Ranch home in 8521 Western Dr Houston, TX
Set in Houston, TX, this Ranch home provides 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 1,264 square feet. Its Ranch character defines the property's look.
| Price | $490,000 |
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| Beds | 3 |
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| Baths | 1 |
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| Sqft | 1264 |
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| Architectural style | Ranch (85% match) |
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| Address | 8521 Western Dr Houston, TX 77055 |
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Why buy this home
- Confirmed Ranch architecture, matched from the listing photos by Enzo's vision model.
- Links directly to the original source listing on Movoto.
Is this a good buy?
Priced above comparable homes.
- At $490K, this home is 82% above the $269K median for 1138 similar Ranch homes in Houston, TX.
- That works out to $388 per square foot, 138% above the $163 comparable rate.
- On the market 8 days.
| This home | $490,000 |
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| Ranch median in Houston, TX | $269,000 (1138 homes) |
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| Price per sq ft | $388 vs. $163 comps median |
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Enzo's reads public listing data and links to the original source. Confirm condition, HOA, taxes and fees there. This is a signal, not advice.
What it costs to own
Estimated at $3,552/month with 20% down at a 7.28% 30-year fixed rate. You would need about $152,223 in gross annual income to keep housing within a 28% ratio.
| Mortgage (P&I) | $2,682/mo |
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| Property tax (new-buyer reassessed rate) | $686/mo |
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| Homeowners insurance | $184/mo |
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| Total monthly | $3,552/mo |
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| Down payment (20%) | $98,000 |
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| Income needed | $152,223/yr |
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A signal to compare homes, not financial advice or a loan offer.
Financial outlook (modeled)
Enzo's grades this home C+ (62 out of 100) over a 5-year hold, from a Monte-Carlo of local home-price dynamics and the interest-rate path versus renting.
| Grade | C+ (62/100) |
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| Beats renting in | 10% of modeled paths |
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| Modeled 5-yr equity (median) | $240,822 |
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| Range (10th to 90th pct) | $142,894 to $354,504 |
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A probabilistic model built on public data (Zillow ZHVI, FRED rates), not a guarantee or financial advice. Local price dynamics are pooled toward Houston, TX where local data is thin.
Local home values
Typical home values in Houston, TX have risen about 12% over the past 5 years (-2% in the last year), per the Zillow Home Value Index. This reflects the metro market, not this specific home.
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