243 S Johnson AveEl CajonCA92020
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 243 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020 in El Cajon, $649,990, 7.64% gross yield, $115/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $4,136/mo rent covers the $2,923/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $179,580 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.41) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $253,880.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $115 | $350 |
City averages based on El Cajon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,136 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,762 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92020, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,427 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,563 (38.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,016 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $859,223 |
| Average Home Value | $900,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,033
Single Family
13,921
Multi-Family
7,112
Businesses
2,417
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92020, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,427 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,563 (38.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,016 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $859,223 |
| Average Home Value | $900,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,033
Single Family
13,921
Multi-Family
7,112
Businesses
2,417
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Home Finding Specialist • KB Home
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