279 E 42nd StSan BernardinoCA92404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 279 E 42nd St, San Bernardino, CA, 92404 in San Bernardino offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.26%. DSCR 1.16 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $128,471 in additional property value over five years, with $4,283/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $147,474.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(449) | $850 |
City averages based on San Bernardino market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,428 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,692 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
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 1952
6,750 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92404, San Bernardino, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,109 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,843 (44.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,414 (51.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 852 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $436,271 |
| Average Home Value | $476,818 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,428
Single Family
13,907
Multi-Family
4,521
Businesses
662
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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 1952
6,750 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92404, San Bernardino, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,109 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,843 (44.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,414 (51.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 852 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $436,271 |
| Average Home Value | $476,818 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,428
Single Family
13,907
Multi-Family
4,521
Businesses
662
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ash Dunsmore • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Mls Name: CRMLS
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Mls ID: #IG25131940
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