4143 Defender LnGalvestonTX77554
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 4143 Defender Ln, Galveston, TX, 77554 in Galveston is a conservative rental investment at $719,000. Rental yield 6.09%. A 1.13 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $198,646; $6,622/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $177,277.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,531) | $200 |
City averages based on Galveston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,650 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,896 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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 1994
6,359 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$825 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77554, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,066 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,959 (26.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,512 (13.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,595 (59.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $500,114 |
| Average Home Value | $542,522 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,075
Single Family
5,318
Multi-Family
1,757
Businesses
295
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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 1994
6,359 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$825 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77554, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,066 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,959 (26.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,512 (13.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,595 (59.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $500,114 |
| Average Home Value | $542,522 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,075
Single Family
5,318
Multi-Family
1,757
Businesses
295
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Susanna Mayberry • RE/MAX Leading Edge
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