4127 Forest DrPort ArthurTX77642
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 4127 Forest Dr, Port Arthur, TX, 77642 in Port Arthur at $159,900 earns $1,251/mo in rent and nets $114/mo after the $719/mo payment, a 9.39% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $44,177 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.74 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,473/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $68,635.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $114 | $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 | $1,251 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,073 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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 N/A
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77642, Port Arthur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,334 (45.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,763 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $124,734 |
| Average Home Value | $205,129 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,303
Single Family
10,982
Multi-Family
4,321
Businesses
920
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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 N/A
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77642, Port Arthur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,334 (45.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,763 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $124,734 |
| Average Home Value | $205,129 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,303
Single Family
10,982
Multi-Family
4,321
Businesses
920
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Candace Wilson • Team Texas Real Estate -- 9010460
Mls Name: BBOR
Mls ID: #261428