489 Cambridge StSan FranciscoCA94134



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 489 Cambridge St, San Francisco, CA, 94134 in San Francisco is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.88%. The 4.88% gross yield at $1,499,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $414,395 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.91) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $338,004.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,615) | $2,800 |
City averages based on San Francisco market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,104 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,123 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2021
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$256 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94134, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,683 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,038 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,960 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 685 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,098,467 |
| Average Home Value | $1,114,471 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,333
Single Family
9,869
Multi-Family
1,464
Businesses
517



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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


Condo
Built in 2021
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$256 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94134, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,683 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,038 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,960 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 685 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,098,467 |
| Average Home Value | $1,114,471 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,333
Single Family
9,869
Multi-Family
1,464
Businesses
517
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