162 Creek Bend St · Abilene, 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 6/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,222 – $2,270
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 103°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 23 days/yr
Wind risk 4/10 · Minor
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 17.0%
Air-quality risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 0 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +26.9/30.0
- DSCR +9.3/10.0
- ARV discount +7.6/15.0
- 1% rule +7.2/10.0
- Rent growth +5.0/5.0
- Condition / age +4.8/5.0
- Livability +3.8/5.0
- Schools +3.1/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$236,990
162 Creek Bend St · Abilene, TX 79602
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · SingleFamily
· 43 Days on market
Built 2025
4,356 sqft lot
2-car garage
$148/sqft
· at area comps
Est $238k · at est.
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
MLS# 21320214 - Built by NHC - Nov 2026 completion! ~ Model 1600-1 B1 - Everglades The Everglades Plan from our Freedom Series offers an ideal blend of space, functionality, and value. This charming 2-story home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 1-car garage, and 1,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Step into the welcoming entryway, where you’ll find a convenient half bathroom and the staircase leading to the upper level. Continue down the hall past the laundry room and into the open concept living area. The kitchen, complete with a central island, overlooks the dining area and family room, creating a perfect space for meals and family time.
Key facts
- 4,356 sq ft lot
- 2 garage spots
- Community pool
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Property
Rental comp
Retail
Costco
Walmart
Transit
Schools
Stadiums
Fortune 500
· Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $237k. Condition is rated excellent.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $655 ($8k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $237k).
- Recommended offer: $230k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 9.6% vs local median 6.2% in Abilene — 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 75/100 on livability (#142 in TX, #4,037 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime D, commute F.
- Abilene ISD (urban): math 32% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #575 of 826 in TX (top 70%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Zoned schools: Alcorta El (math 35% / reading 28%, grade F, #2,396 of 4,322 statewide, top 56%, 451 students, 70% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+33.5%/yr); 730 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 48% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 508 units permitted in Taylor County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($90k/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 $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Taylor County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $66k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 43 days — a 3% lower offer ($230k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major 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
$229,880
(3.0% below list)
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 43 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- 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 D 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?
- 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
- 1.22% ✓
- Cap rate
- 9.61%
- Cash-on-cash
- 11.85%
- DSCR
- 1.53
- GRM
- 6.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $237,718
- List price
- $236,990
- Delta
- -0.31%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Polasek Dr | 0.14mi | 4/2.5 | 1,600 (0%) | 4mo | $238,155 | $149 | 90 |
| 213 Polasek Dr | 0.15mi | 4/2.5 | 1,600 (0%) | 5mo | $236,655 | $148 | 89 |
| 2883 Autumnwood Way | 0.21mi | 3/2.5 (-1) | 1,600 (0%) | 2mo | $246,990 | $154 | 84 |
| 143 Lost Creek Trl | 0.09mi | 4/2.5 | 1,802 (+13%) | 0mo | $253,990 | $141 | 75 |
| 220 Polasek Dr | 0.14mi | 4/2.0 | 1,401 (-12%) | 0mo | $229,990 | $164 | 70 |
| 155 Polasek Dr | 0.14mi | 4/2.5 | 1,802 (+13%) | 5mo | $249,990 | $139 | 69 |
| 3518 Silver Springs Ct | 0.35mi | 4/2.0 | 1,510 (-6%) | 5mo | $244,990 | $162 | 68 |
| 3525 Water Ridge Ct | 0.36mi | 4/2.0 | 1,510 (-6%) | 5mo | $246,490 | $163 | 67 |
| 201 Coyote Creek Ct | 0.35mi | 4/2.0 | 1,510 (-6%) | 6mo | $249,490 | $165 | 67 |
| 3533 Silver Springs Ct | 0.34mi | 5/3.0 (+1) | 1,804 (+13%) | 5mo | $258,877 | $144 | 52 |
| 217 Coyote Creek Ct | 0.36mi | 5/3.0 (+1) | 1,804 (+13%) | 5mo | $262,990 | $146 | 50 |
| 141 Coyote Creek Ct | 0.40mi | 5/3.0 (+1) | 1,804 (+13%) | 5mo | $262,990 | $146 | 49 |
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 · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
5-year hold
- IRR
- 6.8%
- Equity multiple
- 1.28×
- Total profit
- $18,710
- Equity at exit
- $35,336
10-year hold
- IRR
- 20.2%
- Equity multiple
- 3.11×
- Total profit
- $140,019
- Equity at exit
- $20,491
Cash invested: $66,357 (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.
Balanced market
Market conditions
within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 15 active · 43 under contract
- Months of supply
- 3.8 mo (27%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $262,900 ($209/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 23 d
- This list price
- lowest-priced of the active set
- ARV vs active asking
- -28.9% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 79602
- Home prices YoY
- -19.6%
- Rents YoY
- 33.5%
- Active inventory
- 730
- Price-to-rent
- 6.8×
Monthly cashflow live
↻
- Estimated rent
- $2,903 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,243
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$296 /mo · $3,555/yr
- Insurance
- −$99
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$610
- Net cashflow
- $655
Break-even live
Break-even rent
$2,073
Max offer price
$236,990
Occupancy floor
72%
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $819 | -5% $737 | +0% $655 | +5% $573 | +10% $491 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $426 | -5% $541 | +0% $655 | +5% $770 | +10% $884 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $775 | -0.5pp $715 | base $655 | +0.5pp $594 | +1.0pp $531 |
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
- $59,248
- Closing costs
- $7,110
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- 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 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Polasek Dr Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1802 | $2,800 | $1.55 | 89d | 1 | 0.15mi |
| 207 Polasek Dr Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1202 | $2,350 | $1.96 | 65d | 1 | 0.17mi |
| 150 Dotty Lou St Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1802 | $6,600 | $3.66 | 5d | 1 | 0.19mi |
| 150 Dotty Lou St Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1802 | $6,600 | $3.66 | 0d | 1 | 0.19mi |
| 156 Dotty Lou St Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1987 | $7,000 | $3.52 | 10d | 1 | 0.19mi |
| 156 Dotty Lou St Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1987 | $7,000 | $3.52 | 0d | 1 | 0.19mi |
| 2865 Autumnwood Way Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2129 | $3,400 | $1.60 | 32d | 1 | 0.20mi |
| 108 Dotty Lou St Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1401 | $2,800 | $2.00 | 81d | 1 | 0.20mi |
| 2889 Autumnwood Way Abilene, TX | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2002 | $3,495 | $1.75 | 8d | 1 | 0.23mi |
| 141 Coyote Creek CT Abilene, TX | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1804 | $4,995 | $2.77 | 7d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 289 Showdown Rd RD Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1251 | $6,900 | $5.52 | 51d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 1920 Piddle Paddle Path Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1289 | $4,595 | $3.56 | 10d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 418 Gunsight Rdg Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1304 | $5,700 | $4.37 | 1d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 418 Gunsight Rdg Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1304 | $5,700 | $4.37 | 10d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 424 Gunsight Rdg Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1304 | $5,000 | $3.83 | 10d | 1 | 1.08mi |
| 424 Gunsight Rdg Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1304 | $5,000 | $3.83 | 0d | 1 | 1.08mi |
| 1841 Belmont Blvd Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1464 | $2,400 | $1.64 | 38d | 1 | 1.09mi |
| 3804 Carrera Ln Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1539 | $2,495 | $1.62 | 10d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 801 S 17th St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,800 | $1.50 | 154d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 3802 Carrera Ln Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1796 | $2,495 | $1.39 | 35d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 3802 Carrera Ln Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1795 | $2,495 | $1.39 | 9d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 3812 Carrera Ln Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1460 | $2,495 | $1.71 | 0d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 3812 Carrera Ln Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1460 | $1,495 | $1.02 | 50d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 1029 Lytle Creek Dr Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1408 | $3,000 | $2.13 | 12d | 1 | 1.15mi |
| 1041 Lytle Creek Dr Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1575 | $4,000 | $2.54 | 0d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 1041 Lytle Creek Dr Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1575 | $4,000 | $2.54 | 47d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 1709 Bandolero Rd Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1288 | $4,500 | $3.49 | 154d | 1 | 1.18mi |
| 2017 S 32nd St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1650 | $2,195 | $1.33 | 51d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 4117 Carrera Ln Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1480 | $2,750 | $1.86 | 1d | 1 | 1.20mi |
