545 Elm StSour LakeTX77659
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeCapital preservation and steady income define 545 Elm St, Sour Lake, TX, 77659 in Sour Lake. Rental yield 8.01%. The 1.48 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $75,977 and $2,533/yr in principal reduction project total return of $97,695.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(120) | $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 | $1,836 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,846 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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 1969
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77659, Sour Lake, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,739 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 313 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,750 |
| Average Home Value | $251,581 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,032
Single Family
1,996
Multi-Family
36
Businesses
134
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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 1969
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77659, Sour Lake, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,739 (75.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 313 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,750 |
| Average Home Value | $251,581 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,032
Single Family
1,996
Multi-Family
36
Businesses
134
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