22 San SimonRancho Santa MargaritaCA92688



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 22 San Simon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688 in Rancho Santa Margarita is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.41%. The 5.41% gross yield at $1,260,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $348,115 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.00) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $341,691.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,115) | $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 | $5,680 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,293 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 1989
6,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,561 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,566 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 399 ( 2.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $930,906 |
| Average Home Value | $973,976 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,240
Single Family
13,373
Multi-Family
2,867
Businesses
991



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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 1989
6,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92688, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,561 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,566 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 399 ( 2.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $930,906 |
| Average Home Value | $973,976 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,240
Single Family
13,373
Multi-Family
2,867
Businesses
991
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Listed by: Sonia Aldana • RE/MAX Select One
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #PW25185707








