3001 18th StPort ArthurTX77642
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $158,900, 3001 18th St, Port Arthur, TX, 77642 in Port Arthur generates $1,265/mo in rent (9.55% yield) but nets only $135/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 (1.77) 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: $43,901. Total projected return: $69,567.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $135 | $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 | $1,265 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,067 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 N/A
8,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77642, Port Arthur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,334 (45.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,763 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $124,734 |
| Average Home Value | $205,129 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,303
Single Family
10,982
Multi-Family
4,321
Businesses
920
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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 N/A
8,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77642, Port Arthur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,334 (45.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,763 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $124,734 |
| Average Home Value | $205,129 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,303
Single Family
10,982
Multi-Family
4,321
Businesses
920
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: DEBORAH FREEMAN • FREEMAN PROPERTIES GROUP -- 9006929
Mls Name: BBOR
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Mls ID: #254624
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