17246 County Road 467MerkelTX79536



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe income profile at 17246 County Road 467, Merkel, TX, 79536 in Merkel is straightforward: $204,999 in, $1,029/mo in rent, $402/mo out after debt service. The 10.89% gross yield and 1.12 DSCR make this exactly the kind of asset Ziffy Mortgage finances for non-U.S. residents without income documentation. Appreciation at 5%/yr adds $56,637 by year five. With $1,888/yr in principal equity, the total cumulative return is projected at $50,972.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $402 | $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 | $1,029 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,376 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2022
2 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 2022
2 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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Listed by: Brandi Smith • RE/MAX Big Country
Mls Name: NTREIS
Mls ID: #20941619
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