396 Castle StCambriaCA93428



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play396 Castle St, Cambria, CA, 93428 in Cambria is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.17%. At $1,975,000 with a 2.17% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $545,656 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: $192,982.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8,638) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Cambria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,580 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,432 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 2023
5,161 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93428, Cambria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,205 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,065 (49.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 703 (16.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,437 (34.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $986,374 |
| Average Home Value | $1,104,103 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,523
Single Family
3,523
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
422



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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 2023
5,161 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93428, Cambria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,205 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,065 (49.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 703 (16.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,437 (34.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $986,374 |
| Average Home Value | $1,104,103 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,523
Single Family
3,523
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
422
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