285 W Hartel StSour LakeTX77659



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 285 W Hartel St, Sour Lake, TX, 77659 in Sour Lake hard to pass up. The 15.28% gross yield on a $140,900 purchase results in $1,794/mo in rent and $792/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.83). Annual cash flow of $9,504, five-year appreciation of $38,928, and $1,298/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $104,960.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 15.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $792 | $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 | $1,794 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $946 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.90x |
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 1943
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77659, Sour Lake, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,739 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 313 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,750 |
| Average Home Value | $251,581 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,032
Single Family
1,996
Multi-Family
36
Businesses
134



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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 1943
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77659, Sour Lake, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,739 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 313 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,750 |
| Average Home Value | $251,581 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,032
Single Family
1,996
Multi-Family
36
Businesses
134
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