177 Canal St APT 4San RafaelCA94901
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid, durable, and financeable, 177 Canal St APT 4, San Rafael, CA, 94901 in San Rafael earns a 11.06% gross yield at $450,000. Rent of $4,148/mo nets $462/mo after the $2,023/mo mortgage. The 2.05 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $124,327 and $4,145/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $204,324.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $462 | $1,200 |
City averages based on San Rafael market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,148 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,507 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1962
1,498 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$630 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94901, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,639 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,426 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 989 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,440,116 |
| Average Home Value | $1,499,360 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,003
Single Family
11,126
Multi-Family
4,877
Businesses
2,707
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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
Condo
Built in 1962
1,498 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$630 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94901, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,639 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,426 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 989 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,440,116 |
| Average Home Value | $1,499,360 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,003
Single Family
11,126
Multi-Family
4,877
Businesses
2,707
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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