| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 51st | Fair |
| Demographics | 68th | Good |
| Amenities | 28th | Fair |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9009 Braesmont Dr, Houston, TX, 77096, US |
| Region / Metro | Houston |
| Year of Construction | 1980 |
| Units | 20 |
| Transaction Date | 2013-09-30 |
| Transaction Price | $950,000 |
| Buyer | GTP VI BRAESMONT LLC |
| Seller | TT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LP |
9009 Braesmont Dr Houston Multifamily Investment
Renter concentration in the surrounding neighborhood and a high-cost ownership market point to durable tenant demand, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. Investors should underwrite for competitive positioning through upgrades while leveraging steady workforce housing needs.
The property sits in an inner-suburban pocket of Houston where daily needs are reachable, supported by grocery and pharmacy density that tracks above national norms, while cafes, restaurants, and parks are limited. Neighborhood housing costs are elevated relative to many U.S. areas (home values rank in the upper national percentiles), which tends to reinforce reliance on rental options and can support pricing power for well-positioned assets.
Neighborhood occupancy is weaker than the U.S. average (ranked 1,415 out of 1,491 metro neighborhoods), so lease-up strategy and retention tactics matter; these occupancy figures are for the neighborhood, not the property. At the same time, renter-occupied housing accounts for a sizable share of units locally (high national percentile for renter concentration), indicating a broad tenant base for multifamily.
Median contract rents in the neighborhood sit near the middle of national comparisons, and rent-to-income levels suggest manageable affordability pressure, which can help stabilize renewals when paired with prudent lease management. The average construction vintage in the area is early-1970s; at 1980, the subject’s vintage is somewhat newer than the neighborhood norm, signaling potential value-add through interior modernization and selective system upgrades to stay competitive against refreshed stock.
Within a 3-mile radius, demographics show a large and diverse population with rising household incomes over recent years and projections for an increase in households alongside smaller average household size. That combination typically expands the renter pool and supports occupancy stability for well-maintained, appropriately priced units, based on commercial real estate analysis from WDSuite.

Safety indicators for the surrounding neighborhood trail both metro and national benchmarks. The area’s overall crime rank sits in the lower tier of Houston neighborhoods (1,236 out of 1,491), and national comparisons place the neighborhood in lower percentiles for safety. Recent estimates also indicate elevated rates for both violent and property offenses versus U.S. norms.
For investors, this calls for practical risk management: enhanced property security, thoughtful lighting and access control, and active coordination with local resources. Positioning, operations, and resident engagement can help mitigate retention risk in submarkets where safety trends are weaker than the metro average.
Proximity to major corporate offices supports a sizable workforce renter base and commute convenience. Nearby employers include Quanta Services, Occidental, Apache, National Oilwell Varco, and Phillips 66.
- Quanta Services — corporate offices (4.0 miles) — HQ
- Occidental — corporate offices (4.5 miles)
- Apache — corporate offices (4.6 miles) — HQ
- National Oilwell Varco — corporate offices (4.6 miles) — HQ
- Phillips 66 — corporate offices (6.5 miles) — HQ
This 20-unit asset with compact average floor plans is positioned for workforce demand in an inner-suburban Houston location where renter concentration is high and ownership costs are elevated relative to many U.S. areas. Based on CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood rents are mid-market while occupancy runs soft locally, suggesting that targeted upgrades and active leasing can differentiate the property within its competitive set.
Built in 1980, the property is somewhat newer than the neighborhood’s early-1970s average. Investors should plan for ongoing capital improvements and unit renovations to capture value-add upside and support rent attainment, while underwriting to local safety considerations and operational discipline.
- Deep renter base and elevated ownership costs support multifamily demand
- Mid-market rents with value-add potential via interior and systems upgrades
- Workforce-oriented unit mix suited to leasing velocity with prudent pricing
- Risks: softer neighborhood occupancy and safety trends require strong operations