1449 University AvePalo AltoCA94301
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Palo Alto at 1449 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 projects strong ROI of 6.58%. Rental yield 2.89%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $1,792,515 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 48.07%, translating into $881,038 in total cumulative return on $1,832,860 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(24,537) | $2,000 |
City averages based on Palo Alto market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $15,599 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $37,554 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.42x |
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 1925
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94301, Palo Alto, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,604 (43.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,600 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,000 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $2,033,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,817
Single Family
5,262
Multi-Family
2,555
Businesses
1,013
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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 1925
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94301, Palo Alto, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,604 (43.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,600 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,000 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $2,033,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,817
Single Family
5,262
Multi-Family
2,555
Businesses
1,013
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Listed by: Neil Canlas • The Canlas Brothers
Mls Name: SFAR
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Mls ID: #425033344
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