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905 N Stewart Blvd
A- Composite 83.31
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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 +29.3/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.1/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0

$85,000

905 N Stewart Blvd · Alton, TX 78573
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 800 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 26 Days on market
Built 1986 Fair condition 0.25 ac lot $106/sqft · 37% below area Est $136k · 37% under

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

Listing remarks

This 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Alton sits on a spacious 0.25 acre lot and offers 800 sqft of living space. Built on a pier and beam foundation, this property is a great option for first time buyers, investors, or anyone looking for extra yard space. Conveniently located near shops, schools, and dining, the home qualifies for cash, conventional, and FHA financing.

Key facts

  • 0.25 acre lot
  • Parking
  • Built 1986

Neighborhood map

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 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $85k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $300 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $85k).
  • Recommended offer: $84k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.5% vs local median 3.2% in Alton — 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 58/100 on livability (#1,230 in TX) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Mission CISD (urban): math 15% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #775 of 826 in TX (top 94%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 78% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Hurla M Midkiff El (math 12% / reading 17%, grade F, #4,048 of 4,322 statewide, top 95%, 666 students, 81% FRL); Rafael A Cantu J H (math 16% / reading 26%, grade F, #1,387 of 1,662 statewide, top 85%, 594 students, 91% FRL); Veterans Memorial H S (math 19% / reading 44%, grade F, #1,073 of 1,632 statewide, top 66%, 1,932 students, 81% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.5%/yr); 936 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 6d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 42% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 7,378 units permitted in Hidalgo County in 2024 (641 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $9k of equity ($588 loan paydown + $8k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Hidalgo County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 2.5% rent growth), your $24k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 4, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$32k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 26 days — a 2% lower offer ($84k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts 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; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $83,725 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. Schools are F-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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.30%
Cap rate
10.52%
Cash-on-cash
15.11%
DSCR
1.67
GRM
6.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$135,500
List price
$85,000
Delta
-37.27%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
12 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
304 Santa Fe St 0.37mi 3/2.0 864 (+8%) 6mo $135,000 $156 60
1915 E La Pointe Ave 0.32mi 2/1.0 (-1) 850 (+6%) 17mo $125,000 $147 55
10114 N Shary Rd 1.35mi 3/1.0 952 (+19%) 2mo $200,000 $210 38
3509 Adams Ave 0.84mi 2/2.0 (-1) 946 (+18%) 9mo $144,999 $153 24
1915 N Pine St 1.49mi 2/1.0 (-1) 948 (+18%) 18mo $65,000 $69 20
312 N Austin St 1.45mi 3/1.5 980 (+22%) 31mo $150,000 $153 18
1609 Karen Dr Unit A1 0.76mi 2/2.0 (-1) 946 (+18%) 16mo $168,000 $178 18
809 N Maple St 1.41mi 2/1.5 (-1) 912 (+14%) 23mo $125,000 $137 16

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 2.45% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
35.2%
Equity multiple
3.72×
Total profit
$64,779
Equity at exit
$76,575
10-year hold
IRR
30.1%
Equity multiple
8.33×
Total profit
$174,563
Equity at exit
$165,136

Cash invested: $23,800 (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.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active
Median asking
$145,000 ($164/sqft)
Median days on market
13 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+3.4% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 78573

Home prices YoY
8.0%
Rents YoY
2.5%
Active inventory
936
Price-to-rent
6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,109 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$446
Tax from tax record
$95 /mo · $1,142/yr
Insurance
$35
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$233
Net cashflow
$300

Break-even live

Break-even rent $729
Max offer price $85,000
Occupancy floor 68%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $348 -5% $324 +0% $300 +5% $276 +10% $252
Rent -10% $212 -5% $256 +0% $300 +5% $343 +10% $387
Rate -1.0pp $342 -0.5pp $321 base $300 +0.5pp $278 +1.0pp $255

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
$21,250
Closing costs
$2,550
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

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
810 N Linda St Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1118 $1,225 $1.10 62d 1 0.23mi
810 N Linda St Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 908 $1,075 $1.18 5d 1 0.23mi
3004 E Diamondhead Ave Unit 3 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 1050 $900 $0.86 62d 1 0.30mi
3004 E Diamondhead Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 1050 $875 $0.83 5d 1 0.30mi
3005 E Diamondhead Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 1100 $875 $0.80 5d 1 0.32mi
3005 E Diamondhead Ave Unit A Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 862 $885 $1.03 62d 1 0.32mi
3 E Diamondhead Ave Unit 3 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 958 $1,100 $1.15 139d 1 0.48mi
3 E Diamondhead Ave Unit 3 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 957 $1,000 $1.04 5d 1 0.48mi
1404 Karen Dr Unit C Alton, TX 2.0 2.5 1058 $1,500 $1.42 62d 1 0.82mi
1401 Karen Dr Unit B Alton, TX 2.0 2.5 1058 $1,500 $1.42 0d 1 0.82mi
1409 Karen Dr Unit B Alton, TX 2.0 2.5 1079 $1,500 $1.39 3d 1 0.82mi
1413 Karen Dr Unit C12 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 946 $1,125 $1.19 6d 1 0.82mi
1417 Karen Dr Unit B11 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 946 $1,125 $1.19 6d 1 0.82mi
1521 Karen Dr Unit C Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 940 $1,250 $1.33 6d 1 0.82mi
2503 E Franklin Ave Unit 5 Alton, TX 2.0 2.5 990 $975 $0.98 5d 1 0.83mi
2511 E Franklin Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1088 $1,100 $1.01 5d 1 0.83mi
2601 E Franklin Ave Unit 4 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1075 $950 $0.88 62d 1 0.83mi
2601 E Franklin Ave Unit 3 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1075 $1,000 $0.93 139d 1 0.83mi
2605 E Franklin Ave Unit 4 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1087 $1,100 $1.01 5d 1 0.84mi
2605 E Franklin Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1087 $1,125 $1.03 139d 1 0.84mi
2609 E Franklin Ave Unit 4 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1073 $995 $0.93 139d 1 0.84mi
2609 E Franklin Ave Unit 3 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1073 $995 $0.93 5d 1 0.84mi
2608 E Franklin Ave Unit 4 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1073 $995 $0.93 119d 1 0.87mi
2704 E Franklin Ave Apt 2 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1103 $950 $0.86 114d 1 0.88mi
2704 E Franklin Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1103 $995 $0.90 5d 1 0.88mi
1416 Karen Dr Unit D19 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 946 $1,125 $1.19 6d 1 0.88mi
2712 E Franklin Ave Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 1110 $1,000 $0.90 139d 1 0.89mi
2606 E Eisenhower Ave Unit 4 Mission, TX 2.0 1.0 800 $975 $1.22 0d 1 0.93mi
2704 E Eisenhower Ave Unit 27043 Mission, TX 2.0 2.0 930 $995 $1.07 5d 1 0.93mi
2708 E Eisenhower Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 900 $1,025 $1.14 62d 1 0.94mi
2712 E Eisenhower Ave Alton, TX 2.0 2.0 900 $975 $1.08 0d 1 0.94mi
606 S Linda St Unit 3 Mission, TX 2.0 1.5 900 $850 $0.94 119d 1 0.94mi
2605 E Garfield Ave Unit 2 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1103 $995 $0.90 5d 1 0.95mi
2707 E Garfield Ave Unit A Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1022 $1,100 $1.08 5d 1 0.95mi
2707 E Garfield Ave Unit A Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1022 $1,100 $1.08 4d 1 0.95mi
2707 E Garfield Ave Unit A Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1022 $1,100 $1.08 139d 1 0.95mi
610 S Linda St Apt 1 Mission, TX 2.0 1.5 900 $800 $0.89 5d 1 0.96mi
2805 E Garfield Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1110 $1,050 $0.95 62d 1 0.97mi
2510 E Garfield Ave Unit 1 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 950 $1,000 $1.05 62d 1 0.98mi
2604 E Garfield Ave Unit 4 Alton, TX 3.0 2.0 1100 $1,100 $1.00 5d 1 0.99mi

Property features AI

Finance

HOA & community
No association

Exterior

Parking
1 total parking space1 covered space1 carport (attached)
Utilities
City sewer
Home design
Single-story propertyEntry via street-facing frontage
Construction
Vinyl sidingPillar/post/pier foundationShingle roofApproximately 800 square feet building area
Exterior features
Mature treesWood fencingPaved road access

Interior

Kitchen
Electric water heaterNo conveying appliances
Flooring
TileVinyl
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Tile and vinyl flooringLaminate countertopsWindow coverings
Laundry & utility
Laundry area

Listing history 8 events

  1. 2026-06-03
    days on market $85,000 Active 26 DOM
  2. 2026-06-02
    days on market $85,000 Active 25 DOM
  3. 2026-06-01
    days on market $85,000 Active 24 DOM
  4. 2026-05-31
    days on market $85,000 Active 23 DOM
  5. 2026-05-31
    days on market $85,000 Active 22 DOM
  6. 2026-05-07
    listed $85,000 Active 364-char remark
  7. 2005-04-05
    soldstatus
  8. 1996-03-20
    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
$1,142 · $95/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,556 · $130/mo
Expected delta
+$414/yr (+$34/mo · 36.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 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
$13,306
− Mortgage interest
−$4,761
− Property taxes
−$1,142
− Insurance
−$425
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,064
− Management
−$1,064
− Depreciation
−$2,473
Taxable income
$2,376
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$570
After-tax cash flow
$3,026/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 · 9 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $20,000–$36,000 screening

This 3-bedroom home requires moderate renovations to update the kitchen and bathroom, and improve the overall appearance. The home is located on a spacious lot and is a great option for first-time buyers or investors.

Repairs flagged

  • Major kitchen cabinets — dated and in poor condition
  • Major kitchen countertops — dated and in poor condition
  • Major bathroom fixtures — dated and in poor condition
  • Minor exterior siding — some discoloration

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale update kitchen cabinets and countertops — modernizing the kitchen would attract more buyers
  • Resale update bathroom fixtures — modernizing the bathroom would attract more buyers
  • Both paint interior walls — improves the overall appearance and can be done relatively inexpensively
  • Both replace carpet in bedrooms — modern flooring would improve the overall appearance and can be done relatively inexpensively

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 27/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Hurla M Midkiff El F TX #4,048/4,322 Nat'l #36,758/41,679 Middle Rafael A Cantu J H F TX #1,387/1,662 Nat'l #11,464/14,009 High Mission Collegiate H S F TX #652/1,632 Nat'l #6,890/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Mission CISD
NCES district ID
4831040
Math proficiency
15% ▼ -35.00%
Reading proficiency
28% ▼ -15.00%
Median HH income
$32,855
Composite
17.47/100
National rank
#9061
State rank
#775 of 826 in TX
D Composite livability gradescore 58/100

Livability — Alton

Score
58/100
State rank
#1230
US rank
#21479

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Alton, TX
County
Hidalgo County · 955,232 people
City population
44,809
Metro
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Population (ZIP)
44,809
Household income
$55,000
Rent vs Own
34.0% rent · 66.0% own
Severe rent burden
6% of renters

Population outlook (Hidalgo County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
955,232 people
By 2030
1,009,774 · +5.7%
By 2040
1,120,332 · +17.3%
By 2050
1,225,036 · +28.2%
By 2075
1,439,189 · +50.7%
By 2100
1,533,429 · +60.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (96%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 96% Two or more races 63% White 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 94%
Foreign-born
28% · Canada
Languages at home
12% English-only · Spanish 88%

Political lean MEDSL · Hidalgo

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 48.1% · R 51.0%
2008→2024 swing
-41.6pp toward R · 2008: 38.7pp · 2024: -2.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+2.9 2020: D+17.1 2016: D+40.5 2012: D+41.8 2008: D+38.7

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Civics

Price history

5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-28 Relisted MCALLENMLS
  • 2026-05-21 Contingent MCALLENMLS
  • 2026-05-07 Listed $85,000 MCALLENMLS
  • 2005-04-05 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1996-03-20 Sold (Public Records) Public Records

Property tax history

+3.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,142 · +10.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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