1688 20th AveSan FranciscoCA94122



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1688 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94122 in San Francisco is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.26%. The 5.26% gross yield at $1,495,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $413,041 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.97) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $393,095.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,700) | $2,800 |
City averages based on San Francisco market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,548 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,654 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 2001
2,575 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94122, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,458 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,949 (42.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,908 (50.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,601 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,508,079 |
| Average Home Value | $1,521,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,568
Single Family
15,974
Multi-Family
6,594
Businesses
1,225



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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


Townhouse
Built in 2001
2,575 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94122, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,458 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,949 (42.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,908 (50.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,601 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,508,079 |
| Average Home Value | $1,521,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,568
Single Family
15,974
Multi-Family
6,594
Businesses
1,225
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Listed by: Christiane Gigas • Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: SFAR
Mls ID: #425070821








