31 Martens BlvdSan RafaelCA94901
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 31 Martens Blvd, San Rafael, CA, 94901 in San Rafael at $1,150,000, 4.74% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.74%. The $4,538/mo rent partially funds the $5,171/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $317,724 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.88) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $268,418.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,607) | $1,200 |
City averages based on San Rafael market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,538 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,687 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 1915
6,594 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94901, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,639 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,426 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 989 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,440,116 |
| Average Home Value | $1,499,360 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,003
Single Family
11,126
Multi-Family
4,877
Businesses
2,707
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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 1915
6,594 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94901, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,054 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,639 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,426 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 989 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,440,116 |
| Average Home Value | $1,499,360 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,003
Single Family
11,126
Multi-Family
4,877
Businesses
2,707
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Doug Hecker • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: BAREIS
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