1240 E Alexander AveMercedCA95340
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 1240 E Alexander Ave, Merced, CA, 95340 in Merced at $325,000 earns $2,043/mo in rent and nets $32/mo after the $1,461/mo payment, a 7.54% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $89,792 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.40 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,993/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $125,394.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $32 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,043 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,881 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 2005
1,163 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95340, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,524 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,003 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,837 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,803 |
| Average Home Value | $489,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,487
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,049
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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 2005
1,163 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95340, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,524 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,003 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,837 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,803 |
| Average Home Value | $489,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,487
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,049
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ron Crain • R.J. Real Estate
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #MC25247320