1516 MexicoCastrovilleTX78009
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8.91% yield at 1516 Mexico, Castroville, TX, 78009 in Castroville is solid, but the $674/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $47/mo at $150,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $41,442 by year five, and $1,382/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.65) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $60,572.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $47 | $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 | $1,114 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,007 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1945
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78009, Castroville, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,797 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,081 (81.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 489 (12.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 227 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,619 |
| Average Home Value | $392,243 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,450
Single Family
3,450
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
405
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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 1945
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78009, Castroville, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,797 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,081 (81.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 489 (12.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 227 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,619 |
| Average Home Value | $392,243 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,450
Single Family
3,450
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
405
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ruben Prieto • Jason Mitchell Real Estate TX
Mls Name: LERA MLS
Mls ID: #1943117