3501 Farmer StHoustonTX77020
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 3501 Farmer St, Houston, TX, 77020 in Houston worth study. Rental yield 4.88%. The 4.88% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $329,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $90,897 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $1,339/mo partially offsets the $1,479/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.91 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $56,147.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,094) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,339 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,302 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1928
5,174 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77020, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,365 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,634 (44.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,606 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,126 |
| Average Home Value | $235,260 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,635
Single Family
8,495
Multi-Family
1,140
Businesses
1,009
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1928
5,174 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77020, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,365 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,634 (44.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,606 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,126 |
| Average Home Value | $235,260 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,635
Single Family
8,495
Multi-Family
1,140
Businesses
1,009
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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