551 MerrittSan AntonioTX78227



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 551 Merritt, San Antonio, TX, 78227 in San Antonio. At $250,000 it earns $2,120/mo in rent and distributes $343/mo to the owner after the $1,124/mo payment, a consistent 10.18% yield. DSCR 1.89 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $69,070 in value; $2,303/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $117,829.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $343 | $450 |
City averages based on San Antonio market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,120 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,678 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1972
7,187 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78227, San Antonio, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,810 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,471 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,127 (38.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $163,057 |
| Average Home Value | $210,526 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,248
Single Family
11,364
Multi-Family
4,884
Businesses
893



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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 1972
7,187 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78227, San Antonio, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,810 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,471 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,127 (38.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $163,057 |
| Average Home Value | $210,526 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,248
Single Family
11,364
Multi-Family
4,884
Businesses
893
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Mls Name: LERA MLS
Mls ID: #1954683








