124 S Ester StEdcouchTX78538
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $161,000, 124 S Ester St, Edcouch, TX, 78538 in Edcouch generates $1,244/mo in rent (9.27% yield) but nets only $99/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.72) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $44,481. Total projected return: $68,132.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $99 | $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 | $1,244 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,081 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1976
7,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78538, Edcouch, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,586 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,303 (72.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 877 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 406 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $119,912 |
| Average Home Value | $159,826 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,830
Single Family
2,830
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
82
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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 1976
7,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78538, Edcouch, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,586 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,303 (72.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 877 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 406 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $119,912 |
| Average Home Value | $159,826 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,830
Single Family
2,830
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
82
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