2177 Alum Rock Ave APT 217San JoseCA95116

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 2177 Alum Rock Ave APT 217, San Jose, CA, 95116 in San Jose at $579,800. Rental yield 7.84%. The 7.84% yield and 1.45 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 $160,188 by year five, and $5,340/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $183,719.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(618) | $500 |
City averages based on San Jose market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,786 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,173 |
| 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.
Condo
Built in 2005
1,749 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$532 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95116, San Jose, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,124 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,324 (35.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,297 (61.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 503 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $826,853 |
| Average Home Value | $900,082 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,622
Single Family
12,194
Multi-Family
1,428
Businesses
1,003



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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


Condo
Built in 2005
1,749 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$532 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95116, San Jose, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,124 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,324 (35.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,297 (61.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 503 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $826,853 |
| Average Home Value | $900,082 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,622
Single Family
12,194
Multi-Family
1,428
Businesses
1,003
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Listed by: Melissa Rose Embry • KW Silicon City
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Mls ID: #ML82015948
Disclaimer: Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2025-10-29 20:34:27 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.








