518 Cortes StMontereyCA93940
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 518 Cortes St, Monterey, CA, 93940 in Monterey is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.13%. The 4.13% gross yield at $799,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $220,749 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.83) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $177,339.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,385) | $250 |
City averages based on Monterey market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,991 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,625 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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 1930
1,400 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93940, Monterey, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,195 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,474 (36.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,085 (53.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,636 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,052,750 |
| Average Home Value | $1,188,289 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,034
Single Family
13,351
Multi-Family
1,683
Businesses
2,778
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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 1930
1,400 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93940, Monterey, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,195 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,474 (36.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,085 (53.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,636 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,052,750 |
| Average Home Value | $1,188,289 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,034
Single Family
13,351
Multi-Family
1,683
Businesses
2,778
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michele Whitehead - Samples • eXp Realty of California Inc
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82029366