521 Melba St Unit 101DallasTX75208
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 521 Melba St Unit 101, Dallas, TX, 75208 in Dallas offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.8%. DSCR 1.45 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $156,071 in additional property value over five years, with $5,203/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $194,198.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(596) | $450 |
City averages based on Dallas market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,671 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,792 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.97x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2024
6,316 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 75208, Dallas, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,625 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,019 (41.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,897 (47.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,709 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $466,400 |
| Average Home Value | $537,812 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,325
Single Family
9,342
Multi-Family
4,983
Businesses
1,540
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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
Condo
Built in 2024
6,316 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 75208, Dallas, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,625 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,019 (41.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,897 (47.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,709 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $466,400 |
| Average Home Value | $537,812 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,325
Single Family
9,342
Multi-Family
4,983
Businesses
1,540
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices