105 Serene Hilltop CirLakewayTX78738
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 105 Serene Hilltop Cir, Lakeway, TX, 78738 in Lakeway is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.45%. The 4.45% gross yield at $1,550,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $428,236 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.82) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $246,756.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,404) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,746 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,533 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.55x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 2015
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$765 semi-annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78738, Austin, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,817 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,948 (72.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,060 (22.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 809 ( 5.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $863,930 |
| Average Home Value | $1,035,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,242
Single Family
11,168
Multi-Family
2,074
Businesses
914
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Single Family
Built in 2015
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$765 semi-annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78738, Austin, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,817 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,948 (72.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,060 (22.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 809 ( 5.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $863,930 |
| Average Home Value | $1,035,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,242
Single Family
11,168
Multi-Family
2,074
Businesses
914
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Listed by: Leslie Gossett • Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Mls Name: Unlock MLS
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Mls ID: #1132309
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