521 N California StBurbankCA91505
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play521 N California St, Burbank, CA, 91505 in Burbank is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.21%. At $1,299,000 with a 4.21% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $358,890 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.78) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $268,710.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,479) | $300 |
City averages based on Burbank market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,557 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,519 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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 1947
6,300 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91505, Burbank, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,072 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,307 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,954 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 811 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $964,090 |
| Average Home Value | $1,087,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,105
Single Family
9,841
Multi-Family
4,264
Businesses
1,774
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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 1947
6,300 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91505, Burbank, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,072 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,307 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,954 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 811 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $964,090 |
| Average Home Value | $1,087,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,105
Single Family
9,841
Multi-Family
4,264
Businesses
1,774
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Charles Scott • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #SR26011270