1220 Chestnut StAlamedaCA94501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 1220 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA, 94501 in Alameda at $1,388,000, 2.5% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 2.5%. The $2,894/mo rent partially funds the $6,241/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $383,479 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.46) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $160,031.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,692) | $250 |
City averages based on Alameda market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,894 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,034 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.36x |
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 1918
3,484 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94501, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,332 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,712 (53.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,404 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,391,181 |
| Average Home Value | $1,407,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,552
Single Family
16,985
Multi-Family
11,567
Businesses
2,354



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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 1918
3,484 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94501, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,332 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,712 (53.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,404 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,391,181 |
| Average Home Value | $1,407,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,552
Single Family
16,985
Multi-Family
11,567
Businesses
2,354
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Listed by: Ron Hariri • Re/max Accord
Mls Name: CCAR
Mls ID: #41107987








