722 Hickey St · Alice, TX 78332

$68,500

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,121 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 238 Days on market

Built 1982 6,653 sqft lot $61/sqft · 24% below area Est $90k · 24% under ↓ 38% since listing

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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 +28.7/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.7/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.5/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

Key facts

• Garage conversion
• Fully fenced
• Large flat backyard

Tags

• ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS
• GARAGE CONVERSION
• LARGE FLAT BACKYARD
• FULLY FENCED

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $68k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $229 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($941 rent vs $68k).
• Recommended offer: $60k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 10.3% vs local median 4.1% in Alice — 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 67/100 on livability (#558 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A; Watch: employment D, schools D-, crime F.
• Alice ISD (town): math 12% / reading 23% proficiency, ranked #799 of 826 in TX (top 97%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 220 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 6 units permitted in Jim Wells County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $474 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Jim Wells County population projected at +10% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $19k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 238 days — a 12% lower offer ($60k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $60,280 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 238 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
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: 1.37% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.30%
• Cash-on-cash: 14.30%
• DSCR: 1.64
• GRM: 6.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $89,838
• List price: $68,500
• Delta: -23.75%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
910 Louis St	0.17mi	3/2.0	1,059 (-6%)	9mo	$75,000	$71	71
1801 Tina St	0.28mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,160 (+4%)	14mo	$185,000	$159	61
208 Scott St	0.45mi	3/1.0	1,192 (+6%)	10mo	$86,500	$73	60
1622 S Reynolds St	0.36mi	3/2.0	1,256 (+12%)	9mo	$138,600	$110	52
202 E Hill Ave	0.55mi	3/2.0	1,168 (+4%)	23mo	$159,000	$136	44
1126 Cynthia Dr	0.49mi	3/2.0	1,223 (+9%)	19mo	$139,900	$114	42
311 Escobar St	0.72mi	3/1.5	1,152 (+3%)	23mo	$45,000	$39	40
909 Loma St	0.49mi	3/2.0	984 (-12%)	20mo	$140,000	$142	36
209 Prospect St	0.63mi	3/1.0	952 (-15%)	13mo	$29,900	$31	35
100 Cactus Ave	0.55mi	3/1.0	968 (-14%)	20mo	$49,000	$51	35
715 Lucero St	0.63mi	3/1.0	1,274 (+14%)	16mo	$39,000	$31	34
2104 Suarez St	0.67mi	4/1.0 (+1)	952 (-15%)	18mo	$32,000	$34	24

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 4.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.18×
• Total profit: $3,499
• Equity at exit: $10,214

10-year hold

• IRR: 14.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.14×
• Total profit: $21,957
• Equity at exit: $5,923

Cash invested: $19,180 (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 78332

• Active inventory: 220
• Price-to-rent: 6.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $941 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$359
• Tax from tax record: −$127 /mo · $1,526/yr
• Insurance: −$29
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$198
• Net cashflow: $229

Break-even live

Break-even rent $652

Max offer price $68,500

Occupancy floor 71%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $267	-5% $248	+0% $229	+5% $209	+10% $190
Rent	-10% $154	-5% $191	+0% $229	+5% $266	+10% $303
Rate	-1.0pp $263	-0.5pp $246	base $229	+0.5pp $211	+1.0pp $193

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: $17,125
• Closing costs: $2,055
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 3 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2555 S Cameron St Alice, TX	2.0	1.0	869	$868	$1.00	24d	1	0.73mi
110 S Stadium Rd Alice, TX	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	753	$775	$1.03	13d	7	1.21mi
516 E 6th St Unit B Alice, TX	2.0	1.0	920	$1,200	$1.30	24d	1	1.24mi

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-05-31
   statusdays on market $68,500 Pending 238 DOM
2. 2026-04-26
   price $68,500 488-char remark

   Show marketing remark (488 chars)

   Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

3. 2026-03-05
   price $72,500 488-char remark

   Show marketing remark (488 chars)

   Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

4. 2026-02-10
   price $77,500 488-char remark

   Show marketing remark (488 chars)

   Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

5. 2025-12-27
   price $82,500 488-char remark

   Show marketing remark (488 chars)

   Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

6. 2025-11-11
   price $99,975 488-char remark

   Show marketing remark (488 chars)

   Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

7. 2025-09-25
   listed $110,000 Active 488-char remark

   Show marketing remark (488 chars)

   Sweet cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Alice and ready for your special touches. Underneath the carpet there are original hardwood floors that have already been uncovered in one of the bedrooms. This home can easily be converted into a 3/2 as the garage conversion includes plumbing already in place. Established neighborhood, large, flat backyard that is fully fenced is also a plus! House can be a great starter home or possibly an investment property. Come see it today.

ⓘ 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: $1,526 · $127/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,526 · $127/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 · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥113°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $11,295
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,837
• − Property taxes: −$1,526
• − Insurance: −$342
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$904
• − Management: −$904
• − Depreciation: −$1,993
• Taxable income: $1,789
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$429
• After-tax cash flow: $2,314/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: Alice ISD
• NCES district ID: 4807800
• Math proficiency: 12% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 23% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $37,747
• Composite: 14.63/100
• National rank: #9407
• State rank: #799 of 826 in TX

Livability — Alice

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #558
• US rank: #10742

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Alice, TX
• Population (ZIP): 27,281

Population outlook (Jim Wells County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 43,325 people
• By 2030: 44,156 · +1.9%
• By 2040: 45,790 · +5.7%
• By 2050: 47,455 · +9.5%
• By 2075: 51,800 · +19.6%
• By 2100: 52,006 · +20.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (84%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 84% White 14% Two or more races 14%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 76%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 50% English-only · Spanish 49%

Political lean MEDSL · Jim Wells

• 2024 margin: R (+15.5) · D 42.0% · R 57.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -31.6pp toward R · 2008: 16.1pp · 2024: -15.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+15.5 2020: R+9.8 2016: D+10.3 2012: D+17.0 2008: D+16.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -123.86%
• Current HPI: 77.6253
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

-37.7% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-26 Price Changed $68,500 CBMLS
• 2026-03-05 Price Changed $72,500 CBMLS
• 2026-02-10 Price Changed $77,500 CBMLS
• 2025-12-27 Price Changed $82,500 CBMLS
• 2025-11-11 Price Changed $99,975 CBMLS
• 2025-09-25 Listed $110,000 CBMLS

Property tax history

+4.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,526 · +1.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.