255 E Bolivar St SPACE 236SalinasCA93906
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 255 E Bolivar St SPACE 236, Salinas, CA, 93906 in Salinas at $215,000 earns $1,539/mo in rent and nets $175/mo after the $967/mo payment, a 8.4% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $59,401 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.59 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,980/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $94,996.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $175 | $400 |
City averages based on Salinas market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,539 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,244 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93906, Salinas, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,556 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,176 (49.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,759 (47.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 621 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $644,358 |
| Average Home Value | $745,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,761
Single Family
15,603
Multi-Family
2,158
Businesses
903
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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
Manufactured
Built in 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93906, Salinas, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,556 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,176 (49.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,759 (47.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 621 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $644,358 |
| Average Home Value | $745,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,761
Single Family
15,603
Multi-Family
2,158
Businesses
903
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Betzaida Mendoza • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
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