1520 Willow StAlamedaCA94501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1520 Willow St, Alameda, CA, 94501 in Alameda worth study. Rental yield 1.89%. The 1.89% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,890,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $522,172 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,982/mo partially offsets the $8,499/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.35 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $156,107.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8,893) | $250 |
City averages based on Alameda market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,982 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,940 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.27x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1895
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94501, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,332 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,712 (53.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,404 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,391,181 |
| Average Home Value | $1,407,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,552
Single Family
16,985
Multi-Family
11,567
Businesses
2,354
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1895
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94501, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,332 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,712 (53.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,404 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,391,181 |
| Average Home Value | $1,407,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,552
Single Family
16,985
Multi-Family
11,567
Businesses
2,354
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Bonnie Chui • B. C. REALTY
Mls Name: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41106203