1345 Ward StBerkeleyCA94702
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 1345 Ward St, Berkeley, CA, 94702 in Berkeley. Rental yield 4.8%. At $979,000 with 4.8% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $270,480 in new equity by year five, complemented by $9,017/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.89) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $233,638.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,138) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,918 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,667 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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 1932
3,484 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94702, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,727 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,384 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,360,843 |
| Average Home Value | $1,399,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,844
Single Family
5,733
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
624
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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 1932
3,484 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94702, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,727 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,384 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,360,843 |
| Average Home Value | $1,399,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,844
Single Family
5,733
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
624
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