4618 Avenue S 1/2GalvestonTX77551
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 4618 Avenue S 1/2, Galveston, TX, 77551 in Galveston the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.22%. The 4.22% gross yield on a $420,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $116,038 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.78) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $63,769.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,509) | $200 |
City averages based on Galveston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,477 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,820 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.52x |
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 1968
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77551, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,786 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,136 (38.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,914 (45.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,736 (16.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $340,338 |
| Average Home Value | $396,421 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,270
Single Family
6,121
Multi-Family
4,149
Businesses
563
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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 1968
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77551, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,786 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,136 (38.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,914 (45.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,736 (16.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $340,338 |
| Average Home Value | $396,421 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,270
Single Family
6,121
Multi-Family
4,149
Businesses
563
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Lee DeForke Jr. • Lee DeForke Jr.
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