854 Plainwood DrHoustonTX77079
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 854 Plainwood Dr, Houston, TX, 77079 in Houston deserves attention. This $895,000 property earns $8,077/mo in rent, a 10.83% gross yield, and nets $1,538/mo after the $4,024/mo payment. DSCR 2.01 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $247,272 compounds alongside $8,243/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $453,231.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,538 | $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 | $8,077 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,008 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.34x |
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 1992
9,247 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77079, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,372 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,919 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,617 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,836 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $619,062 |
| Average Home Value | $664,611 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,936
Single Family
7,826
Multi-Family
8,110
Businesses
1,827
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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 1992
9,247 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 77079, Houston, TX area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,372 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,919 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,617 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,836 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $619,062 |
| Average Home Value | $664,611 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,936
Single Family
7,826
Multi-Family
8,110
Businesses
1,827
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices