144 S 3rd St UNIT 505San JoseCA95112



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 144 S 3rd St UNIT 505, San Jose, CA, 95112 in San Jose offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.17%. DSCR 1.33 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $142,285 in additional property value over five years, with $4,743/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $116,505.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,305) | $500 |
City averages based on San Jose market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,079 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,179 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1997
998 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$794 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95112, San Jose, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,764 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,050 (24.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,994 (68.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,720 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,119,691 |
| Average Home Value | $1,168,240 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,233
Single Family
14,328
Multi-Family
8,905
Businesses
3,455



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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


Condo
Built in 1997
998 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$794 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95112, San Jose, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,764 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,050 (24.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,994 (68.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,720 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,119,691 |
| Average Home Value | $1,168,240 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,233
Single Family
14,328
Multi-Family
8,905
Businesses
3,455
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