3226 Shortgrass LnMelissaTX75454



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 3226 Shortgrass Ln, Melissa, TX, 75454 in Melissa deserves attention. This $299,900 property earns $2,713/mo in rent, a 10.86% gross yield, and nets $539/mo after the $1,349/mo payment. DSCR 2.01 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $82,857 compounds alongside $2,762/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $152,275.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $539 | $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 | $2,713 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,013 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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 2023
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 75454, Melissa, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,378 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,662 (81.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,094 (11.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $562,846 |
| Average Home Value | $591,690 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,880
Single Family
7,524
Multi-Family
356
Businesses
319



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 2023
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 75454, Melissa, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,378 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,662 (81.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,094 (11.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $562,846 |
| Average Home Value | $591,690 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,880
Single Family
7,524
Multi-Family
356
Businesses
319
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices










