4540 Muletail DrCarnelian BayCA96140



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 4540 Muletail Dr, Carnelian Bay, CA, 96140 in Carnelian Bay is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.96%. The 5.96% gross yield at $900,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $248,653 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.29) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $318,577.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,280) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Carnelian Bay market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,215 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,209 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 1977
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96140, Carnelian Bay, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,973 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 456 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 126 ( 6.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,391 (70.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,067,901 |
| Average Home Value | $1,226,776 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
64



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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 1977
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96140, Carnelian Bay, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,973 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 456 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 126 ( 6.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,391 (70.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,067,901 |
| Average Home Value | $1,226,776 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
64
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Listed by: Abby M Hogan • Tahoe Mountain Realty
Mls Name: TSMLS
Mls ID: #20251653








