15 Desert ThornRancho Santa MargaritaCA92688



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 15 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 in Rancho Santa Margarita delivers $7,368/mo in gross rent and $482/mo in net monthly income at a $1,100,000 entry. The 8.04% yield and 1.49 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $303,910 over five years and $10,131/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $448,523.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $482 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,368 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,448 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1987
3,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$81 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,561 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,566 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 399 ( 2.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $930,906 |
| Average Home Value | $973,976 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,240
Single Family
13,373
Multi-Family
2,867
Businesses
991



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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 1987
3,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$81 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,561 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,566 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 399 ( 2.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $930,906 |
| Average Home Value | $973,976 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,240
Single Family
13,373
Multi-Family
2,867
Businesses
991
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