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9315 Dazzling Tentacle Dr 🏗️ New Construction
F Composite 31.95
Why this score? — see what drove the F 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).

  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Cash flow +6.3/30.0
  • Condition / age +5.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.4/10.0
  • DSCR +0.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$233,990

9315 Dazzling Tentacle Dr · Baytown, TX 77521
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,522 sqft · SingleFamily · 81 Days on market
Built 2026 Excellent condition 2-car garage $192/mo HOA · 10% of rent ↓ 8% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are two secondary bedrooms at the front of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

Key facts

  • Walk-in closet
  • Open floorplan
  • Secondary bedrooms

Tags

OPEN FLOORPLANOWNER'S SUITEEN-SUITE BATHROOMWALK-IN CLOSETSECONDARY BEDROOMS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $233,990 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $273,140.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $234k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-488 ($-6k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $203k (13.4% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $202k (13.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $202k (13.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 69/100 on livability (#412 in TX) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, crime F, amenities F.
  • Goose Creek CISD (urban): math 37% / reading 36% proficiency, ranked #473 of 826 in TX (top 57%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 61% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Victoria Walker El (math 40% / reading 42%, grade F, #1,462 of 4,322 statewide, top 34%, 829 students, 66% FRL); E F Green Junior School (1,020 students, 67% FRL); Goose Creek Memorial (math 28% / reading 45%, grade F, #924 of 1,632 statewide, top 57%, 2,223 students, 70% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.5%/yr); 972 active listings in the ZIP; 20 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 47d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($74k/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 $8k 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 81 days — a 6% lower offer ($220k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $17k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→26/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $201,506 (13.9% 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. It's been on market 81 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 14% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
0.74%
Cap rate
4.15%
Cash-on-cash
-7.65%
DSCR
0.66
GRM
11.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$273,140
List price
$233,990
Delta
-13.23%
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
9210 Callum Nest Ct 0.02mi 3/2.0 1,572 (+3%) 2mo $265,990 $169 92
9211 Burch Eagle Ct 0.02mi 3/2.0 1,461 (-4%) 2mo $205,990 $141 91
9307 Captain Terrace Dr 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,600 (+5%) 2mo $275,990 $172 90
9231 Alaska Shores Dr 0.01mi 3/2.0 1,602 (+5%) 2mo $281,990 $176 89
9326 Golden Dorado Ln 0.19mi 3/2.0 1,602 (+5%) 3mo $301,990 $189 80
5302 Yellow Perch Dr 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,602 (+5%) 3mo $308,990 $193 79
9214 Burch Eagle Ct 0.01mi 3/2.0 1,311 (-14%) 2mo $246,990 $188 74
9207 Burch Eagle Ct 0.02mi 3/2.0 1,311 (-14%) 2mo $205,340 $157 74
9327 Dazzling Tentacle Dr 0.00mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,720 (+13%) 2mo $241,440 $140 72
9503 Dazzling Tentacle Dr 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,302 (-14%) 3mo $269,990 $207 69
9222 Burch Eagle Ct 0.48mi 3/2.0 1,451 (-5%) 3mo $255,590 $176 68
4703 Painted Bunting Ln 0.50mi 3/2.0 1,629 (+7%) 3mo $249,900 $153 63

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 · 1.48% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-31.5%
Equity multiple
-0.02×
Total profit
$-78,211
Equity at exit
$40,726
10-year hold
IRR
-45.5%
Equity multiple
-0.56×
Total profit
$-119,582
Equity at exit
$23,616

Cash invested: $76,479 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
82 active · 74 under contract
Months of supply
7.9 mo (13%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$260,994 ($154/sqft)
Median days on market
88 d
This list price
22% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+16.4% above current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 77521

Rents YoY
1.5%
Active inventory
972
Price-to-rent
9.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,015 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,432
Tax est. 1.5%
$341 /mo · $4,097/yr
Insurance
$114
HOA
$192
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$423
Net cashflow
$-488

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,632
Max offer price $202,567
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-299 -5% $-393 +0% $-488 +5% $-582 +10% $-676
Rent -10% $-647 -5% $-567 +0% $-488 +5% $-408 +10% $-329
Rate -1.0pp $-350 -0.5pp $-418 base $-488 +0.5pp $-558 +1.0pp $-630

