178 Pelican LaneNovatoCA94949



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 178 Pelican Lane, Novato, CA, 94949 in Novato is a conservative rental investment at $737,000. Rental yield 7.32%. A 1.36 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $203,620; $6,788/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $275,552.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(876) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,498 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,266 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.05x |
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 1989
1,698 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94949, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,048 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,454 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,232 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 362 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,084,906 |
| Average Home Value | $1,131,264 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,438
Single Family
6,628
Multi-Family
810
Businesses
847



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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 1989
1,698 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94949, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,048 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,454 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,232 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 362 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,084,906 |
| Average Home Value | $1,131,264 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,438
Single Family
6,628
Multi-Family
810
Businesses
847
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Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #326022815








