16113 Fm 1235MerkelTX79536
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 16113 Fm 1235, Merkel, TX, 79536 in Merkel deserves attention. This $299,900 property earns $2,664/mo in rent, a 10.66% gross yield, and nets $531/mo after the $1,349/mo payment. DSCR 1.97 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $82,857 compounds alongside $2,762/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $149,131.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $531 | $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 | $2,664 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,013 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.32x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2023
1.50 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79536, Merkel, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,354 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,643 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 375 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 336 (14.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $186,880 |
| Average Home Value | $235,380 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,112
Single Family
2,112
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
154
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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
Manufactured
Built in 2023
1.50 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79536, Merkel, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,354 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,643 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 375 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 336 (14.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $186,880 |
| Average Home Value | $235,380 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,112
Single Family
2,112
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
154
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices