3718 Santa Monica DrAbileneTX79605
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 3718 Santa Monica Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605 in Abilene deserves attention. This $279,000 property earns $2,562/mo in rent, a 11.02% gross yield, and nets $578/mo after the $1,255/mo payment. DSCR 2.04 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $77,083 compounds alongside $2,570/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $144,104.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $578 | $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 | $2,562 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,873 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.37x |
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 1976
10,280 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79605, Abilene, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,373 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,864 (51.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,252 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,257 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,474 |
| Average Home Value | $238,629 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,717
Single Family
11,314
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
1,058
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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 1976
10,280 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 79605, Abilene, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,373 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,864 (51.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,252 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,257 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,474 |
| Average Home Value | $238,629 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,717
Single Family
11,314
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
1,058
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices