1743W Plan · The Woodlands, TX 77354

$351,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,743 sqft · SingleFamily · 357 Days on market

$202/sqft · at area comps Est $350k · at est. ↓ 4% since listing

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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).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.2/15.0
• Cash flow +6.7/30.0
• Livability +4.5/5.0
• Schools +3.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +1.7/10.0
• DSCR +0.9/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

Key facts

• Generous island
• Dual vanities
• Double-door entry

Tags

• 11-FOOT ROTUNDA CEILING
• OPEN KITCHEN
• CORNER WALK-IN PANTRY
• GENEROUS ISLAND
• DOUBLE-DOOR ENTRY
• DUAL VANITIES

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $352k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-566 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $270k (23.3% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $236k (32.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $236k (32.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 4.4% vs local median 2.3% in The Woodlands — 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 91/100 on livability (#1 in TX, #47 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: schools A+, amenities A+, commute A+; Watch: cost of living D-.
• Magnolia ISD (rural): math 42% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #247 of 826 in TX (top 30%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 1604 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 13,259 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (1,402 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $38k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $35k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Montgomery County population projected at +65% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$60k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 357 days — a 12% lower offer ($310k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts 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.

Recommended offer $236,191 (32.9% 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 357 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 33% 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 A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
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: 0.67% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.36%
• Cash-on-cash: -6.89%
• DSCR: 0.69
• GRM: 12.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $349,900
• List price: $351,900
• Delta: 0.57%
• 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
29961 Stony Forest Dr	0.13mi	3/2.5	1,722 (-1%)	1mo	$349,900	$203	89
30414 Creek Valley Ct	0.15mi	3/2.5	1,743 (0%)	4mo	$339,900	$195	88
29930 Stony Forest Dr	0.05mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,736 (-0%)	3mo	$359,900	$207	86
29977 Stony Forest Dr	0.16mi	3/2.5	1,743 (0%)	6mo	$349,900	$201	85
30410 Creek Valley Ct	0.15mi	3/2.5	1,722 (-1%)	6mo	$349,900	$203	84
29934 Stony Forest Dr	0.06mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,785 (+2%)	1mo	$314,900	$176	84
29973 Stony Forest Dr	0.15mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,736 (-0%)	6mo	$349,900	$202	79
30314 Ruby Forest Ct	0.19mi	3/2.0	1,650 (-5%)	5mo	$324,900	$197	78
29946 Stony Forest Dr	0.08mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,866 (+7%)	2mo	$359,990	$193	74
29985 Stony Forest Dr	0.18mi	3/3.0	1,856 (+6%)	4mo	$349,990	$189	73
30309 Ruby Forest Ct	0.16mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,878 (+8%)	4mo	$349,900	$186	68
30027 Black Cherry St	0.60mi	3/2.0	1,550 (-11%)	4mo	$239,900	$155	50

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 · 0.32% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 18.7%
• Equity multiple: 2.52×
• Total profit: $149,438
• Equity at exit: $317,019

10-year hold

• IRR: 16.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.64×
• Total profit: $457,231
• Equity at exit: $683,664

Cash invested: $98,532 (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 77354

• Home prices YoY: 2.4%
• Rents YoY: 0.3%
• Active inventory: 1604
• Price-to-rent: 12.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,362 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,845
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$440 /mo · $5,278/yr
• Insurance: −$147
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$496
• Net cashflow: $-566

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,078

Max offer price $270,000

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-323	-5% $-444	+0% $-566	+5% $-688	+10% $-809
Rent	-10% $-753	-5% $-659	+0% $-566	+5% $-473	+10% $-379
Rate	-1.0pp $-389	-0.5pp $-476	base $-566	+0.5pp $-657	+1.0pp $-750

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: $87,975
• Closing costs: $10,557
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
30314 Ruby Forest Ct Magnolia, TX	3.0	2.0	1650	$2,595	$1.57	44d	1	0.17mi
12035 Noble Wood Village DR Magnolia, TX	4.0	2.5	1979	$2,150	$1.09	44d	1	0.92mi

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $351,900 Active 357 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   pricedays on market $351,900 Active 356 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $338,900 Active 355 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $338,900 Active 354 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $338,900 Active 352 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $338,900 Active 348 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $338,900 Active 347 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $338,900 Active 346 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   pricedays on market $338,900 Active 343 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $334,900 Active 342 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $334,900 Active 341 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $334,900 Active 340 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $334,900 Active 339 DOM
14. 2026-05-06
    price $334,900 589-char remark

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    Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

15. 2026-01-17
    price $330,900 589-char remark

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    Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

16. 2025-07-08
    price $348,900 589-char remark

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    Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

17. 2025-07-03
    status Active 589-char remark

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    Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

18. 2025-05-03
    historical 589-char remark

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    Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

19. 2025-04-25
    listed $347,900 Active 589-char remark

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    Entry with 11-foot rotunda ceiling leads to open kitchen, dining area, and family room. Kitchen features 5-burner gas cooktop, corner walk-in pantry, and generous island with built-in seating space. Primary suite includes double-door entry to primary bath with dual vanities, separate glass-enclosed shower, and large walk-in closet. Home office with French doors set at back entrance. Large windows, extra closets, and bonus mud room add to this spacious three-bedroom home. Covered backyard patio. Two-car garage. Representative Images. Features and specifications may vary by community.

ⓘ 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: $28,343
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,712
• − Property taxes: −$5,278
• − Insurance: −$1,760
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,267
• − Management: −$2,267
• − Depreciation: −$10,237
• Taxable loss: −$13,179
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$3,163
• After-tax cash flow: $-3,629/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: Magnolia ISD
• NCES district ID: 4828740
• Math proficiency: 42% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 45% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $71,692
• Composite: 39.46/100
• National rank: #3958
• State rank: #247 of 826 in TX

Livability — The Woodlands

• Score: 91/100
• State rank: #1
• US rank: #47

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Montgomery County · 663,713 people
• City population: 106,505
• Metro: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
• Population (ZIP): 44,900
• Household income: $112,504
• Rent vs Own: 20.1% rent · 79.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 586.0

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 (66%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 66% Hispanic / Latino 25% Two or more races 18% Black 3% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 14% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4% Slovak 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 83% English-only · Spanish 15% Other Indo-European 1% German/W. Germanic 1%

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

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 12.09%
• Current HPI: 512.87
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.32%
• 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

-3.7% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-06 Price Changed $334,900 Zillow
• 2026-01-17 Price Changed $330,900 Zillow
• 2025-07-08 Price Changed $348,900 Zillow
• 2025-07-03 Relisted — Zillow
• 2025-05-03 Delisted — Zillow
• 2025-04-25 Listed $347,900 Zillow