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9700 Leawood Blvd #1902
C- Composite 52.79
Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +14.6/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +6.3/10.0
  • DSCR +4.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.1/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0

$82,500

9700 Leawood Blvd #1902 · Houston, TX 77099
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,068 sqft · Condo public records · 90 Days on market
Built 1982 $77/sqft · at area comps Est $82k · at est. $380/mo HOA · 29% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Located in the gated community at 9700 Leawood Blvd #1902 in Houston, this charming condominium offers a comfortable and inviting living space. The unit features a functional layout with bright living and dining areas, a well-equipped kitchen with ample cabinetry, and spacious bedrooms that provide a relaxing retreat. Residents can enjoy community amenities such as a swimming pool and maintained grounds, while the convenient location near major roads, shopping, and dining makes this property both comfortable and accessible.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Swimming pool
  • Convenient location

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYSWIMMING POOLMAINTAINED GROUNDSCONVENIENT LOCATION

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 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $82k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $20 ($236/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $82k).
  • Recommended offer: $78k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 6.6% 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: schools D, crime F.
  • Alief ISD (urban): math 23% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #717 of 826 in TX (top 87%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 74% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.7%/yr); 145 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 11d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 29,883 units permitted in Harris County in 2024 (8,621 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($49k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $3k of equity ($570 loan paydown + $2k appreciation (2.6% local appreciation)).
  • Harris County population projected at +47% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (2.6% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $23k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 90 days — a 6% lower offer ($78k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $6k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $22k; list at $82k implies a 267% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 29% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; 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 $77,550 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 90 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  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. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.59%
Cap rate
6.58%
Cash-on-cash
1.02%
DSCR
1.05
GRM
5.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$81,602
List price
$82,500
Delta
1.10%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

2.64% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
4.8%
Equity multiple
1.26×
Total profit
$6,085
Equity at exit
$35,429
10-year hold
IRR
5.7%
Equity multiple
1.77×
Total profit
$17,784
Equity at exit
$53,339

Cash invested: $23,100 (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 77099

Home prices YoY
0.8%
Rents YoY
-1.7%
Active inventory
145
Price-to-rent
5.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,309 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$433
Tax from tax record
$167 /mo · $2,006/yr
Insurance
$34
HOA
$380
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$275
Net cashflow
$20

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,284
Max offer price $82,500
Occupancy floor 93%

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
$20,625
Closing costs
$2,475
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
9700 Leawood Blvd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 776 $1,400 $1.80 4d 5 0.02mi
9700 Leawood Blvd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 776 $1,400 $1.80 44d 7 0.02mi
9797 Leawood Blvd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 1095 $1,175 $1.07 44d 2 0.18mi
9761 Court Glen Dr Unit 123 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 929 $989 $1.06 24d 1 0.25mi
11715 S Glen Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 796 $1,294 $1.63 2d 29 0.35mi
11523 Glenwolde Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1189 $1,350 $1.14 44d 1 0.43mi
11735 S Glen Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 853 $1,410 $1.65 2d 23 0.44mi
10250 Lands End Dr Houston, TX 2.0 1.0–2.0 750 $1,399 $1.86 24d 16 0.48mi
10300 S Wilcrest Dr Unit 10333 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,321 $1.10 3d 1 0.58mi
10306 S Wilcrest Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,349 $1.12 44d 1 0.62mi
12023 Bissonnet St Unit 12056 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1179 $1,515 $1.28 3d 1 0.69mi
9850 S Kirkwood Rd Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 736 $1,210 $1.64 19d 15 0.73mi
12023 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 753 $1,155 $1.53 44d 66 0.75mi
10356 Lands End Dr Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1133 $1,377 $1.22 44d 1 0.76mi
9401 Coventry Square Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 770 $1,389 $1.80 1d 9 0.90mi
10440 South Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 773 $1,340 $1.73 1d 27 0.90mi
9400 Coventry Square Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 770 $1,205 $1.56 44d 6 0.95mi
10925 Stancliff Rd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,425 $1.53 44d 1 0.96mi
11399 S Kirkwood Rd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 825 $1,299 $1.57 19d 1 1.06mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 2174 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,543 $1.66 10d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 2112 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,511 $1.62 3d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 3174 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1239 $1,923 $1.55 10d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 10976 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,544 $1.66 44d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 422 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,519 $1.63 7d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 2162 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,519 $1.63 5d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 10952 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1346 $1,974 $1.47 44d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 3148 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1239 $1,891 $1.53 3d 1 1.07mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 931 $1,529 $1.64 44d 1 1.10mi
10919 Stancliff Rd Unit 3047 Houston, TX 3.0 2.0 1239 $1,934 $1.56 11d 1 1.10mi
11217 Pender Ln Stafford, TX 3.0 2.0 1120 $1,595 $1.42 7d 1 1.14mi
8606 S Course Dr Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 913 $1,050 $1.15 44d 1 1.15mi
9301 Dairy View Ln Unit 425 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 850 $1,140 $1.34 7d 1 1.16mi
9301 Dairy View Ln Apt 421 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 850 $1,140 $1.34 5d 1 1.16mi
9301 Dairy View Ln Unit 2165 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 850 $1,132 $1.33 2d 1 1.16mi
9301 Dairy View Ln Unit 9358 Houston, TX 2.0 2.0 850 $1,164 $1.37 10d 1 1.16mi
10101 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 809 $1,145 $1.41 44d 1 1.18mi
8600 S Course Dr Houston, TX 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 706 $1,218 $1.72 1d 31 1.19mi
10555 Spice Ln Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 937 $985 $1.05 2d 16 1.20mi
12400 Brookglade Cir Houston, TX 2.0 2.5 1212 $1,450 $1.20 44d 1 1.21mi
8039 Boone Rd Houston, TX 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 938 $1,262 $1.35 13d 18 1.23mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$380 · $4,560/yr
Likely covers
landscapingpoolsecurity
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $82,500 Active 90 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $82,500 Active 89 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $82,500 Active 88 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $82,500 Active 87 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $82,500 Active 85 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $82,500 Active 81 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $82,500 Active 80 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $82,500 Active 79 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $82,500 Active 76 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $82,500 Active 75 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $82,500 Active 74 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $82,500 Active 73 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $82,500 Active 72 DOM
  14. 2026-04-16
    price $82,500 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Located in the gated community at 9700 Leawood Blvd #1902 in Houston, this charming condominium offers a comfortable and inviting living space. The unit features a functional layout with bright living and dining areas, a well-equipped kitchen with ample cabinetry, and spacious bedrooms that provide a relaxing retreat. Residents can enjoy community amenities such as a swimming pool and maintained grounds, while the convenient location near major roads, shopping, and dining makes this property both comfortable and accessible.

  15. 2026-03-20
    listed $88,500 Active 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Located in the gated community at 9700 Leawood Blvd #1902 in Houston, this charming condominium offers a comfortable and inviting living space. The unit features a functional layout with bright living and dining areas, a well-equipped kitchen with ample cabinetry, and spacious bedrooms that provide a relaxing retreat. Residents can enjoy community amenities such as a swimming pool and maintained grounds, while the convenient location near major roads, shopping, and dining makes this property both comfortable and accessible.

  16. 2023-04-30
    historical
  17. 2023-03-06
    status Active
  18. 2023-03-01
    historical
  19. 2023-01-29
    listed $94,000 Active
  20. 2010-11-02
    soldstatus
  21. 1990-04-30
    soldstatus
  22. 1988-01-01
    soldstatus $22,500

ⓘ 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
$2,006 · $167/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,006 · $167/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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 66% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥111°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 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
$15,705
− Mortgage interest
−$4,621
− Property taxes
−$2,006
− Insurance
−$412
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,256
− Management
−$1,256
− HOA
−$4,560
− Depreciation
−$2,400
Taxable loss
−$808
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$194
After-tax cash flow
$430/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
Alief ISD
NCES district ID
4807830
Math proficiency
23% ▼ -19.00%
Reading proficiency
28% ▼ -8.00%
Median HH income
$37,775
Composite
21.29/100
National rank
#8391
State rank
#717 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)
50,064
Household income
$49,396
Rent vs Own
62.6% rent · 37.4% own
Severe rent burden
3423.0

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 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 47% Black 31% Asian 14% Two or more races 14% White 7%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 24%
Foreign-born
46% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
41% English-only · Spanish 40% Other Indo-European 5% Vietnamese 4%

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

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 2.64%
Current HPI
334.6278
Rent YoY
▼ -1.69%
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

+266.7% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-16 Price Changed $82,500 HARMLS
  • 2026-03-20 Listed $88,500 HARMLS
  • 2023-04-30 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2023-03-06 Relisted HARMLS
  • 2023-03-01 Listing Removed HARMLS
  • 2023-01-29 Listed $94,000 HARMLS
  • 2010-11-02 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1990-04-30 Sold (Public Records) Public Records
  • 1988-01-01 Sold (Public Records) $22,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,006 · -2.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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