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5424 Blossom St #3
D- Composite 38.92
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 +12.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.9/15.0
  • 1% rule +4.1/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • DSCR +3.6/10.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.3/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$465,000

5424 Blossom St #3 · Houston, TX 77007
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,297 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 18 Days on market
Built 2000 1,441 sqft lot $202/sqft · at area comps Est $469k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Live in the heart of Rice Military. This stand-alone 3-story single-family home is just a little over a half a mile from Memorial Park. And, just a short walk to popular restaurants & bars. 1st floor includes bedroom with full bathroom that can also be used as an office or exercise room. Walk up a wide staircase to an open concept 2nd floor that includes a spaciouse living area with high ceilings, abundance of natural light, gas log fireplace, kithen, breakfast nook and half bath. 3rd floor includes a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom which includes 2 sinks, vanity area, 2 closets, separate bathtub, stand alone shower. Secondary room on the 3rd floor has attached full bath for privacy. Full size washer and dryer on 3rd floor for conveince. Fully fenced, private backyard for your pet and morning coffee. Replaced since 2018: Roof, AC unit, washing machine & dryer, water heater, oven, dishwasher, garage opener, garbage disposal & microwave.

Key facts

  • Open concept living
  • Gas log fireplace
  • Breakfast bar

Tags

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMOPEN CONCEPT LIVINGGAS LOG FIREPLACESILESTONE COUNTERTOPSBREAKFAST BARUPDATED STAINLESS APPLIANCES

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached garage with garage door opener (2 spaces)
  • Security: Smoke detector(s)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Residential property; Faces south; Built in 2000; Slab foundation
  • Construction: Cement siding and stucco exterior; Composition roof
  • Exterior features: Deck; Patio; Concrete road surface

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Free-standing range; Gas oven and gas range; Microwave; Disposal; Oven; Pantry
  • Bedrooms: Primary bedroom on third level (approx. 19 x 14); Bedroom on third level (approx. 13 x 12); Bedroom on first level (approx. 17 x 11)
  • Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
  • Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (gas) with zoned controls; Central electric cooling with zoned controls
  • Interior features: Breakfast bar; Crown molding; Double vanity in baths; High ceilings; Jetted tub; Kitchen open to family room; Primary bedroom with attached bath; Pantry; Solid surface counters; Separate shower; Tub/shower combination; Vanity; Window treatments; Ceiling fans; Programmable thermostat; Gas fireplace with gas log
  • Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup; Gas dryer hookup; Utility room on third level (approx. 5 x 4)

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/3.5-bath single-family listed at $465k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-94 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $448k (3.6% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $423k (9.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $423k (9.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 6.1% 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: 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.
  • Zoned schools: Memorial El (math 52% / reading 52%, grade C-, #742 of 4,322 statewide, top 19%, 424 students, 45% FRL); Hogg Middle (math 44% / reading 48%, grade D+, #462 of 1,662 statewide, top 28%, 1,120 students, 52% FRL); Lamar H S (math 38% / reading 65%, grade D+, #478 of 1,632 statewide, top 29%, 3,125 students, 49% FRL) — zoned schools average 49% FRL vs 71% district-wide (23 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 50% at this address vs 31% district-wide (+19 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Houston ISD average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.8%/yr); 651 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 42% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($145k/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 $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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 18 days — a 2% lower offer ($458k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 6 sale attempts since 24y 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.
Recommended offer $422,649 (9.1% 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. 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?
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
0.91%
Cap rate
6.05%
Cash-on-cash
-0.87%
DSCR
0.96
GRM
9.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$468,802
List price
$465,000
Delta
1.32%
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
5218A Rose St 0.20mi 3/3.5 2,380 (+4%) 0mo $600,000 $252 84
5612 Lacy St 0.23mi 3/3.5 2,380 (+4%) 1mo $547,000 $230 82
5202 Chandler St 0.35mi 3/2.5 2,362 (+3%) 1mo $615,000 $260 74
1510 Birdsall St 0.49mi 3/3.5 2,268 (-1%) 1mo $389,000 $172 74
802 Detering St 0.13mi 3/3.0 2,567 (+12%) 1mo $645,000 $251 72
5307 Nett St Unit C 0.29mi 3/3.5 2,104 (-8%) 1mo $399,900 $190 72
5410A Nolda St 0.61mi 3/3.5 2,346 (+2%) 1mo $669,900 $286 68
509 Malone St 0.14mi 3/2.5 2,626 (+14%) 2mo $680,000 $259 64
1506 Birdsall St 0.49mi 3/3.5 2,124 (-8%) 1mo $425,000 $200 64
1628 Mcdonald St 0.72mi 3/3.5 2,420 (+5%) 1mo $575,000 $238 57
1520 Malone St 0.49mi 3/4.0 2,557 (+11%) 1mo $539,000 $211 55
5540 Nolda St 0.63mi 3/2.5 2,000 (-13%) 1mo $400,000 $200 44

