518 S 4th StLa PorteTX77571
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 518 S 4th St, La Porte, TX, 77571 in La Porte the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.35%. The 5.35% gross yield on a $324,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $89,764 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.02) 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: $71,889.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(889) | $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 | $1,493 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,181 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 2024
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77571, La Porte, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,032 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,813 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,126 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,093 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $266,608 |
| Average Home Value | $313,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,236
Single Family
12,840
Multi-Family
2,396
Businesses
1,081
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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 2024
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77571, La Porte, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,032 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,813 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,126 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,093 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $266,608 |
| Average Home Value | $313,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,236
Single Family
12,840
Multi-Family
2,396
Businesses
1,081
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Carlos Castillo • Vive Realty LLC
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #88806831
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