1237 Althea DrHoustonTX77018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Houston at 1237 Althea Dr, Houston, TX, 77018 projects strong ROI of 4.88%. Rental yield 3.51%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $714,188 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 40.37%, translating into $294,795 in total cumulative return on $730,263 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(10,812) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,571 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $17,354 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.44x |
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 2025
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77018, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,675 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,924 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,538 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,213 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,852 |
| Average Home Value | $602,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,239
Single Family
10,993
Multi-Family
2,246
Businesses
1,362
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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 2025
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77018, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,675 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,924 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,538 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,213 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,852 |
| Average Home Value | $602,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,239
Single Family
10,993
Multi-Family
2,246
Businesses
1,362
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mark Maniha • Mark Maniha Real Estate
Mls Name: HAR
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