205 Carob LnAlamedaCA94502
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 205 Carob Ln, Alameda, CA, 94502 in Alameda at $869,000. Rental yield 7.24%. The 7.24% yield and 1.34 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $240,089 by year five, and $8,004/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $276,261.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(878) | $250 |
City averages based on Alameda market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,246 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,778 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1979
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$621 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94502, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,163 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,086 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 874 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 203 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,364,754 |
| Average Home Value | $1,397,967 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,267
Single Family
5,094
Multi-Family
173
Businesses
269
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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 1979
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$621 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94502, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,163 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,086 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 874 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 203 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,364,754 |
| Average Home Value | $1,397,967 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,267
Single Family
5,094
Multi-Family
173
Businesses
269
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices