435 W Gaywood DrHoustonTX77079
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 435 W Gaywood Dr, Houston, TX, 77079 in Houston worth study. Rental yield 3.89%. The 3.89% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,575,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $435,143 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,695/mo partially offsets the $7,082/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.80 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $246,997.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,132) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,695 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,612 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 2006
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$460 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77079, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,372 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,919 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,617 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,836 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $619,062 |
| Average Home Value | $664,611 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,936
Single Family
7,826
Multi-Family
8,110
Businesses
1,827
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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 2006
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$460 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77079, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,372 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,919 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,617 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,836 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $619,062 |
| Average Home Value | $664,611 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,936
Single Family
7,826
Multi-Family
8,110
Businesses
1,827
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Stacey Merchant • Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #24310270
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