453 N Rengstorff Ave APT 15Mountain ViewCA94043



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 453 N Rengstorff Ave APT 15, Mountain View, CA, 94043 in Mountain View is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.21%. The 5.21% gross yield at $1,298,888 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $358,859 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.96) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $338,045.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,400) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Mountain View market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,635 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,518 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1947
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94043, Mountain View, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,808 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,155 (38.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,321 (52.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,332 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,772,560 |
| Average Home Value | $1,663,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,295
Single Family
8,759
Multi-Family
5,536
Businesses
1,133



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1947
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94043, Mountain View, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,808 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,155 (38.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,321 (52.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,332 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,772,560 |
| Average Home Value | $1,663,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,295
Single Family
8,759
Multi-Family
5,536
Businesses
1,133
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Listed by: Mindy Ni • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82018919








