3278 County Road 205GiddingsTX78942
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 3278 County Road 205, Giddings, TX, 78942 in Giddings at $453,000, 3.16% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.16%. The $1,194/mo rent partially funds the $2,037/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $125,156 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.59) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $43,129.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,027) | $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 | $1,194 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,041 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.39x |
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 1994
2.24 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78942, Giddings, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,135 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,609 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 960 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 (13.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $264,817 |
| Average Home Value | $315,636 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,542
Single Family
3,357
Multi-Family
185
Businesses
610
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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 1994
2.24 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78942, Giddings, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,135 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,609 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 960 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 (13.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $264,817 |
| Average Home Value | $315,636 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,542
Single Family
3,357
Multi-Family
185
Businesses
610
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