322 El Cajon BlvdEl CajonCA92020
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play322 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020 in El Cajon is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.16%. At $746,021 with a 4.16% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $206,112 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.77) 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: $152,430.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,027) | $350 |
City averages based on El Cajon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,588 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,318 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.60x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92020, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,427 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,563 (38.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,016 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $859,223 |
| Average Home Value | $900,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,033
Single Family
13,921
Multi-Family
7,112
Businesses
2,417
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92020, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,427 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,563 (38.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,016 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $859,223 |
| Average Home Value | $900,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,033
Single Family
13,921
Multi-Family
7,112
Businesses
2,417
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices