515 Lockhart Gulch RdScotts ValleyCA95066
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 515 Lockhart Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066 in Scotts Valley is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.23%. The 3.23% gross yield at $1,250,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $345,352 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.60) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $192,847.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,369) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,364 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,235 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.46x |
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 1953
3.13 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95066, Scotts Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,285 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,359 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,492 (23.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 434 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,256,719 |
| Average Home Value | $1,286,710 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,074
Single Family
5,786
Multi-Family
288
Businesses
724
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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 1953
3.13 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95066, Scotts Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,285 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,359 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,492 (23.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 434 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,256,719 |
| Average Home Value | $1,286,710 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,074
Single Family
5,786
Multi-Family
288
Businesses
724
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Robert Aldana • Keller Williams Realty-Scotts Valley
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82028144