1716-1732 University AveBerkeleyCA94703



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Berkeley at 1716-1732 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94703 projects strong ROI of -1.63%. Rental yield 0.56%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $1,588,619 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 4%, translating into $64,918 in total cumulative return on $1,624,375 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(32,870) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,700 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $33,283 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.08x |
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 1928
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94703, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,079 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,434 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,746 (57.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 899 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,529,032 |
| Average Home Value | $1,519,687 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,898
Single Family
5,478
Multi-Family
3,420
Businesses
427



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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 1928
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94703, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,079 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,434 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,746 (57.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 899 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,529,032 |
| Average Home Value | $1,519,687 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,898
Single Family
5,478
Multi-Family
3,420
Businesses
427
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