3 Dale CtLAFAYETTECA94595



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 3 Dale Ct, LAFAYETTE, CA, 94595 in LAFAYETTE is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.38%. The 4.38% gross yield at $1,888,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $521,620 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.81) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $407,786.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,788) | $1,200 |
City averages based on LAFAYETTE market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,892 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,928 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.63x |
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 1950
0.50 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94595, Walnut Creek, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,331 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,224 (79.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,367 (13.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $990,504 |
| Average Home Value | $1,155,357 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,263
Single Family
8,376
Multi-Family
1,887
Businesses
351



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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 1950
0.50 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94595, Walnut Creek, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,331 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,224 (79.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,367 (13.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $990,504 |
| Average Home Value | $1,155,357 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,263
Single Family
8,376
Multi-Family
1,887
Businesses
351
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Listed by: Tali Dar • Re/max Accord
Mls Name: Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41116323








