1947 8th StPort ArthurTX77640
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowAt $125,000, 1947 8th St, Port Arthur, TX, 77640 in Port Arthur generates $1,068/mo in rent (10.25% yield) but nets only $179/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.90) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $34,535. Total projected return: $59,431.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $179 | $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 | $1,068 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $839 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in N/A
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77640, Port Arthur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,162 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,310 (52.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,321 (28.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,531 (18.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $153,925 |
| Average Home Value | $173,727 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,457
Single Family
6,662
Multi-Family
795
Businesses
582
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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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77640, Port Arthur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,162 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,310 (52.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,321 (28.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,531 (18.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $153,925 |
| Average Home Value | $173,727 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,457
Single Family
6,662
Multi-Family
795
Businesses
582
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kazuo Wada • LPT Realty, LLC
Mls Name: BBOR
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Mls ID: #249151
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