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102 Ridgewood St
B Composite 71.59
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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +4.7/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.0/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$65,900

102 Ridgewood St · College Station, TX 77845
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,216 sqft · Other · 9 Days on market
Built 2021 Fair condition

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

2021 Clayton Anniversary Mobile Home Storage shed, 10x20 porch, washer & amp; dryer included Oversized parking pad Single owner Pets have never been in the home

Key facts

  • 10x20 porch
  • Storage shed
  • Single owner

Tags

STORAGE SHED10X20 PORCHOVERSIZED PARKING PADSINGLE OWNER

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/2.0-bath other listed at $66k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($12k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $66k).
  • Cap rate 24.6% vs local median 3.3% in College Station — 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 83/100 on livability (#11 in TX, #994 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, crime A-; Watch: employment C-.
  • College Station ISD (urban): math 58% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #113 of 826 in TX (top 14%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.1%/yr); 1168 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 2,211 units permitted in Brazos County in 2024 (768 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $456 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Brazos County population projected at +55% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.1% rent growth), your $18k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 9 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
Recommended offer $65,900

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 B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
2.81%
Cap rate
24.59%
Cash-on-cash
65.36%
DSCR
3.91
GRM
3.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.13% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
64.7%
Equity multiple
3.91×
Total profit
$53,603
Equity at exit
$9,826
10-year hold
IRR
69.1%
Equity multiple
8.06×
Total profit
$130,212
Equity at exit
$5,698

Cash invested: $18,452 (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 77845

Rents YoY
3.1%
Active inventory
1168
Price-to-rent
3.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,849 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$346
Tax est. 1.5%
$82 /mo · $988/yr
Insurance
$27
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$388
Net cashflow
$1,005

Break-even live

Break-even rent $576
Max offer price $65,900
Occupancy floor 41%

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
$16,475
Closing costs
$1,977
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 12 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
112 Ridgeway Dr College Station, TX 3.0 2.0 1013 $1,399 $1.38 21d 1 0.08mi
117 Ridge Loop College Station, TX 3.0 2.0 1165 $1,499 $1.29 43d 1 0.13mi
193 Ridge Walk College Station, TX 3.0 2.0 1493 $2,199 $1.47 21d 1 0.21mi
156 Sunset Trl College Station, TX 4.0 2.0 1474 $1,999 $1.36 21d 1 0.32mi
193 Oak Run College Station, TX 3.0 2.0 1264 $1,899 $1.50 21d 1 0.40mi
136 Oak Leaf College Station, TX 4.0 2.0 1474 $2,499 $1.70 43d 1 0.47mi
3545 Paloma Ridge Dr College Station, TX 3.0 3.0 1323 $1,700 $1.28 43d 1 0.96mi
410 Baby Bear Dr College Station, TX 3.0 3.0 1261 $700 $0.56 21d 1 0.97mi
3011 Towers Pkwy College Station, TX 3.0 3.0 1271 $1,895 $1.49 43d 1 1.03mi
3510 Paloma Ridge Dr College Station, TX 3.0 3.0 1300 $1,650 $1.27 13d 1 1.04mi
3709 Oldenburg Ln College Station, TX 3.0 3.0 1338 $1,600 $1.20 43d 1 1.27mi
511 Fraternity Row College Station, TX 3.0 2.0 1278 $1,800 $1.41 43d 1 1.28mi

Listing history 8 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $65,900 Active 9 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $65,900 Active 8 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $65,900 Active 7 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $65,900 Active 6 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $65,900 Active 4 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $65,900 Active 3 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    remarks 160-char remark
  8. 2026-06-10
    listed $65,900 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$22,184
− Mortgage interest
−$3,691
− Property taxes
−$988
− Insurance
−$330
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,775
− Management
−$1,775
− Depreciation
−$1,917
Taxable income
$11,708
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,810
After-tax cash flow
$9,251/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

Fair 40/100 Moderate rehab

The home has good curb appeal and landscaping but needs minor exterior repairs and interior painting to improve its condition and value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor exterior siding — Siding appears slightly weathered

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale paint interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's appearance and appeal
  • Resale repair exterior siding — Minor repairs can improve the home's curb appeal and overall condition
  • Both update HVAC system — An updated HVAC system can improve comfort and energy efficiency, benefiting both resale and rental value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
exterior siding · Siding appears slightly weathered Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 1 items $500–3,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale paint interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the home's appearance and appeal
  • Resale repair exterior siding — Minor repairs can improve the home's curb appeal and overall condition
  • Both update HVAC system — An updated HVAC system can improve comfort and energy efficiency, benefiting both resale and rental value

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
College Station ISD
NCES district ID
4807350
Math proficiency
58% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$36,991
Composite
46.54/100
National rank
#2428
State rank
#113 of 826 in TX

Livability — College Station

Score
83/100
State rank
#11
US rank
#994

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

County
Brazos County · 233,400 people
City population
131,628
Metro
College Station-Bryan, TX
Population (ZIP)
76,764
Household income
$88,851
Rent vs Own
37.2% rent · 62.8% own
Severe rent burden
3329.0

Population outlook (Brazos County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
267,942 people
By 2030
296,630 · +10.7%
By 2040
354,560 · +32.3%
By 2050
414,616 · +54.7%
By 2075
562,158 · +109.8%
By 2100
678,828 · +153.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (69%)
Race & ethnicity
White 69% Hispanic / Latino 16% Two or more races 9% Asian 8% Black 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 12%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 2% Romanian 2% Italian 2%
Foreign-born
11% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
83% English-only · Spanish 8% Other Indo-European 3% Chinese 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Brazos

2024 margin
Strong R (+24.9) · D 36.9% · R 61.7% · Other 1.4%
2008→2024 swing
+4.1pp toward D · 2008: -28.9pp · 2024: -24.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+24.9 2020: R+14.3 2016: R+23.7 2012: R+35.3 2008: R+28.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -133.31%
Current HPI
175.9669
Rent YoY
▲ 3.13%
Metro
College Station-Bryan, TX
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.95%
F500 in state
110

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in TX)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-06-10 Listed $65,900 FSBO.com

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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