1226 W 17th St #BHoustonTX77008



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 1226 W 17th St #B, Houston, TX, 77008 in Houston: $6,221/mo in rent, $2,701/mo net, 15.08% gross yield, all on a $495,000 acquisition. The 2.79 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $136,759 in value, and $4,559/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $363,485.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 15.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2,701 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,221 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,323 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.87x |
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 2019
1,716 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77008, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,031 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,593 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,475 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,963 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $542,417 |
| Average Home Value | $635,144 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,112
Single Family
15,285
Multi-Family
7,827
Businesses
1,930



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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 2019
1,716 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77008, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,031 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,593 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,475 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,963 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $542,417 |
| Average Home Value | $635,144 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,112
Single Family
15,285
Multi-Family
7,827
Businesses
1,930
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