205 Vista GrandeGreenbraeCA94904
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.5% gross rental yield, 205 Vista Grande, Greenbrae, CA, 94904 in Greenbrae is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,875,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $518,028 by year five, with $17,269/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.02) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $509,453.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,141) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Greenbrae market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $8,596 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,991 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 1951
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94904, Greenbrae, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,706 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,277 (57.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,102 (36.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 327 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,761,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,493
Single Family
3,682
Multi-Family
1,811
Businesses
409
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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 1951
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94904, Greenbrae, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,706 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,277 (57.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,102 (36.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 327 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,761,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,493
Single Family
3,682
Multi-Family
1,811
Businesses
409
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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