420 Lester AveOaklandCA94606



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing420 Lester Ave, Oakland, CA, 94606 in Oakland is a stable, well-positioned rental at $988,000. Rental yield 6.81%. DSCR 1.26 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $272,966 in value and $9,100/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $316,621.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(930) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Oakland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,610 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,147 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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 1915
3,484 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94606, Oakland, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,554 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,905 (16.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,960 (73.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,689 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $905,119 |
| Average Home Value | $1,038,600 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,938
Single Family
7,073
Multi-Family
8,865
Businesses
992



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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 1915
3,484 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94606, Oakland, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,554 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,905 (16.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,960 (73.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,689 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $905,119 |
| Average Home Value | $1,038,600 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,938
Single Family
7,073
Multi-Family
8,865
Businesses
992
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