1127 15th St APT ASanta MonicaCA90403
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1127 15th St APT A, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 in Santa Monica the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.87%. The 5.87% gross yield on a $1,285,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $355,022 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.09) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $328,444.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,526) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,282 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,296 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1960
7,518 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$415 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90403, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,137 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,420 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,743,844 |
| Average Home Value | $1,682,748 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,810
Single Family
3,037
Multi-Family
11,773
Businesses
911
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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 1960
7,518 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$415 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90403, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,137 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,420 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,743,844 |
| Average Home Value | $1,682,748 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,810
Single Family
3,037
Multi-Family
11,773
Businesses
911
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Melissa Ellis • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Mls Name: CLAW
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Mls ID: #26672885
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