6701 Kernel StHoustonTX77087
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 9.49% yield at 6701 Kernel St, Houston, TX, 77087 in Houston is solid, but the $989/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $176/mo at $220,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $60,782 by year five, and $2,026/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.76) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $95,654.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $176 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,740 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,477 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1944
6,695 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77087, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,785 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,878 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,168 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 739 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,518 |
| Average Home Value | $209,287 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
8,717
Multi-Family
2,891
Businesses
1,477
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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 1944
6,695 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77087, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,785 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,878 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,168 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 739 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,518 |
| Average Home Value | $209,287 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
8,717
Multi-Family
2,891
Businesses
1,477
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices