4887 Lafayette StSanta ClaraCA95054
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 4887 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA, 95054 in Santa Clara at $998,000, 5.84% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.84%. The $4,855/mo rent partially funds the $4,488/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $275,729 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.08) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $267,597.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,751) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Clara market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,855 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,209 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 1978
1,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$432 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95054, Santa Clara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,287 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,328 (29.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,704 (59.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,255 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,504,468 |
| Average Home Value | $1,509,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,679
Single Family
4,234
Multi-Family
6,445
Businesses
2,601
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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 1978
1,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$432 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95054, Santa Clara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,287 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,328 (29.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,704 (59.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,255 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,504,468 |
| Average Home Value | $1,509,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,679
Single Family
4,234
Multi-Family
6,445
Businesses
2,601
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices