120 & 120A 13th StArcataCA95521
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.78% gross rental yield, 120 & 120A 13th St, Arcata, CA, 95521 in Arcata is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $460,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $127,090 by year five, with $4,237/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.70) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $84,644.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,396) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Arcata market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,450 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,663 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 1886
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95521, Arcata, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,198 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,463 (34.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,885 (57.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 850 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $521,271 |
| Average Home Value | $533,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,236
Single Family
7,941
Multi-Family
1,295
Businesses
871
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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 1886
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95521, Arcata, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,198 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,463 (34.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,885 (57.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 850 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $521,271 |
| Average Home Value | $533,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,236
Single Family
7,941
Multi-Family
1,295
Businesses
871
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: HBMLS
Mls ID: #270590