5155 Balkin StHoustonTX77021
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income5155 Balkin St, Houston, TX, 77021 in Houston earns a respectable 9.57% gross yield at $110,000, but after the $495/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $95/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.77) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $30,391 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $48,265.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $95 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $877 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $738 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1955
6,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77021, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,626 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,712 (34.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,334 (53.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,580 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $230,164 |
| Average Home Value | $307,104 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,025
Single Family
7,670
Multi-Family
4,355
Businesses
875
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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 1955
6,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77021, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,626 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,712 (34.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,334 (53.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,580 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $230,164 |
| Average Home Value | $307,104 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,025
Single Family
7,670
Multi-Family
4,355
Businesses
875
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices