308 W 20th StMercedCA95340
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play308 W 20th St, Merced, CA, 95340 in Merced is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 1.63%. At $1,350,000 with a 1.63% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $372,980 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.30) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $92,677.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,515) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,836 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,814 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.23x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1966
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95340, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,524 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,003 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,837 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,803 |
| Average Home Value | $489,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,487
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,049
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1966
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95340, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,524 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,003 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,837 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,803 |
| Average Home Value | $489,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,487
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,049
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41128774