1128 Elm DriveNovatoCA94945

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1128 Elm Drive, Novato, CA, 94945 in Novato is a solid income-producing rental, 9.37% gross yield, $6,600/mo rent, $1,373/mo net cash flow on a $845,000 buy. DSCR 1.74 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $233,458 and $7,783/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $408,732.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,373 | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,600 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,891 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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 1949
7,209 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732



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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 1949
7,209 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732
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Listed by: Bowman Real Estate Group • Vanguard Properties
Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #326012244







