20 Carob WayNovatoCA94945
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 20 Carob Way, Novato, CA, 94945 in Novato at $1,375,000, 4.48% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.48%. The $5,138/mo rent partially funds the $6,183/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $379,887 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.83) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $304,610.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,368) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,138 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,959 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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 1982
10,349 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732
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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 1982
10,349 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732
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Listed by: Michael M Cusick • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #326004374