1169 Lago Vista StSan MarcosTX78666
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1169 Lago Vista St, San Marcos, TX, 78666 in San Marcos earns a respectable 9.6% gross yield at $189,000, but after the $850/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $168/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.78) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $52,217 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $83,279.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $168 | $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 | $1,512 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,269 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1987
7,191 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78666, San Marcos, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 43,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,586 (36.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 23,173 (53.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,316 (10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $338,265 |
| Average Home Value | $387,771 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
35,098
Single Family
22,235
Multi-Family
12,863
Businesses
2,306
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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 1987
7,191 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78666, San Marcos, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 43,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,586 (36.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 23,173 (53.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,316 (10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $338,265 |
| Average Home Value | $387,771 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
35,098
Single Family
22,235
Multi-Family
12,863
Businesses
2,306
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kuen Wong • SKW Realty
Mls Name: HAR
Mls ID: #49075988