224 Elm AvenueMill ValleyCA94941
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 4.4% gross rental yield, 224 Elm Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941 in Mill Valley is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,400,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $386,794 by year five, with $12,894/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.87) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $327,339.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,781) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Mill Valley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,498 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,104 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 1947
5,601 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
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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 1947
5,601 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lotte and Sarah • Compass
Mls Name: BAREIS
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Mls ID: #325074468
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