435 38th AveSan FranciscoCA94121



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 435 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94121 in San Francisco at $1,850,000, 3.64% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.64%. The $5,614/mo rent partially funds the $8,319/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $511,121 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.67) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $296,920.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,320) | $2,800 |
City averages based on San Francisco market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,614 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,197 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
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 1933
2,996 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94121, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,046 (36.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,421 (54.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,604 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,698,578 |
| Average Home Value | $1,653,686 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,363
Single Family
10,346
Multi-Family
8,017
Businesses
778



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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 1933
2,996 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94121, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,046 (36.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,421 (54.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,604 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,698,578 |
| Average Home Value | $1,653,686 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,363
Single Family
10,346
Multi-Family
8,017
Businesses
778
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Listed by: Anna G. Spathis • STERLING HOMES
Mls Name: SFAR
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