1407 Gillespie StSanta BarbaraCA93101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 1407 Gillespie St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 in Santa Barbara fits: $1,525,000, 5.39% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $421,329 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.39%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.00) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $14,045/yr in principal paydown and $421,329 in appreciation project a total return of $411,886.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,586) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Barbara market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,848 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,827 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 1930
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93101, Santa Barbara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,994 (22.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,578 (71.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 923 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,281,588 |
| Average Home Value | $1,361,541 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,853
Single Family
8,173
Multi-Family
4,680
Businesses
2,998
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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 1930
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93101, Santa Barbara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,994 (22.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,578 (71.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 923 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,281,588 |
| Average Home Value | $1,361,541 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,853
Single Family
8,173
Multi-Family
4,680
Businesses
2,998
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jessie Sessions • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Mls Name: SBMLS
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Mls ID: #25-553
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