404 James StHoustonTX77009
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play404 James St, Houston, TX, 77009 in Houston is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.51%. At $600,000 with a 2.51% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $165,769 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.46) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $36,032.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,013) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,254 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,028 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.31x |
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 1910
4,499 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77009, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,523 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,741 (47.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,637 (41.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,145 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $456,534 |
| Average Home Value | $535,539 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,392
Single Family
13,992
Multi-Family
3,400
Businesses
1,035
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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 1910
4,499 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77009, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,523 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,741 (47.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,637 (41.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,145 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $456,534 |
| Average Home Value | $535,539 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,392
Single Family
13,992
Multi-Family
3,400
Businesses
1,035
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices