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Updated Two-Unit Duplex
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$280,000

3808 Cochran Street, Houston, TX 77009

Two-bedroom units, spacious yards, and access to I-45, I-10, and METRORail Red Line support flexible occupancy.

Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$175
Days on Market42

Property Features for 3808 Cochran Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,600 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,917

Amenities

Laminate,Tile
Yes
2
4
Appraiser
Quartz Counters
Partial
5000
Two
1600

Building Details

Building Size 1,600 SF
Year Built 1960
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Premier Haus Realty, LLC
Listed By: Danielle Fee Herman
Source: Garygreene
Added: Aug 21 Changed: Sep 30 Last Checked: Oct 1 at 9:37AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1960-built duplex contains two two-bedroom, one-bath residences with spacious yards and well-maintained exterior appeal. Unit 3808 has quartz countertops, LVP flooring, and contemporary interior finishes, while Unit 3806 is occupied by a tenant. The property supports either owner occupancy in one residence with the second leased or continued use as a two-unit rental asset.

The property is located minutes from Houston Heights and Lindale Park, with access to I-45, I-10, and the METRORail Red Line. Dining, shopping, and entertainment are also nearby. Unit 3808 is available for showings by appointment.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences
  • Unit 3808 includes quartz countertops, LVP flooring, and modern finishes
  • Unit 3806 is tenant occupied and generating rental income

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$20,956
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.48%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$419,120 $419.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$299,371 $299.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$232,844 $232.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,600 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$31.7K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$1.09/SF
EGI
$29.9K $18.71/SF
− OpEx
−$9.0K −$5.61/SF
NOI
$21.0K $13.10/SF
Area
Houston, TX
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$419,120
Cap Rate 7%
$299,371
Cap Rate 9%
$232,844

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$299.4K
$262.0K – $349.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,956 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.48%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$259.0K
$226.6K – $302.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,127 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.47%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$411.4K
$360.0K – $480.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,800 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.29%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Law Firm HVAC Service Bakery Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

494
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 77009, TX

36,425
Population
17,890
Households
2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
6.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,875
Density / Sq Mi
$81,921
Median Household Income
$49,446
Median Earnings
$1,229
Median Rent
$403,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-bedroom units, spacious yards, and access to I-45, I-10, and METRORail Red Line support flexible occupancy.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3808 Cochran Street Houston, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $280,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences; Unit 3808 includes quartz countertops, LVP flooring, and modern finishes; Unit 3806 is tenant occupied and generating rental income
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