1538-1544 Polk StSan FranciscoCA94109



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in San Francisco at 1538-1544 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109 projects strong ROI of -1.28%. Rental yield 0.87%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $1,643,875 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 5.89%, translating into $98,997 in total cumulative return on $1,680,875 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(32,506) | $2,800 |
City averages based on San Francisco market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,288 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $34,440 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.10x |
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 1907
4,721 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94109, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,315 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,024 (13.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,401 (73.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,890 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,405,903 |
| Average Home Value | $1,454,398 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
35,916
Single Family
3,046
Multi-Family
32,870
Businesses
1,940



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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 1907
4,721 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94109, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,315 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,024 (13.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,401 (73.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,890 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,405,903 |
| Average Home Value | $1,454,398 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
35,916
Single Family
3,046
Multi-Family
32,870
Businesses
1,940
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Listed by: Brian Leung • Compass Commercial
Mls Name: SFAR
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