3 Kent CtChicoCA95926
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income3 Kent Ct, Chico, CA, 95926 in Chico earns a respectable 9.87% gross yield at $309,000, but after the $1,389/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $97/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.83) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $85,371 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $125,780.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $97 | $200 |
City averages based on Chico market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,543 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,323 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1980
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$513 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95926, Chico, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,532 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,854 (39.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,482 (54.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,196 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $479,496 |
| Average Home Value | $534,728 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,073
Single Family
12,262
Multi-Family
3,811
Businesses
1,313
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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
Condo
Built in 1980
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$513 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95926, Chico, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,532 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,854 (39.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,482 (54.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,196 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $479,496 |
| Average Home Value | $534,728 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,073
Single Family
12,262
Multi-Family
3,811
Businesses
1,313
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices