516 E Creston StSanta MariaCA93454
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing516 E Creston St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454 in Santa Maria is a stable, well-positioned rental at $619,900. Rental yield 6.3%. DSCR 1.17 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $171,267 in value and $5,709/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $197,679.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(582) | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Maria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,253 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,588 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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 1960
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93454, Santa Maria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,183 (47.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,137 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 730 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $554,748 |
| Average Home Value | $617,127 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,539
Single Family
10,951
Multi-Family
1,588
Businesses
1,615
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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 1960
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93454, Santa Maria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,183 (47.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,137 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 730 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $554,748 |
| Average Home Value | $617,127 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,539
Single Family
10,951
Multi-Family
1,588
Businesses
1,615
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Gina Gluyas • BHGRE Haven Properties
Mls Name: North Santa Barbara County MLS
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Mls ID: #25001560
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