201 E Waller LnSanta MariaCA93455
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play201 E Waller Ln, Santa Maria, CA, 93455 in Santa Maria is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.58%. At $700,000 with a 4.58% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $193,397 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.85) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $158,294.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,658) | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Maria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,666 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,052 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.66x |
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 1959
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93455, Santa Maria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,975 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,004 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,212 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 759 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $616,358 |
| Average Home Value | $693,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,413
Single Family
15,944
Multi-Family
469
Businesses
1,049
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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 1959
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93455, Santa Maria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,975 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,004 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,212 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 759 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $616,358 |
| Average Home Value | $693,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,413
Single Family
15,944
Multi-Family
469
Businesses
1,049
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jason L Adams • Oliver Ries Broker
Mls Name: North Santa Barbara County MLS
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Mls ID: #25000903
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