495 Elm StSour LakeTX77659
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 9.52% yield at 495 Elm St, Sour Lake, TX, 77659 in Sour Lake is solid, but the $989/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $182/mo at $220,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $60,782 by year five, and $2,026/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.77) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $96,038.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $182 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,746 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,477 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 N/A
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77659, Sour Lake, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,739 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 313 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,750 |
| Average Home Value | $251,581 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,032
Single Family
1,996
Multi-Family
36
Businesses
134
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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 N/A
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77659, Sour Lake, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,739 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 313 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,750 |
| Average Home Value | $251,581 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,032
Single Family
1,996
Multi-Family
36
Businesses
134
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Katy Mays • JLA Realty
Mls Name: BBOR
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Mls ID: #254416
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