4270 S Tropico DrLa MesaCA91941
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder4270 S Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91941 in La Mesa earns a respectable 7.54% gross yield at $719,900, but after the $3,237/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $69/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.40) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $198,895 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $277,484.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $69 | $2,500 |
City averages based on La Mesa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,523 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,167 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1936
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91941, La Mesa, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,532 (55.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,452 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 517 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $944,338 |
| Average Home Value | $1,039,984 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,834
Single Family
10,796
Multi-Family
2,038
Businesses
331
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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 1936
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91941, La Mesa, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,532 (55.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,452 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 517 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $944,338 |
| Average Home Value | $1,039,984 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,834
Single Family
10,796
Multi-Family
2,038
Businesses
331
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Maureen Tess • Compass
Mls Name: SDMLS
Mls ID: #2601017