480 Live Oak DrMill ValleyCA94941



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 480 Live Oak Dr, Mill Valley, CA, 94941 in Mill Valley. Rental yield 3.67%. At $1,849,000 with 3.67% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $510,845 in new equity by year five, complemented by $17,029/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.65) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $314,075.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,783) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Mill Valley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,424 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,703 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.51x |
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 1981
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106



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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 1981
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94941, Mill Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,877 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,570 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,253 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,915,531 |
| Average Home Value | $1,784,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,250
Single Family
10,899
Multi-Family
2,351
Businesses
1,106
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Listed by: Cece A. Doricko • Compass
Mls Name: SFAR
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Mls ID: #325034779
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