5215 School StEl CerritoCA94530

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 5215 School St, El Cerrito, CA, 94530 in El Cerrito, $740,000, 7.61% gross yield, $83/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $4,696/mo rent covers the $3,328/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $204,448 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.41) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $286,101.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $83 | $1,500 |
City averages based on El Cerrito market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,696 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,318 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1964
4,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94530, El Cerrito, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,126 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,184 (55.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,368 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 574 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,081,164 |
| Average Home Value | $1,205,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,022
Single Family
8,757
Multi-Family
2,265
Businesses
819



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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 1964
4,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94530, El Cerrito, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,126 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,184 (55.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,368 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 574 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,081,164 |
| Average Home Value | $1,205,118 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,022
Single Family
8,757
Multi-Family
2,265
Businesses
819
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