1431 La Sierra StMercedCA95348
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 1431 La Sierra St, Merced, CA, 95348 in Merced is a conservative rental investment at $420,000. Rental yield 7.33%. A 1.36 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $116,038; $3,868/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $149,557.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(159) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,564 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,556 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 2018
4,726 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95348, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,789 (43.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,650 (49.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 901 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $400,787 |
| Average Home Value | $436,785 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,007
Single Family
11,285
Multi-Family
1,722
Businesses
534
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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 2018
4,726 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95348, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,789 (43.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,650 (49.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 901 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $400,787 |
| Average Home Value | $436,785 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,007
Single Family
11,285
Multi-Family
1,722
Businesses
534
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jeff Purcell • Home Buyers Realty
Mls Name: MetroList Services of CA
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Mls ID: #225054990
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