202 E Cardinal AvePharrTX78577
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $189,000, 202 E Cardinal Ave, Pharr, TX, 78577 in Pharr generates $1,526/mo in rent (9.69% yield) but nets only $86/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 (1.80) 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: $52,217. Total projected return: $78,359.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $86 | $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 | $1,526 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,366 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 2002
7,437 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78577, Pharr, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,728 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,997 (53.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,877 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,854 (13.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $138,178 |
| Average Home Value | $174,875 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,906
Single Family
23,156
Multi-Family
4,750
Businesses
2,398
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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 2002
7,437 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78577, Pharr, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,728 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,997 (53.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,877 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,854 (13.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $138,178 |
| Average Home Value | $174,875 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,906
Single Family
23,156
Multi-Family
4,750
Businesses
2,398
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Leocadio Guerrero • STAR REALTY
Mls Name: RGVMLS
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Mls ID: #29767981
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