1222 Birch AveSan MateoCA94402
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1222 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA, 94402 in San Mateo is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.37%. At $1,599,000 with a 4.37% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $441,774 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.81) 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: $344,026.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,075) | $300 |
City averages based on San Mateo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,816 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,255 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.63x |
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 1948
4,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94402, San Mateo, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,423 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,188 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,581 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 654 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,853,864 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,477
Single Family
7,593
Multi-Family
2,884
Businesses
1,266
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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 1948
4,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94402, San Mateo, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,423 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,188 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,581 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 654 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,853,864 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,477
Single Family
7,593
Multi-Family
2,884
Businesses
1,266
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amadee Vongthongsri • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82033111