| 2210 Vine St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1120 | $1,800 | $1.61 | 10d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 2210 Vine St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1120 | $1,800 | $1.61 | 20d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 2210 Vine St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1120 | $1,800 | $1.61 | 32d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 2210 Vine St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1120 | $900 | $0.80 | 51d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 3666 Auburn Dr Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1660 | $2,295 | $1.38 | 72d | 1 | 1.23mi |
| 1097 Lytle Creek Dr Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1456 | $2,450 | $1.68 | 99d | 1 | 1.27mi |
| 2800 Sayles Blvd Unit 15 B Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1500 | $1,895 | $1.26 | 51d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 2800 Sayles Blvd Apt 22B Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1300 | $1,500 | $1.15 | 51d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 2800 Sayles Blvd Unit 18 B Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1300 | $1,500 | $1.15 | 10d | 1 | 1.30mi |
| 1509 Chestnut St Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1600 | $1,695 | $1.06 | 10d | 1 | 1.32mi |
| 3802 Notre Dame Cir Abilene, TX | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1616 | $2,650 | $1.64 | 96d | 1 | 1.34mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Other
- Special listing condition: BuilderListing terms include Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, Other
- Financial info
- Treat as clear loan typeNo second mortgage
- HOA & community
- No association
Exterior
- Parking
- Attached 2-car garageGarage faces front2 covered parking spaces
- Utilities
- City waterCity sewerNot in a municipal utility district
- Home design
- Single family residenceResidential propertyTwo-storyNew construction (incomplete, 2025)
- Construction
- Siding exteriorComposition roofSlab foundationYear built 2025
- Exterior features
- Subdivision: Waterside at Cedar CreekDirections provided
Interior
- Kitchen
- DishwasherDisposalElectric rangeMicrowave
- Bedrooms
- Four bedrooms totalPrimary bedroom on level 2Three additional bedrooms on level 2
- Flooring
- CarpetVinyl
- Bathrooms
- Two full bathroomsOne half bathroom
- Heating & cooling
- Central heating (electric)Central air (electric)
- Interior features
- Open floorplanEat-in kitchenPantrySeven total roomsOne living areaOne dining areaTwo levels
Listing history 45 events
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2026-11-08days on market $236,990 Active 43 DOM
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2026-11-07days on market $236,990 Active 42 DOM
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2026-11-06days on market $236,990 Active 41 DOM
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2026-11-05days on market $236,990 Active 40 DOM
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2026-11-04days on market $236,990 Active 39 DOM
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2026-11-02days on market $236,990 Active 37 DOM
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2026-11-01days on market $236,990 Active 36 DOM
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2026-10-31days on market $236,990 Active 35 DOM
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2026-10-30days on market $236,990 Active 34 DOM
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2026-10-29days on market $236,990 Active 33 DOM
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2026-10-28days on market $236,990 Active 32 DOM
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2026-10-27days on market $236,990 Active 31 DOM
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2026-10-26days on market $236,990 Active 30 DOM
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2026-10-25days on market $236,990 Active 29 DOM
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2026-10-24days on market $236,990 Active 28 DOM
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2026-10-23days on market $236,990 Active 27 DOM
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2026-10-22days on market $236,990 Active 26 DOM
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2026-10-21days on market $236,990 Active 25 DOM
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2026-10-20days on market $236,990 Active 24 DOM
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2026-10-19days on market $236,990 Active 23 DOM
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2026-10-18days on market $236,990 Active 22 DOM
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2026-10-17days on market $236,990 Active 21 DOM
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2026-10-16days on market $236,990 Active 20 DOM
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2026-10-15days on market $236,990 Active 19 DOM
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2026-10-14days on market $236,990 Active 18 DOM
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2026-10-13days on market $236,990 Active 17 DOM
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2026-10-12days on market $236,990 Active 16 DOM
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2026-10-11days on market $236,990 Active 15 DOM
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2026-10-10days on market $236,990 Active 14 DOM
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2026-10-09days on market $236,990 Active 13 DOM
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2026-10-08days on market $236,990 Active 12 DOM
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2026-10-07days on market $236,990 Active 11 DOM
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2026-10-06days on market $236,990 Active 10 DOM
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2026-10-05days on market $236,990 Active 9 DOM
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2026-10-04days on market $236,990 Active 8 DOM
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2026-10-03days on market $236,990 Active 7 DOM
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2026-10-02days on market $236,990 Active 6 DOM
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2026-10-02status $236,990 Active 5 DOM
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2026-07-07status $236,990 Pending 5 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $236,990 Active 5 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $236,990 Active 4 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $236,990 Active 3 DOM
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2026-07-04days on market $236,990 Active 2 DOM
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2026-07-03remarks 693-char remark
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2026-07-03$236,990 Active 1 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 6/10 Major
- Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 4/10 Moderate 17% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $34,830
- − Mortgage interest
- −$13,275
- − Property taxes
- −$3,555
- − Insurance
- −$1,185
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,786
- − Management
- −$2,786
- − Depreciation
- −$6,894
- Taxable income
- $4,348
combined federal + state — saved on this device
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,044
- After-tax cash flow
- $6,819/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 · 7 photos
95/100
None rehab
This home is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed. It offers a modern and well-maintained living space, making it an ideal investment for both resale and rental markets.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
- Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value to the property. ↑
- Both Adding smart home features — Improves convenience and adds modern appeal, attracting both buyers and renters. ↑
- Both Upgrading appliances — Modern appliances enhance the kitchen's functionality and appeal to potential buyers and renters. ↑
F
Composite school gradezoned avg 30/100
Zoned Schools
Elementary
Alcorta El
F
TX #2,396/4,322
Nat'l #25,956/41,679
Middle
Madison Middle
F
TX #1,077/1,662
Nat'l #9,020/14,009
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Abilene ISD
- NCES district ID
- 4807440
- Math proficiency
- 32% ▼ -11.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 34% ▼ -5.00%
- Median HH income
- $39,782
- Composite
- 27.71/100
- National rank
- #6909
- State rank
- #575 of 826 in TX
B
Composite livability gradescore 75/100
Livability — Abilene
- Score
- 75/100
- State rank
- #142
- US rank
- #4037
Category grades
Amenities B-
Commute F
Cost of living A+
Crime D
Employment C+
Housing A+
Health & safety A+
User ratings F
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Abilene, TX
- County
- Taylor County · 145,270 people
- City population
- 136,672
- Metro
- Abilene, TX
- Population (ZIP)
- 27,425
- Household income
- $89,551
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 9% of renters
Population outlook (Taylor County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 145,270 people
- By 2030
- 150,050 · +3.3%
- By 2040
- 159,417 · +9.7%
- By 2050
- 168,883 · +16.3%
- By 2075
- 194,436 · +33.8%
- By 2100
- 203,163 · +39.9%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Majority White (64%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 64% Hispanic / Latino 22% Two or more races 12% Black 10% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 19%
- Languages at home
- 87% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Asian/Pacific 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Taylor
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+49.8) · D 24.6% · R 74.4% · Other 1.0%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -4.2pp toward R · 2008: -45.6pp · 2024: -49.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+49.8 2020: R+45.3 2016: R+51.1 2012: R+53.6 2008: R+45.6
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -46.04%
- Current HPI
- 189.3098
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 33.46%
- Metro
- Abilene, 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
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- 2026-07-02 Listed $236,990 NTREIS
Cash-flow waterfall
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