4209 Allston StHoustonTX77018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 4209 Allston St, Houston, TX, 77018 in Houston is a conservative rental investment at $580,000. Rental yield 6%. A 1.11 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $160,243; $5,342/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $143,357.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,226) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,898 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,894 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 2026
2,326 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77018, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,675 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,924 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,538 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,213 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,852 |
| Average Home Value | $602,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,239
Single Family
10,993
Multi-Family
2,246
Businesses
1,362
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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 2026
2,326 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77018, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,675 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,924 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,538 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,213 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,852 |
| Average Home Value | $602,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,239
Single Family
10,993
Multi-Family
2,246
Businesses
1,362
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices