2962 Emerson WayAltadenaCA91001



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 2962 Emerson Way, Altadena, CA, 91001 in Altadena deserves attention. This $688,000 property earns $5,872/mo in rent, a 10.24% gross yield, and nets $1,616/mo after the $3,094/mo payment. DSCR 1.90 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $190,082 compounds alongside $6,337/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $364,857.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,616 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Altadena 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 | $5,872 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,982 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.47x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1947
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91001, Altadena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,080 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,836 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,143,490 |
| Average Home Value | $1,251,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,055
Single Family
12,289
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
464



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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 1947
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91001, Altadena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,080 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,836 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,143,490 |
| Average Home Value | $1,251,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,055
Single Family
12,289
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
464
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Listed by: Mary Basore • Compass
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #SR25161905








