5209 Plum DrHoustonTX77087
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 5209 Plum Dr, Houston, TX, 77087 in Houston worth study. Rental yield 2.84%. The 2.84% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $475,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $131,234 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $1,126/mo partially offsets the $2,136/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.53 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $37,142.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,252) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,126 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,189 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.35x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1946
7,169 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77087, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,785 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,878 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,168 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 739 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,518 |
| Average Home Value | $209,287 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
8,717
Multi-Family
2,891
Businesses
1,477
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1946
7,169 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77087, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,785 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,878 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,168 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 739 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,518 |
| Average Home Value | $209,287 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
8,717
Multi-Family
2,891
Businesses
1,477
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices