517 Bowdoin StSan FranciscoCA94134



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 517 Bowdoin St, San Francisco, CA, 94134 in San Francisco offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.69%. DSCR 1.24 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $209,698 in additional property value over five years, with $6,990/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $257,972.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(463) | $2,800 |
City averages based on San Francisco market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,232 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,393 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 1954
1,507 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94134, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,683 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,038 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,960 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 685 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,098,467 |
| Average Home Value | $1,114,471 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,333
Single Family
9,869
Multi-Family
1,464
Businesses
517



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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 1954
1,507 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94134, San Francisco, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,683 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,038 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,960 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 685 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,098,467 |
| Average Home Value | $1,114,471 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,333
Single Family
9,869
Multi-Family
1,464
Businesses
517
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Listed by: Jeffrey A. Salgado • Compass
Mls Name: SFAR
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Mls ID: #425033460
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