1401 Russell StBerkeleyCA94702
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 1401 Russell St, Berkeley, CA, 94702 in Berkeley at $995,000, 5.57% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.57%. The $4,622/mo rent partially funds the $4,474/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $274,900 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.03) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $278,612.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,533) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,622 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,759 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1925
4,791 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 1925
4,791 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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