1642 Milvia St APT 1BerkeleyCA94709
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1642 Milvia St APT 1, Berkeley, CA, 94709 in Berkeley is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.84%. At $799,000 with a 5.84% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $220,749 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.08) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $207,591.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,513) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,890 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,086 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1914
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94709, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,729 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,151 (20.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,920 (68.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 658 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,713,102 |
| Average Home Value | $1,635,143 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,474
Single Family
1,984
Multi-Family
3,490
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
Condo
Built in 1914
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94709, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,729 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,151 (20.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,920 (68.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 658 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,713,102 |
| Average Home Value | $1,635,143 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,474
Single Family
1,984
Multi-Family
3,490
Businesses
476
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices