5718 Elam WaySan AntonioTX78261



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 5718 Elam Way, San Antonio, TX, 78261 in San Antonio offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.01%. DSCR 1.30 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $262,467 in additional property value over five years, with $8,750/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $281,487.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,288) | $450 |
City averages based on San Antonio market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,551 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,461 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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 2002
1.08 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$250 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78261, San Antonio, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,310 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,596 (76.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,129 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 585 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,088 |
| Average Home Value | $468,035 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,154
Single Family
9,885
Multi-Family
1,269
Businesses
69



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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 2002
1.08 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$250 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78261, San Antonio, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,310 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,596 (76.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,129 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 585 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,088 |
| Average Home Value | $468,035 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,154
Single Family
9,885
Multi-Family
1,269
Businesses
69
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Listed by: Monica Winn • Orchard Brokerage
Mls Name: SABOR
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Mls ID: #1870893
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