1555 Merrill St Spc 61Santa CruzCA95062
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1555 Merrill St Spc 61, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 in Santa Cruz earns a respectable 8.02% gross yield at $289,000, but after the $1,300/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $143/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.49) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $79,845 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $118,792.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $143 | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Cruz market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,931 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,673 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 1965
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95062, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,551 (45.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,200 (42.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,037 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,096,316 |
| Average Home Value | $1,166,941 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,074
Single Family
14,626
Multi-Family
1,448
Businesses
1,258
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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
Manufactured
Built in 1965
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95062, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,551 (45.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,200 (42.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,037 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,096,316 |
| Average Home Value | $1,166,941 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,074
Single Family
14,626
Multi-Family
1,448
Businesses
1,258
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Shannon Shaffer • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82032628