239 Elk StSanta CruzCA95065
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 239 Elk St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065 in Santa Cruz at $850,000. Rental yield 6.15%. The 6.15% yield and 1.14 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $234,839 by year five, and $7,829/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $264,202.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(903) | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Cruz market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,355 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,920 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.89x |
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 1951
5,271 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95065, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,350 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,085 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,052 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 213 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,219,922 |
| Average Home Value | $1,315,375 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,172
Single Family
2,899
Multi-Family
273
Businesses
233
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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 1951
5,271 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95065, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,350 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,085 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,052 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 213 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,219,922 |
| Average Home Value | $1,315,375 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,172
Single Family
2,899
Multi-Family
273
Businesses
233
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