18798 Madison AveCastro ValleyCA94546
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 18798 Madison Ave, Castro Valley, CA, 94546 in Castro Valley worth study. Rental yield 5.33%. The 5.33% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,299,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $358,890 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,773/mo partially offsets the $5,841/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.99 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $346,974.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,263) | $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 | $5,773 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,519 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.77x |
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 1953
5,458 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94546, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,942 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,109 (59.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,168 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 665 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,018,464 |
| Average Home Value | $1,118,526 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,114
Single Family
13,129
Multi-Family
3,985
Businesses
1,211
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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 1953
5,458 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94546, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,942 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,109 (59.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,168 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 665 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,018,464 |
| Average Home Value | $1,118,526 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,114
Single Family
13,129
Multi-Family
3,985
Businesses
1,211
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Maria Perugi • Keller Williams Realty
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