5 Knolltop CtNovatoCA94945



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 5 Knolltop Ct, Novato, CA, 94945 in Novato delivers $9,830/mo in gross rent and $403/mo in net monthly income at a $1,465,000 entry. The 8.05% yield and 1.49 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $404,752 over five years and $13,493/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $582,924.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $403 | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $9,830 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,845 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1985
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732



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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 1985
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94945, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,336 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,942 (67.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,110 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,048 |
| Average Home Value | $1,276,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,025
Single Family
5,932
Multi-Family
1,093
Businesses
732
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