260 Merrydale Road #5San RafaelCA94903
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowAt 1.92, 260 Merrydale Road #5, San Rafael, CA, 94903 in San Rafael sits at the top of Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR coverage band, a significant advantage for non-U.S. buyers closing without domestic income documentation. Rental yield 10.35%. The 10.35% yield is backed by 5% annual appreciation projecting $113,275 in value gain, plus $3,776/yr in principal reduction. Total projected cumulative return: $219,929.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.4% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8) | $1,200 |
City averages based on San Rafael market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,538 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,373 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1962
1,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94903, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,180 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,010 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,203,742 |
| Average Home Value | $1,243,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,444
Single Family
9,664
Multi-Family
2,780
Businesses
1,458
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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
Condo
Built in 1962
1,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94903, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,180 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,010 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,203,742 |
| Average Home Value | $1,243,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,444
Single Family
9,664
Multi-Family
2,780
Businesses
1,458
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #326016373