185 Sierra Dr APT 203Walnut CreekCA94596
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 185 Sierra Dr APT 203, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 in Walnut Creek is a conservative rental investment at $475,000. Rental yield 7.83%. A 1.45 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $131,234; $4,375/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $190,394.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(417) | $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 | $3,098 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,749 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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 1971
866.84 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94596, Walnut Creek, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,306 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,516 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,956 (52.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 834 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,585,999 |
| Average Home Value | $1,532,173 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,477
Single Family
4,453
Multi-Family
7,024
Businesses
2,749
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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 1971
866.84 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94596, Walnut Creek, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,306 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,516 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,956 (52.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 834 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,585,999 |
| Average Home Value | $1,532,173 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,477
Single Family
4,453
Multi-Family
7,024
Businesses
2,749
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Dale Bridges • United California Brokers
Mls Name: MetroList Services of CA
Mls ID: #226003281