20512 W Esmerelda LnNorthridgeCA91326
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 20512 W Esmerelda Ln, Northridge, CA, 91326 in Northridge the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.43%. The 5.43% gross yield on a $1,895,950 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $523,816 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.01) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $485,300.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,665) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Northridge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $8,584 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,494 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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 2018
5,990 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$370 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91326, Northridge, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,721 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,578 (71.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,731 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 412 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,003,391 |
| Average Home Value | $1,159,866 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,440
Single Family
12,094
Multi-Family
2,346
Businesses
242
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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 2018
5,990 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$370 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91326, Northridge, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,721 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,578 (71.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,731 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 412 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,003,391 |
| Average Home Value | $1,159,866 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,440
Single Family
12,094
Multi-Family
2,346
Businesses
242
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices