5718 Dodowah RdCarnelian BayCA96140
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play5718 Dodowah Rd, Carnelian Bay, CA, 96140 in Carnelian Bay is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.53%. At $1,690,000 with a 3.53% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $466,916 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.71) 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: $298,368.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,805) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Carnelian Bay market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,428 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,099 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 2009
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96140, Carnelian Bay, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,973 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 456 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 126 ( 6.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,391 (70.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,067,901 |
| Average Home Value | $1,226,776 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
64
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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 2009
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96140, Carnelian Bay, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,973 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 456 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 126 ( 6.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,391 (70.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,067,901 |
| Average Home Value | $1,226,776 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
64
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Trudi Lee • Sierra Sotheby's Int Realty TC
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