1601 S Norfolk StSan MateoCA94401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 1601 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA, 94401 in San Mateo. Rental yield 4.11%. At $1,529,000 with 4.11% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $422,435 in new equity by year five, complemented by $14,082/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.76) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $308,452.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,217) | $300 |
City averages based on San Mateo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,242 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,850 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.59x |
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 1954
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94401, San Mateo, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,445 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,284 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,313 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,290,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,349,689 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,397
Single Family
5,899
Multi-Family
7,498
Businesses
1,487



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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 1954
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94401, San Mateo, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,445 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,284 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,313 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,290,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,349,689 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,397
Single Family
5,899
Multi-Family
7,498
Businesses
1,487
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