112 Tarpon AveGalvestonTX77550
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 112 Tarpon Ave, Galveston, TX, 77550 in Galveston offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.78%. DSCR 1.44 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $75,977 in additional property value over five years, with $2,533/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $94,215.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(174) | $200 |
City averages based on Galveston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,782 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,846 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.97x |
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 1960
6,355 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77550, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,688 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,815 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (25.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,409 |
| Average Home Value | $411,529 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,045
Single Family
9,541
Multi-Family
3,504
Businesses
1,145
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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 1960
6,355 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77550, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,688 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,815 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (25.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,409 |
| Average Home Value | $411,529 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,045
Single Family
9,541
Multi-Family
3,504
Businesses
1,145
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ashley Marquez • Keller Williams Horizons
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