116 Lester CtWatsonvilleCA95076
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 116 Lester Ct, Watsonville, CA, 95076 in Watsonville is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.62%. The 5.62% gross yield at $775,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $214,118 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.04) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $219,054.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,162) | $450 |
City averages based on Watsonville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,632 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,486 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1971
7,797 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95076, Watsonville, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,096 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,111 (44.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,754 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $774,250 |
| Average Home Value | $938,782 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,811
Single Family
21,245
Multi-Family
1,566
Businesses
1,912
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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 1971
7,797 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95076, Watsonville, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,096 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,111 (44.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,754 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $774,250 |
| Average Home Value | $938,782 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,811
Single Family
21,245
Multi-Family
1,566
Businesses
1,912
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Natalie Pinkerton • David Lyng Real Estate
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82026113