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    Solitude In Houston County Kennard, TX 75847

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    $575,000

    Unique Texas acreage with Earthship home

    Description

    Added:
    Dec 11, 2024
    Days on Market:
    411
    This exceptional 37.3-acre commercial property in Kennard, Texas (zip code 75847), located in Houston County, presents a rare opportunity. The land boasts rolling terrain, wet-weather creeks, a deep pond with a dock, and natural springs. A unique feature is an Earthship home, built approximately 15 years ago and designed for off-grid living. This home incorporates a rainwater collection system, solar panels and rechargeable batteries for electricity, insulation from repurposed materials, propane kitchen appliances, and an atrium with established citrus trees fed by a gray water system. The home also features a solar and tankless water heater and is built into a berm for natural temperature control. While needing some refurbishment, the Earthship's rarity and unique design offer significant potential. The property is not in a flood plain and has no pipelines. Conveniently located two miles north of Ratcliff, it's approximately two hours from Houston, 1.5 hours from The Woodlands, and 30 minutes west of Lufkin. Electricity is available at multiple locations. A deeded easement provides access via a 1/4-mile path through US-owned forest land. Elevation changes across the property reach approximately 80 feet. The asking price is $575,000.

    Property Features for 0 Solitude In Houston County

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Lot Size
    1,624,788 SF

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    HighLights

    • 37.3‑acre commercial property in Kennard, TX (75847), Houston County.
    • Features rolling terrain, wet‑weather creeks, a pond with dock, and natural springs.
    • Includes a unique, 15‑year‑old Earthship home requiring some refurbishment, offering off‑grid living with solar power, rainwater collection, and a gray water system.
    • Located two miles north of Ratcliff, approximately two hours from Houston, 1.5 hours from The Woodlands, and 30 minutes west of Lufkin.
    • Offers electricity access at multiple points, a deeded easement, and approximately 80 feet of elevation change.
    • Asking price: $575,000.
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    City
    Kennard
    County
    Houston
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -95.1640605
    Latitude
    31.319183

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    The asking price for this property is $575,000.
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    This property features: 37.3-acre commercial property in Kennard, TX (75847), Houston County.; Features rolling terrain, wet-weather creeks, a pond with dock, and natural springs.; Includes a unique, 15-year-old Earthship home requiring some refurbishment, offering off-grid living with solar power, rainwater collection, and a gray water system.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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