5 Creekside DriveSan RafaelCA94903
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 5 Creekside Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903 in San Rafael the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.33%. The 5.33% gross yield on a $1,499,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $414,146 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.99) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $400,048.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,616) | $1,200 |
City averages based on San Rafael market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,657 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,677 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.77x |
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 1988
6,346 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94903, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,180 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,010 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,203,742 |
| Average Home Value | $1,243,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,444
Single Family
9,664
Multi-Family
2,780
Businesses
1,458
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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 1988
6,346 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94903, San Rafael, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,180 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,010 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,203,742 |
| Average Home Value | $1,243,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,444
Single Family
9,664
Multi-Family
2,780
Businesses
1,458
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Steve W Marsh • Compass
Mls Name: BAREIS
Mls ID: #326004699