357 Mermaid StLaguna BeachCA92651
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThis Laguna Beach rental at 357 Mermaid St, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651 sits in the solid-income band: 7.96% gross yield, $9,912/mo rent, $664/mo net after the $6,722/mo debt service, DSCR 1.47. Entry price of $1,495,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $413,041 and $13,769/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $609,575.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $664 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $9,912 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,654 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1921
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92651, Laguna Beach, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,667 (50.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,381 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,292 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,848,328 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,781
Single Family
11,507
Multi-Family
1,274
Businesses
1,452
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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 1921
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92651, Laguna Beach, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,667 (50.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,381 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,292 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,848,328 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,781
Single Family
11,507
Multi-Family
1,274
Businesses
1,452
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices