1524 Franklin St APT ESanta MonicaCA90404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1524 Franklin St APT E, Santa Monica, CA, 90404 in Santa Monica is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.22%. The 4.22% gross yield at $1,499,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $414,146 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.78) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $310,852.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,002) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,271 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,677 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1990
8,102 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90404, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,071 (16.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,230 (74.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,085 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,282,886 |
| Average Home Value | $1,355,974 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,190
Single Family
3,290
Multi-Family
7,900
Businesses
1,712
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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
Condo
Built in 1990
8,102 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90404, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,071 (16.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,230 (74.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,085 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,282,886 |
| Average Home Value | $1,355,974 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,190
Single Family
3,290
Multi-Family
7,900
Businesses
1,712
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rya Meyers • Pardee Properties
Mls Name: CLAW
Mls ID: #25581727