197 Nottingham AveRedwood CityCA94063



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 197 Nottingham Ave, Redwood City, CA, 94063 in Redwood City is capital appreciation. Rental yield 2.86%. The 2.86% gross yield at $1,800,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $497,307 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.53) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $241,549.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,852) | $300 |
City averages based on Redwood City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,283 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,419 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.41x |
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 1930
5,928 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94063, Redwood City, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,793 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,502 (25.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,853 (64.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,438 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,224,286 |
| Average Home Value | $1,173,973 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,526
Single Family
6,026
Multi-Family
6,500
Businesses
2,470



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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 1930
5,928 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94063, Redwood City, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,793 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,502 (25.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,853 (64.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,438 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,224,286 |
| Average Home Value | $1,173,973 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,526
Single Family
6,026
Multi-Family
6,500
Businesses
2,470
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Listed by: Rosa Baltodano • Compass
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82021212






