1517 Murchison DrEl PasoTX79902
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 1517 Murchison Dr, El Paso, TX, 79902 in El Paso offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.49%. DSCR 1.39 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $100,843 in additional property value over five years, with $3,362/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $115,428.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(385) | $385 |
City averages based on El Paso market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,278 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,518 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1966
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79902, El Paso, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,387 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,471 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,785 (55.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,131 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $303,796 |
| Average Home Value | $328,055 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,858
Single Family
8,904
Multi-Family
954
Businesses
1,515
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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 1966
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79902, El Paso, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,387 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,471 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,785 (55.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,131 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $303,796 |
| Average Home Value | $328,055 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,858
Single Family
8,904
Multi-Family
954
Businesses
1,515
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Karina Amaro Romero • The Right Move Real Estate Gro
Mls Name: GEPAR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #915135
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