1310 Lorraine St · Houston, TX 77009

$450,000

5 bd · 1.0 ba · 4,066 sqft · MultiFamily · 525 Days on market

Built 1945 4,650 sqft lot $111/sqft · 12% above area Est $402k · 12% over

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.7/5.0
• Schools +2.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• ARV discount +2.2/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

Attention all Real Estate Entrepreneurs looking for your next MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT! Unlock its potential for great CASHFLOW! JUST 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN HOUSTON and a short walk to the Metro Rail/Bus Station, This property is strategically positioned to capitalize on the thriving rental market. This Craftsman-built 2 story structure is 4066 sf. The 1st floor features 5 bedrooms, huge living/dining rooms, kitchen, laundry room, and one full bath. Upstairs has a separate entrance and the 6 rental units share 2 bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, and a big balcony. Keep it as is for immediate cashflow, house hack, or let your imagination be your guide. Redevelop it into 2 to 4 luxury rental units or take advantage of the 1000s of residential neighbors by making it a mixed use retail below and rental above. Close to great restaurants, entertainment, and everything downtown including quick access to all the major highways to get you where you need to go. Make your appointment today.

Key facts

• Separate entrance
• Big balcony
• 6 rental units

Tags

• MULTI FAMILY PROPERTY
• 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN
• SHORT WALK TO METRO RAIL
• SEPARATE ENTRANCE
• 6 RENTAL UNITS
• BIG BALCONY

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 5-bed/1.0-bath multifamily listed at $450k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($34k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $450k).
• Recommended offer: $396k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.8% 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.
• Houston ISD (urban): math 27% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #593 of 826 in TX (top 72%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 71% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 595 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $7,505/mo this rent would consume 108% of the median local household income ($83k/yr) (locally 994% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $14k 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.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.8% rent growth), your $126k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 525 days — a 12% lower offer ($396k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 19y 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

• Watch-outs: built in 1945 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $396,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 525 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1945 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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. 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. 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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.67% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.81%
• Cash-on-cash: 26.85%
• DSCR: 2.19
• GRM: 5.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $402,367
• List price: $450,000
• Delta: 11.84%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 8 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.84% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 18.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.72×
• Total profit: $90,777
• Equity at exit: $67,096

10-year hold

• IRR: 25.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.97×
• Total profit: $247,964
• Equity at exit: $38,908

Cash invested: $126,000 (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 77009

• Rents YoY: 0.8%
• Active inventory: 595
• Price-to-rent: 30.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $7,505 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,360
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$562 /mo · $6,750/yr
• Insurance: −$188
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,576
• Net cashflow: $2,819

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,937

Max offer price $450,000

Occupancy floor 57%

6-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 6× units	1	1	$7,506
Total (6 units)			$7,505

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: $112,500
• Closing costs: $13,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 24 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $450,000 Active 525 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $450,000 Active 524 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $450,000 Active 523 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $450,000 Active 522 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $450,000 Active 520 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $450,000 Active 516 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $450,000 Active 515 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $450,000 Active 514 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $450,000 Active 511 DOM
10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $450,000 Active 508 DOM
11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $450,000 Active 507 DOM
12. 2026-05-15
    status Active 1000-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1000 chars)

    Attention all Real Estate Entrepreneurs looking for your next MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT! Unlock its potential for great CASHFLOW! JUST 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN HOUSTON and a short walk to the Metro Rail/Bus Station, This property is strategically positioned to capitalize on the thriving rental market. This Craftsman-built 2 story structure is 4066 sf. The 1st floor features 5 bedrooms, huge living/dining rooms, kitchen, laundry room, and one full bath. Upstairs has a separate entrance and the 6 rental units share 2 bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, and a big balcony. Keep it as is for immediate cashflow, house hack, or let your imagination be your guide. Redevelop it into 2 to 4 luxury rental units or take advantage of the 1000s of residential neighbors by making it a mixed use retail below and rental above. Close to great restaurants, entertainment, and everything downtown including quick access to all the major highways to get you where you need to go. Make your appointment today.

13. 2026-05-14
    historical 1000-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1000 chars)

    Attention all Real Estate Entrepreneurs looking for your next MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT! Unlock its potential for great CASHFLOW! JUST 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN HOUSTON and a short walk to the Metro Rail/Bus Station, This property is strategically positioned to capitalize on the thriving rental market. This Craftsman-built 2 story structure is 4066 sf. The 1st floor features 5 bedrooms, huge living/dining rooms, kitchen, laundry room, and one full bath. Upstairs has a separate entrance and the 6 rental units share 2 bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, and a big balcony. Keep it as is for immediate cashflow, house hack, or let your imagination be your guide. Redevelop it into 2 to 4 luxury rental units or take advantage of the 1000s of residential neighbors by making it a mixed use retail below and rental above. Close to great restaurants, entertainment, and everything downtown including quick access to all the major highways to get you where you need to go. Make your appointment today.

14. 2025-01-08
    listed $450,000 Active 1000-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1000 chars)

    Attention all Real Estate Entrepreneurs looking for your next MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT! Unlock its potential for great CASHFLOW! JUST 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN HOUSTON and a short walk to the Metro Rail/Bus Station, This property is strategically positioned to capitalize on the thriving rental market. This Craftsman-built 2 story structure is 4066 sf. The 1st floor features 5 bedrooms, huge living/dining rooms, kitchen, laundry room, and one full bath. Upstairs has a separate entrance and the 6 rental units share 2 bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, and a big balcony. Keep it as is for immediate cashflow, house hack, or let your imagination be your guide. Redevelop it into 2 to 4 luxury rental units or take advantage of the 1000s of residential neighbors by making it a mixed use retail below and rental above. Close to great restaurants, entertainment, and everything downtown including quick access to all the major highways to get you where you need to go. Make your appointment today.

15. 2024-03-12
    historical
16. 2024-02-29
    price $497,500
17. 2024-02-21
    price $529,750
18. 2024-02-08
    listed $545,000 Active
19. 2009-03-05
    historical
20. 2008-04-02
    listed $325,000
21. 2007-12-01
    historical
22. 2007-07-16
    listed $450,000
23. 2007-07-16
    historical
24. 2007-06-01
    listed $450,000

ⓘ 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: $90,060
• − Mortgage interest: −$25,207
• − Property taxes: −$6,750
• − Insurance: −$2,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$7,205
• − Management: −$7,205
• − Depreciation: −$13,091
• Taxable income: $28,352
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$6,805
• After-tax cash flow: $27,025/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: Houston ISD
• NCES district ID: 4823640
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 35% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $46,054
• Composite: 26.63/100
• National rank: #7173
• State rank: #593 of 826 in TX

Livability — Houston

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #184
• US rank: #4771

Category grades

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

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): 35,769
• Household income: $83,148
• Rent vs Own: 42.4% rent · 57.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 994.0

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 0.60)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 53% White 33% Two or more races 22% Black 8% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 46%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 20% · Canada
• Languages at home: 55% English-only · Spanish 40% Other Indo-European 2% Other Asian/Pacific 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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -533.57%
• Current HPI: 219.5037
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.84%
• 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

+0.0% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Relisted — HARMLS
• 2026-05-14 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2025-01-08 Listed $450,000 HARMLS
• 2024-03-12 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2024-02-29 Price Changed $497,500 HARMLS
• 2024-02-21 Price Changed $529,750 HARMLS
• 2024-02-08 Listed $545,000 HARMLS
• 2009-03-05 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2008-04-02 Listed $325,000 HARMLS
• 2007-12-01 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2007-07-16 Listing Removed — HARMLS
• 2007-07-16 Listed $450,000 HARMLS
• 2007-06-01 Listed $450,000 HARMLS