216 San Carlos WayNovatoCA94945
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 216 San Carlos Way, Novato, CA, 94945 in Novato is a conservative rental investment at $1,000,000. Rental yield 6.79%. A 1.26 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $276,282; $9,210/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $345,186.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(528) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,658 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,788 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.98x |
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 1966
7,802 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732
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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 1966
7,802 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices