1218 S Farmer AveTempeAZ85281
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1218 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85281 in Tempe is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.63%. At $1,675,000 with a 2.63% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $462,772 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.49) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $232,290.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,229) | $300 |
City averages based on Tempe market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,672 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,235 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.40x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1960
9,523 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85281, Tempe, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,724 (13.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,368 (75.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,367 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $433,071 |
| Average Home Value | $478,334 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,294
Single Family
6,916
Multi-Family
12,378
Businesses
2,100
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1960
9,523 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85281, Tempe, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,724 (13.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,368 (75.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,367 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $433,071 |
| Average Home Value | $478,334 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,294
Single Family
6,916
Multi-Family
12,378
Businesses
2,100
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices