8517 Ariel StHoustonTX77074
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 8517 Ariel St, Houston, TX, 77074 in Houston, $149,900, 9.59% gross yield, $132/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,198/mo rent covers the $674/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $41,415 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.78) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $65,951.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $132 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,198 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,006 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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
1,115 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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
1,115 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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