1401 E Beach Dr Unit 509GalvestonTX77550



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1401 E Beach Dr Unit 509, Galveston, TX, 77550 in Galveston worth study. Rental yield 5.01%. The 5.01% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $374,800, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $103,550 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $1,564/mo partially offsets the $1,685/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.93 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $72,819.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,045) | $200 |
City averages based on Galveston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,564 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,516 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.62x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77550, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,688 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,815 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (25.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,409 |
| Average Home Value | $411,529 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,045
Single Family
9,541
Multi-Family
3,504
Businesses
1,145



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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


Condo
Built in 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77550, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,688 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,815 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (25.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,409 |
| Average Home Value | $411,529 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,045
Single Family
9,541
Multi-Family
3,504
Businesses
1,145
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