1515 Sandy Springs Rd APT 1702HoustonTX77042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeHigh DSCR is a competitive advantage at closing. 1515 Sandy Springs Rd APT 1702, Houston, TX, 77042 in Houston achieves 1.79, rent of $1,285/mo covers the $719/mo payment 1.5x over at $160,000. Rental yield 9.64%. That makes it both an efficient operational hold and a straightforward underwrite for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program. No domestic credit history or income documentation required. Appreciation at 5%/yr adds $44,205 over five years, with $1,474/yr in principal reduction bringing total projected return to $36,004.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(434) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,285 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,655 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 1982
3.82 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$499 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77042, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,063 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,722 (19.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,302 (67.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,039 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $397,155 |
| Average Home Value | $445,691 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,718
Single Family
4,192
Multi-Family
16,526
Businesses
1,720
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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 1982
3.82 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$499 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77042, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,063 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,722 (19.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,302 (67.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,039 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $397,155 |
| Average Home Value | $445,691 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,718
Single Family
4,192
Multi-Family
16,526
Businesses
1,720
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rachel Kline • CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #44349586
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