3835 Merrick StHoustonTX77025
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 3835 Merrick St, Houston, TX, 77025 in Houston at $1,699,000, 3.73% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.73%. The $5,281/mo rent partially funds the $7,640/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $469,402 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.69) 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: $213,375.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,801) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,281 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,406 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.46x |
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 2015
7,623 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77025, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,713 (34.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,672 (51.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,440 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $560,714 |
| Average Home Value | $703,232 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,487
Single Family
7,493
Multi-Family
7,994
Businesses
695
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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 2015
7,623 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77025, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,713 (34.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,672 (51.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,440 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $560,714 |
| Average Home Value | $703,232 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,487
Single Family
7,493
Multi-Family
7,994
Businesses
695
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices