2021 California Ave APT 20Santa MonicaCA90403
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 2021 California Ave APT 20, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 in Santa Monica is a conservative rental investment at $999,000. Rental yield 6.49%. A 1.20 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $276,005; $9,201/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $268,634.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,781) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,405 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,788 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1958
0.63 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$545 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90403, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,137 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,420 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,743,844 |
| Average Home Value | $1,682,748 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,810
Single Family
3,037
Multi-Family
11,773
Businesses
911
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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
Condo
Built in 1958
0.63 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$545 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90403, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,137 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,420 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,743,844 |
| Average Home Value | $1,682,748 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,810
Single Family
3,037
Multi-Family
11,773
Businesses
911
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Thomas Hamburger • Compass
Mls Name: CLAW
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #26649831
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