1886 E Don Carlos Ave UNIT 138TempeAZ85281



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Tempe rental at 1886 E Don Carlos Ave UNIT 138, Tempe, AZ, 85281 sits in the solid-income band: 8.64% gross yield, $2,794/mo rent, $323/mo net after the $1,745/mo debt service, DSCR 1.60. Entry price of $388,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $107,197 and $3,574/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $168,245.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $323 | $300 |
City averages based on Tempe market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,794 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,316 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2004
1,918 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$177 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85281, Tempe, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,724 (13.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,368 (75.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,367 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $433,071 |
| Average Home Value | $478,334 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,294
Single Family
6,916
Multi-Family
12,378
Businesses
2,100



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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 2004
1,918 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$177 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85281, Tempe, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,724 (13.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,368 (75.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,367 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $433,071 |
| Average Home Value | $478,334 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,294
Single Family
6,916
Multi-Family
12,378
Businesses
2,100
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