1401 Alston DrWacoTX76705
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 1401 Alston Dr, Waco, TX, 76705 in Waco is narrow, $76/mo net on $1,427/mo rent after the $854/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $190,000 with a 9.01% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($52,494 over five years) and $1,750/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.67 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $77,727.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $76 | $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 | $1,427 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,276 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1961
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76705, Waco, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,456 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,317 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,479 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,331 |
| Average Home Value | $267,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,962
Single Family
10,974
Multi-Family
988
Businesses
632
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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 1961
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76705, Waco, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,456 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,317 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,479 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,331 |
| Average Home Value | $267,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,962
Single Family
10,974
Multi-Family
988
Businesses
632
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