1517-1527 Barnard StWacoTX76701
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 4.07% gross rental yield, 1517-1527 Barnard St, Waco, TX, 76701 in Waco is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $495,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $136,759 by year five, with $4,559/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.75) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $71,285.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,840) | $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 | $1,680 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,323 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.51x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1939
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76701, Waco, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,163 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 148 (12.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 786 (67.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 229 (19.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,571 |
| Average Home Value | $290,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
924
Single Family
534
Multi-Family
390
Businesses
719
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1939
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76701, Waco, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,163 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 148 (12.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 786 (67.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 229 (19.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,571 |
| Average Home Value | $290,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
924
Single Family
534
Multi-Family
390
Businesses
719
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