For shopping purposes, treat this as a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath single family home with 1,678 sq ft on a generous lot built in 1981. Houston, TX looks more rural/suburban on paper — verify drive time, insurance, and contractor availability before you commit.
IN (insurable) is the most straightforward FHA path when the home truly qualifies — confirm the PCR and utilities still match lender expectations after vacancy. Selling as-is often means HUD is not budgeting turn-key cosmetics — budget contingency for systems, moisture, and deferred maintenance even on insurable cases. 203(k) eligibility on the listing is a green light to discuss renovation financing — not a guarantee your contractor timeline fits the bid window. FHA $100 Down can reduce cash-to-close for eligible owner-occupants — program rules still apply to case status and bidding period.
Extended listing period often means the home already cycled through earlier bid windows — read the bid schedule carefully; investor eligibility may differ from day-one owner-occupant priority. Roughly 21 days on market is middle-aged for HUD — balance speed with diligence on repairs and neighborhood comps.
Example scenario — upgrade for this home's real HUDPRO score, value, and deal breakdown.
Plus or Elite: this listing’s Real Deal™ score & breakdown
Can I Finance It?
FHA Options
Includes 203(k) rehab financing
Check with a HUDPRO mortgage partner for all options
Monthly ownership?
~$1,578 / mo
P&I + listing HOA shown — add tax, insurance & MIP for full ownership cost. Illustrative 30-yr FHA P&I at ~6.875% with 3.5% down. Includes listing HOA ($300/mo). Not a lender quote.
How Much Work?
$15k – $25k
Moderate repairs estimated
Basic payment estimate
Principal & interest only — illustrative, not a loan offer. Plus or Elite adds HOA, taxes, insurance, MIP, and the full ownership breakdown.
Listing data reflects publicly available HUD program information. Confirm property details, market conditions, and bidding strategy with a HUD-experienced real estate professional familiar with your target area.