118 RIVER KNLCastrovilleTX78009



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 118 RIVER KNL, Castroville, TX, 78009 in Castroville offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.94%. DSCR 1.29 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $104,849 in additional property value over five years, with $3,495/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $113,050.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(689) | $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 | $2,195 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,548 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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 2000
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78009, Castroville, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,797 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,081 (81.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 489 (12.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 227 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,619 |
| Average Home Value | $392,243 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,450
Single Family
3,450
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
405



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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 2000
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78009, Castroville, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,797 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,081 (81.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 489 (12.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 227 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,619 |
| Average Home Value | $392,243 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,450
Single Family
3,450
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
405
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Listed by: Kari Menchaca • Galm Real Estate, LLC
Mls Name: SABOR
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Mls ID: #1806599
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