18 Porter DrWatsonvilleCA95076



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.09% gross rental yield, 18 Porter Dr, Watsonville, CA, 95076 in Watsonville is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,350,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $372,980 by year five, with $12,434/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.57) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $197,941.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,880) | $450 |
City averages based on Watsonville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,472 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,814 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.44x |
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 1997
5,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95076, Watsonville, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,096 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,111 (44.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,754 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $774,250 |
| Average Home Value | $938,782 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,811
Single Family
21,245
Multi-Family
1,566
Businesses
1,912



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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 1997
5,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95076, Watsonville, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,096 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,111 (44.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,754 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $774,250 |
| Average Home Value | $938,782 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,811
Single Family
21,245
Multi-Family
1,566
Businesses
1,912
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