5506 Gulf BlvdSouth Padre IslandTX78597
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 5506 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597 in South Padre Island at $1,550,000, 4.04% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.04%. The $5,216/mo rent partially funds the $6,970/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $428,236 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.75) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $220,332.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,806) | $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 | $5,216 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,406 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2001
2,775 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78597, South Padre Island, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,367 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 745 (13.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 415 ( 7.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,207 (78.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $453,713 |
| Average Home Value | $480,027 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
589
Single Family
374
Multi-Family
215
Businesses
443
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2001
2,775 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78597, South Padre Island, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,367 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 745 (13.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 415 ( 7.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,207 (78.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $453,713 |
| Average Home Value | $480,027 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
589
Single Family
374
Multi-Family
215
Businesses
443
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Norma Turkington • RE/MAX Elite
Mls Name: SPIBOR
Mls ID: #104029
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