5458 Ariel StHoustonTX77096
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 5458 Ariel St, Houston, TX, 77096 in Houston is narrow, $189/mo net on $2,736/mo rent after the $1,596/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $354,900 with a 9.25% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($98,052 over five years) and $3,269/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.71 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $149,684.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $189 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,736 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,383 |
| 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 1960
8,028 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 1960
8,028 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