500 Ferry Rd APT 434DGalvestonTX77550
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 500 Ferry Rd APT 434D, Galveston, TX, 77550 in Galveston is the 1.70 coverage ratio: rent of $840/mo versus a $495/mo debt payment on a $110,000 property. Rental yield 9.16%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $30,391 by year five, with $1,013/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $22,309.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(335) | $200 |
City averages based on Galveston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $840 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,131 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 1985
619 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$393 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77550, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,688 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,815 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (25.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,409 |
| Average Home Value | $411,529 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,045
Single Family
9,541
Multi-Family
3,504
Businesses
1,145
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1985
619 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$393 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77550, Galveston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,488 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,688 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,815 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (25.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,409 |
| Average Home Value | $411,529 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,045
Single Family
9,541
Multi-Family
3,504
Businesses
1,145
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Davy Herrin • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #14803855
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