14424 Lily Ln APT 1GardenaCA90247
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 14424 Lily Ln APT 1, Gardena, CA, 90247 in Gardena offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.08%. DSCR 1.31 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $233,734 in additional property value over five years, with $7,792/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $269,752.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(834) | $350 |
City averages based on Gardena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,990 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,487 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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 2018
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$275 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90247, Gardena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,389 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,764 (38.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,928 (57.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 697 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $745,477 |
| Average Home Value | $804,037 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,156
Single Family
9,802
Multi-Family
7,354
Businesses
1,676
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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 2018
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$275 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90247, Gardena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,389 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,764 (38.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,928 (57.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 697 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $745,477 |
| Average Home Value | $804,037 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,156
Single Family
9,802
Multi-Family
7,354
Businesses
1,676
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Howard See • Open Box Investment, Inc.
Mls Name: CLAW
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #25561975
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