46 Elda DrSan RafaelCA94903



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.43% gross rental yield, 46 Elda Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903 in San Rafael is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,475,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $407,515 by year five, with $13,585/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.01) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $401,743.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,448) | $1,200 |
City averages based on San Rafael market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,677 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,538 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 1970
7,841 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94903, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,180 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,010 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,203,742 |
| Average Home Value | $1,243,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,444
Single Family
9,664
Multi-Family
2,780
Businesses
1,458



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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 1970
7,841 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94903, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,180 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,010 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,203,742 |
| Average Home Value | $1,243,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,444
Single Family
9,664
Multi-Family
2,780
Businesses
1,458
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