20578 Crow Creek RdCastro ValleyCA94552
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 20578 Crow Creek Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94552 in Castro Valley worth study. Rental yield 3.89%. The 3.89% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,599,888, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $442,020 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,190/mo partially offsets the $7,194/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.72 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $286,945.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,987) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,190 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,541 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 1995
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$280 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94552, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,470 (86.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 548 (10.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,443,056 |
| Average Home Value | $1,462,713 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,062
Single Family
4,824
Multi-Family
238
Businesses
82
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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 1995
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$280 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94552, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,470 (86.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 548 (10.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,443,056 |
| Average Home Value | $1,462,713 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,062
Single Family
4,824
Multi-Family
238
Businesses
82
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elisa Beltran • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
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Mls ID: #41095287
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