1436 20th St UNIT 14Santa MonicaCA90404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 1436 20th St UNIT 14, Santa Monica, CA, 90404 in Santa Monica. Rental yield 5.26%. At $1,200,000 with 5.26% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $331,538 in new equity by year five, complemented by $11,052/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.97) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $315,773.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,164) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,260 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,946 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1989
0.52 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90404, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,071 (16.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,230 (74.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,085 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,282,886 |
| Average Home Value | $1,355,974 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,190
Single Family
3,290
Multi-Family
7,900
Businesses
1,712
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1989
0.52 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90404, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,071 (16.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,230 (74.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,085 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,282,886 |
| Average Home Value | $1,355,974 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,190
Single Family
3,290
Multi-Family
7,900
Businesses
1,712
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Dana Austin • Compass
Mls Name: CLAW
Mls ID: #25567015