4730 Melrose AveOaklandCA94601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 4730 Melrose Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601 in Oakland offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.3%. DSCR 1.35 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $165,493 in additional property value over five years, with $5,517/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $223,084.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(64) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Oakland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,642 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,467 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.05x |
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 1912
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94601, Oakland, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,370 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,201 (29.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,244 (64.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 925 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $729,822 |
| Average Home Value | $818,769 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,059
Single Family
10,050
Multi-Family
6,009
Businesses
1,689
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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 1912
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94601, Oakland, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,370 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,201 (29.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,244 (64.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 925 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $729,822 |
| Average Home Value | $818,769 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,059
Single Family
10,050
Multi-Family
6,009
Businesses
1,689
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer Ouk • eXp Realty of California
Mls Name: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41108530