1221 Cedar DrArcataCA95521



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 1221 Cedar Dr, Arcata, CA, 95521 in Arcata hard to pass up. The 17.3% gross yield on a $165,000 purchase results in $2,378/mo in rent and $1,358/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (3.20). Annual cash flow of $16,292, five-year appreciation of $45,586, and $1,520/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $149,906.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 17.3% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,358 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Arcata market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,378 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $955 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.49x |
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 2003
N/A 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 2003
N/A 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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Listed by: Katie Casali • Action Realty
Mls Name: HBMLS
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Mls ID: #269475
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