8520 Ariel StHoustonTX77074
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 8520 Ariel St, Houston, TX, 77074 in Houston: $2,126/mo in rent, $563/mo net, 13.94% gross yield, all on a $183,000 acquisition. The 2.58 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $50,560 in value, and $1,685/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $107,492.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $563 | $450 |
City averages based on Houston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,126 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,491 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.43x |
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
1,053 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
1,053 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