17 Valdarama Dr SSouth Padre IslandTX78597



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeMost investment properties struggle to clear the 1.25x DSCR minimum. 17 Valdarama Dr S, South Padre Island, TX, 78597 in South Padre Island clears it at 1.55, a meaningful distinction for the Ziffy Mortgage DSCR approval process. Rental yield 8.37%. Strong coverage makes approval clean and leaves room for vacancy without breaching underwriting thresholds. Five-year appreciation: $82,857; $2,762/yr in principal equity; total projected return: $112,315.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(41) | $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 | $2,092 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,013 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2021
2,683 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78597, South Padre Island, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,367 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 745 (13.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 415 ( 7.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,207 (78.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $453,713 |
| Average Home Value | $480,027 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
589
Single Family
374
Multi-Family
215
Businesses
443



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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 2021
2,683 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78597, South Padre Island, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,367 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 745 (13.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 415 ( 7.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,207 (78.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $453,713 |
| Average Home Value | $480,027 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
589
Single Family
374
Multi-Family
215
Businesses
443
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Listed by: Olga Vega-Carter • SPI Realty
Mls Name: RGVMLS
Mls ID: #29766330








