1249 S Bowie DrAbileneTX79605
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 1249 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605 in Abilene is narrow, $73/mo net on $983/mo rent after the $576/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $128,000 with a 9.22% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($35,364 over five years) and $1,179/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.71 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $53,744.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $73 | $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 | $983 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $859 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 1954
7,056 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79605, Abilene, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,373 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,864 (51.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,252 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,257 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,474 |
| Average Home Value | $238,629 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,717
Single Family
11,314
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
1,058
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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 1954
7,056 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79605, Abilene, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,373 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,864 (51.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,252 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,257 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,474 |
| Average Home Value | $238,629 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,717
Single Family
11,314
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
1,058
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices