15919 Walnut Shores Dr · Houston, TX
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 111°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 24 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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).
- Cash flow +12.0/30.0
- ARV discount +11.2/15.0
- 1% rule +4.7/10.0
- Appreciation +4.2/10.0
- Schools +3.9/10.0
- Livability +3.7/5.0
- DSCR +3.6/10.0
- Rent growth +2.7/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
$319,900
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to this stunning one-story home in the desirable Lakeshore neighborhood! This property boasts numerous upgrades, such as a new roof, upgraded AC, fresh carpet, a new water heater, and a new fence, all situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac. The open concept living space seamlessly connects the kitchen to the living area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2353 square feet of living space, this home offers both comfort and style. Don't miss out on this opportunity - schedule a viewing today before it's gone!
Key facts
- 7,217 sq ft lot
- 2 garage spots
- Community pool
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $320k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-73 ($-880/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $307k (4.1% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $311k (2.8% below list).
- Recommended offer: $307k (4.1% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
- Cap rate 6.0% vs local median 3.2% 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: schools D, crime F.
- Humble ISD (urban): math 38% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #262 of 826 in TX (top 32%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents flat; 337 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($95k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-1.6%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 46 days — a 3% lower offer ($310k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 4 sale attempts since 16y 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
- 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 46 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 4% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.97% ✗
- Cap rate
- 6.02%
- Cash-on-cash
- -0.98%
- DSCR
- 0.96
- GRM
- 8.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $348,161
- List price
- $319,900
- Delta
- -8.12%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13014 Barkley Bend Ln | 0.17mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,329 (-1%) | 1mo | $330,000 | $142 | 84 |
| 12926 Barkley Bend Ln | 0.24mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,364 (+0%) | 1mo | $339,900 | $144 | 82 |
| 16631 Polletts Cove Ct | 0.52mi | 3/2.5 | 2,396 (+2%) | 2mo | $372,500 | $155 | 69 |
| 15842 Lost Anchor Way Ln | 0.35mi | 4/2.5 (+1) | 2,280 (-3%) | 5mo | $250,000 | $110 | 68 |
| 15826 Lost Anchor Way Ln | 0.37mi | 4/2.5 (+1) | 2,192 (-7%) | 4mo | $235,000 | $107 | 61 |
| 16007 Angler Bend Dr | 0.07mi | 4/3.0 (+1) | 2,674 (+14%) | 5mo | $349,786 | $131 | 60 |
| 13110 Sierra National Dr | 0.53mi | 4/3.0 (+1) | 2,396 (+2%) | 5mo | $409,999 | $171 | 59 |
| 13002 Fernbank Forest Dr | 0.74mi | 4/2.0 (+1) | 2,372 (+1%) | 4mo | $424,000 | $179 | 56 |
| 13018 Sierra National Dr | 0.59mi | 4/3.0 (+1) | 2,474 (+5%) | 4mo | $405,000 | $164 | 52 |
| 15615 Tindary Meadow Ct | 0.66mi | 3/2.0 | 2,673 (+14%) | 2mo | $350,000 | $131 | 45 |
| 13202 Clover Creek Point Ln | 0.70mi | 4/3.5 (+1) | 2,524 (+7%) | 1mo | $375,000 | $149 | 43 |
| 13303 Canton Cliff Ct Ct | 0.68mi | 4/3.5 (+1) | 2,543 (+8%) | 6mo | $349,999 | $138 | 39 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-1.59% appreciation · 0.92% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -12.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.52×
- Total profit
- $-43,255
- Equity at exit
- $68,321
- IRR
- -7.3%
- Equity multiple
- 0.44×
- Total profit
- $-50,114
- Equity at exit
- $64,407
Cash invested: $89,572 (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
ZIP-level market 77044
- Home prices YoY
- -0.7%
- Rents YoY
- 0.9%
- Active inventory
- 337
- Price-to-rent
- 8.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $3,108 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,678
- Tax from tax record
- −$641 /mo · $7,689/yr
- Insurance
- −$133
- HOA
- −$77
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$653
- Net cashflow
- $-73
Break-even live
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
- $79,975
- Closing costs
- $9,597
- 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?
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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?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 10 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16614 Spirit Lake Ct Houston, TX | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2374 | $2,395 | $1.01 | 24d | 1 | 0.77mi |
| 16807 Hemlock Grove Dr Humble, TX | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2476 | $3,100 | $1.25 | 43d | 1 | 0.81mi |
| 12731 Arcola Valley Ct Houston, TX | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2663 | $2,716 | $1.02 | 5d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 15410 Rosehill Summit Ln Houston, TX | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2631 | $5,000 | $1.90 | 1d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 16848 W Lake Houston Pkwy Humble, TX | 3.0 | 1.0–2.5 | 1128 | $2,563 | $2.27 | 1d | 28 | 1.00mi |
| 15614 Countesswells Dr Unit NA Humble, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2620 | $3,350 | $1.28 | 43d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 15614 Countesswells Dr Humble, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2620 | $3,150 | $1.20 | 2d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 13513 Northline Lake Dr Houston, TX | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2034 | $2,800 | $1.38 | 43d | 1 | 1.27mi |
| 12643 Jamestown Crossing Ln Humble, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2450 | $4,995 | $2.04 | 24d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 16411 Little Pine Creek Dr Humble, TX | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2646 | $2,976 | $1.12 | 5d | 1 | 1.29mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $77 · $924/yr
- Likely covers
- water
Listing history 12 events
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2026-04-25price $319,900 559-char remark
Show marketing remark (559 chars)
Welcome to this stunning one-story home in the desirable Lakeshore neighborhood! This property boasts numerous upgrades, such as a new roof, upgraded AC, fresh carpet, a new water heater, and a new fence, all situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac. The open concept living space seamlessly connects the kitchen to the living area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2353 square feet of living space, this home offers both comfort and style. Don't miss out on this opportunity - schedule a viewing today before it's gone!
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2026-04-11$324,900 Active 559-char remark
Show marketing remark (559 chars)
Welcome to this stunning one-story home in the desirable Lakeshore neighborhood! This property boasts numerous upgrades, such as a new roof, upgraded AC, fresh carpet, a new water heater, and a new fence, all situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac. The open concept living space seamlessly connects the kitchen to the living area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2353 square feet of living space, this home offers both comfort and style. Don't miss out on this opportunity - schedule a viewing today before it's gone!
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2013-09-03soldstatus
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2013-08-29soldstatus Sold 402-char remark
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BETTER THAN NEW--THIS GORGEOUS 1 STORY HOME WONT LAST! NEW WOOD FLOORS INSTALLED 6-15-2013. GOURMET ISLAND KITCHEN W/ UPGRADED GRANITE AND LOADS OF CABINET SPACE-CERAMIC TILE-EXTENDED ENTRY-4 BEDROOMS-FORMAL LIVING AND FORMAL DINING ROOM COULD BE FLEX ROOM OR GAMEROOM-VERY OPEN CONCEPT THAT APPEALS TO ALL BUYERS-ENERYGY EFFICIENT EXTRAS AND 2 FULL BATHS-EXCELLENT HUMBLE SCHOOLS AND CLOSE TO BELTWAY-
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2013-08-03status Pending 402-char remark
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BETTER THAN NEW--THIS GORGEOUS 1 STORY HOME WONT LAST! NEW WOOD FLOORS INSTALLED 6-15-2013. GOURMET ISLAND KITCHEN W/ UPGRADED GRANITE AND LOADS OF CABINET SPACE-CERAMIC TILE-EXTENDED ENTRY-4 BEDROOMS-FORMAL LIVING AND FORMAL DINING ROOM COULD BE FLEX ROOM OR GAMEROOM-VERY OPEN CONCEPT THAT APPEALS TO ALL BUYERS-ENERYGY EFFICIENT EXTRAS AND 2 FULL BATHS-EXCELLENT HUMBLE SCHOOLS AND CLOSE TO BELTWAY-
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2013-07-26status Option Pending 402-char remark
Show marketing remark (402 chars)
BETTER THAN NEW--THIS GORGEOUS 1 STORY HOME WONT LAST! NEW WOOD FLOORS INSTALLED 6-15-2013. GOURMET ISLAND KITCHEN W/ UPGRADED GRANITE AND LOADS OF CABINET SPACE-CERAMIC TILE-EXTENDED ENTRY-4 BEDROOMS-FORMAL LIVING AND FORMAL DINING ROOM COULD BE FLEX ROOM OR GAMEROOM-VERY OPEN CONCEPT THAT APPEALS TO ALL BUYERS-ENERYGY EFFICIENT EXTRAS AND 2 FULL BATHS-EXCELLENT HUMBLE SCHOOLS AND CLOSE TO BELTWAY-
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2013-06-20$199,800 Active 402-char remark
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BETTER THAN NEW--THIS GORGEOUS 1 STORY HOME WONT LAST! NEW WOOD FLOORS INSTALLED 6-15-2013. GOURMET ISLAND KITCHEN W/ UPGRADED GRANITE AND LOADS OF CABINET SPACE-CERAMIC TILE-EXTENDED ENTRY-4 BEDROOMS-FORMAL LIVING AND FORMAL DINING ROOM COULD BE FLEX ROOM OR GAMEROOM-VERY OPEN CONCEPT THAT APPEALS TO ALL BUYERS-ENERYGY EFFICIENT EXTRAS AND 2 FULL BATHS-EXCELLENT HUMBLE SCHOOLS AND CLOSE TO BELTWAY-
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2012-05-22historical
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2011-12-20$169,900
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2011-07-21soldstatus
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2011-07-13historical
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2010-09-02$224,642
ⓘ 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
- $7,689 · $641/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $7,689 · $641/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 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
- $37,295
- − Mortgage interest
- −$17,919
- − Property taxes
- −$7,689
- − Insurance
- −$1,600
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,984
- − Management
- −$2,984
- − HOA
- −$924
- − Depreciation
- −$9,306
- Taxable loss
- −$6,110
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,466
- After-tax cash flow
- $586/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
- Humble ISD
- NCES district ID
- 4823910
- Math proficiency
- 38% ▼ -11.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 44% ▼ -7.00%
- Median HH income
- $83,946
- Composite
- 38.55/100
- National rank
- #4171
- State rank
- #262 of 826 in TX
Livability — Houston
- Score
- 74/100
- State rank
- #184
- US rank
- #4771
Category grades
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)
- 58,347
- Household income
- $95,000
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1332.0
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
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 44% Black 32% White 19% Two or more races 18% Native American 2% Asian 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 36%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1% Iranian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 18% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 61% English-only · Spanish 35% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%
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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -1.59%
- Current HPI
- 215.5736
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 0.92%
- 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 |
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| Technology | 5 | $198B |
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| Engineering / Construction | 4 | $72B |
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| Energy Services | 3 | $60B |
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| Utilities | 3 | $41B |
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| Healthcare | 2 | $330B |
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Price history
+42.4% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-25 Price Changed $319,900 HARMLS
- 2026-04-11 Listed $324,900 HARMLS
- 2013-09-03 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
- 2013-08-29 Sold (MLS) — HARMLS
- 2013-08-03 Pending — HARMLS
- 2013-07-26 Pending — HARMLS
- 2013-06-20 Listed $199,800 HARMLS
- 2012-05-22 Listing Removed — HARMLS
- 2011-12-20 Listed $169,900 HARMLS
- 2011-07-21 Sold (MLS) — HARMLS
- 2011-07-13 Listing Removed — HARMLS
- 2010-09-02 Listed $224,642 HARMLS
Property tax history
+19.5%/yrLatest (2025): $7,689 · -0.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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