Houston Multifamily Investment
For Sale
$430,000
3405 Drew St 4, Houston, TX 77004
Four-unit property near universities in Houston's 3rd Ward.
Property Size3,120 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Days on Market274
Property Features for 3405 Drew St 4
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,120 SF
Lot size
0.11 Acres
Property subtype
Investment
Lease Term
12 months
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$6,840
Building Details
Building Size
3,120 SF
Year Built
1964
Stories
2
Units
4
Listing Agency:
JLA Realty
Listed By:
William Roane
(281) 409-9432
Source:
Elliman
Added: Dec 3, 2025
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 10:38PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This four-unit multifamily property is located in Houston's 3rd Ward, approximately 5 minutes from Texas Southern University and 3 minutes from the University of Houston. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The property is positioned in a rapidly growing neighborhood, with ongoing new construction and development. The units are currently rented, reflecting high rental demand in the area. The property's location provides proximity to major universities, Downtown Houston, and the Medical Center, making it attractive to students, young professionals, and families seeking affordable housing.
Key Highlights
- Prime location: Just 3 minutes from the University of Houston and 5 minutes from Texas Southern University.
- High rental demand: All 4 units are currently rented.
- Strong investment potential: Located in Houston's rapidly growing 3rd Ward.
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
$35,347
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
8.22%
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%
$706,940
$706.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$504,957
$505.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$392,744
$392.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,120 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
$68.5K $21.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$1.36/SF
EGI
$64.3K $20.60/SF
− OpEx
−$28.9K −$9.27/SF
NOI
$35.3K $11.33/SF
Area
Houston, TX
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$21.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$706,940
Cap Rate 7%
$504,957
Cap Rate 9%
$392,744
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$583.8K
$510.8K – $681.1K
NOI $40,865 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.50%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$505.0K
$441.8K – $589.1K
NOI $35,347 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.22%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$802.3K
$702.0K – $936.0K
NOI $56,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
778
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 77004, TX
37,005
Population
18,321
Households
2
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,116
Density / Sq Mi
$65,901
Median Household Income
$55,909
Median Earnings
$1,320
Median Rent
$384,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Four-unit property near universities in Houston's 3rd Ward.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 3405 Drew St 4 Houston, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $430,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location: **Just 3 minutes from the University of Houston and 5 minutes from Texas Southern University.**; High rental demand: All 4 units are currently rented.; Strong investment potential: Located in Houston's rapidly growing 3rd Ward.
