1697 Whispering WaterSpring BranchTX78070
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 1697 Whispering Water, Spring Branch, TX, 78070 in Spring Branch offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.12%. DSCR 1.13 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $179,583 in additional property value over five years, with $5,987/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $164,447.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,317) | $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 | $3,316 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,374 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 2001
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$120 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78070, Spring Branch, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,971 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,394 (84.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 885 ( 8.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 692 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $596,751 |
| Average Home Value | $695,534 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,272
Single Family
8,986
Multi-Family
286
Businesses
618
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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 2001
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$120 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78070, Spring Branch, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,971 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,394 (84.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 885 ( 8.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 692 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $596,751 |
| Average Home Value | $695,534 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,272
Single Family
8,986
Multi-Family
286
Businesses
618
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kristian Forks • Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Mls Name: LERA MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #1906974
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