1512 Hearst AveBerkeleyCA94703
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 1512 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94703 in Berkeley aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 7.19%. DSCR 1.33 and 7.19% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $7,359/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $292,983.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(155) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,788 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,625 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 1926
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94703, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,079 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,434 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,746 (57.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 899 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,529,032 |
| Average Home Value | $1,519,687 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,898
Single Family
5,478
Multi-Family
3,420
Businesses
427
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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 1926
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94703, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,079 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,434 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,746 (57.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 899 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,529,032 |
| Average Home Value | $1,519,687 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,898
Single Family
5,478
Multi-Family
3,420
Businesses
427
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: George Pleasants III • BHG RE Reliance Partners
Mls Name: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41123065