166 Willow Ave #168HaywardCA94541
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play166 Willow Ave #168, Hayward, CA, 94541 in Hayward is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.42%. At $1,018,000 with a 5.42% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $281,255 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.00) 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: $276,781.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,698) | $800 |
City averages based on Hayward market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,600 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,892 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1987
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94541, Hayward, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,767 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,638 (40.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,938 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,191 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $849,696 |
| Average Home Value | $970,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,893
Single Family
16,924
Multi-Family
5,969
Businesses
1,624
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1987
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94541, Hayward, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,767 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,638 (40.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,938 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,191 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $849,696 |
| Average Home Value | $970,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,893
Single Family
16,924
Multi-Family
5,969
Businesses
1,624
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices