3938 Surfside Blvd UNIT 3217Corpus ChristiTX78402
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 3938 Surfside Blvd UNIT 3217, Corpus Christi, TX, 78402 in Corpus Christi is the 1.79 coverage ratio: rent of $927/mo versus a $517/mo debt payment on a $115,000 property. Rental yield 9.67%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $31,772 by year five, with $1,059/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $17,855.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(445) | $450 |
City averages based on Corpus Christi market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $927 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,327 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.70x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1981
928 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$480 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78402, Corpus Christi, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 919 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 150 (16.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 268 (29.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 501 (54.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $381,818 |
| Average Home Value | $398,667 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
915
Single Family
130
Multi-Family
785
Businesses
66
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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
Condo
Built in 1981
928 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$480 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78402, Corpus Christi, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 919 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 150 (16.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 268 (29.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 501 (54.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $381,818 |
| Average Home Value | $398,667 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
915
Single Family
130
Multi-Family
785
Businesses
66
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Clarissa Betancourt • Keller Williams Coastal Bend
Mls Name: South Texas MLS
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Mls ID: #453402
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