506 Walnut Bend LnHoustonTX77042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 506 Walnut Bend Ln, Houston, TX, 77042 in Houston offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.11%. DSCR 0.81 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $225,169 in additional property value over five years, with $7,506/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $125,233.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,742) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,976 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,565 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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 1967
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,128 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77042, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,063 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,722 (19.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,302 (67.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,039 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $397,155 |
| Average Home Value | $445,691 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,718
Single Family
4,192
Multi-Family
16,526
Businesses
1,720
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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 1967
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,128 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77042, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,063 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,722 (19.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,302 (67.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,039 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $397,155 |
| Average Home Value | $445,691 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,718
Single Family
4,192
Multi-Family
16,526
Businesses
1,720
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Holley Madden • Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #57308936
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