217 S Bridge AveWeslacoTX78596
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 217 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX, 78596 in Weslaco is narrow, $73/mo net on $891/mo rent after the $517/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $114,999 with a 9.3% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($31,772 over five years) and $1,059/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.72 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $48,827.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $73 | $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 | $891 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $772 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1981
2,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78596, Weslaco, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,934 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,484 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,091 (24.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,359 (19.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $137,699 |
| Average Home Value | $177,708 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,945
Single Family
13,864
Multi-Family
2,081
Businesses
1,272
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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 1981
2,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78596, Weslaco, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,934 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,484 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,091 (24.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,359 (19.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $137,699 |
| Average Home Value | $177,708 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,945
Single Family
13,864
Multi-Family
2,081
Businesses
1,272
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices