1239 9th St APT 4Santa MonicaCA90401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1239 9th St APT 4, Santa Monica, CA, 90401 in Santa Monica is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.91%. At $1,599,000 with a 4.91% 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 (0.91) 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: $390,370.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,755) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,536 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,255 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1987
7,514 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90401, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,793 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 302 ( 5.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,567 (78.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 924 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,769,103 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,945
Single Family
961
Multi-Family
4,984
Businesses
1,728
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1987
7,514 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90401, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,793 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 302 ( 5.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,567 (78.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 924 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,769,103 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,945
Single Family
961
Multi-Family
4,984
Businesses
1,728
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sean McGuire • Compass
Mls Name: CLAW
Mls ID: #25604115