494 Alberta StAltadenaCA91001
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.45% gross rental yield, 494 Alberta St, Altadena, CA, 91001 in Altadena is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,045,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $288,714 by year five, with $9,625/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.01) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $285,431.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,722) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Altadena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,742 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,049 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1924
5,763 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91001, Altadena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,080 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,836 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,143,490 |
| Average Home Value | $1,251,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,055
Single Family
12,289
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
464
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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 1924
5,763 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91001, Altadena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,080 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,836 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,143,490 |
| Average Home Value | $1,251,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,055
Single Family
12,289
Multi-Family
766
Businesses
464
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #P1-26377