5447 Darnell StHoustonTX77096
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 5447 Darnell St, Houston, TX, 77096 in Houston is a conservative rental investment at $540,000. Rental yield 7.78%. A 1.44 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $149,192; $4,973/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $185,182.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(361) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,502 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,625 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1959
8,908 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77096, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,929 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,665 (41.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,735 (48.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,529 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $426,564 |
| Average Home Value | $488,229 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,435
Single Family
7,815
Multi-Family
7,620
Businesses
762
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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 1959
8,908 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77096, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,929 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,665 (41.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,735 (48.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,529 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $426,564 |
| Average Home Value | $488,229 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,435
Single Family
7,815
Multi-Family
7,620
Businesses
762
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices