218 Merlot DrAbileneTX79602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.77% gross rental yield, 218 Merlot Dr, Abilene, TX, 79602 in Abilene is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $949,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $262,191 by year five, with $8,740/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.51) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $67,415.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,608) | $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 | $2,190 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,420 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.34x |
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 2021
0.77 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$590 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79602, Abilene, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,088 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,418 (66.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,672 (24.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 998 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $242,095 |
| Average Home Value | $274,020 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,756
Single Family
10,207
Multi-Family
549
Businesses
1,078
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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 2021
0.77 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$590 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79602, Abilene, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,088 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,418 (66.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,672 (24.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 998 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $242,095 |
| Average Home Value | $274,020 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,756
Single Family
10,207
Multi-Family
549
Businesses
1,078
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kristi Andrew • Abilene Group Premier Re. Adv.
Mls Name: NTREIS
Mls ID: #21008244
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