28FIFTY Plan 1 Plan, 28FIFTYPalo AltoCA94303
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 28FIFTY Plan 1 Plan, 28FIFTY, Palo Alto, CA, 94303 in Palo Alto the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 2.46%. The 2.46% gross yield on a $1,928,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $532,671 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.46) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $190,845.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8,424) | $2,000 |
City averages based on Palo Alto market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,948 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,605 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.34x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$445 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94303, Palo Alto, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,276 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,372 (44.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 804 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,730,310 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,179
Single Family
10,525
Multi-Family
3,654
Businesses
1,127
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$445 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94303, Palo Alto, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,276 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,372 (44.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 804 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,730,310 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,179
Single Family
10,525
Multi-Family
3,654
Businesses
1,127
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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