41 6th AveSanta CruzCA95062
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Santa Cruz at 41 6th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 projects strong ROI of 7.34%. Rental yield 3.18%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $680,343 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 52.1%, translating into $362,449 in total cumulative return on $695,657 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8,491) | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Cruz market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,356 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $14,254 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.45x |
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 1992
2,352 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95062, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,551 (45.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,200 (42.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,037 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,096,316 |
| Average Home Value | $1,166,941 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,074
Single Family
14,626
Multi-Family
1,448
Businesses
1,258
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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 1992
2,352 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95062, Santa Cruz, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,551 (45.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,200 (42.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,037 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,096,316 |
| Average Home Value | $1,166,941 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,074
Single Family
14,626
Multi-Family
1,448
Businesses
1,258
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Dave Dawson • Bailey Properties
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
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Mls ID: #ML82015886
Disclaimer: Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2025-10-26 03:31:49 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.