162 FerncrestLivingstonTX77351
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 162 Ferncrest, Livingston, TX, 77351 in Livingston. Rental yield 5.47%. At $549,900 with 5.47% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $151,927 in new equity by year five, complemented by $5,065/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.01) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $120,153.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,408) | $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 | $2,507 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,696 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 1980
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$50 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77351, Livingston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,182 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,298 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,261 (17.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,623 (24.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $218,385 |
| Average Home Value | $271,470 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,330
Single Family
13,418
Multi-Family
912
Businesses
1,184
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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 1980
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$50 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77351, Livingston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,182 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,298 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,261 (17.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,623 (24.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $218,385 |
| Average Home Value | $271,470 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,330
Single Family
13,418
Multi-Family
912
Businesses
1,184
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Charles Miller • RE/MAX Lake Livingston
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