172 W 3rd StSanta RosaCA95401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play172 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401 in Santa Rosa is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.43%. At $918,995 with a 4.43% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $253,901 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.82) 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: $200,710.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,296) | $250 |
City averages based on Santa Rosa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,389 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,319 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
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 2005
6,251 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95401, Santa Rosa, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,425 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,424 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,327 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 674 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $688,640 |
| Average Home Value | $759,408 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,297
Single Family
11,899
Multi-Family
2,398
Businesses
1,420
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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 2005
6,251 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95401, Santa Rosa, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,425 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,424 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,327 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 674 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $688,640 |
| Average Home Value | $759,408 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,297
Single Family
11,899
Multi-Family
2,398
Businesses
1,420
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices