2615 Telegraph Ave APT 303BerkeleyCA94704
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder2615 Telegraph Ave APT 303, Berkeley, CA, 94704 in Berkeley is a stable, well-positioned rental at $450,000. Rental yield 7.25%. DSCR 1.34 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $124,327 in value and $4,145/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $112,260.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(969) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Berkeley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,720 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,510 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.77x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1994
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$691 monthly 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
Condo
Built in 1994
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$691 monthly 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Angela Xin Zhang • Re/max Accord
Mls Name: Bay East AOR
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Mls ID: #41089404
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