170 W Cliff Dr SPACE 57Santa CruzCA95060



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 170 W Cliff Dr SPACE 57, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 in Santa Cruz: $1,713/mo in rent, $235/mo in net income, 8.6% gross yield, 1.59 DSCR, all at $239,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $66,031 in appreciation and $2,201/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $105,733.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $235 | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Cruz market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,713 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,383 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Manufactured
Built in 2000
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95060, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,846 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,053 (43.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,392 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,401 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,387,725 |
| Average Home Value | $1,409,930 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,805
Single Family
16,578
Multi-Family
2,227
Businesses
2,179



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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


Manufactured
Built in 2000
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95060, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,846 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,053 (43.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,392 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,401 (11.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,387,725 |
| Average Home Value | $1,409,930 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,805
Single Family
16,578
Multi-Family
2,227
Businesses
2,179
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Listed by: Dana Rasmussen • Vista Properties Inc
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
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Mls ID: #ML81989081
Disclaimer: Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2025-02-11 23:14:49 PST. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.







