1848 W Merced AveWest CovinaCA91790
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1848 W Merced Ave, West Covina, CA, 91790 in West Covina is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.78%. The 4.78% gross yield at $782,990 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $216,326 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.89) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $165,253.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,069) | $600 |
City averages based on West Covina market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,120 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,877 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$345 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91790, West Covina, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,554 (59.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,346 (36.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 595 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $762,307 |
| Average Home Value | $824,076 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,674
Single Family
11,890
Multi-Family
1,784
Businesses
1,155
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$345 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91790, West Covina, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,554 (59.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,346 (36.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 595 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $762,307 |
| Average Home Value | $824,076 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,674
Single Family
11,890
Multi-Family
1,784
Businesses
1,155
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elliot Light • RC Homes, Inc.
Mls Name: CLAW
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Mls ID: #26646987
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