1543 Villa Cardiff DrCardiffCA92007
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1543 Villa Cardiff Dr, Cardiff, CA, 92007 in Cardiff worth study. Rental yield 4.54%. The 4.54% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,799,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $497,031 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $6,813/mo partially offsets the $8,089/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.84 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $404,433.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,316) | $400 |
City averages based on Cardiff market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,813 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,413 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1978
6,200 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92007, Cardiff By The Sea, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,712 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,758 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,669,375 |
| Average Home Value | $1,627,134 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,629
Single Family
4,434
Multi-Family
195
Businesses
476
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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 1978
6,200 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92007, Cardiff By The Sea, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,712 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,758 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,669,375 |
| Average Home Value | $1,627,134 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,629
Single Family
4,434
Multi-Family
195
Businesses
476
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Eva Meier • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: SDMLS
Mls ID: #250036528