302 Starling RoadMill ValleyCA94941
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 302 Starling Road, Mill Valley, CA, 94941 in Mill Valley fits: $1,895,000, 3.65% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $523,554 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.65%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.68) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $17,453/yr in principal paydown and $523,554 in appreciation project a total return of $335,301.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,956) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Mill Valley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,767 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,969 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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 1953
6,568 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
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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 1953
6,568 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #326019271