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
$68,285
Closing costs
$8,194
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 20 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5130 Red Drum Dr Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1522 $2,050 $1.35 46d 1 0.25mi
5202 El Tigre Ln Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1819 $2,105 $1.16 3d 1 0.27mi
5818 Starling Dr Baytown, TX 4.0 2.5 2039 $2,295 $1.13 5d 1 0.61mi
6019 Standpiper Loop Baytown, TX 4.0 2.0 1656 $2,045 $1.23 9d 1 0.70mi
8810 Wooster Trails Dr Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1460 $1,650 $1.13 10d 1 0.77mi
9502 Brookside Point Dr Baytown, TX 4.0 3.0 2119 $2,800 $1.32 139d 1 0.81mi
8317 Black Pool St Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1296 $1,400 $1.08 10d 1 0.83mi
8814 Bar Harbor Dr Baytown, TX 4.0 2.0 1683 $1,896 $1.13 120d 1 0.86mi
4730 Black Rock St Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1540 $1,973 $1.28 67d 1 0.86mi
9214 Burnet Fields Dr Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1461 $1,801 $1.23 139d 1 0.87mi
4151 Saw Mill Peak Ln Baytown, TX 4.0 2.0 1619 $1,951 $1.21 54d 1 0.87mi
8110 Berkely Ct Baytown, TX 4.0 2.0 1828 $1,946 $1.06 100d 1 0.90mi
4122 Saw Mill Peak Ln Baytown, TX 4.0 2.0 1612 $2,001 $1.24 29d 1 0.91mi
5426 Cinnamon Lake Dr Baytown, TX 4.0 2.5 2240 $2,200 $0.98 139d 1 0.94mi
5631 Cinnamon Lake Dr Baytown, TX 3.0 2.5 1999 $2,126 $1.06 51d 1 0.95mi
5446 Aloe Ave Baytown, TX 4.0 2.5 2161 $2,150 $0.99 7d 1 0.99mi
4818 Bentonite Blvd Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1825 $1,930 $1.06 0d 1 1.01mi
8002 Ginger Park Dr Baytown, TX 3.0 2.5 1945 $2,065 $1.06 18d 1 1.02mi
9918 Lockridge Manor Dr Baytown, TX 4.0 2.0 1932 $2,345 $1.21 19d 1 1.04mi
8002 Sesame St Baytown, TX 3.0 2.0 1819 $2,100 $1.15 113d 1 1.08mi

Property features AI

Finance

HOA & community
Association: ACMIAnnual association fee of $2,300

Exterior

Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewer
Home design
Residential propertyUnder construction (new construction)Slab foundation
Construction
Built in 2026Cement sidingComposition roof
Exterior features
Back yard fenceSubdivision lot setting

Interior

Kitchen
DishwasherElectric oven and electric rangeGas oven and gas range
Bedrooms
5 total rooms (includes bedrooms and living areas)
Flooring
CarpetVinyl
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric and gas)Central air conditioning (electric and gas)
Interior features
Breakfast barKitchen and family room combinedKitchen and dining area combinedSeparate shower and tub/shower
Laundry & utility
Washer hookupElectric dryer hookupGas dryer hookup

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-23
    days on market $233,990 Active 81 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $233,990 Active 80 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $233,990 Active 79 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $233,990 Active 78 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $233,990 Active 77 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $233,990 Active 76 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    pricestatusdays on market $233,990 Active 75 DOM
  8. 2026-08-15
    status $236,990 Pending 74 DOM
  9. 2026-08-14
    days on market $236,990 Active 74 DOM
  10. 2026-08-13
    days on market $236,990 Active 73 DOM
  11. 2026-08-12
    days on market $236,990 Active 72 DOM
  12. 2026-08-11
    days on market $236,990 Active 71 DOM
  13. 2026-08-10
    days on market $236,990 Active 70 DOM
  14. 2026-08-09
    days on market $236,990 Active 69 DOM
  15. 2026-08-08
    days on market $236,990 Active 68 DOM
  16. 2026-08-06
    days on market $236,990 Active 66 DOM
  17. 2026-08-05
    days on market $236,990 Active 65 DOM
  18. 2026-08-04
    days on market $236,990 Active 64 DOM
  19. 2026-08-03
    days on market $236,990 Active 63 DOM
  20. 2026-07-31
    days on market $236,990 Active 60 DOM
  21. 2026-07-30
    days on market $236,990 Active 58 DOM
  22. 2026-07-28
    days on market $236,990 Active 57 DOM
  23. 2026-07-26
    days on market $236,990 Active 55 DOM
  24. 2026-07-24
    days on market $236,990 Active 53 DOM
  25. 2026-07-23
    days on market $236,990 Active 52 DOM
  26. 2026-07-22
    days on market $236,990 Active 51 DOM
  27. 2026-07-21
    days on market $236,990 Active 50 DOM
  28. 2026-07-20
    days on market $236,990 Active 49 DOM
  29. 2026-07-18
    days on market $236,990 Active 47 DOM
  30. 2026-07-18
    days on market $236,990 Active 46 DOM
  31. 2026-07-16
    days on market $236,990 Active 45 DOM
  32. 2026-07-15
    pricedays on market $236,990 Active 44 DOM
    Show marketing remark (399 chars)

    This single-level home showcases a spacious open floorplan shared between the kitchen, dining area and family room for easy entertaining. An owner's suite enjoys a private location in a rear corner of the home, complemented by an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are two secondary bedrooms at the front of the home, which are comfortable spaces for household members and overnight guests.

  33. 2026-07-14
    days on market $242,990 Active 43 DOM
  34. 2026-07-13
    days on market $242,990 Active 42 DOM
  35. 2026-07-13
    days on market $242,990 Active 41 DOM
  36. 2026-07-11
    days on market $242,990 Active 40 DOM
  37. 2026-07-10
    days on market $242,990 Active 39 DOM
  38. 2026-07-09
    days on market $242,990 Active 38 DOM
  39. 2026-07-07
    days on market $242,990 Active 36 DOM
  40. 2026-07-06
    days on market $242,990 Active 35 DOM
  41. 2026-07-06
    days on market $242,990 Active 34 DOM
  42. 2026-07-05
    days on market $242,990 Active 33 DOM
  43. 2026-07-03
    days on market $242,990 Active 32 DOM
  44. 2026-07-02
    days on market $242,990 Active 31 DOM
  45. 2026-07-01
    days on market $242,990 Active 30 DOM
  46. 2026-06-30
    days on market $242,990 Active 29 DOM
  47. 2026-06-29
    days on market $242,990 Active 28 DOM
  48. 2026-06-28
    days on market $242,990 Active 27 DOM
  49. 2026-06-27
    days on market $242,990 Active 26 DOM
  50. 2026-06-26
    days on market $242,990 Active 25 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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 26 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$24,181
− Mortgage interest
−$15,300
− Property taxes
−$4,097
− Insurance
−$1,366
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,934
− Management
−$1,934
− HOA
−$2,304
− Depreciation
−$7,946
Taxable loss
−$10,701
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,568
After-tax cash flow
$-3,284/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 · 1 photo

Excellent 100/100 None rehab

This single-level home is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or maintenance needed. It is move-in ready and ideal for both resale and rental.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 39/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Victoria Walker El F TX #1,462/4,322 Nat'l #19,009/41,679 Middle E F Green Junior School High Goose Creek Memorial F TX #924/1,632 Nat'l #9,347/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Goose Creek CISD
NCES district ID
4821150
Math proficiency
37% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
36% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$52,468
Composite
31.84/100
National rank
#5877
State rank
#473 of 826 in TX
C Composite livability gradescore 69/100

Livability — Baytown

Score
69/100
State rank
#412
US rank
#8494

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Harris County · 5,571,493 people
City population
135,579
Metro
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Population (ZIP)
69,038
Household income
$73,629
Rent vs Own
41.8% rent · 58.2% own
Severe rent burden
11% of renters

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 0.64)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 50% White 28% Two or more races 18% Black 17% Asian 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 42% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
20% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
59% English-only · Spanish 36% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% 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

Price history

-8.5% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-15 Price Changed $236,990 Zillow
  • 2026-07-14 Price Changed $236,990 HARMLS
  • 2026-06-23 Price Changed $242,990 Zillow
  • 2026-06-22 Price Changed $242,990 HARMLS
  • 2026-06-09 Price Changed $244,990 Zillow
  • 2026-06-08 Price Changed $244,990 HARMLS
  • 2026-06-01 Listed $250,840 HARMLS
  • 2026-05-27 Price Changed $250,840 Zillow
  • 2026-05-27 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2026-05-19 Listed $258,890 Zillow
  • 2026-05-19 Listed $258,890 HARMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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