mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,826 (+8%) 4mo $289,260 $158 72
9654 Live Oak Trl 0.39mi 4/2.0 1,521 (-10%) 6mo $220,000 $145 60
12525 Canyon Hill Dr 0.11mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,840 (+9%) 24mo $266,000 $145 55
9529 Maple Ridge Dr 0.44mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,740 (+3%) 20mo $159,990 $92 53
12168 Hairston Dr 0.52mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,792 (+6%) 16mo $155,000 $86 48
810 W Montgomery St 0.59mi 3/2.5 (-1) 1,658 (-2%) 23mo $390,000 $235 43
13038 Standing Oak Dr 0.50mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,456 (-14%) 23mo $177,500 $122 29

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
-26.4%
Equity multiple
0.13×
Total profit
$-62,718
Equity at exit
$38,477
10-year hold
IRR
-37.8%
Equity multiple
-0.33×
Total profit
$-96,212
Equity at exit
$22,312

Cash invested: $72,255 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
58 active · 15 under contract
Months of supply
13.9 mo (7%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$262,838 ($152/sqft)
Median days on market
71 d
This list price
14% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+0.7% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 77318

Home prices YoY
-32.7%
Rents YoY
-2.1%
Active inventory
1387
Price-to-rent
9.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,955 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,353
Tax est. 1.5%
$323 /mo · $3,871/yr
Insurance
$108
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$411
Net cashflow
$-239

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,257
Max offer price $223,520
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-60 -5% $-149 +0% $-239 +5% $-328 +10% $-417
Rent -10% $-393 -5% $-316 +0% $-239 +5% $-161 +10% $-84
Rate -1.0pp $-109 -0.5pp $-173 base $-239 +0.5pp $-306 +1.0pp $-374

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
$64,514
Closing costs
$7,742
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 6 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
9700 FM 1097 Rd W Willis, TX 2.0–3.0 2.0 1115 $1,455 $1.30 0d 6 0.21mi
505 Hines Ave Apt B Willis, TX 3.0 2.5 1665 $1,550 $0.93 3d 1 0.43mi
104 Turner Dr Willis, TX 3.0 2.0 1153 $1,700 $1.47 93d 1 0.75mi
314 Harbor Bend Ct Willis, TX 3.0 2.0 1311 $1,800 $1.37 93d 1 0.89mi
104 Runners ST Unit B Willis, TX 3.0 2.0 1213 $1,700 $1.40 54d 1 1.10mi
104 Runnels St Unit B Willis, TX 3.0 2.0 1213 $1,700 $1.40 43d 1 1.16mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $220,990 Active 152 DOM
  2. 2026-08-06
    days on market $220,990 Active 150 DOM
  3. 2026-08-05
    days on market $220,990 Active 149 DOM
  4. 2026-08-04
    days on market $220,990 Active 148 DOM
  5. 2026-08-03
    days on market $220,990 Active 147 DOM
  6. 2026-07-31
    days on market $220,990 Active 144 DOM
  7. 2026-07-30
    days on market $220,990 Active 142 DOM
  8. 2026-07-28
    days on market $220,990 Active 141 DOM
  9. 2026-07-26
    days on market $220,990 Active 139 DOM
  10. 2026-07-24
    days on market $220,990 Active 137 DOM
  11. 2026-07-23
    price $220,990 Active 136 DOM
  12. 2026-07-23
    days on market $217,990 Active 136 DOM
  13. 2026-07-22
    days on market $217,990 Active 135 DOM
  14. 2026-07-21
    days on market $217,990 Active 134 DOM
  15. 2026-07-20
    days on market $217,990 Active 133 DOM
  16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $217,990 Active 131 DOM
  17. 2026-07-18
    days on market $217,990 Active 130 DOM
  18. 2026-07-16
    days on market $217,990 Active 129 DOM
  19. 2026-07-15
    days on market $217,990 Active 128 DOM
  20. 2026-07-14
    days on market $217,990 Active 127 DOM
  21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $217,990 Active 126 DOM
  22. 2026-07-13
    days on market $217,990 Active 125 DOM
  23. 2026-07-11
    days on market $217,990 Active 124 DOM
  24. 2026-07-10
    days on market $217,990 Active 123 DOM
  25. 2026-07-09
    days on market $217,990 Active 122 DOM
  26. 2026-07-07
    days on market $217,990 Active 120 DOM
  27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $217,990 Active 119 DOM
  28. 2026-07-06
    days on market $217,990 Active 118 DOM
  29. 2026-07-05
    days on market $217,990 Active 117 DOM
  30. 2026-07-03
    days on market $217,990 Active 116 DOM
  31. 2026-07-02
    days on market $217,990 Active 115 DOM
  32. 2026-07-01
    days on market $217,990 Active 114 DOM
  33. 2026-06-30
    days on market $217,990 Active 113 DOM
  34. 2026-06-29
    days on market $217,990 Active 112 DOM
  35. 2026-06-28
    days on market $217,990 Active 111 DOM
  36. 2026-06-27
    days on market $217,990 Active 110 DOM
  37. 2026-06-26
    days on market $217,990 Active 109 DOM
  38. 2026-06-24
    days on market $217,990 Active 107 DOM
  39. 2026-06-22
    days on market $217,990 Active 105 DOM
  40. 2026-06-21
    days on market $217,990 Active 104 DOM
  41. 2026-06-18
    days on market $217,990 Active 101 DOM
  42. 2026-06-17
    days on market $217,990 Active 100 DOM
  43. 2026-06-16
    days on market $217,990 Active 99 DOM
  44. 2026-06-15
    days on market $217,990 Active 98 DOM
  45. 2026-06-13
    days on market $217,990 Active 96 DOM
  46. 2026-06-09
    days on market $217,990 Active 92 DOM
  47. 2026-06-08
    days on market $217,990 Active 91 DOM
  48. 2026-06-07
    days on market $217,990 Active 90 DOM
  49. 2026-06-04
    days on market $217,990 Active 87 DOM
  50. 2026-06-03
    days on market $217,990 Active 86 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% 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
$23,464
− Mortgage interest
−$14,455
− Property taxes
−$3,871
− Insurance
−$1,290
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,877
− Management
−$1,877
− Depreciation
−$7,507
Taxable loss
−$7,414
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,779
After-tax cash flow
$-1,085/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 1 photo

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

The Mockingbird II Plan in Willis, TX is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or maintenance needed. It offers a smartly designed single-story layout and is move-in ready with high potential for value enhancement through minor updates.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both New flooring in bathrooms and kitchen — Improves functionality and aesthetics
  • Both New lighting fixtures — Enhances interior aesthetics and energy efficiency
F Composite school gradezoned avg 30/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary C C Hardy El F TX #2,464/4,322 Nat'l #26,279/41,679 Middle Lynn Lucas Middle F TX #1,156/1,662 Nat'l #9,659/14,009 High Willis H S F TX #1,029/1,632 Nat'l #10,333/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Willis ISD
NCES district ID
4845900
Math proficiency
33% ▼ -15.00%
Reading proficiency
40% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$57,828
Composite
32.32/100
National rank
#5746
State rank
#458 of 826 in TX
C Composite livability gradescore 62/100

Livability — Willis

Score
62/100
State rank
#933
US rank
#16579

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Willis, TX
County
Montgomery County · 713,896 people
City population
38,421
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
20,792
Household income
$92,415
Rent vs Own
19.3% rent · 80.7% own
Severe rent burden
0% of renters

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 (72%)
Race & ethnicity
White 72% Hispanic / Latino 17% Two or more races 14% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 12%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 4% Slovak 2% Serbian 2%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 10%

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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Price history

-5.2% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-14 Price Changed $217,990 Zillow
  • 2026-05-04 Price Changed $232,990 Zillow
  • 2026-03-09 Listed $229,990 Zillow

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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