527 Walston LnHoustonTX77060
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $189,900, 527 Walston Ln, Houston, TX, 77060 in Houston generates $1,464/mo in rent (9.25% yield) but nets only $114/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.71) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $52,466. Total projected return: $80,118.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $114 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,464 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,275 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1979
4,251 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77060, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,872 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,434 (20.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,801 (69.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,637 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $158,412 |
| Average Home Value | $224,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,712
Single Family
4,825
Multi-Family
10,887
Businesses
2,209
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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 1979
4,251 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77060, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,872 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,434 (20.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,801 (69.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,637 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $158,412 |
| Average Home Value | $224,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,712
Single Family
4,825
Multi-Family
10,887
Businesses
2,209
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices