127 W 18th StMercedCA95340
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.52% gross rental yield, 127 W 18th St, Merced, CA, 95340 in Merced is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $625,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $172,676 by year five, with $5,756/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.02) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $173,422.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(989) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,878 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,618 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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 N/A
0.69 Acres 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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
0.69 Acres 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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Listed by: Anthony E. Fitzgerald • Premiere Estates International
Mls Name: SFAR
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Mls ID: #225032681
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