2601 College Ave APT 203BerkeleyCA94704
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 2601 College Ave APT 203, Berkeley, CA, 94704 in Berkeley. Rental yield 6.96%. The 1.22 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $187,319 and $5,684/yr in principal reduction project total return of $227,367.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,158) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,930 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,090 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1962
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94704, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,838 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 835 ( 7.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,109 (76.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,894 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,353,814 |
| Average Home Value | $1,346,603 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,801
Single Family
1,762
Multi-Family
8,039
Businesses
1,318



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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


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Listed by: Bita Azizi • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41122691











