148 E Boundary StGiddingsTX78942
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income148 E Boundary St, Giddings, TX, 78942 in Giddings earns a respectable 9.03% gross yield at $189,500, but after the $852/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $78/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.67) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $52,355 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $77,671.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $78 | $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 | $1,426 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,272 |
| 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 1965
8,624 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78942, Giddings, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,135 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,609 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 960 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 (13.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $264,817 |
| Average Home Value | $315,636 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,542
Single Family
3,357
Multi-Family
185
Businesses
610
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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 1965
8,624 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78942, Giddings, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,135 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,609 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 960 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 (13.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $264,817 |
| Average Home Value | $315,636 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,542
Single Family
3,357
Multi-Family
185
Businesses
610
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices