2523 Red Fern DrHarker HeightsTX76548
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 2523 Red Fern Dr, Harker Heights, TX, 76548 in Harker Heights at $357,000 earns $2,656/mo in rent and nets $117/mo after the $1,605/mo payment, a 8.93% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $98,633 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.65 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,288/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $144,385.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $117 | $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 | $2,656 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,397 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 2012
9,273 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76548, Harker Heights, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,793 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,954 (36.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 705 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,751 |
| Average Home Value | $308,017 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,589
Single Family
12,008
Multi-Family
581
Businesses
970
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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 2012
9,273 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76548, Harker Heights, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,793 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,954 (36.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 705 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,751 |
| Average Home Value | $308,017 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,589
Single Family
12,008
Multi-Family
581
Businesses
970
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Katie Strange • Two Lakes Real Estate
Mls Name: Central Texas MLS
Mls ID: #585067