146 Sproul CtMercedCA95348
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 146 Sproul Ct, Merced, CA, 95348 in Merced at $760,000, 5.3% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.3%. The $3,358/mo rent partially funds the $3,417/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $209,974 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.98) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $191,448.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,516) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,358 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,571 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 2019
6,900 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 2019
6,900 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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