218 Santa Barbara St Unit DSanta BarbaraCA93101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.56% gross rental yield, 218 Santa Barbara St Unit D, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 in Santa Barbara is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,649,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $455,588 by year five, with $15,187/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.66) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $283,645.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,349) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Barbara market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,892 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,545 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.51x |
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 2004
1,742 sqft 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
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
1,742 sqft 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
Listed by: Robert Walsmith Jr. • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Santa Barbara
Mls Name: North Santa Barbara County MLS
Mls ID: #26000198