1131 Mason Ave #AAustinTX78721
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1131 Mason Ave #A, Austin, TX, 78721 in Austin is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.3%. The 3.3% gross yield at $725,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $200,304 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.61) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $74,367.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,161) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Austin market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,994 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,867 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.41x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2017
9,016 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78721, Austin, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,473 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,507 (38.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,868 (44.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,098 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $603,149 |
| Average Home Value | $714,128 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,434
Single Family
3,949
Multi-Family
1,485
Businesses
322
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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
Condo
Built in 2017
9,016 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78721, Austin, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,473 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,507 (38.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,868 (44.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,098 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $603,149 |
| Average Home Value | $714,128 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,434
Single Family
3,949
Multi-Family
1,485
Businesses
322
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices