491 Tuttle AveWatsonvilleCA95076
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Watsonville rental at 491 Tuttle Ave, Watsonville, CA, 95076 sits in the solid-income band: 8.27% gross yield, $3,447/mo rent, $355/mo net after the $2,248/mo debt service, DSCR 1.53. Entry price of $500,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $138,141 and $4,605/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $212,439.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $355 | $450 |
City averages based on Watsonville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,447 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,894 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1977
3,746 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95076, Watsonville, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,096 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,111 (44.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,754 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $774,250 |
| Average Home Value | $938,782 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,811
Single Family
21,245
Multi-Family
1,566
Businesses
1,912
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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 1977
3,746 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95076, Watsonville, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,961 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,096 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,111 (44.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,754 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $774,250 |
| Average Home Value | $938,782 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,811
Single Family
21,245
Multi-Family
1,566
Businesses
1,912
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mark Delano Vincent • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
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Mls ID: #ML82013558
Disclaimer: Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2025-10-11 02:59:41 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.