525 S 20 1/2 StMcAllenTX78501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 525 S 20 1/2 St, McAllen, TX, 78501 in McAllen, $125,000, 8.55% gross yield, $2/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $891/mo rent covers the $562/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $34,535 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.59) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $48,031.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2 | $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 | $891 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $839 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
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 1972
34.85 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78501, Mcallen, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,633 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,771 (44.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,969 (44.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,893 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,269 |
| Average Home Value | $208,656 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,170
Single Family
19,817
Multi-Family
4,353
Businesses
4,074



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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 1972
34.85 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78501, Mcallen, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,633 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,771 (44.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,969 (44.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,893 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,269 |
| Average Home Value | $208,656 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,170
Single Family
19,817
Multi-Family
4,353
Businesses
4,074
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