218 Santa Barbara St UNIT BSanta BarbaraCA93101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 218 Santa Barbara St UNIT B, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 in Santa Barbara. At $1,599,000 it earns $10,542/mo in rent and distributes $632/mo to the owner after the $7,190/mo payment, a consistent 7.91% yield. DSCR 1.47 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $441,774 in value; $14,727/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $647,002.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $632 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Barbara market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $10,542 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,274 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 2004
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93101, Santa Barbara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,994 (22.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,578 (71.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 923 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,281,588 |
| Average Home Value | $1,361,541 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,853
Single Family
8,173
Multi-Family
4,680
Businesses
2,998
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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 2004
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93101, Santa Barbara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,994 (22.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,578 (71.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 923 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,281,588 |
| Average Home Value | $1,361,541 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,853
Single Family
8,173
Multi-Family
4,680
Businesses
2,998
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices