265 Willamette AveKensingtonCA94708
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 265 Willamette Ave, Kensington, CA, 94708 in Kensington. Rental yield 4.15%. At $1,875,000 with 4.15% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $518,028 in new equity by year five, complemented by $17,269/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.77) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $352,577.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,602) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Kensington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,492 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,348 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.57x |
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 1955
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94708, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,860 (77.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 813 (16.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 288 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,724,138 |
| Average Home Value | $1,691,598 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,820
Single Family
4,726
Multi-Family
94
Businesses
22
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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 1955
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94708, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,860 (77.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 813 (16.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 288 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,724,138 |
| Average Home Value | $1,691,598 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,820
Single Family
4,726
Multi-Family
94
Businesses
22
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: David Gunderman • Kw Advisors East Bay
Mls Name: Bay East AOR
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Mls ID: #41111798
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