235 McNear DriveSan RafaelCA94901
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play235 McNear Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94901 in San Rafael is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.69%. At $1,600,000 with a 4.69% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $442,051 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.87) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $330,398.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,311) | $1,200 |
City averages based on San Rafael market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,234 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,936 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.63x |
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 1970
10,624 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94901, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,639 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,426 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 989 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,440,116 |
| Average Home Value | $1,499,360 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,003
Single Family
11,126
Multi-Family
4,877
Businesses
2,707
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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 1970
10,624 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94901, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,639 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,426 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 989 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,440,116 |
| Average Home Value | $1,499,360 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,003
Single Family
11,126
Multi-Family
4,877
Businesses
2,707
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lori J Odisio • Compass
Mls Name: BAREIS
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Mls ID: #325054356
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