3671 Howard AveLos AlamitosCA90720
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play3671 Howard Ave, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720 in Los Alamitos is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.17%. At $1,995,000 with a 2.17% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $551,182 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.40) 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: $194,210.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8,738) | $400 |
City averages based on Los Alamitos market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,604 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,548 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.31x |
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 1970
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90720, Los Alamitos, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,689 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,384 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,015 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 290 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,227,798 |
| Average Home Value | $1,248,586 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,533
Single Family
6,582
Multi-Family
1,951
Businesses
1,700
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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 1970
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90720, Los Alamitos, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,689 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,384 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,015 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 290 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,227,798 |
| Average Home Value | $1,248,586 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,533
Single Family
6,582
Multi-Family
1,951
Businesses
1,700
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices