445-447 42nd AveSan FranciscoCA94121
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play445-447 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94121 in San Francisco is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.44%. At $1,799,000 with a 3.44% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $497,031 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.64) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $298,209.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,967) | $2,800 |
City averages based on San Francisco market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,162 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,413 |
| 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.
Multi Family
Built in 1947
2,688 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
Multi Family
Built in 1947
2,688 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jason H. Hoffman • Compass
Mls Name: SFAR
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Mls ID: #425029317
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