26 Plaza DriveMill ValleyCA94941
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play26 Plaza Drive, Mill Valley, CA, 94941 in Mill Valley is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.74%. At $1,595,000 with a 3.74% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $440,669 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.69) 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: $289,708.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,896) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Mill Valley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,971 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,232 |
| 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 1944
6,603 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
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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 1944
6,603 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Chris Glave • Compass
Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #325074847