524 Jose Marti BlvdBrownsvilleTX78526
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play524 Jose Marti Blvd, Brownsville, TX, 78526 in Brownsville is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 1.79%. At $930,000 with a 1.79% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $256,942 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.33) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $20,076.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,226) | $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 | $1,387 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,243 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.22x |
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 1996
9,180 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78526, Brownsville, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,046 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,447 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,278 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,815 |
| Average Home Value | $225,875 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,264
Single Family
16,923
Multi-Family
1,341
Businesses
1,051
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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 1996
9,180 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78526, Brownsville, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,046 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,447 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,278 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,815 |
| Average Home Value | $225,875 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,264
Single Family
16,923
Multi-Family
1,341
Businesses
1,051
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices