The Kettering II Plan · La Marque, TX 77568

$254,990

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,640 sqft · SingleFamily · 729 Days on market

Good condition ↓ 4% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the F 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 +7.7/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Schools +2.6/10.0
• 1% rule +2.3/10.0
• DSCR +1.8/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

The Kettering II is a single-story home featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An open-concept kitchen, breakfast, and family room is at the heart of this efficient plan, while the bedrooms and bathrooms afford privacy, especially the primary suite at the rear of the home. The formal living room at the front of the home can be optioned into a home office/study or a formal dining room. A large covered rear patio completes the Kettering II, making it the perfect plan for a family looking to enjoy every aspect of their new home.

Key facts

• Open-concept kitchen
• Large covered patio
• 2 parking spots

Tags

• OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN
• LARGE COVERED PATIO

🏗️ New construction. The $254,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $289,803.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $255k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-340 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $241k (5.6% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $211k (17.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $211k (17.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 59/100 on livability (#1,136 in TX) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D, crime F, amenities F.
• Hitchcock ISD (suburban): math 28% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #628 of 826 in TX (top 76%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 72% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Hitchcock Pri (453 students, 85% FRL); Crosby Middle (math 25% / reading 33%, grade F, #1,103 of 1,662 statewide, top 67%, 410 students, 84% FRL); Hitchcock H S (math 47% / reading 47%, grade D-, #591 of 1,632 statewide, top 38%, 470 students, 77% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+4.0%/yr); 661 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,258 units permitted in Galveston County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($75k/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 $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Galveston County population projected at +43% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 729 days — a 12% lower offer ($224k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $210,517 (17.4% 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 729 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 17% 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 F-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. 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?
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: 0.73% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.89%
• Cash-on-cash: -5.02%
• DSCR: 0.78
• GRM: 11.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $289,803
• List price: $254,990
• Delta: -12.01%
• 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
648 Burlina Rd	0.04mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,676 (+2%)	1mo	$249,990	$149	88
652 Burlina Rd	0.04mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,716 (+5%)	1mo	$255,190	$149	85
644 Burlina Rd	0.04mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,716 (+5%)	1mo	$275,990	$161	84
805 Apple Blossom Dr	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,501 (-8%)	1mo	$269,990	$180	79
1106 Radiant Ave	0.48mi	3/2.0	1,548 (-6%)	1mo	$265,990	$172	68
996 Camellia Hills Ln	0.46mi	3/2.0	1,526 (-7%)	1mo	$239,000	$157	66
1109 Black Rail St	0.49mi	3/2.0	1,526 (-7%)	1mo	$245,000	$161	65
1074 Garnet Star Dr	0.55mi	3/2.0	1,732 (+6%)	0mo	$295,990	$171	64
1233 Sacred Light Ln	0.54mi	3/2.0	1,491 (-9%)	0mo	$252,990	$170	60
1305 Blue Moon Ln	0.57mi	3/2.0	1,491 (-9%)	1mo	$257,990	$173	57
862 Sand Crab Ln	0.46mi	3/2.0	1,873 (+14%)	1mo	$255,000	$136	54
1341 Blue Moon Ln	0.53mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,872 (+14%)	1mo	$295,990	$158	46

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 · 3.95% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -23.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.18×
• Total profit: $-66,532
• Equity at exit: $43,211

10-year hold

• IRR: -16.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.05×
• Total profit: $-77,165
• Equity at exit: $25,057

Cash invested: $81,145 (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 77568

• Home prices YoY: -22.7%
• Rents YoY: 4.0%
• Active inventory: 661
• Price-to-rent: 10.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,105 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,520
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$362 /mo · $4,347/yr
• Insurance: −$121
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$442
• Net cashflow: $-340

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,535

Max offer price $240,652

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-139	-5% $-240	+0% $-340	+5% $-440	+10% $-540
Rent	-10% $-506	-5% $-423	+0% $-340	+5% $-257	+10% $-173
Rate	-1.0pp $-194	-0.5pp $-266	base $-340	+0.5pp $-415	+1.0pp $-491

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: $72,451
• Closing costs: $8,694
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 4 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
453 Maple Bend Ln La Marque, TX	3.0	2.0	1860	$2,071	$1.11	22d	1	0.60mi
9001 Glacier Ave Texas City, TX	2.0	2.0	1062	$1,180	$1.11	0d	4	0.91mi
8208 Ash Rd Texas City, TX	4.0	2.0	1701	$1,795	$1.06	45d	1	1.43mi
14403 Daniel Shores Dr La Marque, TX	4.0	3.0–3.5	1872	$2,600	$1.39	0d	12	1.45mi

Listing history 20 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $254,990 Active 729 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $254,990 Active 726 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $254,990 Active 725 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $254,990 Active 724 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $254,990 Active 723 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $254,990 Active 721 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $254,990 Active 720 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $254,990 Active 717 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $254,990 Active 716 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $254,990 Active 715 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $254,990 Active 712 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $254,990 Active 711 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $254,990 Active 710 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $254,990 Active 709 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $254,990 Active 708 DOM
16. 2025-08-05
    price $254,990 541-char remark

    Show marketing remark (541 chars)

    The Kettering II is a single-story home featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An open-concept kitchen, breakfast, and family room is at the heart of this efficient plan, while the bedrooms and bathrooms afford privacy, especially the primary suite at the rear of the home. The formal living room at the front of the home can be optioned into a home office/study or a formal dining room. A large covered rear patio completes the Kettering II, making it the perfect plan for a family looking to enjoy every aspect of their new home.

17. 2025-07-23
    price $252,990 541-char remark

    Show marketing remark (541 chars)

    The Kettering II is a single-story home featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An open-concept kitchen, breakfast, and family room is at the heart of this efficient plan, while the bedrooms and bathrooms afford privacy, especially the primary suite at the rear of the home. The formal living room at the front of the home can be optioned into a home office/study or a formal dining room. A large covered rear patio completes the Kettering II, making it the perfect plan for a family looking to enjoy every aspect of their new home.

18. 2025-02-04
    price $247,990 541-char remark

    Show marketing remark (541 chars)

    The Kettering II is a single-story home featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An open-concept kitchen, breakfast, and family room is at the heart of this efficient plan, while the bedrooms and bathrooms afford privacy, especially the primary suite at the rear of the home. The formal living room at the front of the home can be optioned into a home office/study or a formal dining room. A large covered rear patio completes the Kettering II, making it the perfect plan for a family looking to enjoy every aspect of their new home.

19. 2024-12-05
    price $254,990 541-char remark

    Show marketing remark (541 chars)

    The Kettering II is a single-story home featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An open-concept kitchen, breakfast, and family room is at the heart of this efficient plan, while the bedrooms and bathrooms afford privacy, especially the primary suite at the rear of the home. The formal living room at the front of the home can be optioned into a home office/study or a formal dining room. A large covered rear patio completes the Kettering II, making it the perfect plan for a family looking to enjoy every aspect of their new home.

20. 2024-06-22
    listed $264,990 Active 541-char remark

    Show marketing remark (541 chars)

    The Kettering II is a single-story home featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An open-concept kitchen, breakfast, and family room is at the heart of this efficient plan, while the bedrooms and bathrooms afford privacy, especially the primary suite at the rear of the home. The formal living room at the front of the home can be optioned into a home office/study or a formal dining room. A large covered rear patio completes the Kettering II, making it the perfect plan for a family looking to enjoy every aspect of their new home.

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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,262
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,234
• − Property taxes: −$4,347
• − Insurance: −$1,449
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,021
• − Management: −$2,021
• − Depreciation: −$8,431
• Taxable loss: −$9,240
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,218
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,858/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 · 6 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

The Kettering II is a well-maintained single-story home with good curb appeal and interior condition. Minor cosmetic updates can further enhance its value and attract more potential buyers.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and increase the home's value.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can improve the home's curb appeal and attract more potential buyers.
• Both Interior touch-ups — Fresh paint and minor touch-ups can improve the home's appearance and attract more potential buyers.
• Rental HVAC maintenance — A well-maintained HVAC system can attract more renters and reduce utility costs.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and increase the home's value. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhanced landscaping can improve the home's curb appeal and attract more potential buyers. ↑
• Both Interior touch-ups — Fresh paint and minor touch-ups can improve the home's appearance and attract more potential buyers. ↑
• Rental HVAC maintenance — A well-maintained HVAC system can attract more renters and reduce utility costs. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Hitchcock ISD
• NCES district ID: 4823310
• Math proficiency: 28% ▼ -2.00%
• Reading proficiency: 31% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $47,041
• Composite: 25.5/100
• National rank: #7439
• State rank: #628 of 826 in TX

Livability — La Marque

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #1136
• US rank: #20037

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: La Marque, TX
• County: Galveston County · 357,330 people
• City population: 49,936
• Metro: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
• Population (ZIP): 23,083
• Household income: $74,694
• Rent vs Own: 28.0% rent · 72.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 700.0

Population outlook (Galveston County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 390,640 people
• By 2030: 425,226 · +8.9%
• By 2040: 493,765 · +26.4%
• By 2050: 559,698 · +43.3%
• By 2075: 719,260 · +84.1%
• By 2100: 819,628 · +109.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
• Race & ethnicity: White 37% Hispanic / Latino 29% Black 26% Two or more races 17% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 22% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada
• Languages at home: 77% English-only · Spanish 21% Tagalog/Filipino 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Galveston

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+27.4) · D 35.7% · R 63.1% · Other 1.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -7.9pp toward R · 2008: -19.5pp · 2024: -27.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+27.4 2020: R+22.6 2016: R+22.6 2012: R+26.9 2008: R+19.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -69.39%
• Current HPI: 236.0239
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.95%
• 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
▸Energy	16	$1,198B
▸Technology	5	$198B
▸Engineering / Construction	4	$72B
▸Energy Services	3	$60B
▸Utilities	3	$41B
▸Healthcare	2	$330B

Price history

-3.8% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2025-08-05 Price Changed $254,990 Zillow
• 2025-07-23 Price Changed $252,990 Zillow
• 2025-02-04 Price Changed $247,990 Zillow
• 2024-12-05 Price Changed $254,990 Zillow
• 2024-06-22 Listed $264,990 Zillow