1609 Kains AveBerkeleyCA94702
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1609 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702 in Berkeley is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.51%. The 5.51% gross yield at $1,325,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $366,073 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.02) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $366,323.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,115) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,082 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,669 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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 1955
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94702, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,727 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,384 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,360,843 |
| Average Home Value | $1,399,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,844
Single Family
5,733
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
624
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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 1955
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94702, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,727 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,384 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,360,843 |
| Average Home Value | $1,399,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,844
Single Family
5,733
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
624
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sarah Ridge • District Homes
Mls Name: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41122253