1863 Front PorchNew BraunfelsTX78132
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1863 Front Porch, New Braunfels, TX, 78132 in New Braunfels the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.87%. The 5.87% gross yield on a $532,990 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $147,255 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.09) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $125,172.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,233) | $450 |
City averages based on New Braunfels market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,608 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,628 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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 2025
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$600 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78132, New Braunfels, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,235 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,788 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,772 (13.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,675 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $637,562 |
| Average Home Value | $676,252 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,840
Single Family
16,958
Multi-Family
882
Businesses
616
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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 2025
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$600 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78132, New Braunfels, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,235 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,788 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,772 (13.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,675 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $637,562 |
| Average Home Value | $676,252 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,840
Single Family
16,958
Multi-Family
882
Businesses
616
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Marcus Moreno • Details Communities, Ltd.
Mls Name: SABOR
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Mls ID: #1875636
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