428 Center St #ATaftCA93268
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 428 Center St #A, Taft, CA, 93268 in Taft is narrow, $28/mo net on $1,816/mo rent after the $1,300/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $289,000 with a 7.54% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($79,845 over five years) and $2,662/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.40 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $111,376.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $28 | $300 |
City averages based on Taft market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,816 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,673 |
| 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 1910
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93268, Taft, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,136 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,052 (49.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,544 (41.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 540 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,980 |
| Average Home Value | $368,048 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,612
Single Family
5,439
Multi-Family
173
Businesses
452
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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 1910
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93268, Taft, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,136 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,052 (49.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,544 (41.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 540 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,980 |
| Average Home Value | $368,048 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,612
Single Family
5,439
Multi-Family
173
Businesses
452
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Oscar Velazquez • Miramar International Calloway
Mls Name: Bakersfield AOR
Mls ID: #202511111