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-21.3%
Equity multiple
0.28×
Total profit
$-93,516
Equity at exit
$69,333
10-year hold
IRR
-25.0%
Equity multiple
-0.05×
Total profit
$-136,192
Equity at exit
$40,205

Cash invested: $130,200 (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.

ZIP-level market 77007

Rents YoY
-0.8%
Active inventory
651
Price-to-rent
9.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,226 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,439
Tax from tax record
$801 /mo · $9,606/yr
Insurance
$194
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$888
Net cashflow
$-94

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,345
Max offer price $448,417
Occupancy floor 97%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $169 -5% $38 +0% $-94 +5% $-225 +10% $-357
Rent -10% $-428 -5% $-261 +0% $-94 +5% $73 +10% $240
Rate -1.0pp $140 -0.5pp $24 base $-94 +0.5pp $-214 +1.0pp $-337

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
$116,250
Closing costs
$13,950
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?

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?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5237 Center St Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 2284 $2,995 $1.31 45d 1 0.24mi
5305 Nett St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2104 $2,950 $1.40 26d 1 0.26mi
5610 Schuler St Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2614 $3,111 $1.19 7d 1 0.34mi
920 Westcott St Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1175 $3,306 $2.81 0d 28 0.35mi
929 Westcott St Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1375 $9,263 $6.74 1d 21 0.42mi
5201 Memorial Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.5 1071 $3,361 $3.14 0d 16 0.46mi
5811 Maxie St Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2226 $3,000 $1.35 45d 1 0.46mi
4608 Nett St Houston, TX 3.0 4.0 2261 $3,750 $1.66 45d 1 0.62mi
4917 Nolda St Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 1764 $5,000 $2.83 26d 1 0.65mi
4444 Center St Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 2121 $3,200 $1.51 45d 1 0.72mi
2103 Radcliffe St Unit 1225772P Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1797 $4,729 $2.63 9d 1 0.75mi
4508 Maxie St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 1.0 1700 $3,003 $1.77 16d 1 0.76mi
915 Thompson St Unit 915 Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 3200 $8,500 $2.66 26d 1 0.78mi
913 Thompson St #913 Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 3200 $8,500 $2.66 26d 1 0.78mi
911 Thompson St #911 Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 3200 $8,500 $2.66 26d 1 0.78mi
917 Thompson St Unit 917 Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 3200 $8,000 $2.50 26d 1 0.78mi
2210 Radcliffe St Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2066 $2,716 $1.31 9d 1 0.81mi
4307 Feagan St Unit A Houston, TX 3.0 4.0 2412 $3,590 $1.49 1d 1 0.81mi
5108 Larkin St Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2108 $2,850 $1.35 46d 1 0.82mi
4510 Inker St Houston, TX 4.0 4.0 2293 $4,500 $1.96 45d 1 0.83mi
5336 Darling St Unit 1225767P Houston, TX 3.0 3.0 2292 $5,997 $2.62 1d 1 0.83mi
5235 Petty St Unit B Houston, TX 3.0 2.5 2532 $3,000 $1.18 45d 1 0.86mi
1221 Bonner St Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2252 $3,200 $1.42 45d 1 0.89mi
707 Marston St Unit 510 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 2310 $12,474 $5.40 0d 1 0.89mi
4311 Marina St Houston, TX 3.0 4.0 2328 $3,599 $1.55 45d 1 0.90mi
5620 Petty St Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 2891 $8,750 $3.03 45d 1 0.95mi
5620 Petty St Unit 1019538P Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 2884 $16,259 $5.64 23d 1 0.95mi
5427 Kansas St Houston, TX 3.0 4.0 2156 $2,700 $1.25 45d 1 0.95mi
543 T C Jester Blvd Unit 1225766P Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2389 $5,557 $2.33 1d 1 0.96mi
5530 Kiam St Unit 1019540P Houston, TX 4.0 2.5 2680 $15,799 $5.90 45d 1 0.97mi
5530 Kiam St Houston, TX 4.0 2.5 2688 $9,750 $3.63 45d 1 0.97mi
5732 Darling St Unit 1056419P Houston, TX 3.0 3.5 2400 $7,771 $3.24 45d 1 0.98mi
1027 Gross St Houston, TX 4.0 3.5 3035 $5,800 $1.91 45d 1 1.02mi
1201 McDuffie St Houston, TX 2.0 2.5 1600 $2,800 $1.75 18d 2 1.11mi
3333 Allen Pkwy Unit 1000 Houston, TX 2.0 2.5 1860 $4,500 $2.42 45d 1 1.11mi
1958 W Gray St Unit 3165 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 3206 $15,010 $4.68 0d 1 1.16mi
1958 W Gray St Unit 1991 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 3206 $15,050 $4.69 12d 1 1.16mi
1951 W Bell St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,400 $1.33 16d 1 1.25mi
1951 W Bell St Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1800 $2,400 $1.33 45d 1 1.25mi
225 S Heights Blvd Houston, TX 3.0 1.0–2.0 1186 $3,085 $2.60 4d 18 1.28mi

Listing history 34 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $465,000 Active 18 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $465,000 Active 15 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $465,000 Active 14 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $465,000 Active 13 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $465,000 Active 12 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $465,000 Active 10 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $465,000 Active 6 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $465,000 Active 5 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $465,000 Active 4 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    pricedays on marketlisting id $465,000 Active 1 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $474,999 Active 59 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $474,999 Active 58 DOM
  13. 2026-04-03
    listed $474,999 Active 987-char remark
  14. 2023-05-11
    soldstatus
  15. 2023-05-09
    soldstatus Sold 977-char remark
    Show marketing remark (977 chars)

    Live in the heart of Rice Military. This stand-alone 3-story single-family home is just a little over a half a mile from Memorial Park. And, just a short walk to popular restaurants & bars. 1st floor includes bedroom with full bathroom that can also be used as an office or exercise room. Walk up a wide staircase to an open concept 2nd floor that includes a spaciouse living area with high ceilings, abundance of natural light, gas log fireplace, kithen, breakfast nook and half bath. 3rd floor includes a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom which includes 2 sinks, vanity area, 2 closets, separate bathtub, stand alone shower. Secondary room on the 3rd floor has attached full bath for privacy. Full size washer and dryer on 3rd floor for conveince. Fully fenced, private backyard for your pet and morning coffee. Replaced since 2018: Roof, AC unit, washing machine & dryer, water heater, oven, dishwasher, garage opener, garbage disposal & microwave.

  16. 2023-04-20
    status Pending 977-char remark
    Show marketing remark (977 chars)

    Live in the heart of Rice Military. This stand-alone 3-story single-family home is just a little over a half a mile from Memorial Park. And, just a short walk to popular restaurants & bars. 1st floor includes bedroom with full bathroom that can also be used as an office or exercise room. Walk up a wide staircase to an open concept 2nd floor that includes a spaciouse living area with high ceilings, abundance of natural light, gas log fireplace, kithen, breakfast nook and half bath. 3rd floor includes a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom which includes 2 sinks, vanity area, 2 closets, separate bathtub, stand alone shower. Secondary room on the 3rd floor has attached full bath for privacy. Full size washer and dryer on 3rd floor for conveince. Fully fenced, private backyard for your pet and morning coffee. Replaced since 2018: Roof, AC unit, washing machine & dryer, water heater, oven, dishwasher, garage opener, garbage disposal & microwave.

  17. 2023-04-11
    status Option Pending 977-char remark
    Show marketing remark (977 chars)

    Live in the heart of Rice Military. This stand-alone 3-story single-family home is just a little over a half a mile from Memorial Park. And, just a short walk to popular restaurants & bars. 1st floor includes bedroom with full bathroom that can also be used as an office or exercise room. Walk up a wide staircase to an open concept 2nd floor that includes a spaciouse living area with high ceilings, abundance of natural light, gas log fireplace, kithen, breakfast nook and half bath. 3rd floor includes a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom which includes 2 sinks, vanity area, 2 closets, separate bathtub, stand alone shower. Secondary room on the 3rd floor has attached full bath for privacy. Full size washer and dryer on 3rd floor for conveince. Fully fenced, private backyard for your pet and morning coffee. Replaced since 2018: Roof, AC unit, washing machine & dryer, water heater, oven, dishwasher, garage opener, garbage disposal & microwave.

  18. 2023-03-08
    listed $455,000 Active 977-char remark
    Show marketing remark (977 chars)

    Live in the heart of Rice Military. This stand-alone 3-story single-family home is just a little over a half a mile from Memorial Park. And, just a short walk to popular restaurants & bars. 1st floor includes bedroom with full bathroom that can also be used as an office or exercise room. Walk up a wide staircase to an open concept 2nd floor that includes a spaciouse living area with high ceilings, abundance of natural light, gas log fireplace, kithen, breakfast nook and half bath. 3rd floor includes a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom which includes 2 sinks, vanity area, 2 closets, separate bathtub, stand alone shower. Secondary room on the 3rd floor has attached full bath for privacy. Full size washer and dryer on 3rd floor for conveince. Fully fenced, private backyard for your pet and morning coffee. Replaced since 2018: Roof, AC unit, washing machine & dryer, water heater, oven, dishwasher, garage opener, garbage disposal & microwave.

  19. 2023-03-01
    historical $455,000 977-char remark
    Show marketing remark (977 chars)

    Live in the heart of Rice Military. This stand-alone 3-story single-family home is just a little over a half a mile from Memorial Park. And, just a short walk to popular restaurants & bars. 1st floor includes bedroom with full bathroom that can also be used as an office or exercise room. Walk up a wide staircase to an open concept 2nd floor that includes a spaciouse living area with high ceilings, abundance of natural light, gas log fireplace, kithen, breakfast nook and half bath. 3rd floor includes a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom which includes 2 sinks, vanity area, 2 closets, separate bathtub, stand alone shower. Secondary room on the 3rd floor has attached full bath for privacy. Full size washer and dryer on 3rd floor for conveince. Fully fenced, private backyard for your pet and morning coffee. Replaced since 2018: Roof, AC unit, washing machine & dryer, water heater, oven, dishwasher, garage opener, garbage disposal & microwave.

  20. 2017-04-04
    soldstatus
  21. 2017-04-03
    soldstatus Sold
  22. 2017-02-23
    status Pending
  23. 2017-02-10
    status Option Pending
  24. 2017-02-01
    price $369,900
  25. 2016-09-15
    listed $389,900 Active
  26. 2015-04-27
    historical
  27. 2015-03-10
    price $419,900
  28. 2015-02-16
    price $429,900
  29. 2015-01-29
    listed $439,900 Active
  30. 2010-03-01
    soldstatus
  31. 2008-09-08
    soldstatus
  32. 2002-12-31
    historical
  33. 2002-09-05
    listed $289,900
  34. 2001-01-01
    soldstatus

ⓘ 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
$9,606 · $801/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$9,606 · $801/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 ≥109°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 2 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
$50,718
− Mortgage interest
−$26,047
− Property taxes
−$9,606
− Insurance
−$2,325
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,057
− Management
−$4,057
− Depreciation
−$13,527
Taxable loss
−$8,903
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,137
After-tax cash flow
$1,010/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)
47,808
Household income
$144,911
Rent vs Own
53.8% rent · 46.2% own
Severe rent burden
1812.0

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 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
White 57% Hispanic / Latino 17% Two or more races 13% Asian 11% Black 9%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 12%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Romanian 3% Italian 3%
Foreign-born
19% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
75% English-only · Spanish 12% Other Indo-European 4% Chinese 2%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -219.42%
Current HPI
159.8157
Rent YoY
▼ -0.83%
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

Price history

+60.4% since first listed
24 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-03 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-06-03 Listed $465,000 HARMLS
  • 2026-04-03 Listed $474,999 HARMLS
  • 2023-05-11 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2023-05-09 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2023-04-20 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-04-11 Pending HARMLS
  • 2023-03-08 Listed $455,000 HARMLS
  • 2023-03-01 Coming Soon $455,000 HARMLS
  • 2017-04-04 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2017-04-03 Sold (MLS) HARMLS
  • 2017-02-23 Pending HARMLS
  • 2017-02-10 Pending HARMLS
  • 2017-02-01 Price Changed $369,900 HARMLS
  • 2016-09-15 Listed $389,900 HARMLS
  • 2015-04-27 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2015-03-10 Price Changed $419,900 HARMLS
  • 2015-02-16 Price Changed $429,900 HARMLS
  • 2015-01-29 Listed $439,900 HARMLS
  • 2010-03-01 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2008-09-08 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 2002-12-31 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2002-09-05 Listed $289,900 HARMLS
  • 2001-01-01 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+5.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $9,606 · -1.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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