17834 Cull Canyon RdCastro ValleyCA94552
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 17834 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94552 in Castro Valley fits: $1,448,800, 3.46% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $400,277 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.46%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.64) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $13,344/yr in principal paydown and $400,277 in appreciation project a total return of $241,376.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,785) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,177 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,386 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1938
12.96 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94552, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,470 (86.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 548 (10.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,443,056 |
| Average Home Value | $1,462,713 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,062
Single Family
4,824
Multi-Family
238
Businesses
82
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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
Single Family
Built in 1938
12.96 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94552, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,470 (86.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 548 (10.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,443,056 |
| Average Home Value | $1,462,713 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,062
Single Family
4,824
Multi-Family
238
Businesses
82
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices