4407 Merle Dr #BAustinTX78645
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 4407 Merle Dr #B, Austin, TX, 78645 in Austin. Rental yield 7.11%. The 1.32 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $172,676 and $5,756/yr in principal reduction project total return of $191,890.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(740) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Austin market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,704 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,196 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.88x |
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 2023
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78645, Leander, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,007 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 944 (10.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,684 (19.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $614,329 |
| Average Home Value | $720,474 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,108
Single Family
8,037
Multi-Family
71
Businesses
488
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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 2023
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78645, Leander, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,007 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 944 (10.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,684 (19.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $614,329 |
| Average Home Value | $720,474 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,108
Single Family
8,037
Multi-Family
71
Businesses
488
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices