602 N Cates StDecaturTX76234
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 602 N Cates St, Decatur, TX, 76234 in Decatur. Rental yield 7.98%. The 1.48 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $66,280 and $2,210/yr in principal reduction project total return of $84,813.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(111) | $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 | $1,595 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,611 |
| 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 1945
6,490 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76234, Decatur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,060 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,721 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,737 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 602 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $402,786 |
| Average Home Value | $464,320 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,074
Single Family
7,756
Multi-Family
318
Businesses
1,018
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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 1945
6,490 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 76234, Decatur, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,060 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,721 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,737 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 602 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $402,786 |
| Average Home Value | $464,320 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,074
Single Family
7,756
Multi-Family
318
Businesses
1,018
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Melissa McElhaney • Agape and Associates LLC
Mls Name: NTREIS
Mls ID: #20919542
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