608 Fern MeadowUniversal CityTX78148
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 608 Fern Meadow, Universal City, TX, 78148 in Universal City earns a 9.88% gross yield at $196,900. Rent of $1,621/mo nets $221/mo after the $885/mo mortgage. The 1.83 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $54,400 and $1,813/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $89,701.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $221 | $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 | $1,621 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,322 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 1981
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78148, Universal City, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,810 (52.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,729 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $300,000 |
| Average Home Value | $324,744 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,074
Single Family
6,759
Multi-Family
2,315
Businesses
734
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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 1981
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 78148, Universal City, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,810 (52.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,729 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $300,000 |
| Average Home Value | $324,744 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,074
Single Family
6,759
Multi-Family
2,315
Businesses
734
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lenora Cromer • Simmonds Real Estate Inc.
Mls Name: LERA MLS
Mls ID: #1895449