8221 Tower StHoustonTX77088
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 8221 Tower St, Houston, TX, 77088 in Houston is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.97%. The 3.97% gross yield at $434,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $120,155 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.74) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $60,190.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,654) | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,439 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,920 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.49x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 2025
7,155 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77088, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,348 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,008 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,238 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,102 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $222,266 |
| Average Home Value | $280,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,099
Single Family
14,602
Multi-Family
3,497
Businesses
571
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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
Multi Family
Built in 2025
7,155 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77088, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,348 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,008 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,238 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,102 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $222,266 |
| Average Home Value | $280,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,099
Single Family
14,602
Multi-Family
3,497
Businesses
571
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Andre Beraud • Brooks & Davis Real Estate
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #21356262
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