8500 Ariel St #50HoustonTX77074
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid, durable, and financeable, 8500 Ariel St #50, Houston, TX, 77074 in Houston earns a 11.55% gross yield at $212,000. Rent of $2,040/mo nets $270/mo after the $953/mo mortgage. The 2.14 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $58,572 and $1,953/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $99,843.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $270 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,040 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,685 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1977
1,327 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$262 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77074, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,800 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,392 (27.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,971 (63.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,437 ( 9.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,326 |
| Average Home Value | $263,668 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,136
Single Family
5,811
Multi-Family
8,325
Businesses
2,034
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1977
1,327 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$262 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77074, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,800 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,392 (27.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,971 (63.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,437 ( 9.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,326 |
| Average Home Value | $263,668 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,136
Single Family
5,811
Multi-Family
8,325
Businesses
2,034
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Pedro Iznaga • Redfin Corporation
Mls Name: HAR
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Mls ID: #7333839
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