8042 Safebuy StHoustonTX77028
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income8042 Safebuy St, Houston, TX, 77028 in Houston earns a respectable 9.49% gross yield at $158,000, but after the $710/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $126/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.76) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $43,652 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $68,719.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $126 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,250 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,061 |
| 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 1945
3,998 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77028, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,191 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,060 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,469 (34.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 662 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,594 |
| Average Home Value | $151,161 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,180
Single Family
6,303
Multi-Family
877
Businesses
708
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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
3,998 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77028, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,191 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,060 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,469 (34.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 662 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,594 |
| Average Home Value | $151,161 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,180
Single Family
6,303
Multi-Family
877
Businesses
708
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Leslie Fernandez • Texas Ally Real Estate Group, LLC
Mls Name: HAR
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