245 Driftwood StMorro BayCA93442
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 245 Driftwood St, Morro Bay, CA, 93442 in Morro Bay is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.78%. The 3.78% gross yield at $1,700,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $469,679 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.70) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $312,356.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,163) | $800 |
City averages based on Morro Bay market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,353 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,840 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 2007
4,519 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93442, Morro Bay, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,023 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,052 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,245 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,726 (24.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $900,602 |
| Average Home Value | $989,842 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,790
Single Family
5,479
Multi-Family
311
Businesses
558
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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 2007
4,519 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93442, Morro Bay, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,023 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,052 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,245 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,726 (24.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $900,602 |
| Average Home Value | $989,842 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,790
Single Family
5,479
Multi-Family
311
Businesses
558
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Carrie Schechter • Platinum Properties
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #NS25124701