16703 Sentinel DrHoustonTX77053
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 16703 Sentinel Dr, Houston, TX, 77053 in Houston at $250,000 earns $1,969/mo in rent and nets $153/mo after the $1,124/mo payment, a 9.45% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $69,070 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.75 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,303/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $105,829.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $153 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,969 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,717 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1984
6,782 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$460 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77053, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,460 (65.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,146 (31.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 258 ( 2.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,252 |
| Average Home Value | $231,531 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,800
Single Family
9,415
Multi-Family
385
Businesses
369
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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 1984
6,782 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$460 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77053, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,460 (65.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,146 (31.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 258 ( 2.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,252 |
| Average Home Value | $231,531 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,800
Single Family
9,415
Multi-Family
385
Businesses
369
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Miriam LaTouche • Texas Signature Realty
Mls Name: HAR
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